MUSIC NEWS
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
What an amazing fortnight it has been in the Music Department. Congratulations to all students who have performed in the last fourteen days.
WINTER CONCERT
What an amazing event this was on Wednesday 28 August at Monash University. The standard of musicianship was extraordinary as all groups and soloists lifted to ensure that this showcase night was of a high calibre.
Thank you to all the ensemble directors for groups both on the main stage and in other areas, for ensuring that your groups were highly successful. Thank you to all the students for your growing capabilities, and working as an amazing team to lift the standard year upon year. Thank you to all those who attended on the night. It was a sell-out, and we are incredibly thankful that the students had a full house to perform to.
GIGS ON THE GREEN
On Friday 23 August it was fantastic to see and hear Maskit Matityahu (Year 11) and friends performing on the open stage in the Oasis area. The standard of performance was fantastic. Well done!
Congratulations and thank you to Mr Kurowski and his team who have organised another amazing performance.
ORCHESTRA AT BALLARAT
Congratulations to the school Orchestra who performed at Royal South Street, this year held at Founders Theatre, Ballarat Campus Federation University. The students had a long day of rehearsal and performing followed by a long ride home due to road works on the West Gate Freeway. The orchestra achieved a Highly Commended in their section which is fantastic. Thank you to Ms Tracy Videon for her ongoing development of this group, and to Ms Clare Bugeja for accompanying the group to and from Ballarat.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Congratulations to the Orchestra who performed Here Be Dragons at the General Assembly on Monday 2 September. The standard of performance was outstanding!
Well done. Thank you also to Anthea Dimas (Year 12) who sang the national anthem at the opening of the assembly.
BIG BAND BASH '19 - "HEROES VS VILLAINS"
The Big Band Bash will be held on Friday 13 September at 7:00pm in our School Hall.
Bookings at: https://www.trybooking.com/BERIZ
Parents and friends are invited to McKinnon Music Department’s celebration of contemporary ensembles, featuring Stage Bands and special guests.
Please join in festivities, fun dress-ups and a night of excellent music.
Special prizes will be awarded for best costumes for students and parents!!
B.Y.O. Food and drinks
Tickets: Single adult: $15, Concession: $10
Students: $5, Full Table (10 tickets): $120
Half table (5 tickets): $70
NOTE: PERFORMING STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Bookings at: https://www.trybooking.com/BERIZ
Contact Details: Dmitry Serebrianik
(03) 8520 9000
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES FOR THE REMAINDER OF TERM 3
Market day Gigs on the Green – Thursday 12 September
Big Band Bash – Friday 13 September
Spring Soiree – Monday 16 September
Year 12 Music Performance Celebration Night – Thursday 19 September
In preparation for the many performances that will be taking place over the semester, all music students are reminded that they need to keep their attendance up at the core ensemble rehearsals. Being a part of these ensembles helps develop group skills, aural work, sight-reading, widens their experience and musical style and often involves performing for community groups, other schools and functions within the school community.
Rehearsals are held as follows:
Symphonic Wind – Monday afterschool 3:30 – 5pm
Keenan Strings – Thursday before school 7:45am
Orchestra – Thursday afterschool 3:30 – 5pm
McKinnon Choir – Thursday lunch time
Ovenden Band – Friday before school 7:45am
We look forward to seeing all students at their respective ensemble rehearsal.
Megan Papworth
Head of Music