Music Notes

Brass and Woodwind Soiree

Nicole Bull, Academic Dean of Performing Arts  

The Soiree was held on Wednesday, 30 August to a small but appreciative audience. It was great to see so many students performing for the first time ever in front of an audience. 

It is always a daunting experience to play solo for the first time, and we congratulate all of our first time performers.

Bupa Retirement Village Performance

The Arioso String Quartet performed at the Bupa Retirement Village in Windsor on 30 August.

Members of the Arioso String Quartet were Edgar Chen from Year 5,  Alessia Di Felice from Year 4, Jacinta Land from Year 4 and Derrick Kwon from Year 4. 

The students had a fabulous time, and wrote a few fond memories of their performance.

'There were lots of animals and old people. The people were a great audience. It was fascinating that they took care of the animals themselves, and were very smiley. Overall, it was an incredible experience!'

Alessia Di Felice, Year 4 

'It was fun to have an audience to perform to.  There were two dogs, one bird, about 10 million goldfish. It was fun. They were a good audience.'

Jacinta Land, Year 4

'There were two dogs there. We saw the big dog when we came in and saw a small dog where we performed. There was also a small bird and a few fish. It was a good experience.' 

Edgar Chen, Year 5

'I really liked it because it is a good experience to perform in front of other people. There were two dogs, lots of fish and a bird. There were thirty people in the Aged Care. I enjoyed it!!'

Derrick Kwon, Year 4

The 2018 Summer School Program  

This program offers many wonderful opportunities for young musicians aged seven and up, from beginner to advanced levels. 

The full Summer School Program can be explored via the website www.myo.org.au.

Applications are now open online and close Friday, 15 September, 2017.

Seussical Junior Update

The Years 5 to 6 students have been working incredibly hard on the Seussical Junior musical, which promises to be a spectacular event on the Performing Arts calendar.

It is to be performed in Dalton Hall in four weeks time and ticket information for this performance will be announced in coming weeks. 

Student Achievements in Music 

Congratulations to Matt O’Leary for completing his Grade 3 music theory exam with outstanding results.

Star Of The Week

Congratulations to Ashlea Summers for her solo debut as a saxophonist performing Andante by C. Gurlitt at the Brass and Woodwind Soiree.

Diary Dates

• 20 September - Vocal Soiree, 5.00pm – 6.00pm, Music School PVC7
• 18 October – Speech and Drama Soiree, 5.00pm – 5.50pm, Junior School; 6.00pm – 7.00pm, Senior School,
• 19 October – Seussical Junior, Matinee and Evening Performances