Music News
'Day' Music Camp
The ‘Day Music Camp’ will be held on Friday 26th July term 3.
All co-curricular musicians are required to attend. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Day Music Camp will provide an excellent opportunity to continue working on the new repertoire purchased for the Yarramundi camp was well as begin preparing the ensembles for the Whole School Concert on 26th August.
Day Music Camp will be held in the PAC commencing immediately after tutor group. We are looking forward to a very productive day of Music making.
The UME Piano Competition
Students are invited to showcase their musical talent at the UME Online Piano Competition in June 2024, proudly sponsored by KAWAI, MUSESCORE, and PIANO TEACHING SUCCESS. This global event is open to pianists of all ages and levels, welcoming all genres and offering a unique opportunity for emerging pianists to receive detailed written feedback from esteemed judges Vatche Jambazian and Michelle Madder.
With incredible prizes available, students should book their spot between June 1 and June 30, and submit their performance files by June 30. This is a great chance to shine on this international stage and celebrate the universal language of music!
Australian Youth Orchestra
AYO are calling all aspiring musicians and arts leaders: audition excerpts and portfolio requirements are now available.
First time applicants and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend our information webinar on Monday 17 June, 5pm AEST. Register here!
AYO is one of the world’s most prestigious and innovative training organisations for young musicians.
Our training pathway has been created to nurture the musical development of Australia’s finest young instrumentalists across metropolitan and regional Australia: from the emerging, gifted, school-aged student to those on the verge of a professional career. AYO presents tailored training and performance programs each year for aspiring musicians, composers, arts administrators and music journalists aged 12 to 30.
This year AYO is also offering a fee waiver for First Nations Applicants.
For more information, visit their website, or contact at info@ayo.com.au or call on 1300 668 500.
Percussion Eisteddfod & Drumline Competition
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August 2024
Venue: Barker College - 91 Pacific Hwy, Hornsby NSW 2077.
Please do not contact the school at any time but call Optimum Percussion with any questions 02 9744 1829 and ask to speak to Carolyn Watson.
Student Achievements
Congratulations to Paddy Humby who obtained an A (Honours) pass in his recent 8th Grade AMEB Practical Examination. Paddy has also been selected to participate in the Queensland Conservatorium State Honours program September 26 - 29 this year.
Music Diary Dates
Fri 7 June: Winter Ball band rehearsal, Recital Room 7.15pm
Sat 8 June: Winter Ball, Fairmont Resort – Stage Band musicians to meet at 7.30pm
Thu 20 June: Music Soirée, Recital Room 7pm
Fri 26 July: Day Music Camp, on-site at the PAC, 8.50-3.00pm, for students who attended Music Camp at Yarramundi
Fri 23 August: Whole School Concert, Cuff Hall
Debbie Smith
Head of Music