Hello

I hope you are enjoying your term break. How Term 3 has flown! We certainly ended it with on a high note with two events in one afternoon! Here are some highlights from our Spring Soiree:-

Some highlights from our "Music is Fun" concert below:-

The audience was also treated to a couple of delightful solo performances by former 'Music is Fun' students. Here are the highlights:-

The performers did a great job in introducing and performing their pieces.

Well done to all our performers! Thank you to our teachers for their hard work in preparing the performers. We wish those who are sitting AMEB music exams in next few weeks the very best of luck.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram in the coming weeks for more highlights of the Spring Soiree.

HOUSEKEEPING - Term dates and Invoices

Term 4 invoices have been sent out and payment is due on 1 October. Term 3 commences on Monday, 2 October and ends on Sunday, 10 December. Tuesday lessons however will end on Tuesday, 12 December to make up for the 7 November public holiday. Please be reminded that there are no classes on Tuesday, 7 November.

FORTE FESTIVAL concerts- Save the date!

Concerts and recitals are great performing opportunities for our students to share their music. Performing before a supportive audience builds confidence and motivates students to practise to achieve mastery of the music they have learned over a period of time. Recitals and concerts are always a good way to wrap up the year. Please therefore encourage your child to participate.

Please note and earmark the following concert dates:-

19 November 2023 for Ms Sarah's and Ms Pik's classes and drums at the main classroom from 2:30pm;

26 November 2023 for Ms Anushka's classes at the main classroom from 2:30pm; and

3 December 2023 for private students at Australian Piano Warehouse at 5pm

Please save these dates!

Look out for more details including registration details and updates of performance times of each class nearer the events in our next newsletter.

You can register your child's participation for the relevant concert here. There is a nominal charge of $25 per participant (no further audience charges) to help us defray some of the costs involved including paying our fabulous team of teachers who have worked hard through the year in ensuring that your child receives high quality, inspiring and engaging guidance. They will also be helping out with the preparation of the participants for the forthcoming concerts, whether solo or ensemble.

The closing date to register is 20 October 2023. Your early response is greatly appreciated to enable us to plan the performing times and seating arrangements accordingly.

We look forward to your child's participation at the respective concert!

Forte School of Music Mt Waverley

We seek to inspire musicality through our creative teaching

Music Notes 5 /2023 · 26 Sep 2023

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