Music News
Open Mic Performance
Congratulations to the BMGS Rock Band, Emily Monks (Year 10, Lead vocals and guitar), William Louis (Year 10, Vocals and lead guitar), Samuel Gander (Year 10, Vocals and bass) Jonathan McHugh (Year 10, Drums) and Finn Brinkman (Year 9, Rhythm guitar), who performed at the Open Mic evening, at the Gardeners Inn, Blackheath on Sunday evening.
The Band quickly attracted a crowd with their high energy performances of ‘In the Summertime’ (Thirsty Merc), ‘Weir’ (Killing Heidi), ‘One of These Nights’ (Eagles), ‘Learn to Fly’ (Foo Fighters) and ‘Ohio’ (Kingswood). Such was their engagement with the audience, that The Band left the stage with the audience demanding an encore!
Congratulations to all the students involved, to the Group’s Music Tutor, Mr Cameron Smith, who also organised the gig and transported all the equipment and, of course, to all our parents for their wonderful support in attending this fabulous concert.
Assembly Performance
Thank you to Orlando Holmes (Year 7) for his accomplished performance on the clarinet at Assembly this week. Orlando played Lefèvre’s Rondeau from Sonata No. 10, with piano accompaniment. This talented musician only joined BMGS this year, yet is playing clarinet in Senior Orchestra and Stage Band, whilst also studying the piano.
Art and Design Exhibition
The Music Department will be providing music for the annual Art & Design Exhibition on Thursday, 24th November, from 5:30pm. Mrs Cooney is coordinating the performances, which will include the Chamber Ensemble, duets and solos. Please arrive at Art & Design Centre by 5:15pm to set up. Finish time
Co-Curricular Music
A reminder to students that all ensembles are busily rehearsing for end of year events including Presentation Day. Your attendance at rehearsals is important so please let Mrs Smith or Mrs Cooney know if you are unable to make any rehearsals.
An Afternoon At the Proms Spectacular
Presented by Blue Mountains Concert Society on Sunday, 20th November, at 2:00pm.
Australia’s most acclaimed international violinist Ian Cooper takes the stage with opera stars, prima ballerinas, pipe band and The Blue Danube Orchestra, in a salute to the BBC Proms concerts of London's Royal Albert Hall. Bring your flags and come join the fun and frivolity.
Diary Dates
Soirée Primavera: Wednesday, 23rd November, 7:00pm, PAC Recital Room
Art & Design Exhibition: Thursday, 24th November, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, A&D Centre.
Presentation Day: Wednesday, 7th December
AYO Young Symphonists: 23rd September to 1st October, 2023, Bathurst
Mrs Debbie Smith
Head of Music