Performing Arts News
We are going to GENERATIONS IN JAZZ
Mount Gambier, South Australia Friday 3 May to Sunday 5 May 2019
MGC is excited to announce that we are going to Generations in Jazz. We have entered Stage Band Division 4+. The application form needs to be completed and returned to the General Office by no later than Wednesday, 20th February. Please find more information in the form attached below.
What is Generations in Jazz?
In 1987 Generations in Jazz began in Mount Gambier as a small gathering of jazz lovers who wanted to pass on their passion for jazz music to the next generation. A little over thirty years later it has grown into one of the largest events of its type in the world. It is a music festival which incorporates a National Stage Band Award, Small Jazz Combo Award, Vocal Ensemble Award, GIJ Vocal Scholarship, The James Morrison Scholarship, The Blanchard Awards, as well as a host of other awards for excellence in music. In 2018 almost 5000 participants gave approximately 1000 performances across 13 stages. This is an extraordinary experience for all involved.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Please direct any questions about GIJ to Anne Corry
Pedal Cinema-Musicians wanted for Open Mic Sessions prior to screening of The Incredibles on Friday, 22nd February.
If you are interested in volunteering to perform please e-mail Ms Corry. anne.corry@mgc.vic.edu.au
Many thanks! :)
Instrumental Music @ MGC
Let me introduce our instrumental teachers:
Voice (Contemporary and Classical)
Ellyce Calder (Mondays and Tuesdays, Studio 4)
Susan De Jong (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Studio 6)
Violin and Viola-Studio 7
Les Gyori (Tuesdays)
Cello, Piano and Classroom Music-Studio 1
Wen Chin
Piano-Studio 3
Katrina Halliday
katrina.halliday@mgc.vic.edu.au
Woodwinds and Brass-Studio 7
Tony Hicks (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Guitar, Bass Guitar-Studio 1
Andy Clarke (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Drumkit & Percussion-Studio 5
Nicholas Milosevic (Thursdays)
nicholas.milosevic@mgc.vic.edu.au
MGC Ensembles
MGC Orchestra: Leader- Tony Hicks
The MGC Orchestra is open to all students within the school, not just those involved in lessons at MGC. The orchestra plays a range of genres including contemporary popular, rock, jazz, blues as well as an emphasis on improvisation. We are always open to student suggestions for new repertoire. It is expected that students involved in lessons at MGC will actively participate in the MGC Orchestra. There are several performance opportunities throughout the year, including our school musical and/or Generations in Jazz, Music Camp, assemblies and soirees. Students must understand that it is a yearlong commitment they make in joining the MGC Orchestra. MGC Orchestra meets every Wednesday morning at 7.45am in the Music Room. New members are welcome throughout the year. All welcome.
MGC Senior String Quartet: Leader- Wen Chin
The MGC Senior String Quartet is an auditioned ensemble who rehearse every Monday lunchtime. They perform at our music camp, assemblies, string soirees and Presentation Night. Students must understand that it is a yearlong commitment they make in joining the MGC Senior String Quartet.
Junior String Ensemble: Leader-Wen Chin
The MGC String Ensemble is open to all students within the school, not just those involved in lessons at MGC. They perform at our music camp, string soirees, assemblies and Presentation Night. Students must understand that it is a yearlong commitment they make in joining the MGC Junior string ensemble. Rehearsals are Thursday Lunchtimes in the Music room.
All welcome.
MGC Soul Band: Leader - Andy Clarke
The MGC Soul band is open to all students within the school. They play a variety of soul classics and new songs and perform at our Pedal Cinema, as well as Music Camp, assemblies, Vocal Showcase evenings and Presentation Night. Students must understand that it is a yearlong commitment they make in joining the MGC Soul Band. They rehearse every Monday and Wednesday lunchtime in the music room.
All welcome.
School Choir-Leaders: Ellyce Calder and Susan De Jong
The school choir is a non-auditioned choir who rehearse every Monday lunchtime in the auditorium. They perform a varied repertoire of pop, musical theatre and jazz tunes and perform at assemblies, Vocal Showcase and Presentation Night. They compete in the Victorian Schools Music Festival. All welcome.
A’Capella Choir: Leaders- Ellyce Calder and Susan De Jong
Our show choir is an auditioned ensemble open to all students from Year 8-12. They represent MGC at many events, including Open Day, Information Evenings and Presentation Night and compete in the AUS-ACA National A’capella Championships.
Important Calendar Dates
Term 1
Pedal Power Cinema in February
MGC’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations in March
Term 2
Generations of Jazz (Mount Gambier)
Evening Soirees & Showcases (see school calendar)
Term 3
House Production in August
Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF)
Aus ACA A’Capella Championships
Term 4
Evening Soirees & Showcases
Presentation Night in November
City of Yarra Carols by Candlelight in December
