MUSIC NEWS

WINTER CONCERT

Congratulations to all the music staff and students for an outstanding Annual Winter Concert. The standard of performance was outstanding and the feedback that has been received indicates that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the performances.

As we move towards the middle of the term things won’t ease off a great deal. Please take note of the upcoming dates for performances.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCE DATES

Please note these dates in your diary for the term for upcoming Performance Opportunities for Term 3:

Ovenden Band performing at VSMF – Friday 19 August
String Quartet performing at the Thistlelonian 50th - Sunday 21 August
Symphonic Wind performing at VSMF – Tuesday 23 August
Senior Stage Band performing at VSMF – Thursday 25 August
Senior Stage Band performing with the Glen Eira Youth Orchestra – Sunday 28 August
Choir and Clarinet Choir performing at the Regatta – Sunday 28 August
Percussion Night – Monday 29 August
Brass Night – Tuesday 30 August
Strings Night – Thursday 1 September
Year 12 Night – Thursday 15 September

CORE ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS - COMPULSORY

In preparation for the many performances that will be taking place over the remainder of the semester, students are reminded that they need to keep their attendance up at the core ensemble rehearsals. All music students, instrumentalist and elective, are required to be in one of the main ensembles that are held at the school. Being a part of these ensembles helps develop group skills, aural work, sight-reading, widens their experience and musical style and often involves performing for community groups, other schools and functions within the school community. Rehearsals are held as follows:

Symphonic Wind – Monday afterschool 3:30 – 5pm
Keenan Strings – Thursday before school 7:45am
Orchestra – Thursday afterschool 3:.30 – 5pm
McKinnon Choir – Thursday lunch time
Ovenden band – Friday before school 7:45am

We look forward to seeing all students at their respective ensemble rehearsal.

Megan Papworth

Head of Music - Classroom