INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Rookie Band Excursion

Monday 17 June

Our Rookie Band and Junior Piano students were treated to a fabulous performance at Hamer Hall from Orchestra Victoria and talented pianist, Andrea Lam.

The performance consisted of a variety of works chosen by Lam, for their significance in her life and career, interwoven with conversation where she shared the stories behind their selection.

Before the concert, students wandered through the Australian Music Vault to experience the immersive exhibition showcasing the history of the Australian music scene.

The fantastic day was topped off with lunch on the banks of the Yarra River in the sunshine.

Mid-Year Melodies Concert

On Thursday 20 June, our larger bands and ensembles entertained a capacity audience at our annual Mid-year concert.

Congratulations to the following Bands for their fantastic performances – Rookie Band, LHS Band, LHS Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combo, ROOM2 and Allusion.

Thank you to our Performing Arts Captains, Ayla and Noah who MC’d the evening and performed an original song to kick off the evening.

Rookie Band Captain

Congratulations Saskia Westendorp of 7A for being awarded the 2024 Rookie Band Captaincy.

Saskia is a motivated and enthusiastic member of band who demonstrates leadership and is a positive role model for her peers.

ANZCA Music Exams

Congratulations to the following students who recently sat their first music exam; Isla Canning (piano), Charlie Glenn (voice) and York Newell (voice).

Beyond the music, script or routine, exams assess essential skills like technique, sight-reading, aural recognition, general knowledge and improvisation.

These additional requirements enrich the learning experience, creating well-rounded performers who are better equipped for success in their musical journey. We wish you all the best for your results.

2024 Ringwood Eisteddfod

Established in 1965, the Ringwood Eisteddfod is the largest and longest running cultural event in the region and over the years, has assisted thousands of students to perform in public and to receive a critique from top adjudicators in Australia.

The competition caters for a wide variety of disciplines, including Piano, Strings, Classical Guitar, Woodwind, Brass and Vocal sections, with each discipline providing competition for junior and senior performers.

Congratulations to Ollie Bain of 8I who recently participated in the Contemporary Voice and Music Theatre sections.

Battle of the Bands

Congratulations to all Heat 1 and 2 bands -Allusion, ROOM2, ABC and ENHmaj7. Due to the very close results, our judges have decided that all 4 bands will be performing in the FINAL on Friday 19 July, first week back next term.

Bands need to have a new song to perform and should consider the 'wow' factor including costume.

The winning band will receive a Billy Hyde Music voucher, an inscription added to the perpetual shield and will represent LHS at an inter-school Battle of the Bands competition late in Term 3.

We wish everyone the best of luck for the FINAL on Friday 19 July, after the holidays.

LHS Guitar

This term we welcomed guitar teacher, Damien Thomas to the Instrumental Music team. Damien has a strong teaching background and is already proving to be a ‘hit’ with his students.

Damien works with our younger students developing techniques on their choice of music styles. Our senior students are working towards examination skills such as technical control, expression and stylistic understanding.

Welcome Damien!

triple j Unearthed High Competition

The search is on! triple j is looking all around the country for Australia's best high school music act with the best entries being played nationwide across triple j and triple j Unearthed.

Songs must be original creations (no covers) and at least 50% of the group members need to still be in high school.

Entries can be from bands, solo acts, producers or MCs. any genre of music is allowed - dance, electronic, hip hop, indie, metal, pop, punk, jazz, roots etc.

Entries OPEN Tuesday 2nd July and CLOSE, Monday 12th August.

To have the best chance of getting played on triple j and triple j unearthed, songs should be uploaded early in the competition.

MORE TIPS CAN BE FOUND HERE

SUBMIT ENTRIES HERE