INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

LHS and Rookie Band News

Congratulations to the LHS Band for their first 2024 public performance at the Grade 6 Information Evening on Thursday 18 April. It was slightly different this year with the performance taking place under the PAC Foyer Veranda, but the band drew quite a crowd and rousing applause.

Thank you to Noah Vincent and Ayla Harnett (Year 12), who also entertained visitors with their acoustic vocal and guitar set during the tours.

Our beginning students have commenced Rookie Band rehearsals this term with Mrs Ventura, and are already shaping up to be a fabulous group of musicians. Students will have pieces to practice with their Instrumental Music teacher and at home over the coming weeks. Mrs Ventura and Ms Goode will be presenting the Captain’s Badge in the coming weeks.

The Art of Jam - Jazz Workshop

Our third jamming workshop was again, a huge success with students across all year levels joining professional jazz group, Poet Street, for an afternoon and evening of music-making.

Woodwind, brass, guitar, keyboard, percussion and vocalists worked in sectionals on 2 pieces that were then performed for family and friends at a showcase gig in the Theatre. It is a fabulous opportunity for students to experience and develop their improvisational skill set in performance. Congratulations to everyone involved!

Congratulations

NEVR 'Sonic Canvas' Performers and Artists!

Wow! Wow! Wow! Congratulations to all our performers and artists in the regional 'Sonic Canvas' youth concert last night.

What a fabulous evening of creativity on Melbourne's most prestigious stage, Hamer Hall! You should all be very proud of yourselves.

Secondary Choir - Jo fisher (Year 7)

Concert Band - Oliver Green (Year 8), Jamaal Panya (Year 8), Emma Hade (Year 8), Hue Martin Webb (Year 9), Isla Canning (Year 9), Tahlia Hickey (Year 9) and Oli Bain (Year 8)

Symphony Orchestra - Tristan Dent (Year 12) Featured Artists - Renata Davies (Year 11), Porschia Cooper (Year 12), Rhianna Roy (Year 12) and Mia Warner (Year 12).

Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands is back in 2024! We are NOW looking forward to the heats starting Weeks 8 and 9 on the PAC Deck. Bring on the COMPETITON!

Farewell Matt

Our guitar teacher, Matt Tzivakis has gained full-time employment in another career pathway so is unable to continue teaching in our Instrumental Program. We thank Matt for all he has contributed to music here at LHS and wish him well in his new job.

We have secured a new guitar teacher, Damien Thomas, who commenced lessons in Week 6 of this term. We thank families for their patience as we secured a suitable replacement.