Music News
Music Day Camp
Last Friday the PAC was buzzing with vibrant enthusiasm as students from years 6-12 enthusiastically immersed themselves in our ‘Day Music Camp’ activities. The morning commenced with a combined Choir rehearsal followed by Concert band, and Chamber Ensemble intensive workshops . After a delectable lunch of pizzas, we resumed our musical activities with Orchestra and Stage band engaging in rigorous rehearsals. All participants had a great day of music making.
Thank you to all the students who engaged in the activities so enthusiastically and the wonderful music staff, Dr Collyer, Mrs Glindermann, Mrs Cooney, Mr Forbes and Ms Downs. We look forward to demonstrating the results of our Day Music Camp activities at the Whole school concert on Friday 23rd August commencing at 6pm. Notification regarding ticket sales for the concert will be advised soon.
Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Concert Band
Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Concert Band
The Music of John Williams
Co-curricular Musicians attended a spectacular convert of ‘The Music of John Williams’ performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at Sydney Opera house last Thursday.
The concert, conducted by Nicholas Buc, award winning Composer, Conductor and Arranger. The concert featured William’s epic movie themes including, ‘March from Superman’, ‘Jaws Theme’, ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Harry potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ and concluded with ‘Stars Wars: The empire Strikes Back ’conducted with light sabre and accompanied by an epic light show!
Thank you to Miss Evans and Ms Collyer who accompanied us to the Opera house and Sam Gander ( Year 12) and Orlando Aguirre (Year 12) for their excellent leadership during the excursion.
Soiree #1
Congratulations to the following students who performed at the Music Soiree on Thursday 20th June: Orlando Aguirre, (year 12) Arden Kloiber (year 8), Ariel Reeves ( year 9) Elizabeth Isbister (year 10), Simeon Gee (year 8), Sierra Corkins (year 12), Dante Oliver (year 9), Evie Pritchard (year 11), Alex Stewart (year 10), Lizzie Nealon-Cook ( year 9), Ruby Minter ( year 8), Paddy Humby ( year 8), Orlando Holmes ( year 9), Sienna Coleman ( year 12),Emily Monks ( year 12), Ivy Downes (year 12), Bodhi Ward ( year 7) and Zoe Bourke ( year 12).
The evening featured a variety of musical genres and instrumentalists, concluding with the premier performance of ‘The Grammar Winds’. Thank you to our wonderful Music captains, who compered the evening with aplomb.
JMC Academy Open Day
JMC academy is holding an open day at their Sydney Campus, 561 Harris St, Ultimo on Saturday 17th August 9:45am-3:00pm. JMC is Australia’s leading Creatives Industries Provider, additional information can be found on their website.
Gondwana Choir
Gondwana Choirs is thrilled to announce our 2025 season and we would love to invite students from your school community to apply! Gondwana National Choirs bring students from around Australia to rehearse and perform in a number of projects throughout the year.
In 2025, the season will kick off with Gondwana National Choral School, a 12-day residential program in Sydney which offers singers aged 10-25 from a variety of choral backgrounds and abilities the opportunity to live and breathe choral music for almost two weeks! This culminates in two fantastic concerts and a finale featuring a massed choir of over 200!
Auditioning for Gondwana National Choirs qualifies choristers for opportunities throughout the season. Next year, this includes a tour to Canada and the USA for our over 18s choir, Gondwana Chorale, and the first professional recording in over a decade for our under 18s treble choir, Gondwana Voices.
Diary Dates:
Sat 17 Aug: JMC Academy Open Day
Fri 23 Aug: Whole School Concert, Cuff Hall
Thu 29 Aug: HSC Music Soirée, PAC Recital Room, 7pm
Deborah Smith
Head of Music