Music News

Year 12 Recital Night

Applications are now open to perform in the Year 12 Recital Night. Held on the evening of Wednesday, 20 September at 7pm, the Recital Night features instrumental and vocal soloists and small ensembles from the Year 12 cohort. All Year 12s who take weekly lessons on an instrument or voice are invited to perform in this encouraging environment! Students taking lessons through the Music Department will have their entries organised by tutors; students learning externally can collect a form from the Music Office to be signed by tutors. Entries are due by 3:00pm on Friday, 15 September.

Please contact the Music Department with any queries.

Student Achievement

Congratulations to the following students on their recent achievements in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival:

• Michael Woo – Year 11 – Excellence – Piano
• Erin Ralph – Year 7 – Merit – Piano
• Grace Czajko – Year 7 – Merit – Piano

WAAPA Music Auditions

WAAPA’s Bachelor of Music was designed to reflect today’s music industry. The music industry has changed a lot over the last few decades – classical musicians are working with pop artists, pop artists are working with jazz musicians, composers are writing for the gaming industry and artists are creating masterpieces from home. Music streaming and YouTube have created new pathways for success in an industry that thrives on creativity and originality, which is the focus of the new course. WAAPA is also the only institution in Australia where you’ll not only get to delve into your chosen discipline, but also get to perform with dancers, theatre makers, actors, and in the pit of a musical, all under the one roof. So why wait? Apply now to launch your career with WAAPA.

• Classical & Composition: Sunday, 17 September | Monday, 27 November (Late Round)
• Contemporary: Monday, 27 November to Friday, 1 December
• Jazz: Monday, 27 November to Tuesday, 28 November

Spring Soiree

The Music Department hosted an unforgettable night of music at the 2023 Spring Soiree. The event showcased the brilliant musicianship of our talented students. It included a special presentation to honour our Year 12 Musicians, who performed in their final ensemble concert at John XXIII College.

James Kros

Head of Learning Area - Music