Music

Volunteers Needed! Mid-Year Music Concerts with EHS Friends of Music

Have you heard of 'Friends of Music'?  We are family and friends of Eltham High School's Music Program students, and we help run events and raise funds to support the Music Program.

The Mid Year concerts are an opportunity for our family, friends and community to experience the exciting range of the Music Program, from the Year 7s just starting out to the accomplishments of the senior students. The concerts are also an opportunity to raise funds for the Music Program, and there will be a raffle held at each concert.

The Mid-Year Concerts 2024 will be held over two nights: Monday 20 May and Wednesday 22 May 2024 from 7:30pm -10:30pm.

We are seeking volunteers to help run these two concerts, and we have a role that suits your skills!

From coordinating car parking to ushering, from wrapping up raffle donations to backstage handing, we have a number of simple and fun jobs before, during, and after the concerts. 

This is your call to help us support Eltham High School's outstanding Music Program and enjoy the developing talents of our students!

Volunteer roles available:

Before the concert:

• Raffle preparation.

At one or both concerts:

• Front of house/Raffle
• Car Parking Attendants
• Ushers
• Backstage Hands (Experienced)
• Backstage Hands (Novice).

How to volunteer:

We use SignUp.com (an online reminder tool) that lets volunteers choose the role and timeslot in which they can help.

• Click this link to see our SignUp for the Mid Year Concerts: 
• Monday 20 May: https://signup.com/go/KwrqGJh
• Wednesday 22 May: https://signup.com/go/nNUeqAJ 

• Link for Raffle Prep Sunday 19 May: https://signup.com/go/bELrLiX 

1. Review the options listed and choose the spot you like
2. Type in your email address
3. Click the button.

 You will NOT need to register or make a password on SignUp.com.

• SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.
• If you prefer not to share your email address with SignUp, please email: 7805-FOM@schools.vic.edu.au and we will add you to our volunteers list manually.
• If you do sign up, the email you receive to confirm your spot may have advertising in it - however you will not receive any other email from SignUp.

If you'd like to know more, email 7805-FOM@schools.vic.edu.auto contact our Secretary, Samantha Bell, and we will keep you in the loop.

2024 Mid Year Concerts Ticket Information for 20 and 22 May 2024

Tickets for the Eltham High School Mid Year Concerts are now on sale.  There are two concerts being held.  The first on Monday 20 May 2024 and the second on Wednesday 22 May 2024 both starting at 7.30pm in the Nalleijerring Performance Space.  

A list appears below of which ensembles are performing at each concert.  

Tickets sales are open through Trybooking.  Please click on or copy the following link to purchase tickets.  Ticket prices are: $30.00 per Adult and $20.00 per Child, Student and Concession tickets.  There are 292 allocated seats in the tiered section and 110 general admission seats on the floor space.  No ticket is required for performers themselves.  If you would like your child to sit with you in the Performance Centre when they are not performing, you will need to purchase a ticket for them.

Please note tickets will sell quickly for the concerts.  Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Please do not wait to purchase tickets on the night as there may not be any tickets left to sell.  

Please note the date which your child’s ensemble will be performing: 

May 20 Running Order for Mid Year Concert 1

7:30pm       Symphonic Band - Conductor: Rick Keenan

8:00pm       Principal’s Welcome: Vincent Sicari

8:10pm       Training Strings - Conductor: Clare Zabrowarny

8:30pm       Choir - Director: Lynlee Williams        

INTERVAL

9:10pm        Training Band - Conductor: Rick Keenan

9:30pm        String Orchestra - Conductor: Paul Zabrowarny

Raffle Draw 

10:00pm      Chamber Strings - Conductor: Tim Veldman  

May 22 Running Order for Mid Year Concert 2

7:30pm       Concert Band - Conductor: Brent Mills

7:50pm       Principal’s Welcome: Vincent Sicari

8:00pm       Wind Ensemble - Conductor: Karen Heath

8:30pm       Big Band - Director: Jordan Murray              

8:40pm       Jazz Band - Director: Brent Mills               

INTERVAL

9:10pm       Stage Band - Director: Jordan Murray

9:30pm       Director of Music Speech: Rick Keenan

9:40pm       Chamber Strings - Conductor: Tim Veldman                   

Raffle Draw

10:00pm      Symphonic Band - Conductor: Rick Keenan           

We will also be running a raffle at each concert.  Raffle tickets can be purchased on the night. Please purchase some raffle tickets to support our Music Program.  

There are some great prizes – vouchers, wine, chocolates and more!  You will not only be supporting our music students you will also be supporting local businesses.

For enquiries regarding tickets please contact our Music Secretary, Jane Nicholson at jane.nicholson@education.vic.gov.au or 9430 5127. 

We are looking forward to these two great evenings in our very own Performance Centre.  It will be wonderful to see these live performances, please come along. 

Music Lessons and Rehearsals

Please ensure you check Compass for your scheduled lesson and rehearsal times. 

Please see a list of the 2024 large ensemble rehearsal times listed below.

2024 Instrumental Music Fees 

The 2024 Instrumental Music fees are currently being added to family accounts and you will soon receive a statement via email which will have the 2024 Music fees added. A copy of the 2024 Instrumental Music Program fees is attached.  Also attached is a credit card payment form.  

Please note the music fees cannot be paid via Compass; they are to be paid via your family statement.  If you do not receive a family statement via email, please contact our Accounts Department on 9430 5118 or by email at 7805-Accounts@schools.vic.edu.au

The first instalment, which covers your Instrumental Music Lesson fee, is due for payment on the following dates for each ensemble

Please note for the Symphonic Band and VCE Music the first instalment is the Main Ensemble levy ($850.00), the second instalment is any other items that may be applicable, and the third instalment is the Instrumental Lesson fee.

Payment of the Music Fees can be made by completing and returning the credit card details on the attached form or by cash, BPay, credit card (over the phone by calling 9430 5118) or by cheque made payable to “Eltham High School”.  The music fees will appear on your family statement, not in the Compass Parent Portal.  

If you make a payment via BPay please ensure you email our Accounts Department at 7805-Accounts@schools.vic.edu.au advising that the funds paid are for music fees.  If you do not email, they may allocate the funds to other areas. If you do not know your BPay reference number please contact the school’s Revenue Administrator, Jacinta D’Avoine on 9430 5118 or by email at 7805-Accounts@schools.vic.edu.au

We encourage families to set up a weekly, fortnightly or monthly re-payment plan to pay the annual music fees with our Revenue Administrator, Jacinta D’Avoine on 9430 5118 or by email at 7805-Accounts@schools.vic.edu.au

The second instalment is for the Main Ensemble levy which is due for payment on the following dates for each ensemble:

The third instalment is for any other items that may be applicable i.e. instrument hire ($500.00), percussion equipment hire ($300.00), other ensembles - Stage Band ($500.00), Jazz Band ($500.00), Big Band ($250.00), Choir ($250.00 or if in a large ensemble $100.00).  

The third instalment is due for payment on the following dates for each ensemble:

Concert Band due for payment by 28 June 2024

Please do not hesitate to contact Jane Nicholson in the Music Office if you have any queries on telephone 9430 5127 or email: jane.nicholson@education.vic.gov.au

Please note if you have a student in the Choir or Big Band, these fees have not yet been added to the family accounts.  As soon as they are added we will advise you.

Your prompt payment of the music fees by their due dates is appreciated.  

RICK KEENAN, Director of Music