INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Lilydale High's Got Talent
Congratulations to the following performers who entertained a full-house audience on Friday 22 March, for our inaugural TALENT SHOW....…
- Callum Eade (Year 8) – Rubik’s Cube Speed Solver
- Aruna Bown (Year 12) – Circus and Juggling
- Olivier Pacinotti (Year 9) – Wiki Speedrun
- Lewis Harding (Year 7) – Stand-up Comedy
- Jade McCullough (Year 9) – Contortion
The competition was tough but Jade’s contortion was mind-blowing! Congratulations Jade, on your winning performance.
Special thanks to MCs, techies and judges for putting together such a fabulous event;
- MCs – York Newell and Tanner Miles - Year 9
- Lighting – Ryan Ellicott (Year 9)
- Sound – Alex Davidson (Year 7)
- Judges – Ayla and Noah (Performing Arts Captains) and Miss Morrow
The Art of Jam - Jazz Workshop
Thursday 2 May - 3.30pm - 6.30 pm
The Art of Jam is running again this year after very successful workshops in the last 2 years. The workshop is designed to encourage confidence with improvisation and provides students the skills to openly express their music creativity.
The event is open to all intermediate and advanced musicians, even if you don’t study music at LHS.
After the workshop, there will be a performance gig for parents; 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm.
Please speak to your Instrumental Music teacher or Ms Goode if you’d like more information or to register.
LHS Band
Grade 6 Information Evening
The LHS Band will have their first public performance for the year at the Grade 6 Information Evening on Thursday 18 April.
The band have been busy rehearsing all Term 1 and will perform a selection of pieces before the formal information session in the Hall.
Band members should check Compass and Google Classroom for more information.
NEVER Youth Concert - Sonic Canvas
This year’s North Eastern Victoria Regional Music Concert will be held at Hamer Hall on Wednesday 29 May.
We wish the following students the best of luck for their upcoming Concert Band, Symphonic Orchestra or Choir auditions;
- Oliver Bain (Trombone - Year 8)
- Jo Fisher (Voice - Year 7)
- Hue Martin-Webb (Flute - Year 9)
- Isla Canning (Flute - Year 9)
- Oliver Green (Saxophone - Year 8)
- Emma Hade (Slarinet - Year 8)
- Tristan Dent (Trumpet - Year 12),
- Jamaal Panya (Saxophone - Year 8)
- Tahlia Hickey (Flute - Year 8)
Victorian State School Spectacular
Congratulations to the following Year 12 students who will be representing LHS later in the year at, John Cain Arena for the VSSS;
- Tristan Dent - Orchestra trumpet
- Madeline Coxhill - Featured dancer
Stay tuned for updates and ticket information to this fantastic event.
LHS Band Captain
Congratulations Tristan Dent (Year 12) for receiving your CAPTAIN'S BADGE at rehearsal, the last week of Term 1.
Your commitment to musicianship, leadership skills and encouragement of others will be an asset to your fellow band members.
Up-coming Dates
Thursday 18 April
LHS Band Performance
Wednesday 24 April
Stage Band (beginning students) rehearsals commence
Thursday 2 May
‘The Art of Jam’ Jazz Workshop
Wednesday 29 May
NEVR ‘Sonic Canvas’ Concert
Thursday 20 June
‘Mid-year Melodies’ (all bands and ensembles)
Term 2 - Weeks 10 & 11
‘Battle of the Bands’ Competition
Jacki Goode
Instrumental Music Coordinator