Music Update 

Interesting music fact:   'Children who study music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers who do not participate in music lessons' Arete Music Academy

Marimba Fundraising Update

We did it!! Through the generosity of our community we have raised enough funds to purchase a marimba. A huge thank you to all of the people and families who have donated to the event and also to those who have supported the music program through the purchase of tickets to events or the sausage sizzle. And a particular thanks to Charlotte Dickinson who drove the whole event. We are now waiting for it to arrive. 

MUSIC DATES FOR 2023

Wednesday 14th June – Mid-Year music concert

Tuesday 12th September – Year 12 Music Soiree

Thursday 30th November – Music Festival 

We are also planning for a non-residential music camp in term 2. Stay tuned for more details on this!

STAGE BAND AUDITIONS

Auditions will take place in the week Feb 13 – 17. See Mr Parsons for more information

Positions Available.

Saxophone – Alto, tenor and baritone – approx. 5 musicians

Trumpet – approx. 4 musicians

Trombone/Euphonium/Tenor sax – approx. 4 musicians

Drum kit / percussion – 2 players

Bass – 1 

Keyboard - 1

Guitar – 1

Voice.

Audition Requirements.

1 set piece

1 sight reading

Improvisation – be prepared to have a go. You will not be assessed on the quality of your improv, but more on your willingness to give it a go!

ORIENTATION DAY PERFORMANCES

Junior Concert Band finished the musical year at EMC with a great performance at the beginning of Orientation Day for the 2023 Year 7 students. The students performed a number of pieces under the guidance of Mr Parsons as the Year 6's were gathering in the auditorium. 

This was followed at the end of the day by Lily Buckley and JJ Robinson who performed a guitar and vocal duet.

Congratulations to all students who performed on Orientation Day and gave the Year 6's a taste of what is available when they come to EMC in 2023!

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