INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
WELCOME BACK - TERM 3
This term the Instrumental Music department is running some very exciting competitions and performance opportunities for all music students.
It has been wonderful to see all of our Instrumental Music students back in the PAC over the first two weeks of school! We look forward to hearing their progress on their instruments and in their bands over the semester.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MEETING
Tuesday 28 July
Important information regarding the Instrumental Music program will be handed out to all Instrumental Music students in the PAC on Tuesday 28 July, during Form Assembly.
Students will need to attend form assembly in the morning and then head to the PAC to meet Ms Cumming.
INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS
All students are expected to keep up with their 'Lesson Timetable' both on the PAC timetable noticeboard and on Compass. Instrumental Music staff are in the PAC on the days listed below.
Piano/Voice – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Karla Nyhuis)
Guitar/Bass Guitar – Tuesday (Stephen McCulloch)
Flute – Wednesday (Bonnie Poduska)
Brass – Thursday (Kent Fisk, Kathy Elsten)
Woodwind – Thursday & Friday (Bronwyn Ventura, Kathy Elsten)
Drum Kit– Friday (Malcolm Abbott)
Term 3 - Bronwyn Ventura and Kent Fisk Term r
Students who learn with Ms Ventura and Mr Fisk will have met Ms Kathy Elsten (Woodwind/Brass) in their lessons over the last week. Kathy will be replacing Bronwyn Ventura (Weeks 1 – 4) and Kent Fisk (Weeks 3 – 5). We're very excited to have her expertise in the PAC this term.
Karla Nyhuis will be back in Week 3 of Term 3. All Voice and Piano lessons should be visible on Compass to all students from Week 3.
BANDS/ENSEMBLES
As part of the Instrumental Music program, all students are expected to regularly attend their band/ensemble rehearsals. All bands/ensembles will be rehearsing from Week 3 onwards in preparation of the Term 4 End of Year Concert.
Monday – Vocal Ensemble, Hendrix and Rookie Guitar Ensemble (Rotating)
Tuesday – Funk Band
Wednesday – Rookie Band
Thursday – LHS Band
Friday – Percussion Ensemble
SEPTEMBER SOIREE
Soloist, Duet & Small Ensemble Performance Night - Wednesday 16 September
We're excited to be holding the September Soiree in 2015. All students who wish to perform will be given the opportunity to sign up to perform solo, as a duet on in a small ensemble through their instrumental teacher.
We encourage students to take on this fantastic performance opportunity to showcase their individual skills in front of an audience of family and friends. More information will be given to students in the coming weeks.
LHS THE VOICE AUDITIONS
Congratulations to all students who participated in LHS - 'The Voice' Blind Auditions for 2015.
Whilst all students did a fantastic job, the following students have made it through to the next stage of the competition;
Heat 1 Finalists - Monday 27 July
JNR1 - Kealy Hanlon 737
JNR11 - Jessica Clark 831
MID1 - Natasha Vrsecky 901
MID5 - Angelina Pitasi 914
MID6 - Celeste Wells 1027
MID9 - Alyssa Nichols 10M2
VCE4 - Mitchell Rinke 11S1
VCE6 - Jess Koncic 11S3
Heat 2 Finalists - Tuesday 28 July
JNR6 - Tayla Shearer 753
JNR13 - Benson Rowntree 866
MID3 - Caitlin Taylor 904
MID7 - Amy Aldred 1091
MID8 - Maddy Petch 1030
MID11 - Jasmine Stirling 10M6
VCE2 - Hayley Coleman 11L1
VCE9 - Sarah Bamford 12V18
Only 7 students will make it through to the final on Monday 27 July, featuring 2015 The VOICE contestant from team Delta (and resident LHS guitar teacher) Stephen McCulloch! Best of luck to all involved!
LHS BATTLE OF THE BANDS
All students involved in Battle of the Bands were present at a meeting held last week regarding their rehearsal roster for Term 3.
All students are to practice two songs for the epic final battle which will be held in the Middle School Quadrangle on Friday 16 October. We're looking forward to all of the bands performances!
2015 Battle of the Bands Students
Band 1
Cameron Harding (Year 12)
Alex Cossey (Year 12)
Michael Dossett (Year 12)
Matthew Fowler (Year 11)
Band 2
Kayla Gialelis (Year 10)
Georgia Cox-Minahan (Year 10)
Amy Aldred (Year 10)
Alyssa Nichols (Year 10)
Band 3
Oliva Forsyth (Year12)
Isabell Thompson (Year12)
Sarah Bamford (Year12)
Band 4
Celeste Wells (Year 10)
Cameron Bamford (Year 9)
Elise Fouracre (Year 9)
TRIPLE J
Unearthed High 2015
Best of luck to the Year 10 girls who are representing LHS in the 2015 Unearthed High Competition for 2015.
The students have been busy writing and recording an original song over the last few weeks. The students will submit their song to the network who is responsible for launching the music careers of many musicians including Australian Pop/Rock bands such as Lunaticks on Pogosticks, Asta and Stonefield.
Triple J Unearthed High Students
- Kayla Gialelis (Year10)
- Georgia Cox-Minahan (Year10)
- Amy Aldred (Year 10)
- Alyssa Nichols (Year 10)
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Yarra Ranges (Level-Up FReeZA/Push Start)
All students are invited to Victoria's largest all ages music competition which returns to the Yarra Ranges for 2015.
Participating in the competition are the respective bands of Alex Cossey (Year 12) and Ryan O'Connor (Year 11). Best of luck to the boys and their bands in the competition.
Heat 1
Friday 19 June @ Montrose Town Centre
Heat 2
Friday July 31 @ Healesville Memorial Hall
(featuring Ms Cumming and Mr Vallance as guest judges)
Final
Friday 21 August @ Mooroolbark Community Centre
Contact
Sean Daly
Email: s.daly@yarraranges.vic.gov.au/
Phone: 9294 6825
www.facebook.com/yarrarangesyouthservices
Or visit http://www.thepush.com.au/ for more information.
All ages, strictly drug-alcohol-smoke free event, fully supervised, free bag cloak service, food and drinks available.
See Ms Cumming in the PAC staffroom for more information.
UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS
LHS The Voice
July 26, 27 and August 3
School Hall and Middle School Quadrangle
School Production 'All Shook Up'
Thursday 27 August
Friday 28 August
Saturday 29 August
School Hall - 7.30 pm
September Soiree
Soloist, Duet & Small Ensemble Performance Night
Wednesday 16 September
Venue to be advised
Battle of the Bands
Friday 16 October
Middle School Quadrangle
Amy Cumming
Instrumental Music Coordinator
Angela Louis
Head of Arts