Music
Instrument Hire 2021
The Music Department has a range of instruments available for hire to students taking private music lessons. If you are hiring an instrument for the first time or would like to renew your instrument hire from 2020, please contact Ms Kathi Downs in the Music Office to discuss the details. Our hire fees are $60-$80 per term, with a $100 deposit.
Music Tutors
Our peripatetic Music Tutors are now back on-site and enrolling new students. Tutor specialties include: flute, clarinet, saxophone, brass, violin, guitar, drums, piano, singing and musicianship. We can also make recommendations on other instrument lessons and tutors in the mountains. Please contact the Music Office for details.
Co-curricular Ensembles
Our Music Ensemble timetable for 2021 is as follows:
- Senior Choir, Monday lunchtime
- Rock Band, Monday 3:15pm to 4:45pm
- Stage Band, Tuesday lunchtime
- Senior Orchestra, Wednesday 3:15pm to 4:45pm
- Handbell Ensemble, Thursday lunchtime
- Chamber Ensemble, Friday lunchtime
- Concert Band, Friday 3:15pm to 4:45pm
Please sign up at the Music Office. If you have any questions or concerns about joining an ensemble including repertoire, instruments involved and level of skill required, please come and speak to Mrs Cooney. All students are welcome. All ensembles will rehearse in the PAC Recital Room during Term 1. Please arrive on time for a prompt start.
Student Achievement
Congratulations to Nathan Hilder (Year 9) who undertook his Grade 5 Bass Guitar exam last November. He received a Credit for his performance and is now working towards Grade 6 in 2021.
Soirée Benvenuto
Our first Soirée of the year will take place on Thursday, 11th March. These are informal concerts for all students at all levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to gain performance experience. They are enjoyed by audiences and students alike. Please feel ‘Welcome’ to put your name on the program for this Soirée.
Blackheath Chamber Festival
The inaugural Blackheath Chamber Music Festival will be held in Blackheath over the ANZAC weekend in April this year. The autumn program comprises four glorious days and evenings of chamber music featuring outstanding Australian ensembles, including some of our emerging local talent. The Festival includes a workshop tailored for younger and aspiring musicians, and an open air performance for children and their families, in the beautiful Campbell Rhododendron Gardens.
As a school, this is an extremely exciting event. Our students have taken part for a number of years in the Young Mannheim Symphonists program and have found it to be a musically inspiring experience. As this opportunity is taking place this year in Blackheath, we are hoping to have a number of students involved. Further details are available at: www.blackheathchambermusicfestival.org.au
DIARY DATES
Icebreakers Evening: Friday, 5th February, 7:00pm
Soirée Benvenuto: Thursday, 11th March, 7:00pm, Recital Room, PAC
ANZAC Day: Sunday, 25th April
Blackheath Chamber Festival: 23rd - 26th April, 2021
Music Amongst the Autumn Leaves: Sunday, 2nd May, The Old Farm, Yellow Rock
Mrs Julie Cooney
Music Department