MUSIC NEWS

WELCOME BACK
A warm welcome back to the new year in the Music Department. We are thoroughly looking forward to the fantastic performing opportunities that will present themselves throughout the year.
VCE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
VCE students are reminded that they should be setting up their rehearsal schedule NOW for whole year to ensure success in the final performances.
HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL
We are excited about the House Music Festival where the students have the opportunity to showcase their talents as arrangers and performers. This will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 20 March in the School Hall. Make sure you mark your calendars for this very exciting event. Once Music Captains have been announced at the upcoming General Assembly, rehearsals will begin.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS FOR YEAR 7
The allocation process for new music students has already started with both the band and string classes and will continue to take place in classes over the next few weeks. Students will be advised when to bring their instruments for their ensemble practice.
ENSEMBLE PRACTICE
Rehearsals for out of class ensembles will start progressively over the next few weeks. Students are reminded that they will need to be prompt to all rehearsals.
INSTRUMENT TAGS
All personally owned instruments brought to school must be clearly identified with the student’s name and a contact number. It is also advisable that something that is a ‘point of difference’ is attached to the case so that students can quickly and easily identify their own instrument.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Saturday 23 February 2019, at 3pm - Senior Stage Band performing at the Big Bands Sunsets Festival in Mordialloc. For more information www.bigbandsunsets.com.au
INSTRUMENT HIRE FEES
All fees will be payable online through Compass.
Megan Papworth
Head of Music