Music News

Assembly

Thank you to Mrs Cooney for her thoughtful tribute to Australian singer-songwriter Archie Roach at Assembly last week. The song ‘It’s Not too Late’ was particularly thought-provoking, with its themes of peace and forgiveness.

Vita Musicale

 All Senior and Junior school music ensembles are busy polishing their repertoire in readiness for the Whole School Concert scheduled for Friday, 19th August commencing at 6:00pm. It is vital that students ensure they attend all rehearsal in preparation for this concert. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of  musical performances from all our co-curricular music  ensembles.

 

There will be a full dress rehearsal next Friday afternoon as per the schedule below:

12.30pm-12.55pm

Senior Choir

12.55pm-1.15pm

Stage Band

1.15pm-1.40pm

Concert Band

1.40pm-2.00pm

Rock Band

2.00pm-2.30pm

Handbells

2.30pm-2.50pm

Chamber

2.50pm-3.20pm

Senior Orchestra

Orpheus Strings Student Concert 

Orpheus Strings is preparing for their student concert on Sunday, 11th September. Many BMGS students are involved in the student orchestra rehearsals which are held at BMGS on Sundays at 3:00pm. All string players, both students and adult learners, from across the Blue Mountains are welcome to take the opportunity to be a part of this community event.

 

Please see Mrs Cooney for more information.

Diary Dates

Stage 6 Aural Workshop: Tuesday, 16th August, 1:00pm-3:00pm during class

Vita Musicale: Friday, 19th August, 6:00pm, Cuff Hall

HSC Drama and Music Showcase: 23rd and 24th August, Performing Arts Centre

Live at the Village Music Festival: Saturday, 27th August, Blue Mountains Theatre,  Springwood

AYO Young Symphonists: 23rd Sep to 1st Oct 2023, Bathurst

 

Mrs Debbie Smith

Head of Music