MUSIC NEWS
ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
Congratulations to the Orchestra students who participated in the outstanding performance at St Kevin’s Church in Ormond on Sunday 3 August. The standard of performance was extremely high from both the current and past students, with many members of the audience requesting a return visit.
AN EVENING OF BRASS EXCELLENCE
On Tuesday 5 August all brass students took part in a fantastic concert celebrating the achievements and sound that they can generate. There were many amazing solo and duo performances, which included the group sounds of Wonder Brass, Honkers Inc., Double or Nothing, Secret Sevens, Heavy Metal and Kiss My Brass. Special thanks to Mr Serebrianik and Ms Videon for the organisation of this fantastic night.
MUNCH THEN MUSIC
This concert series returns for Term 3 and we are looking forward to some outstanding performances throughout the term. Students will be performing at the first concert of the term tomorrow, Friday 8 August in the Lecture Theatre. We look forward to hearing some amazing sounds.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Grainger by Invitation: Saturday 9 August, 7.30pm at Madeleine Centre, Genezzano FCJ College, Cotham Rd Kew. Tickets are $20 Adult and $15 Concession. For further information and ticket booking www.graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
Percussion Night: Auditorium, 11 August 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start;
Ovenden Band: performing in the Victorian School Music Festival of Concert Bands at "The Deakin Edge", 15 August;
Orchestra: Royal South Street Area Orchestra competition, Memorial Theatre in Ballarat, Saturday 30 August;
Clarinet Choir: Royal South Street Festival of Bands, Memorial Theatre Ballarat, Tuesday 2 September;
Symphonic Wind: Royal South Street Festival of Bands, Memorial Theatre Ballarat, Thursday 4 September;
VCE (Unit 4) Music Performance Celebration Night: Tuesday 16 September.
REMINDER
In preparation for the many performances that will be taking place over the semester, students are reminded that they need to keep their attendance up at the core ensemble rehearsals. All music students, instrumentalist and elective, are required to be in one of the main ensembles that are held at the school. Being a part of these ensembles helps develop group skills, aural work, sight reading, widens their experience and musical style and often involves performing for community groups, other schools and functions within the school community.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are held as follows:
- Symphonic Wind – Tuesday afterschool 3.30pm – 5:00pm
- Symphonic Strings – Wednesday before school 7.45am
- Orchestra – Thursday afterschool 3.30pm – 5pm
- McKinnon Choir – Thursday lunch time
- Ovenden band – Friday before school 7.45am
We look forward to seeing all students at their respective ensemble rehearsal.
WINTER CONCERT
Preparations are now well under way for the annual Winter Concert and we look forward to parents and friends joining with us to celebrate the students’ success. Tickets are now available online through Monash University by using the following link
Prices: Adults $20, Concession $15, Family (2 Adults/2 Children) $60 and Group of 6 $81
Thanks again for your ongoing support of the Music Department.
Megan Papworth
Head of Music - Classroom