Music

Hamilton Eisteddfod and more.....

Official Accompanist Rehearsals

The Eisteddfod allocates 5minutes per entrant per section for accompaniment rehearsals for the fee charged.  As such it is vital that this timetable of rehearsals be adhered to strictly.  In order to make the most of the rehearsal, students should attend with all music ready to go and with a clear knowledge of their part.  The rehearsal is not a practice session for the student but an opportunity for the accompanist and student to rehearse the piece as an ensemble.  Students should have a clear understanding of the tempo required and any changes to the printed music.  The accompaniment music needs to be provided for the accompanist.

The Hamilton Eisteddfod program is now available and students should check to make sure that they are aware of when their sections will be held.  Whilst the College will organise transporting College Ensembles to sections held during the day parents are required to transport individual students to sections held during the daytime and evening sections.  For students who have elected to be accompanied by the Eisteddfod official accompanist, rehearsals are scheduled at both the Senior and Junior Campus on Monday 6th June.  Parents are also reminded that students must provide the accompaniment music for the official accompanist and also a copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator when registering on competition day.

Please refer to the attached table for the performance times and days of all College Ensembles.

Orchestra Victoria Hamilton Festival

The Orchestra Victoria Hamilton Festival runs in the first week of Term Three, Monday 11 – Saturday 16 July.  The Kantor Family Music and Performing Arts Centre will provide a ‘home base’ for the festival, hosting student workshops and teacher professional development and the mOVe! Showcase concert on Thursday night, July 14.  Students who would like to participate in this amazing orchestral opportunity should look at details at https://australianballet.com.au/music/orchestra-victoria/whats-on and speak to Mr Hiscock.

Save the dates:

• Hamilton Eisteddfod Choirs Night Thursday 9th June Hamilton PAC
• VCE Music Students Recital Friday 10th June Kantor MPAC 11:30am - 1pm
• Hamilton Eisteddfod Band Night Friday 10th June Hamilton PAC
• mOVe Showcase Concert Thursday 14th July Kantor MPAC 6:30-8pm

Eisteddfod Timetable

Attached is the Eisteddfod Timetable for your use and information.

Mr Benjamin Hiscock