Music News 

Piano Concert 

On Saturday 8th December, 25 young pianists took their place at the grand piano at the Betty Day Community Centre Hall for the annual end-of-year concert.

Despite the nerves, the students were dressed in their finest and played beautifully – pieces ranging from ‘The Bell Tower’ (played by Rosie) to ‘Theme from the Symphony’ (played by Lily J). The evening was presented by students Finley R, Dylan M and Dylan U, who also impressed the audience with their melodic skills. RPS would like to thank Irene Shiferson for her commitment to her piano students and their families and for the organisation of this event to showcase the children’s love for music. Special thanks also to Dylan M and Dylan U for developing the concert program. All 25 pianists should feel very proud of the way they entertained the audience at this musical event.

Choir Performance 

Ripponlea Primary Choir sang amazingly to a large audience on Saturday at Hank Marvin Market as part of our end of year celebration concert.

They raised approximately $100 for ‘The Salvation Army’ too!

Well done to all choir members.

2018 Red Notes Concert

The RPS students who have been tutored by Michael Redman this year provided a wonderful concert in the Barrbunin on Tuesday night.  Solo performances show cased the students’ talents in guitar, drums, clarinet, flute, trumpet and saxophone.  The school band did a terrific job closing the concert with Jingle Bell Rock, Another One Bites The Dust and We Will Rock You.

Ashlee and Bethany ended the evening with a poem of thanks, dedicated to Mr Redman, in gratitude for his dedicated efforts with our band every Friday morning:

M R    R E D M A  N:

M is for mornings, bright and early every Friday, we see your smiling face,

R. is for ready – what we are, when in the door we race.

R is for rehearsals – the favourite part of your week,

E is for excellent – the grade that we all seek.

D is for developing – our skills – that’s what you do,

M is for merry – the annual concert we perform with you.

A is for amazing – that’s what we think you are,

N is for Nurofen – it’s probably never far.