Music News- Week 3

Ensemble Commencement

Please refer to SEQTA communication from ensemble directors regarding rehearsal times and locations. Students and families are particularly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Music and Drama Calendar, and Secondary students must procure Music Uniforms through the Uniform Shop, where applicable.

For any absences from ensemble rehearsals, please ensure email communication is sent to ensemble directors or the Music Office. Further information on the College’s ensemble offerings can be accessed through all College Music Staff and the Music Office: 

9383 0440.

Music Photos

Music Photo Day is scheduled for Friday 10 March (Week 6). All College Primary and Secondary ensembles are photographed with instruments (where applicable). Secondary ensembles are photographed in Music Performance Uniforms which are purchased through the Uniform Shop. Students with uniforms should ensure they are tried on in case sizing has changed, as well as ensuring they have black socks and a plain black undershirt/singlet. Primary students are photographed in College Uniform with black shoes.

A schedule for photo day will be distributed in the coming week.

Please contact the Music Office with any queries.

Chapel Choir

Chapel Choir is open to all Years 2 - 12 students who love singing, with a focus on liturgical music. Rehearsals commence at 7:30am in the Chapel with Ms Haydon and Mr Johnston. Chapel Choir then sings at Community Mass commencing at 8am. Secondary students who participate in Chapel Choir accrue Roncalli Service Hours. The next Chapel Choir rehearsal and Community Mass is Friday 24th February 2023. Please contact Mrs Haydon for more information.

Student Achievement

Congratulations to Harrison Byrne (Year 4) and Madeleine Grainger (Year 6) for being awarded Certificates of Distinction in their recent Grade 2 piano exams!

Enrolment in Music Lessons

To enroll in individual music lessons for all instruments and in voice, please use the following application form: Music Lesson Application Form

Please note that some instruments may have a waiting list based on tutor availability.

Music Department Policies, Handbook and Calendar

Please note that some Music Department information and policies have been updated for 2023. All families are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the policies, particularly regarding advice of student sickness/absence from lessons. All relevant Music Department documents are available via SEQTA documents. Please contact the Music Office or Music Staff with any queries.

James Kros

Head of Learning Area - Music