INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Lilydale Street Fair
Performances
Congratulations to the students from our LHS and Stage Bands who performed on the main stage at the ‘Lilydale Street Fair’ on Saturday 3rd December. Special thanks to Mrs Ventura for all of the extra rehearsals and transport of equipment, to Matt Paladino for keeping us all hydrated and to Erin’s sister Emily, who joined us on the clarinet for the morning.
Our 2022 Alumni were farewelled at their Valedictory dinner at Crown Palladium on Thursday 8 December, with entertainment provided by our Year 12 Music students throughout the evening. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to music during your LHS years. We wish you well in your future endeavours.
Both Year 9 and 10 Award Assemblies opened with musical performances including a wonderful vocal duet from Mackenzie Reid and Taylah Mae Gundry and group performance with Noah Vincent, Ayla Harnett, Emmaline Greaves, Emily Geerling and Tom Carden. Thank you for sharing your music with us.
Melbourne Youth Orchestra
Congratulations Erin Allison for being accepted into the Melbourne Youth Orchestra summer school at Melbourne University. Erin will participate in workshops and rehearsals with over 600 other musicians, culminating in a performance at Hamer Hall. Well done, Erin!
Break-up Celebration
It was wonderful to celebrate the success of our bands and ensembles at our break-up last Friday. Students enjoyed each other’s company, sharing stories about performances throughout the year while sharing some yummy Christmas delights.
This was also an opportunity to farewell Mr Abbott who is retiring after teaching percussion at LHS for nearly 20 years. We will miss him dearly.
Return of HIRED Instruments
Emails have been sent home to students who have not returned their hired school instrument. Please ensure these are returned or contact Ms Goode in the PAC for any queries.
2023 Instrumental Music Enrolments
Please complete your online enrolment via the link as places are filling quickly in the program. If you prefer, you can print a paper enrolment form and return to the Main Office.
Existing Years 7 – 12 students who would like to start learning an instrument (it’s never too late) can check out the links for information about the program, pop down to see Ms Goode in the PAC or complete an expression of interest via the link below.
The instruments offered include; clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, guitar (bass, electric and acoustic), voice, piano, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba and percussion 9tuned and untuned).
Songwriting Workshop & Future Students Info Day
Songwriting Workshop
Date: 24 - 25 January
Time: 10 am - 4pm
Location: AIM Melbourne, 120 King Street
Learn the craft of songwriting and sharpen up your performance skills in this fun two-day workshop that culminates in a live show for family and friends.
Designed for students in Years 9-12, students will work with leading artists and songwriters and get an amazing introduction to becoming a musician.
Use discount code 25OFF for $25 off the workshop price.
Future Students Info Day
Date: Thursday 15 December
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Location: AIM Melbourne, 120 King Street
Designed for students who are in Year 12 or looking to start tertiary studies in 2023, students will be able to tour the institute's purpose-built facilities and ask everything they want to know about studying music, from choosing electives to music career opportunities post-graduation.
2023 Important Dates
- Commencement of Instrumental Music Lessons, Years 8 to 12 (Week 2, Term 1)
- Commencement of Instrumental Music Lessons, Year 7 (Week 3, Term 1)
- ‘Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival’ performance - Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 March
- ‘Mid-year Melodies’ – Thursday 15 June
- ‘September Soiree’ – Thursday 7 Sept
- ‘Encore! 2023’ – Thursday 12 Oct
Jacki Goode
Instrumental Music Coordinator