Instrumental Music News 

Brass Soiree

On Tuesday the 21st of March, our Brass students showcased the pieces theyve been working on to an audience in the Theatre. Lead by Ms. Sally Barkla and Mr. Jim McGuffie, the students performed really well and demonstrated how hard they have been working to build their repertoire. A handful of students only having first tried their instruments only a few weeks ago are now standing in front of an audience playing their first pieces. 

The night was capped off by a terrific set from the Vermont Stage Band. 

It was a great night and we thank all who came along to support the students. 

ANZAC Day

This year, in keeping with tradition, Vermont Secondary College will take part in the ANZAC Day ceremony in Ringwood and will also rejoin the Commemoration in Melbourne this year. 

Ringwood March - 

On Sunday April 23rd, our Symphonic Band will march lead by Ms. Barkla from the corner of New/Seymour Streets, Ringwood - (Ringwood Square). 

At 10.00 am the March will commence. The Band will proceed East along the Maroondah Highway, turning right into Railway Place opposite Melbourne Street and then continue around Railway Place to the Memorial Clock Tower.

At the Memorial Clock Tower the VSC Marching Band will conduct the Memorial Service and wreath laying, performing the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand. After the service, students and parents are invited to the Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch at 16 Station St, Ringwood VIC 3134, for refreshments. Students will be dismissed from the RSL. 

Melbourne March - 

On Tuesday April 25th, the band will meet Mr. Mizzi and Ms. Barkla at Vermont Secondary College in the Music Centre where they will catch a bus into the CBD to assemble outside Saint Pauls Cathedral (Flinders/Swanston Sts). 

They will then march along St. Kilda road to the Shrine of Remembrance. Students will then return to be dismissed from Vermont Secondary College. 

Parents are encouraged to come along and support the students as they represent the school in commemorating the ANZAC's.