John XXIII College Newsletter

Music - Week 13

Autumn Soiree 

The annual Autumn Soiree will be held on the evening of Friday 24 May at 7pm in Roncalli Hall. Featuring performances from Chamber Choir, Concert Band, Wind Band, Chamber Orchestra, Senior Guitar Ensemble, Swing Band and Treble Choir, the Soiree should be a night to remember! Tickets are essential for this popular concert featuring over 200 students and, can be booked via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/501717.

 

All students are to arrive at the PAC (Instrumentalists) and GBLT (Singers) by 5:30pm on 24 May in order to sound-check on stage. Students have the option of remaining at the College after school on the Friday, where they will be provided dinner. Any families wishing to remain at the College must complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Iy-FxTM2KU-zhlHaU-NeIyjM0A1TqGtKhNyZD0K6aKBUMUEzQzRTQUNBMzdOMTNBWTlWRjU5UzFDVC4u. Students remaining at the College should attend the PAC immediately after school on Friday for dinner.

 

Dress for the evening is full College Winter uniform.

 

Please contact the Music Department with any queries.

Music Eisteddfod 

The John XXIII College Music Eisteddfod is now open for entries! Held over two days – Sunday 9 June (2:00-6:00pm) and Monday 10 June (9:00am-1:00pm) - the Eisteddfod is open to all musicians at the College in a variety of categories. Entry is free and, can be made through the following form: https://cewaedu-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/margaret_gratton_cewa_edu_au/ETw6uaKxIsdBgNa3FvrgZ4IB4f0ZnNj8YhCg4AE4JZUtlQ?e=KdDrb2 or, through College instrumental tutors. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to perform, with the chance to earn points for the Music Shield – won by Ward by a single point, last year!

Categories include:

  • Winds and Brass (Primary and Secondary of all levels)
  • Piano (Primary and Secondary of all levels)
  • Strings (Primary and Secondary of all levels)
  • Voice (Primary and Secondary of all levels)
  • Percussion (Primary and Secondary of all levels)
  • Guitar (Primary and Secondary of all levels)
  • Small Ensembles (Primary and Secondary of all levels)

With any questions, please contact the Music Department. Entries for the Eisteddfod close on Monday 27 May.

Performance Uniform Sizing 

All Secondary Music Ensembles will transition to a Music Performance Uniform over the course of the following term. Students attending Tour will premiere the uniform in Sydney while, all other ensembles will perform in the new uniforms for Spring Soiree in Term 3.

 

Sizing and purchasing uniforms can be arranged through the Music Department up until the end of Term 2 for $125 (which includes a jacket and trousers), after which they will be available through the Uniform Shop (prices at that later stage may be subject to change). Students may attend the Music Office during any out-of-class time to try on uniforms.

 

Please contact the Music Department with any questions.