Music News- Week 37

Primary Soiree

The festive Primary Soiree will be held this Monday 29 November, at 5:00pm in the St Louis Sports Centre. This concert features performances by Wanju Voices, Primary Singers, the Mini Minors, String Orchestra, Year 5 Band and Primary Band and signifies the end of a busy and enjoyable year in Primary ensembles.

Students performing in the concert are required to arrive at 4:15pm in neat College uniforms, at the following locations:

• Year 5 and Primary Bands – Performing Arts Centre – Band Room
• Mini Minors and String Orchestra – Performing Arts Centre – Classroom
• Wanju Voices and Primary Singers – GBLT

*For students in multiple ensembles, please meet your instrumental ensemble, not choirs.

Students may also wear Christmas-themed accessories, provided they do not replace items of College uniform.

Following the Primary Soiree, members of the Year 5 and Primary Bands will be leaving their instruments in the Band Room, ready to be collected for servicing over the school holidays. No wind or brass instruments should be taken home, following the concert.

Tickets for the Primary Soiree are available through TryBooking. Please contact the Music Department with any queries.

Presentation Evening

Please see below for a schedule of rehearsals for Presentation Evening, in Week 8.

Students performing on the night will meet their ensembles at 6:15pm, in full College uniform, at the following locations.

Perth Symphony Orchestra Presents: The Snowman

An enchanting Christmas story meets the magic of live orchestral music; Perth Symphony Orchestra will enchant families with the much-loved Christmas tradition, The Snowman, on Sunday 19th December.

Through classic animation and an incredible orchestral soundtrack, this heart-warming film tells the story of a young boy’s adventure with a snowman who comes to life on Christmas Eve. Performing alongside the orchestra will be the talented Perth boy soprano, Jimmy Jurjevich.

Hosted by Scotch College and presented by the wonderful Libby Hammer, this delightfully engaging show not only brings the spirit of Christmas to life, but it also introduces children to the magic of a live orchestra in a way that’s fun, relevant, and meaningful. After meeting the instruments of the orchestra and joining Perth Symphony on a musical adventure to the North Pole, this fun family show concludes with a Christmas sing-a-long and a visit from a very busy man in a red suit.

“There is something incredibly special in taking time out from the crazy pre-Christmas rush to spend time with your entire family sharing a magical Christmas experience that reminds us what Christmas is truly about. I’m so proud that The Snowman has been many Perth children’s first experience of an orchestra in concert, and they are transfixed by the music and the story. I think every child should at some point have the chance to see this moving and beautiful film.” 

Bourby Webster, Founder and CEO of Perth Symphony Orchestra

Early bookings are highly recommended; individual and family tickets are now available via Ticketmaster or perthsymphony.com - https://bit.ly/3jVHcSi

Event Details: 

• Sunday 19 December
• Dickenson Centre, Scotch College
• 2:00pm and 4:00pm

2022 Instrumental and Vocal Lessons

Applications for instrumental lessons in 2022 are open! The Music Department welcomes applications for instruments and in voice for 2022 – a comprehensive list of lessons and lesson policies is available via the College website and SEQTA Documents, in the Music Handbook. Students currently enrolled in lessons will be automatically re-enrolled for 2022.

For any students wishing to withdraw from lessons at the College, please complete the online withdrawal form by Thursday 9 December at 4pm, to ensure applications are processed before the Music Office closes for the holidays. Please contact the Music Office with any queries.

Secondary Christmas Concert

Our secondary musicians enjoyed ending the busy year with the annual Secondary Christmas Concert. The performance featured the Treble Choir, Christmas Band, Senior Voices, Barbershop, Junior Swing Band and Brass Ensemble. Congratulations to all our musicians for a wonderful year of music. 

James Kros

Head of Learning Area - Music