MUSIC NEWS
CLARINET CHOIR
Huge congratulations to the Clarinet Choir who took out first place in the Intermediate Large Ensemble Division of the Annual Competition of the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Victoria (CLASAX) at Fintona Girls’ Grammar on Friday 14 June. They were up against groups from St Catherine’s School for Girls, Presbyterian Ladies College and the Melbourne Youth Music. The students Grace Mather, Lily Tamir-Regev, Lachlan Wiles, Cassandra Samiotis, James Morrissey, Melissa Seow, Monica Tran, Zo-Ellen Stannus and Sophie Highnam have rehearsed consistently over the past few months under the direction of Ms Susan Rogerson and have achieved an outstanding result. They premiered a new composition for Clarinet Choir by Ms Susan Rogerson and a new arrangement by Mr Martin West. Thank you also to all the parents who came and supported the group on this night.
MUNCH THEN MUSIC
Congratulations to the students: Anastasia Ivanov, Pedro Aguilera, Tess Hodgson, Angelique Brandt, Charlotte Hayward and Tim De Rose who performed at the last Munch then Music on Friday 7 June. The vocal talents of these students were fantastic. It was also pleasing to see interpretative dance on the schedule and thanks to Jonathan Yiap for his great performance. Thanks also to Mr Kurowski for his leadership and to the Flynn House Captains Samantha Andrew and Ashley Jansen for the emcee work on the day.
YEAR 11 MUSIC CONCERT – 17 JUNE
The Year 11 students celebrated their semester with a fantastic concert on Monday 17 June. All students played solos, in small group work and in their whole class pieces which were fantastic. Congratulations to all these students, their instrumental teachers and Mr Kurowski for all the great work in organising this event. The standard was incredibly high.
YEAR 12 MUSIC PERFORMANCE – 20 JUNE
We are looking forward to the Year 12 Music Performance night in the Auditorium on 20 June at 7:00 pm. It will be a fantastic night’s entertainment featuring solo and group pieces that students are presenting for their end of year performances. The standard of performance is quite high and parents and friends are encouraged to attend.
SENIOR STAGE BAND USA TOUR
We wish the Senior Stage Band and the Wind Quintet absolute success in their tour of the USA beginning Monday 24 June. Thanks to Mr Ian Orr, Ms Robyn Pryor and Mr Noel Glenister for their organising, fundraising and supervision of this wonderful opportunity. We are looking forward to hearing about their success.
JUNIOR CONCERT – 26 JUNE
The Junior concert will be held on Wednesday 26 June at 7:00pm in the School Hall. This is a celebration night for all junior and intermediate ensembles at the school. The Music Department are looking forward to this fantastic event and we encourage all parents to come along and help us celebrate the end of the semester with us.
AMEB PRACTICAL EXAMS
AMEB practical exams entries are now open. Students who are interested in undertaking an exam should obtain a form from the Music Centre after consulting their instrumental teacher. The forms and money must be returned to Mr West by 18 July (the first Friday in Term 3). Any questions should be directed to the relevant instrumental teacher.
KEEP PRACTISING OVER THE HOLIDAYS
All instrumental students are being advised to be diligent in their practice over the holidays. By keeping up practice, skills will continue to improve. The Music Centre will be open until 3:30pm on the last day of term for students to collect their instruments from the storerooms.
Megan Papworth
Head of Music – Classroom