Music

Music Representative Elections for 2020

The election of Music Representatives for 2020 has been delayed and will now take place next week if not from Friday of this week. Students will be emailed information when the voting process is ready to commence. 

The Dave Wilson Blues Band Comes to Friends’

We’re delighted that the band featuring and named after one of our music teachers, Dave Wilson, will perform in the High School at lunch on Wednesday 11 March. 

The performance will be followed by a contemporary music workshop from 3.30pm to 5pm in the Green Room of The Farrall Centre. The workshop will focus on performance preparation in contemporary / rock music. 

The workshop is open to all students from Years 5 to 12 who sing, or would like to sing, solo or with a band, or play guitar, bass guitar or drums. 

This is a unique opportunity to hear from some of Tasmania's finest musicians. Students wishing to attend the workshop are asked to register their interest using this form. 

For more information, please contact Dave Wilson, Resident Contemporary Musician at The Friends’ School. 

UTAS / IB / TCE Music Twilight Concert

The first Year 11/12 Twilight Concert for 2020 will take place on Wednesday 18 March, commencing at 6pm in The Farrall Centre. The concert will feature soloists from each of the three pre-tertiary music courses: UTAS, IB and TCE Music. 

All are welcome to attend this event and admission is free. Do join us in support of our senior music students.

Composition Club

The first meeting of the Composition Club for 2020 will take place on Friday 20 March from 4pm to 6pm in the Green Room of The Farrall Centre. The Club is for students, irrespective of their level of musical experience, wishing to compose music under the guidance of a local recognised composer. On this occasion, Saxon Hornett will be present with the group. 

Students wishing to attend should notify Paul Radford so that we can cater accordingly - afternoon tea is provided!