Music Notes 

Nicole Bull, Academic Dean of Performing Arts 

Stage Band performance at Valedictory Dinner 

Sinclair McClimont, Year 8

On Thursday 16 November, the Stage Band performed background music at the Valedictory Dinner for students graduating this year. The event was held in the spectacular Betty Cuthbert Room at the MCG and offered the magnificent oval as a backdrop. 

To play jazz music to an appreciative audience was fun, and it was a great experience playing alongside my friends. We performed several jazz standards of which my favourite was 'Perfidia', a lovely piece of music with a Latin-inspired feel. 

The performance gave our enthusiastic soloists the chance to demonstrate their skill at improvisation. It was a great opportunity for the Stage Band to perform to a live audience. Our thanks go to the conductor, Mr Chris Higgins, for all his hard work.  

This was also our last performance with Blake McDonald and Lucas Kallio, Year 12, as they are graduating this year. We will miss not only their expertise, but also their outstanding contribution to the Band.

Upcoming concerts

Years 2/3 Strings Concert                         

28 November, 11.30am, Dalton Hall

Conducted by Mr Darko Kolosov, students will showcase a marvelous concert featuring pieces they've diligently practised throughout the semester.

Year 5 Band Program Concert               

30 November, 11.30am, Dalton Hall

Led by Mr Paul Jenkins, Year 5 students will showcase an impressive concert featuring the pieces they have diligently prepared throughout the semester.

Edgar Chen – Performance at the MCYAA Concert 

Congratulations to Edgar Chen, Year 11, for his wonderful performance last Saturday at the Melbourne Conservatorium Young Artists Academy Concert at Melba Hall, University of Melbourne. 

Edgar played the final piece of the solo session which was well-received by the audience. 

Music Tuition enrolment forms for 2024

Music Tuition enrolment forms are now due in for 2024. Students who've been learning an instrument as part of the Year 5 Band Program and the Years 2 and 3 String Program are strongly encouraged to continue their music development by enrolling in instrumental music lessons next year.

We have many instrumental classes available, ranging from string instruments, brass and woodwind instruments, voice, keyboard and speech and drama. There is also a large choice of ensembles for your child to participate in.  

If your child is interested in learning an instrument next year,  please ensure to submit the 2024 Music Tuition Enrolment Form to the Music Department. 

If you have any queries regarding music lessons, please contact the Music Department on 8574 7637 or email: music.admin@kilvington.vic.edu.au. 

Diary dates - Term 4