Musical Notes

Musical Notes

In the coming weeks there are many opportunities for our students to demonstrate their talents in performance.

ABODA Festival

On Thursday 24 August and Friday 25 August we have four ensembles performing in the Annual ABODA Festival. All parents and friends are most welcome to support our students at Westminster School, Alison Avenue, Marion upon a gold coin donation for entry at the door. All students involved and are reminded to return their permission slips.

Annual Music Concert

As we draw closer to the Annual Music Concert we are busily rehearsing and look forward to showcasing some wonderful talent. Thank you to all families who have offered to donate either catering or raffle items. If the raffle items could please be dropped to the Music Suite as soon as possible, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please ensure that all tickets are pre-purchased via Music Concert Tickets. It has been wonderful over the past few weeks to witness the positive interactions amongst all of the students. We look forward to a strong community event.

Catholic School's Music Festival

Information regarding the Catholic School’s Music Festival has been distributed. Blackfriars will have a strong representation at the festival, which this year will be held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

On Tuesday 19 September the Big Band Theory, Stage Band 1, Percussion Ensemble and Senior Baritone students will be performing. On Wednesday 20 September the 6/7 choir will perform as part of the festival choir as well as the Senior Baritone students. All tickets for the event can be purchased by families through Ticketek.

Subject Selections

Subject selection forms have now been distributed to all students. If families would like any further information regarding Music electives for 2018 please do not hesitate to contact me. Please also be reminded that students who are discontinuing instrumental lessons at Blackfriars in 2018 need to fill out and have an Exit Form signed off. These are available from the Music Suite.

Scholarships

As advertised on the school website, Music Scholarships are available for Years 7 and 8 students for 2018. Applications are due in by Friday 8 September. We encourage students of all abilities to apply and audition for the Scholarship.

There is also an additional Organ Scholarship being offered to one Primary Student and one Middle School Student in 2018. Students will need to have prior background and ability to play the Piano. Applications for the Scholarship are also due in by Friday 8th September.  

AMEB Results

Congratulations to Nathan Dang who most recently completed his third grade AMEB Theory Exam with a result of a High Distinction. Nathan achieved 100% in this exam, a remarkable achievement. AMEB exams are strongly encouraged for students who interested in progressing with their Music studies all the way from Primary to Secondary Years. Please see me for further information and visit www.ameb.edu.au

Yours Musically,

Miss Jessica Reppucci

Music Coordinator