Performing Arts and Music

High School MUsical JR

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Benajamin Moody

Director of Performing Arts

Music News 

Congratulations to Training Band and Miss Grinter on their stirling performance at the Victorian Schools Music Festival for Novice Bands, held at Deakin Edge, Federation Square last week.  They received very positive feedback on their performance from both adjudicators who are from the USA.

It has been a very productive year for all ensembles. Our achievements have included the following.

Generations in Jazz, Mt Gambier:

Emily White – Piano in Division One Super Band

Holly Watson – Future Finalist

Flute Guild Competitions:

Ben Holland and Abbey James - First in 16 yrs. and Under Duet Section.

Alanah Brewster and Tiffany Hayes - Third in 14 yrs. and Under Duet Section.

Ben Holland, Abbey James, Victoria Sutton and Angie Symon - Honorable Mention in the 16 yrs. and Under Small Ensemble Section.

Tiffany Hayes, Alanah Brewster, Alana Purcell and Jasmin Hass - Performance Award in the 14 yrs. and Under Small Ensemble.

Victorian Schools Music Festival:

Symphonic Band Gold

Symphony Orchestra Silver

Senior Stage Band Silver

Senior Strings Silver

Senior Choir Silver

Intermediate Stage Band Silver

Junior Concert Band Silver

Intermediate Concert Band Bronze

Junior Choir Bronze

Junior Stage Band Bronze

Training Stage Band Bronze

Training Band Silver

Royal South Street Competitions, Ballarat:

Symphonic Band First Place

Intermediate Stage Band Second Place

Intermediate Strings Second Place

Jazz Combo Second Place

Justin Thomas Second Place Jazz Solos

Junior Choir Silver 

Symphony Orchestra Third Place

Training Strings Third Place

Senior Stage Band Honorable Mention with 90 points, 5 points between HM and first place getter.

Senior Choir Honorable Mention

Training Band Honorable Mention

Intermediate Concert Band Highly Commended

Out of the 15 sections entered we received 12 placings and mentions. 

Thank you to everyone for a year of outstanding achievements!

Currently we are preparing for 2017 with all new ensembles that commenced at the beginning of this term.

If there are any students who would like to join our program either as a beginner or already learning outside the school, please email either our Performing Arts Secretary, Mrs. Rae Sedergreen, rsedergreen@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au,

or myself, jpero@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au, as soon as possible, so we can get you started now rather than waiting for the beginning of next year.

We would also like to thank our wonderful Music Association for their brilliant fundraising efforts this year. If there are any parents who would like to join this great group of parents for 2017 or find out more about what they do, please contact Music Association President Bernadette Holt either by email bsk75@bigpond.com, or ring 0447 243 678.

The year is not yet over regarding performances.  The Senior Stage Band will be performing at Bennett’s Lane Jazz Club, Monday 5 December 7.30pm, as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Symphony Orchestra is busily preparing for Presentation Night. Please note all Symphony Orchestra musicians are required for a rehearsal 9 am – 12 noon on Wednesday 14 December in room 700.

On behalf of the Music Department, thank you for all your support this year and we wish you a safe and relaxing Christmas and New Year.

Diary Dates for Term 1 2017

Ms Janine Pero

Director of Music