Music News- Week 15
Music Camp Permission Forms
Please note that Music Camp permission and medical forms are due by Wednesday 31 May at 4pm. All large ensembles in Secondary attend Music Camp, which is held from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 June in Fairbridge, Pinjarra. Please contact the Music Office with any queries.
Student Achievement
Congratulations to the following students, who achieved outstanding results in their recent piano exams:
- Thalia Kurniawan (Year 10) – Grade 2, A Honours
- James Haydon (Year 6) – Grade 4, Distinction
- Joshua Haydon (Year 2) – Step 2, High Distinction
Congratulations also, to Cecilia Natale (Year 4) for placing second in the Classical Vocal and third in the Sacred/Art Vocal Under 13s categories of the Fremantle Eisteddfod!
Australian Combined Schools Music Festival - Billeting
We are seeking further expressions of interest for families to host interstate students as part of the Australian Combined Schools Music Festival. Billeting involves hosting an upper school student/s for four nights at the end of Term 2, with some transport to and from Methodist Ladies College on Stirling Highway.
A complete schedule of festival events, transport and accommodation details for billet families is available from the Music Department. Please contact the Music Office on
9383 0440 or email 8550svc_music@cewa.edu.au for further details.
Enrolment in Music Lessons
To enrol in individual music lessons for all instruments and in voice, please use the following application form: Music Lesson Application Form.
Please note that some instruments may have a waiting list based on tutor availability.
Music Department Policies, Handbook and Calendar
Please note that some Music Department information and policies have been updated for 2023. All families are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the policies, particularly regarding advice on student sickness/absence from lessons. All relevant Music Department documents are available via SEQTA documents. Please contact the Music Office or Music Staff with any queries.
Autumn Soiree
Congratulations to all the students who performed in the recent Autumn Soiree – the first major ensembles concert of 2023. The concert featured performances from the College’s most senior instrumental and choral groups, including Concert Band, Wind Band, Chamber Choir, Treble Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and Swing Band. Thank you to all the music staff for helping nurture and celebrate the outstanding talents of the College’s young musicians
James Kros
Head of Learning Area - Music