Music, Careers and PFA
Music
It has been a busy few weeks for students in the music department
Music Camp
79 students attended music camp from Thursday 23rd to 25th April at Don Bosco Camp in Dromana. The weekend involved rehearsals for school groups and evening activities including groups singing 'Songs to Melt Mr Key's Heart' as part of scavenger hunt.
Generations in Jazz is a yearly national jazz competition in Mt Gambier. Last weekend 34 students in Stage Band and A Capella Choir attended to compete, representing JMSS for the first time. JMSS' groups performed very well, with the stage band receiving an Honorable Mention in their division. Even more significantly, the event supports striving for personal best as individuals and groups and having a great time playing jazz. JMSS students delivered on both counts over the weekend. Congratulations to Mr Delves and Ms Sifris for preparing both groups and to all students involved.
Open Night
Following on from the success of Mt Gambier, Stage Band, A Capella Choir and the full School Choir performed at JMSS Open Night. School Choir sounding full and resonant in the large acoustic of Robert Blackwood hall and the smaller choir, overcoming technical difficulties with a backing track, performed an unaccompanied version of the set piece from Generations in Jazz for the first time.
Small Pop-Up Groups of musicians will be playing at Science Exhibition Night next Tuesday featuring some of the chamber groups involved in the Music Department.
Autumn Soiree
Students from all the music groups will be showcasing their work over the semester at the Autumn Soiree (date to be confirmed) at JMSS on the ground floor.
- Mr Key
Generations in Jazz
On 1st May the JMSS Stage Band and A Cappella group took a 7-hour bus journey to Mount Gambier to compete in the annual Generations In Jazz competition. Generations In Jazz is the largest competition of its type in Australia with over 3700 participants from 80 schools from around Australia, including over 180 separate groups. Throughout the weekend the students also attended workshops and concerts featuring the Idea of North, James Morrison’s Hot Horn Happening, and the incredible vocal group Take 6 from America.
The JMSS A Cappella group competed in Division 3 early on Saturday morning (supported by the JMSS Cheer Squad featuring the Stage Band) and put on a great performance with only a few weeks of work. The JMSS Stage Band performed later in the day in Division 4, which featured over 20 different groups. The Stage Band’s hard work throughout the year, including weekly rehearsals and master-classes, really paid off as they achieved 5th place and an ‘Honorable Mention’ in their division, a fantastic result for their first year at the Generations In Jazz competition.
After more performances on Sunday afternoon featuring James Morison, the Generations In Jazz superbands, the Idea Of North, Take 6, and the Future Finalists, the students boarded the bus again for the return 7-hour trip to Monash arriving late on Sunday Night. All the students represented JMSS to the highest degree and demonstrated that JMSS is not just a leading Science School but also a fierce competitor in Music. We look forward to our return next year, bigger and better!
- Mr Delves
Careers
Hi Guys,
There are lots of activities coming up that you be interested in. In this Career Newsletter find out about:
· Monash Seminar Series in May
· The Environmental & Marine Careers Expo
· Various Open Days
· Careers in Sports Medicine Expo
· Tertiary Information Session in the North
Please click here to find out more details https://sites.google.com/a/jmss.vic.edu.au/careers/home/university-newsletters/career-newsletters
There are still a large number of Year 10 students who have not found a Work Experience Placement. Students are encouraged to keep looking for a placement and if they need help please come and see me. I still have spots available at the following places:
· Agilent Technologies
· Conservation Volunteers
· Labs at JMSS
· Aspree at the Alfred Hospital
Interested Year 10 students need to send me a copy of their cover letter and resume in support of their interest in the above placements.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me, kirstine.carter@jmss.vic.edu.au or come and see me on the ground floor near the stairs under Flannery House.
Happy Reading!!
Cheers
- Ms Carter
Work Experience & Career Pathways Coordinator
PFA Events
We have a number of upcoming events in May. As always, the PFA really appreciates your generous support. Please let us know if you can come by emailing us johnmonashpfa@gmail.com
Upcoming Events for the PFA:
Tuesday May 12th from 5-7 PM - Science Exhibition Night. Assistance requested from parents serving tea and coffee and biscuits. Any volunteers to be there by 5pm please, and it's a great way for Year 10 parents to support the PFA and see student presentations throughout the evening.
Friday 15th May - Harmony Day BBQ. Help us grill sausages on the BBQ and serve lunch from 10-2:30 pm.
Tuesday 2nd June - PFA Dinner at 6.30pm at Clancy’s Restaurant, 445 Blackburn Rd, Mount Waverley VIC 3149. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Lastly, please support the PFA by purchasing the Entertainment Book at https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1n95048. If you have ordered a book, you can pick it up at Science Exhibition Night, or order the digital version which is available on your smartphone straight away.
Thank you.
Joanne and Meredith