Music News

Student Achievement

Congratulations to Scarlett Quain (Year 12, 2022) who attained a credit (B) pass in her AMEB Grade 4 classical singing examination. Scarlett is to be commended for continuing her singing studies whilst also undertaking the HSC written examinations.

Soirée Primavera

The final Soirée for 2022 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 23rd November, 7:00pm. The music Soirées provide an excellent opportunity for our young musicians to practise and hone their performance skills. The sign-up sheet is available at the Music Office. I am looking forward to a wonderful evening which showcases the skills of our array of talented musicians.

Art and Design Exhibition

The Music Department will be providing music for the annual Art & Design Exhibition on Thursday, 24th November, from 5:30pm. Mrs Cooney is coordinating the performances, which will include the Chamber Ensemble, duets and solos. Please arrive at Art & Design Centre by 5:15pm to set up.  Finish time

Co-Curricular Music

A reminder to students that all ensembles are busily rehearsing for end of year events including Presentation Day. Your attendance at rehearsals is important so please let Mrs Smith or Mrs Cooney know if you are unable to make any rehearsals.

Music at Blue Mountains Theatre

Ash Grundwald is appearing Friday, 11th November, at 8:00pm.

Ash Grunwald is one of Australia’s most successful blues musicians ever, with six top 50 albums and two APRA Awards. Join Ash as he sings all your favourites and new songs from his most personal, and arguably his finest, album yet “Shout Into The Noise”. 

An Afternoon At the Proms Spectacular

Presented by Blue Mountains Concert Society on Sunday, 20th November, at 2:00pm.

Australia’s most acclaimed international violinist Ian Cooper takes the stage with opera stars, prima ballerinas, pipe band and The Blue Danube Orchestra, in a salute to the BBC Proms concerts of London's Royal Albert Hall. Bring your flags and come join the fun and frivolity.

Diary Dates

Soirée Primavera:  Wednesday, 23rd November, 7:00pm, PAC Recital Room

Art & Design Exhibition:  Thursday, 24th November, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, A&D Centre.

Presentation Day: Wednesday, 7th December

AYO Young Symphonists:  23rd September to 1st October, 2023, Bathurst

Mrs Debbie Smith

Head of Music