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MUSIC NEWS

HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Congratulations again to all the house captains on their amazing work for the House Music Festival on Wednesday 20 March. The night was an absolute tribute to your collective hard work and dedication.

LUNCH ON THE LAWN

Congratulations to ‘The Bolsheviks’ for their performance in the second lunchtime concert for 2019 on the deck. Students enjoyed the festive spirit that was generated in the last of the summer sun.

We look forward to the continuing concert series throughout the year – and this week Naomi Kricheli (Year 11) who will be the final performer for Term 1.

CLAREMONT TERRACE

Congratulations to the Year 9 music class who ventured to Claremont Terrace to entertain the residents on Tuesday 26 March. The feedback was incredibly positive and we thank Ms Vrisk for organising this excursion.

TOURING BAND

The Touring Band landed safely in New York and have started their tour of the United States of America and Canada. We look forward to hearing their about their adventures once they return.

INSTRUMENTS

A reminder that students should take their instruments home with them by the end of term so they can practice their technique over the two week break. The music centre will be open until 3pm to assist with pick up of instruments. Any students going on camps or overseas should take their instruments home before leaving for camp.

 

Instrument lessons and hire can be paid for through Compass.

ADVANCE NOTICE OF TERM 2 DATES

  • Saturday 27 April - SSB at Frankston Jazz Festival
  • Sunday 5 to Tuesday 7 May - Symphonic Wind Band Rehearsal Camp
  • Wednesday 8 May - Open Night (Senior Stage Band and VCE students)
  • Tuesday 21 May - Vocal Night
  • Thursday 23 May - Strings Night
  • Monday 27 May - Symphonic wind at Lions Festival Cranbourne
  • Tuesday 28 May - Senior Concert (Orchestra, Ovenden Band, Intermediate Stage Band required)
  • Tuesday 18 June - Tri-school Senior Bands Concert
  • Tuesday 25 June - June Ensembles Concert (Junior/Intermediate groups)
  • Thursday 27 June - Year 12 Night

Megan Papworth

Head of Music