MUSIC NEWS
WELCOME BACK
Welcome back to Term 4. We trust that all students had a relaxing break and are prepared for the many assessments that are coming this term.
VCE PERFORMANCES
Great things are happening in the Music Department at the moment. VCE performance exams have started and students have prepared well for these. Students have been rehearsing and practicing very hard to perfect their programs for these exams. Thanks to Mr Kurowski for allowing the VCE students to run full scale practice exams during the last holiday break. Students who are yet to complete their performance exams are reminded to keep practicing each and every day.
OVENDEN BAND
Congratulations to the Ovenden Band who performed the National Anthem with Michael Birkett (Year 12). The Ovenden Band also performed Libertango by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla. The standard was very high and we thank Ms Videon for her preparation of this ensemble.
GIGS ON THE GREEN
Congratulations to the Isabella Eikelis (Year 12) who performed at Gigs on the Green on Friday 11 October, and to the Bolshevix who performed Tuesday 15 October. This has been an outstanding concert series with many students performing throughout the year. We are finishing with the Year 12 performances this week, but other students will be performing throughout the remainder of the term. Congratulations to Mr Kurowski and the Gigs on the Green student committee for their amazing and tireless work in providing great lunchtime entertainment.
VISIT TO LOCAL RECORDING STUDIO
Year 10 Music Students have recently visited a local recording studio - firstly to record six tracks, and then to mix the music for airplay. The standard of performance was incredibly high and the final outcome was fantastic to hear. These students will be performing at Gigs on the Green in the next month.
CLAREMONT TERRACE
Congratulations to the Year 9 and 10 students who performed at Claremont Terrace on Tuesday 8 October. The standard was incredibly high and demonstrated a developing musicianship and performance technique. Thank you to Ms West for her organisation of this event and the continual development of the vocal students.
DATES FOR TERM 4
- Percussion Night – Thursday 24 October
- Year 11 Music Night – Tuesday 29 October
- Intermediate Concert – Wednesday 13 November
- Junior Concert – Thursday 5 December
- Presentation Night –Tuesday 17 December
Megan Papworth
Head of Music