MUSIC NEWS
INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS
2020 is well underway in Instrumental Music. Students from Years 8 to 10 should now have commenced their instrumental lessons for the year, and ensembles have started their regular weekly rehearsals.
ALLOCATING INSTRUMENTS
The process of allocating instruments to Year 7 students is just starting. In the next few weeks, students in Year 7 band forms will have the opportunity to try out a range of instruments to help them make their final selection.
REGULAR PRACTICE IS IMPORTANT
As the year starts to take shape, we encourage all students to take their instruments home regularly to practice. Students should be aiming at daily practice on their instrument to see consistent improvements. Parents are encouraged to contact the relevant instrumental teacher to gain an understanding of the time per day that students should be practicing.
We ask that all students clearly label their instruments and utilise the storage space effectively. Many students are not using the shelves provided and might find that their instruments are misplaced, causing a great deal of concern. All personally owned instruments brought to school must be clearly identified with the student’s name and a contact number.
HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Congratulations to the newly appointed Music House Captains. Rehearsals are now under way. The level of enthusiasm for all students is extremely high. Students can keep an eye on when their house rehearsals are by following the attached link.
A reminder that the House Music Festival is at 7pm on Wednesday 11 March in the School Hall. We invite you to come along and celebrate with the students on this evening.
REHEARSAL
Ensemble rehearsals are all well underway now. Please ensure that attendance is maintained as a priority and we ask that appointments and other activities are not scheduled at rehearsal times. Please note that absences from ensemble rehearsals before or after school need to be notified in advance as for any other school absence.
A reminder that the five core rehearsals are at the following times:
Monday after School – Symphonic Wind
Thursday before School – Keenan Strings
Thursday Lunch – Choir
Thursday after School – Orchestra
Friday before School – Ovenden Band
INSTRUMENT HIRE
Instrument hire payments can be made via compass this year.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Saturday 22 February 2020 at 3:30 pm - Senior Stage Band performing at the Big Bands Sunsets Festival in Mordialloc. For more information www.bigbandsunsets.com.au
World Day of Prayer - Choir performing at the Bentleigh Service 2020 on Friday 6 March at 10:30am at the Bentleigh Temple Society, 152 Tucker Road, Bentleigh.