MUSIC NEWS

WELCOME BACK

A warm welcome back to the new year in the Music Department. We are thoroughly looking forward to the fantastic performing opportunities that will present themselves throughout the year.

VCE REMINDER

VCE students should be setting up their rehearsal schedule NOW for the whole year to ensure success in the final performances.

HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL

We are excited about the House Music Festival where the students have the opportunity to showcase their talents as arrangers and performers. This will take place 7:00pm Wednesday 28 March in the School Hall. Make sure you mark your calendars for this very exciting event. Once music captains have been announced at the upcoming General Assembly, rehearsals will begin.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS FOR YEAR 7 

The allocation process for new music students has already started with both the band and string classes. This will continue to take place in the band and string classes over the next few weeks. Students will be advised when to bring their instruments for their ensemble practice.

ENSEMBLE PRACTICE

Rehearsals for out of class ensembles will start progressively over the next few weeks. Students are reminded that they will need to be prompt to all rehearsals. 

INSTRUMENT TAGS

All personally owned instruments brought to school must be clearly identified with the student’s name and a contact number.  It is also advisable that something that is a ‘point of difference’ is attached to the case so that students can quickly and easily identify their own instrument.

RECENT PERFORMANCES

Congratulations to the String Quartet who performed to a very high standard at the General Assembly on Thursday 8 February.

Congratulations also to Gabby Etlis (Year 12) for singing the National Anthem at the opening General Assembly for the year.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

On Saturday 24 February at 5:00pm the Senior Stage Band will perform at the Big Bands Sunsets Festival in Mordialloc. For more information www.bigbandsunsets.com.au

INSTRUMENT HIRE FEES

All fees will be payable online through Compass.

Megan Papworth

Head of Music