Music Update 

Interesting Fact:  In a study released this week comparing the different types of working memory between 91 musicians and 99 non-musicians, the researchers found that three areas of working memory were enhanced in the musicians. These three memory areas were; the motor–visual memory, verbal memory, and memory for the movements of others.

Year 7 music information sessions:

Year 7 music information sessions have been running this week and will continue next week. 

Lessons for Year 7 students will commence after they return from camp. 

If you would like any more information regarding instrumental music lessons please contact the music department catherine.simmonds@education.vic.gov.au

EMC Stage Band Signups are open:

The Elisabeth Murdoch College Stage Band is one of a number of ensembles hosted by the college. This audition only band is traditionally made up of student from year 9 through to 12 and regularly performs at internal and external functions.

The Stage Band is one of the most diverse ensembles at EMC and students focus on a variety of music including:

- Jazz and Big Band

- Funk- Popular music

- Latin and Bossa Nova

- Contemporary works.

Some highlight performances from past years include A Night Out With James Morrison, Generations in Jazz Festival, Frankston Festival of Lights, Jaki Upward Art and Technology Exhibition, Frankston Rotary Club Festival to name a few.

The stage band will rehearse from 7:45am-8:45am every Wednesday morning and student commitment and engagement is essential to the success of the ensemble.

If you'd like to audition for the Stage Band, please leave an expression of interest and collect an audition piece from the Music Notice board near the Music office on Thursday (4th Feb).

After submitting an expression of interest, you will receive an audition time. 

If you can't make this time please let Mr Jones know ASAP.

For any additional information, please see Matthew Jones in the Bindana Middle School office.