MUSIC NEWS
LATEST NEWS
2017 is well underway in Instrumental Music. Students from Years 8 to 10 have commenced their instrumental lessons for the year, and ensembles have started their regular weekly rehearsals.
We welcome James Morrissey to our staff to run the clarinet choir rehearsals on Tuesday mornings.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
The process of allocating instruments to Year 7 students is nearly complete. On Wednesday 15 February students in Year 7 Band forms have had the opportunity to try out a range of instruments to help them make their final selection. It was great to see their willingness to attempt instruments they may never have seen or even heard of before! The sound of flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, horns, trombones, euphoniums and tubas echoed through the halls as enthusiastic future musicians learned the rudiments of sound production from our instrumental teachers, aided by some of our senior and former students. Plenty of raw talent was displayed, and we can't wait to hear the sound of the new Year 7 Band at its first rehearsal!
All Year 7s should be allocated to instrumental classes now. Please check COMPASS for the lesson schedule. If there are any issues please contact the Instrumental Manager Mr West.
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.
PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
Congratulations to Maggie Rose Scott-Hill (Year 12) for singing the National Anthem at the first General Assembly for the school year. Congratulations also to Matthew Simos (Year 12) for his outstanding performance of Tork at the same assembly.
Congratulations to the Senior Stage Band for their outstanding performance at the Big Band Sunsets Festival on Saturday 18 February. To have performed a great show so early in the year is a testament to their dedication. Thank you also to Mr Serebrianik for continuing to develop this ensemble further.
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. The House Music Festival is on at 7:00pm on Tuesday 21 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 compulsory and must be maintained 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.
INSTRUMENT HIRE
Instrument hire payments can be made via Compass this year. The fee schedule should available from next week.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Saxophone Ensemble at the Monash Children’s Hospital Gala: Friday 24 February;
Year 8 Band and Strings Performing at Year 7 Parent Information Evening: Wednesday 1 March at 5:30pm;
World Day of Prayer - Bentleigh Service 2017, Salvation Army Chapel in Bentley: Friday 3 March at 10:30am.
Megan Papworth
Head of Music