Musical Notes

Musical Notes

Musical Notes

It has been a fantastic start to 2019 and it has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm of the students returning to school.

2019

This year there are a number of changes within the Performing Arts Faculty.  My name is Lucy Pope and my role is Head of Performing Arts 7 – 12 for 2019 whilst Miss Jessica Reppucci is on leave and I will be teaching Reception, Year 4, Year 7S Music, Year 10 Music and Year 11 and 12 Music, Mrs Libby Hunter will be managing the Primary Music Program, including the Instrumental and Immersion Programs.  Mrs Hunter can be contacted on lhunter@bps.sa.edu.au and myself at lpope@bps.sa.edu.au.

All returned consents and notes sent home should be forwarded to Ms Loana Liew who is located in the Front Office.

Co-curricular

All Music co-curricular ensembles should have commenced by Week 3. Please see below a list of ensembles and their directors for any enquiries:

Flute Ensemble – Anna Zweck

Guitar Ensemble – Matthew Baluyot

Saxophone Ensemble – Christina Guala

Percussion Ensembles – Larry Todd

Big Band Theory, Soundbenders, Rockin’ Rhythms – Marie Wohling

Concert Band 1, 2 and 3, and 6/7 Choir – Libby Hunter

Stage Bands 1 and 2, Senior Vocal Group, 3/4/5 Choir – Lucy Pope

Application for Instrumental Lessons Form

All instrumental lessons should now have commenced in Week 2.  If you would like your son to undertake instrumental lessons at Blackfriars, please complete the attached Application for Instrumental Lessons Form and return the Music Suite as soon as possible. 

Friends of Music

I invite all parents of students involved in the Music Program to be part of the Friends of Music Group. The Friends of Music were extremely positive and active in 2018 in helping with catering and a raffle for our Annual Music Concert.  If you would be happy to offer some time throughout the year with Music events, please contact me at lpope@bps.sa.edu.au

Upcoming Dates

Monday 18 February: Laureate Assembly – Stage Band 1

Wednesday 6 March – Ash Wednesday – Whole School Mass

Sunday 31 March – Prospect Road Autumn Fair

Gen Connection Concert - TBC

Generations In Jazz Holiday Rehearsal - TBC

Please check SEQTA for updated information and notices throughout the year.

I look forward to an exciting new year working with everyone.

“Practice like you’ve never won.  Perform like you’ve never lost”.

Ms Lucy Pope

Head of Performing Arts