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.  

 

Instrumental Lessons

All instrumental lessons should have commenced by now. If this is not the case could you please contact me ASAP. Please remind your child that they need to be prompt to their lessons and organised with their instrument and music. I also encourage students to practice consistently to reach their full potential. Amongst our busy lives it is hard to fit extra commitments in, however I would always encourage short practice sessions, multiple times a week instead of one long practice session. Sometimes 10-15 minutes is enough if done consistently through the week. I quite often suggest to students to pull out their instrument whilst dinner is being cooked!

 

Co-curricular

All Music co-curricular ensembles should have commenced by now. A reminder that if your child is unable to attend a rehearsal they need to let the director know well in advance of the rehearsal. Please see below a list of ensembles and 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  

 

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 upcoming music events, please contact me at lpope@bps.sa.edu.au

 

Gen Connection Concert

On Sunday 7 of April at ‘The Gov’, Stage Band 1 and 2, and Senior Vocal will be performing their repertoire as a prelude to Generations in Jazz held in early Term 2. They will be performing alongside other bands and choirs from St. Michaels College, Nazareth College and Christian Brothers College. This is a great opportunity for the students to perform their repertoire to an audience before they head off to the competition a few weeks later. This is a lot of the groups’ first performance for the year and it would be a great if everyone could come along and support them. Please see the attached poster with the details for the event. It would be great to see you there!

 

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday 6 March – Ash Wednesday – Whole School Mass (Senior Vocal, 3/4/5 Choir, 6/7 Choir)

Sunday 31 March – Prospect Road Autumn Fair (Bands TBC)

Gen Connection Concert – Sunday 7 April (Stage Band 1 and 2 and Senior Vocal)

Generations in Jazz Holiday Rehearsal - TBC

 

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

 

I look forward to seeing you at some upcoming music events!

 

Ms Lucy Pope

CURRICULUM LEADER: PERFORMING ARTS