Music
Music News:
Everyone is very busy as we move into the latter half of the term. Performances are approaching and pieces are being polished in all ensembles in preparation.
In this regard, please support your child to attend all ensemble rehearsals to which they are committed. Rehearsals and lessons should be a priority over any other activities. Staff members give an enormous amount of time and effort to educate and inspire music students.
Respect:
- be on time to lessons and rehearsals with instrument and music books
- for rules regarding care for facilities and equipment
- for rehearsal protocol regarding listening, when and when not to play
- If a student is unable to attend a lesson due to a class test, SAC or excursion, it is good manners to let their instrumental teacher know in advance.
Responsibility:
- To attend all scheduled rehearsals and lessons
- To regularly practise ensemble parts and solo pieces in preparation for the next lesson or rehearsal
Resilience:
- To take on board feedback for continued improvement.
- To use a growth mindset to persist at practising those hard parts until they improve.
Ensemble rehearsals are at the following times:
Monday after school: Alliance Concert Band (alternates between WPSC and SHS) with Mr. Sargant and Mr. Gallacher
Tuesday lunchtime: Stage Band with Mr. Archibald, Yr. 8 Keyboard Ensemble with Mrs. Drinnan
Wednesday lunchtime: Brass ensemble with Mr. Sargant, various woodwind ensembles with Mrs. Eagle, Guitar / contemporary ensemble with Daz de Faz
Thursday lunchtime: Senior Strings with Mrs. Oakes
Friday lunchtime: Junior Strings with Mrs. Oakes
Vacancies:
There are still some places available for Year 7 or 8 students who may be interested in joining the instrumental music program. Instruments include flute, trombone and French horn. See Mr. Sargant if interested in trying them out.
Dates for the diary:
Tuesday 30th May: VCE Music Performance recital of solo and group works, Band Room or Theatrette (still deciding), 6pm
Tuesday 13th June: Ensembles Concert, Theatrette, 6pm
Monday 19th June: Daz’s Guitar Studio Concert, Theatrette, 6pm
Wednesday 21st June: Training Band Premier Concert, Theatrette, 6pm
Saturday 24th June: Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra Annual Concert, Eastbank, 7.30pm
Wed 28th June: VCASS Tour and workshops with WPSC Band, Strings and Piano students.