Junior School Music News – Week 3

Junior School Music News – Week 3

This term is filled with musical performances and excitement, so the following information will help you to navigate it, as every K-6 boy is involved in at least one major concert.

There are three concerts:

K-Year 2 Junior School Showcase (every boy in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2)

  • Thursday, 30 May: 1.30pm – 2.30pm in Junior School Gym
  • Boys arrive at School as normal in the morning 
  • Boys perform in school uniform (shirt, short, socks and black shoes)
  • Boys may go home from their piazzas with parent at conclusion of the concert
  • Parents do not need to book to attend

Year 3-6 Junior School Showcase (every boy in Year 3 to Year 6)

  • Thursday, 30 May: 6.30pm – 7.45pm in Junior School Gym
  • Boys arrive back at School and go to Piazza at 6pm
  • Boys wear school uniform (shirt, short, tie, socks and black shoes – no blazer)
  • Boys will be dismissed from specified areas
  • Parents do not need to book to attend

Gala Concert, Town Hall: Threads (Our JS Chamber Choir, Cranbrook Voices, JS Concert Band, JSSO, Mezzo Strings, JS Guitar Ensemble and all Year 6)

  • Monday, 24 June: 7pm – 9pm at Sydney Town Hall
  • Rehearsals at Town Hall during the day (a letter with further details and permission slip will be sent to you on Operoo. It will also detail who is required for a rehearsal on Sunday, 23rd June, at the Senior School campus)
  • 6.15pm boys meet teachers outside in St Andrew’s Square
  • Boys wear school uniform (shirt, short, tie, socks and black shoes – no blazer or cap)
  • Boys will be collected from the stage at the conclusion of the concert
  • Tickets will be available soon

If you have any questions, please contact our Music Administrator, Ms Sandra Trew strew@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au

Please make a note of these important dates:

  • Music Morning Concerts in multiple music rooms – Friday, 17 May, 8:00am (Week 3)
  • K-2 Junior School Music Showcase, JS Gym – Thursday, 30 May, 1:30pm (Week 5)
  • 3-6 Junior School Music Showcase, JS Gym – Thursday, 30 May, 6:30pm (Week 5)
  • Junior School Soirée, Senior School’s War Memorial Chapel, Thursday, 13 June, 6:00pm (Week 7)
  • Gala Concert, Sydney Town Hall – Monday, 24 June, 7:00pm (Week 9)

Warmest wishes,

Peter Fox
Head of Music, Junior School