JS Music News – Week 9

Term 1 has been flying, and it’s been wonderful to have witnessed so many performances so early in the year. Junior School String Orchestra (JSSO) gave a very energetic, tight and polished performance at Assembly in Week 5 with Sword Dance, a traditional folk song. Well done to Mr Hentschel and the ensemble members for getting this to performance standard so early on!

In Week 6, our open classes for the Year 2 String and Year 3 Instrumental Programs were very well attended and we thank you for supporting your sons and staff by attending these sessions. We look forward to you seeing how much they will have improved when we invite you back for their instrumental concert in Term 4. 

Over 50 students have played or sung solos in our Music Morning Concert series held over the last two Fridays. These have been a great success and have proven to be a very pleasant start to the day.

AMEB music examinations 2025
Cranbrook Music Department will be hosting AMEB music examinations in Term 3, on September 11, 12 and 13. Should you wish to sign up your son for a music examination, this needs to be done through your Cranbrook instrumental tutor as soon as possible. If you have an external teacher and would still like to sit an examination at school, please email Mr Hentschel at MHentschel@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au by the end of next week (Week 9), including details of the instrument, grade number and examination type.

Looking ahead to the final week of term:

WEEK 11
Wednesday, 9 April: 9:15am Thanksgiving Assembly in recognition of Mrs Marquet’s time as Acting Head of School – Vicars Centenary Hall, SS. Cranbrook Voices perform. Rehearsal before school at SS. An Operoo note will be sent.

Wednesday, 9 April: 12-noon K to Y6 Easter Service – Chamber Choir & Cranbrook Voices sing items – JS Gym.

Looking a little further ahead…

In Term 2 we will be in for a musical extravaganza with our Junior School Showcase taking place in Week 5. Every student in the Junior School performs at this event! Please mark this date in your diary. It is known as a true highlight of the year as each Year Level Choir, auditioned choir and instrumental ensemble takes part. Thursday, 29 May K-2 Showcase Event 1:30pm – JS Gym and Y3-6 Showcase Event 6:30pm – JS Gym.

Best wishes,

Peter Fox
Head of Music, Junior School