Phil Beverley, Director of Music
Together, we thank you Mrs Michelle Marquet
This week, we were honoured to able to say thank you to Mrs Michelle Marquet, who has been instrumental in steering the ship over the past year as Acting Head of School. With a special guest performance of the Junior School Voices and the Centenary Hymn and School Song accompanied by Symphony Orchestra, the room was full of Music and admiration for Mrs Marquet’s capacity to lead by example and “Be” rather than “Seem To Be”. She has made an indelible impact on the lives of generations of young Cranbrook students and will continue to do so in her capacity as Head of Junior School.
AMEB Success
A significant shift in the number and quality of enrolments for AMEB examinations was formally recognised by the AMEB in recent weeks when Cranbrook School received acknowledgement of being one of the top ten AMEB Schools. It is an absolute honour to be working with so many talented instrumental teachers and dedicated Educators who all play a key role in supporting our students. The real acknowledgement needs to go to the students who are responsible for this exponential growth in both standard and quality of Music-making. AMEB examinations are not the only pathway, we also encourage students to take advantage of our weekly concert practices and Termly Soirees which help support soloists of all stripes.
Term 2 is fast approaching, here is a list of upcoming events. All rehearsals linked to The Town Hall Concert on the 16th June will be imported into Clipboard so that students (and parents) can organise their weekend commitments and prioritise this these special time slots that are essential to the success of this important Whole School event. Please make a special note for prioritising the 15th of June. I look forward to a full day of Ensemble rehearsals on that Sunday.
Week 1
All rehearsals commence on day 1. Tuesday Morning 7 am
Week 2
Monday 5 May – Performance Plus with Dr Elizabeth Scott.
Highly recommended for all Musicians currently learning an instrument at any level (Mandatory for all Scholars and Elective Music students)
Wednesday and Friday – Photos at Lunch(A Schedule will be emailed outlining which ensembles are on which day)
Week 3
Tuesday 13 May – AMPED Auditions. (Please note with over 37 bands, performance spots are limited and any band that is not fully prepared may be deemed ineligible to be performing at Marrickville Factory Theatre in week 5. An alternate performance opportunity later in the term)
Thursday Lunch Photos (A Schedule will be emailed outlining which ensembles are on which day)
Week 4
Wednesday 21 May 6:30 pm – Jazz Night (All Stage Bands, Combo and select Jazz soloists)
Friday 23 May – AMPED rehearsals (In School time)
Week 5
AMPED! Starting 6pm (She Will Rock You) big Sets at the Marrickville Factory Theatre starting at 6pm
Rehearsals during the day at the venue
Week 6
Monday 2 June 3:30-5pm – Performance Plus Masterclasses
Highly recommended for all Musicians currently learning an instrument at any level (Mandatory for all Scholars and Elective Music students)
Wednesday 4 June 6:30 pm – Soiree Orchestra Room
Week 7
Final Town Hall rehearsal including Sunday 15 June.
Detailed Schedule will be sent to those involved at the start of Term 2
Week 8
Monday 16 June 7pm-9pm Town Hall Concert
Full Dress Rehearsal during the Day
Week 9
Thursday 19 June – Harvard Krokodilos
Workshop and evening Concert
Warm Regards
Phil Beverley
Director of Music