Phil Beverley, Director of Music

Dear Parent sand Caregivers

Dr Elizabeth Scott unpacked the secrets of intonation in our Term 2 Keynote Presentation. IT was wonderful to have so many make the time to join us as they work on developing their musical craft. Dr Scott was engaging and captivated the students with her presentation on what intonation is and its relevance to young musicians in the development of their practice. Austin Fairfax said “it was a fascinating deep dive into the physics behind Music”

As part of the Music Elective programme, students explore the topic ‘Music of a Culture’. Year 10 Elective Music students travelled to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Monday. The students were given a guided tour of the campus, including the extensive score library. They then took part in a practical workshop led by Peter Dunbar-Hall. It provided students with an authentic experience of Balinese music using the instruments of the Conservatorium’s Balinese Gamelan. This was an excellent way for students to learn about Gamelan music and play as an ensemble on traditional Indonesian instruments. It was very practical and challenging. Students will now be composing their own piece of music in the Gamelan tradition, and they are sure to have been inspired by this authentic, real-world experience.

As we look ahead we have several key performances approaching.

Wednesday Week 3 Jazz Night

Our Stage Bands and Jazz soloists will thrill us with their improvisational prowess while the second act we will have some of Sydney’s best Jazz Musicians performing the original Music of Dave Panichi. Spanning 4 decades as one of Australia’s best Jazz performers and composers, his music has been performed with every major Jazz Orchestra in every continent. His band will feature the beautiful solo playing of several of its members including, Hugh Barrett (Piano) , Tessie Overmyer (Tenor Sax) to name a few. This will be a night to remember. Bookings are essential. Please click here to book.

Tuesday Week 4 AMPED! OZ Rock

Continuing the love of supporting Australian music, with over 32 bands, our Contemporary showcase will be held as two big shows at the Marrickville Factory Theatre. Booking for event are essential and details on how to book will be made available next week.

Finally, I’d like to thank the MAD committee who continue to help support the wonderful work of our students through assisting on the night of these performances, and raising funds to make it all possible. If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Music@Cranbrook.nsw.edu.au

I look forward to welcoming you to these upcoming events.

Phil Beverley
Director of Music