IMP News

Concert Band performs at Stanmore Music Festival

On the afternoon of Saturday the 16th of November, the Fort Street Concert Band performed at Stanmore Music Festival. This community-focussed event featured hundreds of local community music groups, across 5 stages. The festival was the brainchild of the late, great Richard Gill, who was a huge supporter of Fort Street High School. The IMP was also pleased to provide the backline percussion for our stage at St Michael’s Primary School.

Concert Band played exceptionally well, presenting a challenging and fun 30-minute program. We had a large and appreciative audience, including many old Fortians, who clearly loved the polished sound and professionalism of our brilliant students. Bravo, Concert Band!

IMP Summer Concert

Tickets are now on sale for the wonderful IMP Summer Concert on Friday 13 December. This amazing event celebrates the incredible work of the IMP ensembles in 2024.

Come along for some delicious food at the traditional dinner market from 5.30pm before the show gets underway at 7.00pm.

The IMP Summer Concert is one of our two main fundraisers. All proceeds go back to support the IMP through instrument and music purchases, workshops and ensemble support, and keeping costs as low as possible for IMP membership. Bring your family, eat lots at the dinner market, and consider donating time or food.

Tickets must be pre-purchased and are on sale now! Every guest at this event must have a ticket to ensure there is enough seating for all patrons.

· Adult tickets are $13.50

· Children enter free (but MUST book a free ticket via the link below)

· Student performers in the IMP do not need a ticket

Please note this is a cashless event. Students who will not have a card with them can pre-purchase a meal at the link below. All other meals should be purchased via contactless card.

To Purchase TICKETS: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/1JATM

To Donate FOOD & GOODS: https://signup.com/go/hfhxPVM

To Volunteer TIME: https://signup.com/go/gnxbVwY

Applications for Rising Stars Jazz Program closing soon!

In 2024, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy introduced a Jazz stream into their decades-old Rising Stars program. Applications to audition for the Rising Stars Jazz Program are closing on November 25.

· Round 1 will be a video submission round which will be due by November 25

· Round 2 will be a Live Audition held from 4:30pm on Monday December 9.

Successful students receive a weekly Jazz music skills class, covering Jazz-specific aural training, exploring the history of the music, and presenting a transcribed Jazz solo each week. The curriculum comprehensively develops the aural skills and improvisation language needed by Jazz musicians.

Students also play in a small Jazz ensemble, developing the fundamental skills to successfully perform Jazz music.

Lastly, each student receives a Jazz lesson on their instrument once every 3 weeks with a teacher from the Conservatorium faculty. This is designed to be additional to their regular instrumental lessons with their current teacher.

To learn more about the program and auditions: https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/courses/Programs/Rising+Stars+Jazz