IMP News

IMP Winter Concert

On Friday 23 June the much-anticipated IMP Winter Concert took place. The event began with the traditional winter dinner in the Fountain Quad with a sausage sizzle, salads, nachos, and soups all on offer thanks to the amazing volunteer IMP parents. There was a lively buzz in the air as the crowd feasted while entertained by the Fort Street Jazz Ensemble.

When the time for the concert arrived, 650 audience members excitedly filled the hall, and were treated to a stellar evening, featuring every ensemble in the IMP. Each group performed with great skill and enthusiasm, with the biggest cheer of the evening going to the Training Band, as is tradition.

Our Year 12 cohort were farewelled with the traditional medal ceremony and speeches. These wonderful performers and role models will be greatly missed, but we look forward to seeing them carry their love of music out into the world.

Thanks to the IMP Committee and the Catering Committee, without whom this event would not happen. The Winter Concert is the IMP’s biggest fundraiser of the year, thanks to the spirit and generosity of the IMP community. This enables the IMP to continue to provide world-class musical education and performance opportunities to our students. Thanks to the IMP community who donated time, food, and money for the event, and who have provided the opportunity for their kids to take part in musical activities. Thanks to the school executive and administration, who provide constant support. Congratulations to all IMP members for your hard work and commitment to your ensembles.

Congratulations to two fabulous Fort Street cellists

Two of our IMP cellists have been given opportunities to shine recently.

Clara Moloney performed a solo in the Opera House late last term as part of the Festival of Instrumental Music. Clara also recently competed in the NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition, playing Elgar’s Cello Concerto, and was honoured to receive the $1000 Barbara Cran Award for Junior runner-up.

Ethan Tsang has been selected to perform a solo in the upcoming Festival of Choral Music, also at the Opera House.

Huge congratulations to both of these talented young cellists!

AYO 2024 Applications are open

The Australian Youth Orchestra has opened applications for their 2024 programs. From gifted, school-aged students to those on the verge of a professional career, AYO provides specialised training opportunities for the next generation of musicians, composers and arts administrators aged 12 – 30.

For more information and to apply, visit ayo.com.au/applications

Family-friendly gig guide

Too School for Cool have made it easy to source fun and inspirational family-friendly jazz gigs around Sydney with this great guide on their website. Find it here: https://tooschoolforcoolsyd.wixsite.com/too-school-for-cool/gig-guide-1?fbclid=IwAR2_tv64tH_BlLP_1s9YF6Tj_fhfGreF7IXmFGB9mDOWX66P6NVGzFDZDPc_aem_AZynA6wLH-NeEsoHM70an_LjCSk1creVi5N7gp-jZFI_F-6iIO7WcjFFFHpXDmJZe_o&mibextid=S66gvF

Gondwana Choirs 2024 applications open

Applications are now open to be in Gondwana choirs for their 2024 season. For more information and to apply, please follow this link: https://gondwana.org.au/gondwana-national-choirs/