Instrumental Music Program News

Instrumental Music Program News

End of Year Concert at 2 pm on Sunday 9th December
The End of Year Concert is coming up (already!) and the catering team will soon be looking for parents to be involved in preparing the lunch to be served beforehand. Please keep a lookout for an email with details of how you can contribute to this important fundraiser for the IMP.

Performances
IMP Ensembles recently represented Fort Street at school fetes in the Inner West. Concert Band played at the Summer Hill Public School Fair, while Jazz Ensemble were at Taverners Hill Public School. Both ensembles received many very positive comments.

IMP Grant
The IMP is offering one grant for the establishment of a student led IMP ensemble in 2019. This will consist of the equivalent of a professional educator or expert to help the project one lunchtime each fortnight for one year. Successful applicants will also be given, as appropriate, some administrative assistance (rooming etc), performance opportunities, the opportunity to work in this group as an Ensemble B at IMP Camp, and advice on where to go next after the grant period has ended.
Contact Mr Manchester for details on criteria and the application process. Applications are due Monday 3 December.

In 2018 the IMP provided grants to support the formation of two ensembles, a horn ensemble and a jazz fusion ensemble. Both groups reported back to the IMP Annual General Meeting that the process had helped the confidence and musical development of  individual members, and they had enjoyed the freedom and responsibility of working as an ensemble.

Composition Competition
The competition to compose a new choral work is underway and all compositions have now been workshopped by Chamber Choir. Winner announced soon! The winning entry will win its composer $100, and will be performed at the IMP End of Year Concert on Sunday 9th December.

Accommodation needed
A Year 10 student from Wollongong is playing bassoon in the orchestra for Schools Spectacular, and needs a billet for  show week (19 – 25 November). If you can help, please email Matt Manchester matthew.manchester@det.nsw.edu.au