Music
Ensemble photos will take place in Week 6. Students must bring their performance uniform, instrument and red ribbon. All students must have hair tied back neatly and uniforms ironed please. These times are approximate – students should be prepared early.
Monday 3 June
12.50pm String Orchestra (90-100)
1.00pm Chamber Strings (42)
1.10pm Symphony Orchestra (50)
1.20pm SWE (47)
1.30pm College Quartet (4)
1.35pm Aurora Trio (3)
Tuesday 4 June
12.50pm School Choir (76)
1.00pm Chorale (38)
1.10pm School Concert Band (52)
1.20pm Middle School Concert Band (73)
1.30pm Andarta Trio (3)
Wednesday 5 June
12.50pm Jazz Ensemble (26)
1.00pm Stage Band (17)
1.10pm Flute Ensemble (6)
1.15pm Clarinet Ensemble (4)
1.20pm Brass Ensemble (4)
1.25pm Percussion Ensemble (5)
Congratulations
The Andarta and Aurora trios have uploaded their performances of their pieces for the Strike a Chord competition and we are looking forward to hearing how they progress. Regardless of the decision, I am very proud of the girls for finding ways to communicate with each other, rehearsing regularly, and taking on board the feedback provided by all the professional musicians they are surrounded by.
A number of our ensembles are preparing for the Eisteddfod season, and we wish them all the very best. More than winning a prize, I would like to remind the students that they have made us enormously proud in their endeavours to achieve their very best through their time at rehearsals and commitment to their ensemble and conductor. I know a trophy or a certificate is a special thing to receive, but I would like to remind us all the value of intrinsic rewards.
Congratulations to Athena Ng (Year 7) for achieving a High Distinction A+ in Grade 1 Musicianship – an impressive achievement!
Some events outside of Pymble you might be interested in.
AMPA | Music Theatre/Classical Experience Day – Wednesday 10 July 2024
Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring Music Theatre and Classical musicians aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music!
Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Experience a day in the life of an AMPA music student to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit your future. Find out more by clicking here.
AMPA | Contemporary/Music Production/Composition – Thursday 11 July 2024
Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring Contemporary musicians, Music Creators and Composers aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music!
Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Experience a day in the life of an AMPA music student to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit your future. Parents also welcome to attend. Find out more by clicking here.
For singers:
The Conservatorium of Music hosts an “Opera and Musical Theatre Lab” and it is open to all interested students. Pymble has had some students go and perform part of either an opera or a musical, after spending time with renowned singers and actors. Please click here to find out more.
Upcoming dates for your diary
| Ensemble Photos | All ensembles in the Senior School | Monday 3 June | Please refer to timings set out above |
| Ensemble Photos | All ensembles in the Senior School | Tuesday 4 June | Please refer to timings set out above |
| Ensemble Photos | All ensembles in the Senior School | Wednesday 5 June | Please refer to timings set out above |
| Eisteddfod Week | Senior Music Ensembles to compete in the City of Sydney Eisteddfod | Monday 17June | Friday 28 June |
| Secondary Schools Ensemble Concert | Senior School Ensembles perform | Tuesday 25 June | |
| Year 12 Farewell Lunch | Music Support group provide lunch for Year 12 ensemble members | Thursday 27 June |
Sarah Turner
Head of Music