Music
Another busy week for the Music department since our last entry.
On Wednesday 25 October the Junior School Ensemble Concert was held in the GMCPA. This was a brilliant showcase of all the talent and skill of our younger girls, under the direction of each of their conductors. Music was carefully selected by each member of the Music team to allow the girls to perform polished repertoire. The girls enjoy their rehearsal time, and this is a lovely culmination of the early mornings and late afternoons, the practice sessions with tutors, the tears over a difficult patch, followed by the joy in the triumph of getting it right! Congratulations to all the Music team, ably led by Mr Kurt Schweinberger and thanks to the theatre staff for their ongoing support of our musicians.
On Tuesday 31 October the College String Quartet performed at the opening of Barrenjoey House, providing some background music whilst people mingled in the levels above. These students: Claire Lee, Charlotte Wykes, Annie Luo and Sitian Chen work hard each week with Mr Rossman to collate enough repertoire to be able to perform at high profile events.
On Wednesday 1 November our Year 3 students took part in the annual “Big Band Blow”. This is when our band tutors demonstrate the instruments on offer at the College, and the current Year 4 Training Band proudly show how far they have progressed since their initial “blow”. Thank you to Mr Stafford, Ms Zeltzer, Ms Farlow and the private music tutors for this fun morning.
Tour 2024 to Spain/Portugal
Emails have been sent to all parents who submitted an EOI, asking for passport information. Please note that this is due before November 6. The link can be found here.
Dates for your diaries
3 November: Senior Jazz Ensemble and Stage Band performance at Miramare Gardens 5.15pm for 5.30pm to 6.15 performance
9 November: Open Evening – Middle School trio to play from 4.30pm to 5.00pm
13 November: EOI for the Concerto Competition Close
14 November: Jacaramda Day (Junior School Capella to perform)
22 November: Secondary School Ensemble Concert: 6.30pm in the GMCPA (this is a compulsory event for all Secondary School ensemble members)
2 December: Choral Climate Festival – All students in the School Choir (notes have been sent through the portal)
3 December: Community Christmas Carols Service – from 5.00pm on Gloucester Lawn then the Chapel. Bring a picnic, your voices, and your joy of Christmas.
6 December: Speech Day Celebrations for Junior and Senior Schools.
Sarah Turner
Head of Music