Music

Music

Congratulations

Camellia Zhou (Year 8) Grade 8 Viola – A+

Yuna Shin (Year 7) Grade 5 Clarinet – Honours

To all our musicians across the schools: what a year it has been, and this term has been incredibly hectic. The students here at Pymble have demonstrated such a strength in their personalities, their musical prowess, and their ability to put their best musical feet forward at all costs. It is my joy and privilege to witness these amazing students daily, and also to work with their wonderful conductors.

This week has been the last rehearsal for many of our ensembles and the Music staff would like to thank parents and students for all their hard work. For those who are going right to the end with Speech Day and Carols, we thank you for your amazing diligence and approach to your learning.

Rehearsals for 2024 will most likely commence in week 2. Registrations have been done through the CCSA team. Auditions for Senior Chamber Strings, Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Wind Ensemble and Stage Band will be done once we have settled; likely Week 3 or 4.

The last few days are busy as we prepare the Final events for the year.

Climate Change Event – Choir

2 December: Please read the notice that was on the portal.

What your daughter needs to do:        

  • Learn their part of the music (this will be done during rehearsals too) 
  • Be available on Saturday 2 December 2023 for the live recording, starting at 3.30pm
  • Saturday 2 December 2023: Arrive at the College at 12.00pm to be on a bus to Dawes Point, Wharf 2/3, Hickson Road. The event will conclude by 4.00pm and we aim to be back to Pymble by 4.45pm
  • Dress code is smart casual in earthy tones. Wear closed shoes please
  • Bring water and a snack
  • Bring music

If you would like to collect your daughter from Dawes Point, please email musicadmin@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au

Please log in to MyPymble to access the event and provide your permission by Monday 20 November, as well as registering officially at Earthkind.

3 December: College Carols Service

All students involved in the Junior Jazz, Senior Jazz, Stage Band, Choir, Chorale, Capella, Pizzicato, Piccoline, and Symphony Orchestra are required to be at this event. Details will be communicated through the portal – soundchecks will begin at 2:00pm and are listed below.

Students involved in The Addams Family rehearsals will be allowed to leave early to get some lunch and return for the soundchecks. It is a busy day for some of our musicians, so please stay hydrated and fed.

Sound Checks

Below is a list of the participating ensembles and the times they need to arrive for their sound check/ rehearsal. These rehearsals will be held in the College Chapel:

  • 2.00pm to 2.30pm: Chapel
    • Chorale, School Choir, Jessamy Facer to rehearse Community Carols
  • 2.30pm to 3.00pm: School Choir
  • 2.30pm to 3.30pm: Outdoors
    • Junior Jazz, Senior Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band
  • 3.00pm to 4.00pm: Chorale/Symphony Orchestra
  • 4.40pm: Hindson Strings
  • 5.00pm: Junior School Choir
  • 5.20pm: Capella
  • 5.40pm: Piccoline/Pizzicato
  • 6.00pm: Chapel doors open

Red Performance jackets, black pants, white t-shirt, black shoes and black socks are to be worn. Christmas “bling” is permitted for this event.

6 December: Speech Day

All students involved in Symphony Orchestra, Chorale and all of Year 7 will be performing at this event. Rehearsals will be held throughout the day on Tuesday 5 December, and all students in Symphony Orchestra and Chorale must be at the gym by 6.50am on Wednesday 6 December. Year 7 are to arrive no later than 7.30am

Please note the rehearsal times listed below:

Tuesday 5 DecemberLunch / MBS 1.00pm to 3.20pmMusicians: (Orchestra and Chorale)
Tuesday 5 December Period 5: 2.20pm to 3.20pmYear 7 Music RehearsalAll Year 7 students
Wednesday 6 December 6.50am to 8.00amFinal music rehearsalAll Year 7 students Musicians: (Orchestra and Chorale)

Sarah Turner

Head of Music