From the Music Department
Congratulations to…
…Andrew Gilchrist, Joel Gilmour and Russell Jiang (Year 12) who submitted their final HSC compositions this week to NESA and had their HSC Performance Exams. Thank you to Ms Robertson for all the support and guidance she has given to the students. Congratulations to Alexander Beattie, Daniel Becker, JJ Black, Benjamin Hocking, DJ Nagle, Kieran Old, Oliver Parrish, Jonnie Pridmore, Eddie Scougall and James Thompson (Year 12) who also had their HSC Performance/Viva Exams this week. Thank you to all the staff and students who supported and accompanied these students.
…ForeShore, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band, Rock Bands, Buskers and String Groups for their performances at American Tea. Their performances were highly entertaining and made for a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you to Mr Massey, Ms Wentzel, and Mr Dorich for organising these performances.
…all choristers who sang at Confirmation Service last Sunday and to Mr Massey for leading the students.
Year 12 Family Service – Sunday 14 September
ForeShore choristers will be singing at the Year 12 Family Service held in the Chapel on Sunday 14 September at 9am. Students are required to meet at 8am and the service should be finished at around 10.30am. Any questions, please ask Mr Massey.
Instrumental and Choral Concert – Tuesday 16 September
Students have been rising early in the morning to rehearse repertoire for the upcoming Instrumental and Choral Concert that showcases Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, Chamber Ensembles, Guitar Ensemble and Symphonic Winds in addition to some Year 12 soloists. The concert will be held on Tuesday 16 September in the Smith Auditorium at 7pm and will be approximately two hours in length, including a short interval. The car park will be open from 6.15pm. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
Music Function – Thursday 18 September
The 2025 Music Function will be held in the Hawkins Foyer on Tuesday 18 September between 5.30pm – 7.30pm. This event is open to ALL Co-Curricular Music students and their parents and carers. It is an opportunity for Music parents and carers, teachers and students to mingle and farewell the Year 12s. There will be music performances, and drinks and finger food will be served. Bookings are essential.
Book here.
We hope to see you there.
Year 7 Exhibition – Tuesday 23 September
On Tuesday 23 September from 5.30pm – 6.30pm students will be presenting these compositions to the Shore community. All Year 7 students have been composing pieces in their classes as part of their Music coursework. The event will be in the War Memorial Hall and all Year 7 students are required from 4.40pm to begin setting up with their laptops charged. This is a compulsory event for all of Year 7, and all community members are welcome to attend. We will open the exhibition for guests at 5.30pm with a student detailing the compositional process. Guests are encouraged to ask questions to a range of students about their compositions and to listen to a variety of pieces.
Key Dates Terms 3 and 4
| Date | Event | Students required | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 3 22 July – 25 September | ||||
| Mon 8 – Fri 19 Sep | HSC Music Practical Exams | Year 12 Elective Music Students | Choir Room | TBC |
| Sun 14 Sep | Year 12 Family Service | ForeShore Choir | Chapel | 9.00am |
| Tues 16 Sep | Instrumental and Choral Concert Rehearsals | Choir, Orchestra, Intermediate String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble | Smith Auditorium | All Day |
| Tues 16 Sep | Instrumental and Choral Concert | Choir, Orchestra, Intermediate String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble | Smith Auditorium | 7.00pm |
| Thurs 18 Sep | Music Function | Co-Curricular Music students | Hawkins Foyer | 5.30pm |
| Tues 23 Sep | Year 7 Exhibition Night | All of Year 7 | War Memorial Hall | 4.40pm |
| Thurs 25 Sep | Concert Group Excursion to see SSO: The Music of Joe Hisaishi | Students who selected to attend this concert | Sydney Opera House | 7.00pm |
| Term 4 14 October – 5 December | ||||
| Mon 20 – Wed 22 Oct | Senior Music Awards | Individual students who auditioned for Music Awards will be notified if they are playing | Smith Auditorium | 10.00am |
| Wed 22 Oct | Concert Group to see ACO: Dan Muller-Schott performs Tchaikovsky | Students who selected to attend this concert | Sydney Opera House | 7:00pm |
| Mon 27 – Wed 29 Oct | Junior Music Awards | Individual students who auditioned for Music Awards will be notified if they are playing | Smith Auditorium | 10.00am |
| Tues 28 Oct | Concert Group to see SSO: Mountain | Students who selected to attend this concert | Sydney Opera House | 7:00pm |
| Fri 7 Nov | Masterclass | Orchestra Room | 3.30-5pm | |
| Mon 17 – Fri 21 Nov | Summer Lunch and Twilight Concerts | Evening Performances: 17th Choirs, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and String Quartet and Ensembles. 19th Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, Jazz and Stage Band 20th Rock Bands | Hall Quad | Lunch times and 6.30pm |
| Thurs 20 Nov | Festival of Lessons and Carols Rehearsals | Chapel Choir | Choir Room | 8.20am |
| Mon 24 Nov | Festival of Lessons and Carols | Chapel Choir | Chapel | 7.00pm |
| Wed 26 Nov | Concert Group to see SSO: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony | Students who selected to attend this concert | Sydney Opera House | 8.00pm |