From the Music Department
Congratulations to…
… Oscar Miller (Year 8) who performed his piano solo at the Opera House last weekend for the 2022 Suzuki Graduation Piano Recitals.
… Jono Loy (Year 8), Chris Mathur (Year 10) and Charlie Corbett-Jones (Year 10) who performed for Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s French hornist, Mr Euan Harvey.
Mr Harvey provided outstanding feedback, and everyone benefited from his expertise. Thank you to Ms Wentzel for organising this event.
All Year 7 and Year 8 students
At the beginning of the year, parents/carers received an email notifying them that all Years 7 and 8 students are required to attend two Music performances.
Many parents and carers have already attended at least one concert. The remaining concerts are Summer Twilight Concerts at 6.30pm on Monday 21 November, Wednesday 22 November and Thursday 23 November all held in the Hall Quad and the Carol Service on Monday 28 November at 7.00pm in the Chapel.
A list of names will be at the BBQs or near the Chapel door for students to sign.
Masterclasses – 30 November
On Wednesday 30 November from 4.00pm to 5.30pm in the Orchestral Room, Ms Marina Marsden from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will be workshopping students on Violin and Viola.
If you are interested in performing, please see Ms Wentzel. All students from each Year group are welcome to attend.
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Please join the Chapel Choir singing beautiful carols on Monday 28 November at 7.00pm in the Chapel. This is a wonderful service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to attend, and supper will be served on the Chapel Lawn after the service.
Upcoming Music Term Dates:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 21 to Friday 25 November | Summer Twilight Concert Series at 6.30pm, Quad Lawn |
| Monday 28 November | Festival of Lessons and Carols at 7.00pm, Chapel |
| Wednesday 30 November | Violin and Viola Masterclass with Ms Marina Marsden at 4.00pm, Orchestral Room |
Private Music Lessons
Thank you to all parents who have signed up their sons for private Music lessons in 2023. You will be contacted by a private Music tutor before the end of Week 3, Term 1, 2023. If you have any further queries, please contact privatemusiclessons@shore.nsw.edu.au
Semester 2, 2022 Studio Concerts
| Teacher | Day | Date | Time | Venue | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Aleks Petkovic | Thursday | 24 November | 3.30-4.30pm | Choir Room | Piano |
| Mr Alex Silver | Thursday | 24 November | 12.30-1.10pm | Strings Room | Lower Brass |
| Mr Alex Wentzel | Monday | 28 November | 4.00-5.00pm | Prep Strings Room | Violin |
| Mr Angus Key | Wednesday | 23 November | 5.30-6.30pm | Orchestral Room | Saxophone and Clarinet |
| Ms Anita Crawford (with AAW and BMM) | Monday | 28 November | 4.00-5.00pm | Prep String Room | Viola |
| Miss Belinda McGlynn Prep | Monday | 28 November | 4.00-5.00pm | Prep String Room | Clarinet |
| Mr Ben Blunt | Wednesday | 30 November | 12.30-1.10pm | String Room | Trumpet |
| Miss Biljana Mitrovic | Tuesday | 15 November | 3.15-4.15pm | Orchestral Room | Guitar |
| Mr Chris Richardson | Tuesday | 29 November | 4.00-6.30pm | Orchestral Room | Voice |
| Ms Elizabeth Jones – Senior & Prep NS | Thursday | 1 December | 3.15-4.30pm | Orchestral Room | Violin |
| Mr Elsen Price | Monday | 28 November | 10.30-11.00pm | Prep Music Room | Double Bass |
| Ms Kimberly Broadbridge – North Sydney | Thursday | 1 December | 3.00-4.00pm | MAC | Piano |
| Miss Kumiko Ito | Friday | 25 November | 12.30-1.10pm | MAC | Piano |
| Mr Kurt Ison | Thursday | 24 November | 12.30-1.10pm | Chapel | Organ |
| Mrs Mandy King | Friday | 2 December | 4.30-5.00pm (4.00pm) | Orchestral Room | Brass |
| Mr Richard Percival | Friday | 2 December | 5.00-6.00pm | Orchestral Room | Saxophone |
| Ms Sarah Ingham (Senior & Prep NS) | Tuesday | 29 November | 12.30-1.10pm | Orchestral Room | Cello |
| Mr Toby Hall | Tuesday | 29 November | 4.30-5.30pm (4.00pm) | Band Room | Drums |
| Mr Zane Banks | Thursday | 1 December | 3.10-4.00pm | Prep Strings Room | Guitar |
Summer Twilight Concert Series / Year 11 Assessment Week
Summer Twilight Concerts will be held on 21 November to 25 November. There will be live performances at lunchtimes and in the evenings from 6.30pm on the School Quad Lawn showcasing our Co-Curricular ensembles.
Bring your blankets and a picnic and enjoy the live music. There will also be sausages and drinks on sale. Summer Twilight Concert Series occurs during Year 11 Assessment Week and Year 10 Wellbeing Week. It is an expectation that all students will attend the lunchtime and evening concerts and perform with their peers.
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music
