From the Music Department
Congratulations to…
… Barbershop Quartet, Brass Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Choir, Concert Band I, Concert Band II, ForeShore, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Rock Bands, Senior String Quartet, Stage Band, Symphony Orchestra and Year 7/8 Choir for their wonderful performances at the outdoor Summer Twilight Concerts. Thank you to the Directors of Ensembles Mr Dorich, Ms Jones, Ms King, Ms Mitrovic, Mr Payne, Ms Robertson, Mr Wels, and Ms Wentzel. A big thank you to the Music Department, who supported this event by cooking a barbecue, moving equipment and more!
…Chris Mathur who was awarded Honours in his 8th Grade AMEB French horn examination.
…Andrew Gilchrist who completed his 4th Grade AMEB Organ Examination.
…Tom Adamo, Oscar Kanaley, Thomas McCann, Hayden O’Young, Matthew Scougall, Nic Sparavec and Eric Yoo who performed at the Sony Camp fundraiser last Saturday. …Euan Milne who performed at the Foundation Garden Party last Sunday.
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Please join the Chapel Choir singing beautiful carols on Monday 28 November at 7.00pm in the Chapel. There will be performances by Organ students from 6.45pm. 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.
Masterclasses – 30 November
On Wednesday 30 November from 4.00pm to 5.30pm in the Orchestra 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 are welcome to attend.
Semester 2, 2022 Studio Concerts
Studio Concert Season is underway with Ms Mitrovic starting the series of concerts. Below are upcoming concerts and all are welcome to attend.
| Teacher Name | Day | Date | Time | Venue | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wentzel | Monday | 28/11/2022 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Prep Strings Room | Violin |
| Anita Crawford (with AAW and BMM) | Monday | 28/11/2022 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Prep String Room | Viola |
| Belinda McGlynn Prep | Monday | 28/11/2022 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Prep String Room | Clarinet |
| Ben Blunt | Wednesday | 30/11/2022 | 12:30pm – 1:10pm | String Room | Trumpet |
| Chris Richardson | Tuesday | 29/11/2022 | 4:00pm – 6:30pm | Orchestral Room | Voice |
| Elizabeth Jones – Senior and Prep NS | Thursday | 1/12/2022 | 3:15pm – 4:30pm | Orchestral Room | Violin |
| Elsen Price | Monday | 28/11/2022 | 10:30pm – 11:00pm | Prep Music Room | Double Bass |
| Kimberly Broadbridge – North Sydney | Thursday | 1/12/2022 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MAC | Piano |
| Mandy King | Friday | 2/12/2022 | 4.30pm – 5.00pm | Orchestral Room | Brass |
| Richard Percival | Friday | 2/12/2022 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Orchestral Room | Saxophone |
| Sarah Ingham (Senior and Prep NS) | Tuesday | 29/11/2022 | 12:30pm – 1:10pm | Orchestral Room | Cello |
| Toby Hall | Tuesday | 29/11/2022 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Band Room | Drums |
| Zane Banks | Thursday | 1/12/2022 | 3:10pm – 4:00pm | Prep Strings Room | Guitar |
Upcoming Music Term Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music
