From the Music Department
Congratulations to…
Year 12 Elective Music students: Sam Brasher, Alec Carter, Ben Cody-Osborne, Sebastian Hazel-Harrison, Henry Hone, Finn Kennedy, Jordan Li and Chapman Tanner who performed their HSC repertoire last Thursday 28 August to a very supportive audience.
It was an excellent concert with an array of styles and instruments being showcased. Thank you to the accompanists and classroom teachers, particularly Ms Sandy Robertson for her work on producing the programme.
Music Photos
Co-curricular Music photos can be purchased from www.melbastudios.com.au by selecting ‘School orders’ and logging in using the password: bluewhite
Excursions
Last Monday 25 July, Year 11 Music 2 participated in an excellent Australian Music composition workshop which featured internationally recognised percussionist Claire Edwards and Ensemble Offspring. The composer, Elizabeth Younan, dissected her work Electors of Middlemarch written for multi percussion and voice. Years 9, 10 and 11 Music 1 participated in a composition workshop on Friday 29 July. Sessions included score analysis with Australian composers Holly Harrison, Gerard Brophy and Tristan Coelho as well as tips and tricks for writing successful Rock songs for the HSC. Both excursions received very positive feedback from the students.
Choir Camp
Unfortunately, Choir Camp was postponed. We will communicate updates as soon as we are able.
Concert Group: Voyage 3
A reminder to Concert Group students that the next concert will be on Tuesday 23 August. Mr Dorich and Ms Wentzel will be in attendance.
Year 7/8 Choir
A new choral ensemble at Shore, the Years 7 and 8 Choir is starting this Term. This ensemble is open to all boys in Years 7 and 8 and will meet weekly during lunch on Tuesdays – no musical experience or auditions are required. This group will be a perfect opportunity for students, who are interested in singing all styles of music, to come together and learn to sing with their peers. The ensemble will perform at year group assemblies and the end-of-year Twilight Concerts.
- New choral ensemble: Years 7 and 8 Choir.
- No musical experience or auditions required.
- Weekly rehearsals: every Tuesday during lunch.
- Members can join Chapel Choir (meets Tuesday mornings 7.15 to 8.15am), but this is not a prerequisite.
If you have any questions or would like to join, please contact Director of Choirs: ewels@shore.nsw.edu.au
Upcoming Music Term Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 22 August | Year 8 Curriculum Evening |
| Tuesday 23 August | Concert Group Voyage 3 |
| Monday 29 August | Staff Collaboration P1 Year 10 Curriculum evening |
| Wednesday 31 August | Year 7 Incursion Rhythm works (9.00am) |
| Monday 5 September | HSC Music exam block starts and compositions due |
| Thursday 8 September | P1 Year 12 Family Service rehearsal |
| Friday 9 September | American Tea |
| Sunday 11 September | Year 12 Family Service (9.00am) |
| Tuesday 13 September | Spring Concert |
| Thursday 15 September | Music Function |
| Tuesday 20 September | Year 7 Showcase |
Mrs Kim Barber
Head of Music
