From the Music Department

From the Music Department

String and Orchestra Camp
Last Tuesday, the Guitar Ensemble, String Ensembles and Orchestra had their annual camp. The students were fortunate to have expert tutors who workshopped compositions. The Camp provided an opportunity for the ensembles to delve into pieces much more significantly.

Guest conductor, Mr Lucas Lynch, provided feedback to the students to enhance their performance. Mr Lynch has had experience as Music Director/Conductor for the Ballet Theatre Queensland, Lynch and Paterson, Cadenza Chamber Players, and Gateway Theatre Productions, to name a few. The day finished with an open rehearsal for parents and community members to observe the wonderful progress that had occurred. Congratulations to all the students for their hard work, determination and openness to the new repertoire.

Thank you to Ms Wentzel (Head of Strings) for her organisation of the camp and to Ms Mitrovic, Mr Payne, Dr Gilmour, Ms Jones, Ms Ingham, Ms McGlynn, Mr Pensini, Ms Riddle for their expertise.

Guest Conductor
Guitar 2
Intermediate String Ensemble
Violin Sectionals
Orchestra with audience and Mr Lynch

Top image credit: Orchestra with Mr Lynch

House Music Awards
Each year, students who learn instruments can perform in front of an adjudicator for feedback and House points. A selection of students then perform in the Smith Auditorium in Term 2 to their fellow peers during Tutor period. This year, students can sign up to perform in Weeks 9 and 10. Available times will be available shortly. Elective students perform during their class practical period. Keep a look out on digital screens around the School.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday 17 MarchConcert Group: SSO Meet the Music – Rhapsody in BlueSydney Opera House7.00pm
Thursday 23 March – Saturday 25 MarchSchool Musical: Singin in the RainHall Quad7.00pm
Wednesday 29 March – Saturday 1 AprilSchool Musical: Singin in the RainHall Quad7.00pm

Mrs K Barber
Head of Music