From the Music Department
Instrumental and Choral Concert
Congratulations to all the students involved in the Instrumental and Choral Concert. The array of repertoire, the quality of performances and the display of camaraderie made for a wonderfully enjoyable evening. Thank you to all the staff that were involved in making the evening possible, particularly Ms Alex Wentzel and Mr Evan Wels. Photos will be uploaded to Lampada News shortly.
Band Concert
The expansion of the Band Programme leads to a very exciting Band Concert which showcases Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble and Trumpet Ensemble. It will be held on Thursday 15 June in the Smith Auditorium at 7.00pm. The car park will be open from 6.15pm. This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.
Shore Interschool A Cappella Festival with The Harvard Krokodiloes
On Saturday 17 June, at 4.30pm in the Chapel, Shore will be hosting a free performance with one of America’s best-known collegiate a cappella groups, The Harvard Krokodiloes. This male vocal group was founded in 1946 at Harvard and is currently on its annual world tour. Performing with them will be Shore’s Barbershop Quartets, ForeShore and a new co-educational combined a cappella group. All are welcome to attend this family-friendly event. For further details, please contact the Director of Choirs at ewels@shore.nsw.edu.au.
Organ Masterclass with Thomas Trotter
On Tuesday 22 August at 3.00pm there is a Masterclass with Thomas Trotter followed by a recital from him at 7.30pm. Thomas Trotter is one of the world’s leading organists. He received the Queen’s Award for Music on St Cecilia’s Day in 2020, which places him amongst some of Great Britain’s most respected and admired musicians, previous awardees including Bryn Terfel, Charles Mackerras, Colin Davis, Emma Kirkby, and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. He is the only organist to ever have given a solo command performance to Queen Elizabeth.
Tickets for the Thomas Trotter recital can be booked through Trybooking:
https://www.trybooking.com/CIYNW
Sydney Organ Competition
On Monday 2 October, the Sydney Organ Competition will be held at Shore. For further details, please contact Mr Robert Fox, the School organist, at rfox@shore.nsw.edu.au.
| Upcoming dates | |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 June | King’s Birthday holiday |
| Thursday 15 June | Band Concert, 7.00pm Smith Auditorium. All welcome. |
| Tuesday 20 June | Battle of the Bands final |
| Thursday 22 June | 1.00pm Term ends |
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music
