From the Music Department
Congratulations to…
… all students who performed in the Band Concert at the end of last Term. It was a wonderful evening of performances showcasing Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Trumpet Ensemble. Thank you to all the staff involved in making the evening possible, particularly Mr Dorich, Ms Robertson, and Mr Payne. Additional photos can be found on Lampada.
… all students who performed in Battle of the Bands at the end of last Term and to the winner Sliva. Thank you to Mr Payne for organising this event and to the judges, Mr Weston and Mr Ho.
… all Choir students who performed at Evensong last Wednesday night. The service was beautiful. The choir also performed last Term with the Harvard Krokodiloes and at the RSCM Evensong. Thank you to Mr Wels, Mr Fox, Ms Belshaw, and Rev Benn for making the evenings a wonderful success. More photos can be found on Lampada.
… HSC Music students on their outstanding performances at the HSC soiree concerts last Wednesday and Thursday evening. Thank you to Year 12 teachers Ms Robertson and Mr Dorich and to the Music Extension class for their organisation of this event.
… Alan Li and Ryan Gilmour, who performed at Mr Saunders’ farewell Assembly at the end of last Term with the Prep. Thank you to Ms Belshaw, Leader of Prep Music, who organised the music, and to Ms Wentzel, Head of Strings.
… Mr Chris Richardson, who was the bass soloist for Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 (Symphony of a Thousand) at The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall at the end of last Term.
Eric Yoo
On Tuesday 6 June, Rotary Chatswood Roseville held the annual Gordon Waterhouse Memorial Scholarship recital. This annual Scholarship was inaugurated in memory of Gordon Waterhouse, who dedicated his life to both music and service above self. The Scholarship honours Gordon’s memory and provides an opportunity for young musicians to be recognised for their performance excellence, citizenship, and their service to music within their school. The selected student receives an award of $2,000 to further their music education, and all runners-up receive $250.
There were seven nominees for this scholarship from Schools on the North Shore, and each were Music 2 and Music Extension students. They were all interviewed, and performed a repertoire in front of an audience and a judging panel. The nominees covered a range of instruments from piano, voice, violin, viola, oboe, and vibraphone. Shore’s nominee was Year 12 oboist Eric Yoo. He played two pieces ‘Romance for Oboe and Piano op. 94, No. 1’ by Robert Schumann and ‘Sonatine’ (3rd movement) by Ravel. This repertoire comprises two of Eric’s six HSC pieces.
Whilst the adjudicators deliberated over who their prize winner was, the audience was entertained by last year’s winner, violist Jordan Li. He played J. S. Bach’s ‘Chaconne’ from the Partita No. 2 in D minor. It was originally written for solo violin and is one of the most challenging unaccompanied works ever written for violin.
The repertoire performed by all nominees on the night contained sophistication, complexity, and musical nuance, and Eric was awarded a runners-up prize of $250. Eric is commended on his fine performance on the evening. He was accompanied by Ms McGlynn on piano.
Ms S Robertson
Concert Band Director
Choir Camp
Choir Camp is on Tuesday 1 August, and Wednesday 2 August. This year, it will be held at Shore. Year 12 will be attending after school on Tuesday 1 August, and will attend normal classes during the day. School uniform is to be worn. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Choirs, Mr Evan Wells at ewels@shore.nsw.edu.au
Spring Concert
This year, Spring Concert will be held at Chatswood Concourse on Tuesday 12 September, at 7.00pm. Rehearsals will be held during the day. Tickets will go on sale soon.
Organ Masterclass with Thomas Trotter
On Tuesday 22 August at ,pm there is a Masterclass with Thomas Trotter followed by a recital from him at 7.30pm.
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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 Chapel Organist at rfox@shore.nsw.edu.au
Upcoming dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 31 July | Year 10 Progress meetings Concert Group – City Recital Hall |
| Tues 1 and Wed 2 August | Choir Camp |
| Monday 7 August | Concert Group |
| Wednesday 9 August | Year 7 incursion ‘Taking Shape’ |
| Friday 18 August | Concert Group |
| Tuesday 22 August | Thomas Trotter Organ Masterclass |
| Sunday 27 August | Confirmation Service |
| Friday 1 September | Music Photos |
| Monday 4 September | HSC Music exam block starts and compositions due |
| Thursday 7 September | P1 Year 12 Family Service rehearsal |
| Friday 8 September | American Tea |
| Sunday 10 September | Year 12 Family Service (9.00 am) |
| Tuesday 12 September | Spring Concert: Chatswood Concourse |
| Thursday 14 September | Music Function at Shore in Hawkins Foyer |
| Tuesday 19 September | Year 7 Music Composition Showcase in the War Memorial Hall |
Top image: Choral Evensong Service
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music