From the Music Department
Congratulations to….
Justin Lee who was entered the Ryde Eisteddfod and was awarded the following:
- First Prize in Woodwind Brass Baroque, 14 & Under.
- Second Prize in Woodwind Solo, 13 – 14 years.
- Third Prize in Woodwind Brass Contemporary Solo, 14 and Under.
Concert Group
On Monday 7 August, Concert Group students attended City Recital Hall to hear the Australian Romantic Classical Orchestra and Ensemble Offspring. The concert featured new works from three Australian composers as well as Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, known as the ‘Scottish’. There is another Concert Group on Friday 18 August.
Masterclasses – Tuesday 29 August
There will be a masterclass for string students with Ms Marina Marsden on Tuesday 29 August at 4pm in the Orchestra Room. Ms Marsden is Principal Second Violin for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. All are welcome to attend. For further enquiries please contact Ms Alex Wentzel at awentzel@shore.nsw.edu.au.
Music Photos – Friday 1 September
Music Photos will be held on the Chapel Lawn from 3.00pm – 4.00pm on Friday 1 September. All students in Co-curricular Music Ensembles should take their instruments to the Chapel Lawn straight after school and ensure they are wearing the full winter uniform.
Spring Concert – Tuesday 12 September
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 – Tuesday 22 August
On Tuesday 22 August at 4.00pm there is a Masterclass with Thomas Trotter followed by a recital from him at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased via Trybooking – trybooking.com/CIYNW.
Sydney Organ Competition – Monday 2 October
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
| Date | Event |
| 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 are due |
| Thursday 7 September | P1 Year 12 Family Service rehearsal |
| Friday 8 September | American Tea |
| Sunday 10 September | Year 12 Family Service (9.00am) |
| Tuesday 12 September | Spring Concert: Chatswood Concourse |
| Thursday 14 September | Music Function: Hawkins Foyer |
| Tuesday 19 September | Year 7 Music Composition Showcase: War Memorial Hall |
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music