From the Music Department
Congratulations to…
…Oliver Parrish who entertained parents at the soccer dinner by performing electric guitar.
…students who have performed in Studio Concerts that have continued to occur this Term.
Concert Group
Last Friday 18 August, Concert Group students attended their last concert for the year at the Sydney Opera House to hear Stefan Dohr, regarded as one of the world’s greatest horn players, perform Richard Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 2 with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The concert also featured Zoltan Kodaly’s Dances of Glanta and Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7. It was wonderful to hear the students discuss the music in such a sophisticated way.
Year 7 Taking Shape
Year 7 was fortunate to have Musica Viva run a workshop called Taking Shape. This incursion asked the students to identify differences between melodies that they performed and to create some musical ideas. The content complements the work in class where students are creating a composition to reflect a provided picture which will be on display on the 19 September.
Year 7 Exhibition – Tuesday 19 September – Save the Date
All Year 7 students have been composing pieces in their classes as part of their Music coursework. On Tuesday 19 September, from 5.30pm – 6.30pm, students will be presenting these compositions to the Shore community. This is a compulsory event for all of Year 7, and all community members are welcome to attend. The event will be in the War Memorial Hall, and all Year 7 students are required from 4.30pm with their laptops charged.
Confirmation Service – Sunday 27 August
ForeShore and Chapel Choir Trebles only will be singing at Confirmation Service held on Sunday 27 August. The service begins at 9.00am, and all choristers will be required from 8.00am in the Chapel.
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.
American Tea – Friday 8 September
Buskers needed! If you would like to perform at American Tea, then please come and sign up at the Music Reception asap for a time slot to busk. For more details, please contact Ms Wentzel.
Year 12 Family Service – Sunday 10 September
ForeShore will be singing at Year 12 Family Service held on Sunday 10 September. The service begins at 9.00am, and all choristers will be required from 8.00am in the Chapel.
Spring Concert – Tuesday 12 September
This year, Spring Concert will be held at Chatswood Concourse on Tuesday 12 September, at 7.00pm with a pr-concert at 6.30pm. Rehearsals will be held during the day. Tickets can be purchased here:
theconcourse.com.au/event/shore-spring-concert/
Co-curricular Music Function – Thursday 14 September
All Co-Curricular music parents and students are invited to the Music Function on Thursday 14 September, in the Hawkins Foyer from 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Finger food and drinks will be served, and a trybooking link will come out soon. This is a wonderful opportunity to farewell the Year 12 Co-curricular Music students and thank them for their contributions to Music at Shore. The cost is $30 per adult and $10 per student.
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.
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music
| Upcoming Dates | Event |
| 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 |