From the Music Department
Congratulations to…
Alan L who was awarded his AMEB Associate Diploma in Musicianship. This is an outstanding achievement and required him to complete a very challenging written and aural component. Congratulations to Alan on this wonderful achievement.
Justin L who was awarded his AMEB Certificate of Performance in Flute. He received Honours, an outstanding achievement.
Joel G who is performing in a world premiere of Ann Cawrse’s Marimba Concerto, Dare to Declare, with the Sydney Wind Symphony on Sunday 26 November at Queenwood. We wish him well for the concert.
ForeShore students who performed, Abide with Me, accompanied by Archie W on Trumpet, Charlie C on French horn, Joel G on Trombone and Ms Robertson on Euphonium at the Remembrance Day Service last Saturday. William W played The Last Post and The Rouse from the top of Holtermann Tower. Thank you to Mr Wels, Ms Robertson, Mr Griffiths and the Music mentors for their support of the students.
Summer Twilight Concert Series / Year 11 Assessment Week /Year 10 Wellbeing Week
Summer Twilight Concert Series will be held from 20 November – 24 November. There will be live performances at lunchtimes and on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm and Thursday evening from 6.00pm showcasing our co-curricular ensembles on the Quad Lawn.
Bring your blankets and a picnic and enjoy the live music. There will also be sausages and drinks on sale. Please see the poster below for further details. The Summer Twilight Concert Series occurs during Year 11 Assessment Week and Year 10 Wellbeing Week. It is an expectation that all students will attend the lunchtime and evening concerts and perform with their peers.
A Reminder Regarding the Festival of Lessons and Carols
Please join the Chapel Choir singing beautiful carols on Monday 27 November at 7.00pm in the Chapel. This is a wonderful service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to attend, and supper will be served on the Chapel Lawn after the service.
Year 7 and Year 8 Concert Attendance
A reminder that all Year 7 and Year 8 Music students are to attend two live Music concerts as part of their coursework. There are several upcoming events: Summer Twilight Evening Concerts on Monday 20 November at 6.30pm, Wednesday 22 November at 6.30pm and Thursday 23 November at 6.00pm on the Quad Lawn and the Festival of Lessons and Carols at 7.00pm in the Chapel on Monday 27 November. These are free events and all are welcome to attend. Students are to wear full school uniform (no coats or boaters). The Music syllabus requires students to experience a range of musical performances with a broad variety of repertoire. These concerts are wonderful opportunities for your sons to experience a live performance by Shore students who are collaborating and sharing their vast array of skills.
Studio Concerts
The dates and times for upcoming Studio Concerts are as follows:
| Teachers’s Name | Date | Time | Venue | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biljana Mitrovic | Tuesday 14 November | (2.50) 3.15 – 4.30 | Orchestral Room | Guitar |
| Kimberly Broadbridge Yr 6-11 | Wednesday 15 November | 3.15 – 3.45 | Choir Room | Piano |
| Ben Blunt | Thursday 16 November | Assembly | Trumpet | |
| Eunice Lin | Thursday 16 November | 12.30 – 1.10 | Piano | |
| Alex Silver | Friday 17 November | (3.30) 4.00 – 5.00 (5.30) | Choir Room | Lower Brass |
| Kumiko Ito | Friday 17 November | 12.30 – 1.15 | MAC | Piano |
| Mandy King | Tuesday 21 November | 4.30 – 5.15 | Orchestral Room | Brass |
| Toby Hall | Tuesday 21 November | 4.00 – 5.30 | Band Room | Drums |
| Angus Key | Wednesday 22 November | 4.30 – 5.30 | Choir Room | Saxophone & Clarinet |
| Aleks Petkovic | Thursday 23 November | 4.00 – 5.00 | Choir Room | Piano |
| Elizabeth Jones – Year 7-11 | Thursday 23 November | 12.35-1.10 | Orchestra Room | Violin |
| Jeremy Kindl | Thursday 23 November | 12.35 – 1.05 | Strings Room 9-1-1 | Clarinet |
| Zane Banks | Thursday 23 November | 3.00 – 4.00 | Prep Strings Room? | Guitar |
| Mike Dotch | Thursday 23 November | 10.30 – 12.30 | 9-1-SR1 | Music Production |
| Richard Gleeson | Friday 24 November | 3.00 – 3.30 | Band Room | Percussion |
| Coco Ikawa – NS | Monday 27 November | 12.30 – 1.10 | MAC | Piano |
| Elsen Price | Monday 27 November | 12.30 – 1.00 | The Hub/HPL Prep NS | Double Bass |
| Kurt Ison | Monday 27 November | 6.30 – 7.00 | Chapel | Organ |
| Alex Wentzel | Tuesday 28 November | (3.00) 3.45 – 5.00 | Prep Strings Room | Violin |
| Belinda McGlynn | Tuesday 28 November | (3.00) 3.45 – 5.00 | Prep Strings Room | Violin |
| Chris Richardson | Tuesday 28 November | (4.30) 5.30 – 6.30 (7.00) | Orchestral Room | Voice |
| Kieren Brereton | Tuesday 28 November | 12.40 – 1.10 | Choir Room | Guitar |
| Jessica Lee | Friday 1 December | 12.45-1.10 | Prep Strings Room | Flute |
| Richard Percival | Friday 1 December | 4.30 – 6.30 | Orchestral Room | Saxophone |
| Rochelle Fuller | Friday 1 December | 12.35 – 1.00 | 9-G-4 (Guitar Room) | Bass Guitar |
| Emma Clain | To be confirmed | Oboe |
Upcoming Term Dates
| Monday 20 – Friday 24 November | Summer Twilight Concert Series Lunchtime and Quad Lawn (see poster above for details) |
| Year 10 Wellbeing Week | |
| New enrolments for 2024 private music lessons due | |
| Friday 24 November | P1-P4 Carols rehearsal |
| Monday 27 November | Senior Carol Service: Chapel 7.00pm |
| Year 10 Work Experience Week |
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music