From the Music Department
Concert Group
As part of Shore’s Concert Group programme, several students – accompanied by Ms Wentzel and Ms Robertson – had the privilege of attending the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s River concert at the City Recital Hall on Wednesday 14 February. Following the production of the critically acclaimed Mountain, ACO artistic director Richard Tognetti joins hands with director Jennifer Peedom once again to produce another unique, cinematic exploration of the symbiotic relationship between man and rivers.
Following a distinctive narration by Willem Dafoe on a journey through space and time, River documents the cultural significance of these natural landforms throughout history to the devastating impacts of overpopulation and exploitation. The astounding documentary-style visuals, played above the performers on stage, were elevated by evocative performances from leading Australian didgeridoo player William Barton and the ACO, blending live music and breathtaking visuals to produce a unique live performance unlike any other. The performance revealed an extensive program, short excerpts of contemporary compositions containing electronic and synthetic sounds being matched with a number of substantial works such as Bach’s Chaconne, Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in D Major, to Ravel and eventually Radiohead. The concert captivated audiences throughout its 120-minute duration and left a lasting impression on all of the boys and staff who attended.
Max K
Year 12
Camps
There are several Music Camps:
- Strings Camp is on Tuesday 27 February
- Band Camp is on Thursday 7 March and Friday 8 March
- Choir Camp is Wednesday 7 August and Thursday 8 August.
Details will be emailed to parents. For more information please contact Head of Strings: awentzel@shore.nsw.edu.au; Coordinator of Bands: pdorich@shore.nsw.edu.au; or for Choir Camp: Director of Choirs: lmassey@shore.nsw.edu.au
Private Music Tuition
Lessons have begun for students learning instruments at Shore. The School offers lessons on all brass instruments including euphonium, woodwind instruments, including saxophone, string instruments including guitar, musicianship/theory and drum kit. You can complete a form to sign up for lessons. The form can be found here: www.shore.nsw.edu.au/co-curricular/performing-arts/music
If you have any questions regarding private music lessons, please contact privatemusiclessons@shore.nsw.edu.au
Upcoming Dates
| Tue 27 Feb | Strings Camp | Orchestra Room | All Day |
| Thur 29 Feb | Concert Group: OA – The Magic Flute | Sydney Opera House | 7.30pm |
| Thur 7 – Fri 8 Mar | Band Camp | Smith Auditorium | All Day |
| Mon 4 Mar | ENCORE excursion for Elective Music students. | Sydney Opera House | 1.00pm |
| Wed 20 Mar | Concert Group: SSO Meet the Music – Beethoven’s Third Symphony | Sydney Opera House | 7.00pm |
| Thurs 23 Mar – Sat 25 Mar | School Musical: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Smith Auditorium | 7.00pm |
| Wed 29 Mar – Sat 1 Apr | School Musical: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Smith Auditorium | 7.00pm |
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music