From the Music Department
Captain of Music/Music Committee
Students interested in the Captain of Music position or being a part of the Music Committee may collect an application form outside the Music office. Only those in Years 9 to 11 may be part of the Music Committee, and Captain of Music applicants must be in Year 11 and studying Elective Music. Forms must be returned by Friday 9 September.
Confirmation Service – Sunday 28 August
Chapel Choir will be singing at Confirmation Service held on Sunday 28 August. The service begins at 9.00am and all choristers will be required from 8.00am.
Year 12 Family Service – Sunday 11 September
ForeShore will be singing at Year 12 Family Service held on Sunday 11 September. The service begins at 9.00am and all choristers will be required from 8.00am.
Choir Camp – Monday 12 September
Choir Camp will now be on Monday 12 September from 8.20am to 6.30pm. This has been rescheduled from the original 2-day camp on 2 to 3 August. This camp will assist to prepare for the Spring Concert that is on Tuesday 13 September. All choristers and their parents should have received an email with more details. For any queries, please contact the Director of Choirs, Mr Evan Wels at ewels@shore.nsw.edu.au
Spring Concert – Tuesday 13 September 7.00pm
The Spring Concert showcases our large ensembles in one concert and is the only concert throughout the year where this occurs. Chapel Choir, Concert Band I, Concert Band II, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble, ForeShore, Senior String Ensemble, Stage Band will all perform on this evening. The concert is held in the Smith Auditorium from 7.00pm and tickets are free.
Music Function – Thursday 15 September 5.30pm
Music Function celebrates all students involved in curriculum and co-curricular music. It is an opportunity to farewell Year 12 and meet with other Music parents. An invitation will be sent soon via email.
Music Photos
Co-curricular Music photos can be purchased from www.melbastudios.com.au. Please select ‘school orders’ and use the password ‘bluewhite’.
Auditions for Sydney Youth Orchestras 2023
Applications close 8 September 2022. Sydney Youth Orchestras have 14 orchestras and ensembles. For more information, please visit https://www.ayo.com.au/content/how-to-apply/gkgpqw
American Tea
Buskers needed! If you would like to perform at American Tea please come and sign up at the Music Reception as soon as possible for a time slot to busk. For more details, please contact Ms Wentzel at awentzel@shore.nsw.edu.au
Upcoming Music Term Dates
| Monday 29 August | Staff Collaboration P1 Year 10 Curriculum evening |
| Wednesday 31 August | Year 7 Incursion Rhythm works (9.00am) |
| Monday 5 September | HSC Music compositions due |
| Wednesday 7 September | HSC Music 2 and Music Extension Performance Exam |
| Thursday 8 September | Music 1 HSC Performance Exam P1 Year 12 Family Service rehearsal |
| Friday 9 September | American Tea Captain of Music/Music Committee forms due |
| Sunday 11 September | Year 12 Family Service (9.00am) |
| Tuesday 13 September | Spring Concert |
| Thursday 15 September | Music Function |
| Tuesday 20 September | Year 7 Showcase |
Mrs Kim Barber
Head of Music