From the Music Department
Year 7 and Year 8 Concert Attendance
A reminder (following the email sent Feb 27) that all Year 7 and Year 8 Music students are to attend two live concerts as part of their coursework (one is the Gala Concert on August 13 at the Town Hall which is compulsory for all students). Upcoming concerts for Term 2 are the Instrumental and Choral Concert on Thursday 13 June and the Band Concert on Thursday 20 June. Both events are held in the Smith Auditorium and begin at 7pm. These are free events, and all are welcome to attend. Details of the events are below. Mr Oxley will be in the foyer marking the names of attendees. Other possible events included the Musical in Term 1 and upcoming concerts in Term 3: Evensong (24 July, 6pm, Chapel) Term 4: Twilight Concerts (18, 20, 21 November, 6.30pm, Quad Lawn) and Carol Service (25 November, 7pm, Chapel). Students can contact their class teachers if they have any questions.
Congratulations to…
…Shaun Ng Year 7 who was awarded an A in his recent AMEB violin exam.
Upcoming Events
Instrumental and Choral Concert
Students have been rising early in the morning to rehearse repertoire for the upcoming Instrumental and Choral Concert that showcases Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, Chamber Ensembles and Guitar Ensemble. The concert will be held on Thursday 13 June in the Smith Auditorium at 7pm and will be approximately 2 hours in length, including a short interval. The car park will be open from 6.15pm. This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.
Composition and Song Writing Competition
Captain of Music Alan Li and Vice Captain of Music Charlie Corbett-Jones have reinstated the song writing competition. Compositions are due by the last day of Term. Please see their article for further details.
Band Concert
The Band Concert which showcases Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble and Trumpet Ensemble, will be held on Thursday 20 June, in the Smith Auditorium at 7pm. The car park will be open from 6.15pm. This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.
James O’Donnell LVO KSG
On Monday 29 July, Mr Robert Fox has organised an event featuring the distinguished English musician James O’Donnell LVO KCSG, who, from 2000 – 2022, was the Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, during which time he directed the music for many state occasions, including the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The event will be held in the Chapel commencing at 7.30pm. Please find booking details in the Community Section.
Music Photos
When the Music Ensemble photos are ready, they will be available to purchase via the link melbastudios.com.au and click on “SCHOOLS”. The password is bluewhite.
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music
Term 2 Music Calendar
| Date | Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 12 Jun | Instrumental/Choral Dress Rehearsal | Smith Auditorium | All Day |
| Thurs 13 Jun | Instrumental/Choral Concert | Smith Auditorium | 7.00pm |
| Fri 14 Jun | Band Concert Dress Rehearsal | Smith Auditorium | All Day |
| Thurs 20 Jun | Band Concert | Smith Auditorium | 7.00pm |
| Tues 25 Jun | Battle of the Bands – Finals | War Memorial Hall | 12.30pm |