From the Music Department
Congratulations to…
…all performers involved in the Instrumental and Choral Concert. The array of repertoire, the quality of performances and the display of camaraderie made for a wonderfully enjoyable evening. The ensembles that performed were Chapel Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, ForeShore, Senior Strings, Intermediate Strings, Quartets and Year 12 students Ryan Gilmour, Chris Mathur and Lachlan Martin. Thank you to our Comperes and Captains Alan Li and Charlie Corbett-Jones. Thank you to all the staff that were involved in making the evening possible, particularly Ms Wentzel and the Directors of the ensembles, Mr Lachlan Massey, Ms Mitrovic and Ms Jones, in addition to the Assistants Dr Gilmour and Mr Payne. It takes a team of people for these events to occur. Thank you to the Music Mentors Mr Hamish Chambers and Mr Ben Cody-Osborne; Year 12 Music 2 Teacher Ms Robertson; Accompanist Ms Oxley; EA to Performing Arts Ms Fitzgerald; Theatre Technician Mr Grimshaw and his team; and Mr Oxley and Mr Dorich for their help with supervision. Photos will be uploaded to Lampada News shortly.
…Ben Hocking in Year 11 who performed last Thursday at Year Meeting on keyboard and voice. His rendition of Honesty by Billie Joel was heartfelt and entertaining.
Year 7 and Year 8 Concert Attendance
A reminder (following the email sent on 27 Feb) 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 13 August 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.
Upcoming Events
Battle of the Bands Finals
On Tuesday 25 June, we will be having the Battle of the Bands in the WMH at lunchtime. All welcome. Any queries, please see Mr Payne.
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.
Composition and Song Writing Competition
Captain of Music Alan Li and Vice-Captain of Music Charlie Corbett-Jones have reinstated the Composition and Song Writing competition. Compositions are due by the last day of Term. Please get in touch with Alan Li or Charlie Corbett-Jones with any questions and submit all entries to the following link: dropbox.com/request/9BWPsGijqXvqgklxjsRI
James O’Donnell LVO KSG
Mr Robert Fox has organised an event featuring the distinguished English musician James O’Donnell LVO KCSG, who, from 2000 to 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.
Shore Chapel: Monday 29 July 7.30pm
Parking: Free parking behind Chapel – enter via Union Street
Pedestrian: Access via main gates in Blue Street (a short walk from North Sydney station)
Bookings: trybooking.com/CSDYZ
Enquiries: 0410 490 710
Refreshments after the event. We look forward to seeing you there.
Term 2 Music Calendar
| Date | Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 20 Jun | Band Concert | Smith Auditorium | 7.00pm |
| Tue 25 Jun | Battle of the Bands – Finals | War Memorial Hall | 12.30pm |
Studio Concerts – Semester 1, 2024
| Teacher | Date | Time | Venue | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Ikawa (NS) | Mon 17 June | 12.30pm-1.00pm | MAC | Piano |
| Cheryl Oxley | Tue 18 June | 12.35pm-1.10pm | Choir Room 9-2-9 | Piano |
| Chris Richardson | Tue 18 June | 6.00pm-7.00pm | Orchestral Room 9-1-5 | Voice |
| Kimberly Broadbridge (ELC, K,1,2) | Tue 18 June | 3.00pm-3.20pm | Music Room | Piano |
| Aleks Petkovic | Wed 19 June | 3.00pm- 5.00pm | Choir Room | Piano |
| Angus Key | Thu 20 June | 7.00pm – 8.30pm | Orchestra Room 9-1-5 | Saxophone |
| Eunice Lin | Thu 20 June | 12.30pm-1.10pm | Prep Strings Room | Piano |
| Alex Silver | Fri 21 June | 4.00pm-5.00pm | Strings Room 9-1-1 | Lower Brass |
| Alex Wentzel | Fri 21 June | 3.30pm- 4.30pm | Orchestra Room 9-1-5 | Violin |
| Elizabeth Jones (NS) | Fri 21 June | 3.30pm- 4.30pm | Orchestral Room 9-1-5 | Violin |
| Rochelle Fuller | Fri 21 June | 12.30pm-1.10pm | Guitar Room 9-G-4 | Bass Guitar |
| Eve Osborn | Mon 24 June | 12.35pm-1.10pm | Choir Room 9-2-9 | Oboe |
| Tiger Chou | Mon 24 June | 12.35pm-1.10pm | Choir Room 9-2-9 | Oboe |
| Biljana Mitrovic | Tue 25 June | 3.00pm-4.30pm | Strings Room 9-1-1 | Guitar |
| Mandy King | Tue 25 June | 4.00pm-5.00pm | Orchestra Room 9-1-5 | Brass |
| Sarah Ingham (NS) | Tue 25 June | 12.35pm-1.10pm | Prep Strings Room | Cello |
| Toby Hall | Tue 25 June | 4.00pm – 5.30pm | Band Room | Drums |
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music