From the Music Department
Photos of HSC Soiree
Concert Group – The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
Last week, Shore’s concert group had the privilege of attending a performance by The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge—a male choir consisting of students from both university and primary school ages, who have been performing around the world for over 500 years. Despite their strong traditions, The Choir of King’s College, under the direction of Daniel Hyde, performed a varied repertoire of works ranging from baroque pieces by Handel and Giovanni Gabrieli to modern works by Messiaen and Bainton. A staple of their Australian touring repertoire is a commissioned work by Australian composer Damian Barbeler, set to the words of the poem On Finding Charlotte in the Anthropological Record by Judith Crispin, which reflects upon the complex issue of identity and finding ancestors for Indigenous Australians. Overall, their performance was extremely engaging and provided an amazing opportunity for the concert group to hear one of the best choirs in the world.
Andrew Gilchrist
Year 11
Congratulations
…to all students who attend Choir Camp this week. The rehearsals sounded wonderful and bodes well for excellent performances at the upcoming Gala Concert Resonate. Thank you to Mr Massey, the Director of Choirs, for his work in making the camp such an enjoyable and excellent learning experience.
Resonate: Gala Concert – 135th year of Shore
On Tuesday 13 August at 7pm the School will present its 135th Anniversary Concert Resonate at Sydney Town Hall, with a preconcert at 6.30pm in the vestibule featuring Trumpet Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. All students in Years 7 to 12 are expected to attend this concert. Rehearsals for our performers will be held throughout the day. Tickets have sold out and we are looking at our seating options for those of you on the wait list.
Confirmation Service Date Change – Choristers Take Note
There has been a change of date for the Confirmation Service which is now being held on Wednesday 11 September at 6pm.
Term 3 Music Calendar
| Upcoming Dates | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 13 August | Gala Rehearsals and Concert, Sydney Town Hall |
| Monday 26 August | Year 8 Curriculum Evening |
| Monday 2 September | Year 10 Curriculum evening |
| Thursday 5 September | P1: Confirmation Service Rehearsal |
| Wednesday 11 September | Confirmation Service 6pm |
| Monday 9 September | Staff Collaboration P1 |
| Thursday 12 September | P1 Year 12 Family Service rehearsal |
| Friday 13 September | American Tea |
| Sunday 15 September | Year 12 Family Service (9am) |
| Thursday 19 September | Music Function |
| Tuesday 24 September | Year 7 Music Exhibition |
| Friday 27 September | Year 12 Graduation Ceremony |
Mrs K Barber
Head of Music
