From the Music Department
American Tea – Sign Up Closes Today
Students are welcome to busk at American Tea on Friday 13 September. Please sign up in the Music Department if you wish to perform. Ms Wentzel will confirm your involvement, including details of time and venue closer to the event. Sign up closes today.
House Music Awards – Auditions
Auditions for House Music Awards have been occurring this week. Students may audition for an external adjudicator with an accompanist to receive feedback. A selection of students will perform during Tutor Period in Term 4 to six Houses in the Smith Auditorium in the Junior and Senior Music Awards. Certificates are handed out in House Meeting for those who participate. Please click here to sign up. For further information please contact Ms Alex Wentzel.
Year 12 Family Service – Sunday 15 September
Chapel Choir will be singing at the Year 12 Family Service held on Sunday 15 September. The service begins at 9am and all choristers will be required from 8am in the Chapel. Rehearsal with Mr Fox will occur on Thursday 12 September, in Period 1.
Music Function – Thursday 19 September
All Co-Curricular music parents and students are invited to the Music Function on Thursday 19 September, in the Hawkins Foyer from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Finger food and drinks will be served. This event is an opportunity for Music parents/carers, teachers and students to mingle. There will be a music performance, and drinks and finger food will be served. Bookings are essential. Please click here to book. We hope to see you there.
Year 7 Exhibition – Tuesday 24 September
All Year 7 students have been composing pieces in their classes as part of their Music coursework. On Tuesday 24 September, from 5.30pm – 6.30pm students will be presenting these compositions to the Shore Community. This is a compulsory event for all of Year 7, and all community members are welcome to attend. The event will be in the War Memorial Hall and all Year 7 students are required from 4.30pm with their laptops charged.
Term 3 Music Calendar
| Upcoming Dates | |
|---|---|
| Monday 9 September | Staff Collaboration P1 |
| HSC Music Compositions due | |
| HSC Music 1 Performance Exam | |
| Tuesday 10 September | HSC Music 2 and Music Extension Performance Exam |
| 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 Kim Barber
Head of Music