From the Music Department

From the Music Department

Congratulations

…Saxon Mitchell who was awarded Honours for his Grade 4 Trombone Exam.

Simon Tedeschi: Masterclass – Piano Friday 15 November

We are fortunate to have Mr Simon Tedeschi, Australia’s renowned Concert Pianist, join us for a Masterclass on Friday 15 November at 3.30pm in the Orchestra Room. Described by the Sydney Morning Herald as “true greatness”, his host of accolades include Symphony Australia’s Young Performer of the Year Award, the Legacy Award from the Creativity Foundation, first prize in the Keyboard division of the Royal Overseas League Competition, and a Centenary of Federation Medal. Tedeschi performs as a soloist with all the major Australian orchestras as well as the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Tedeschi also holds a Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) degree from Deakin University. Shore students are welcome to attend this event free of charge. Adult tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased here. This is a wonderful opportunity for participants and observers, so please feel free to extend the invitation to any who are interested.

Dates: Friday 15 November
Time: 3:30 – 5:00pm (In time to attend the Senior Play at 7pm!)
Location: Orchestral Recital Room   
Click here to book tickets

For more information, please contact Ms Wentzel awentzel@shore.nsw.edu.au

Summer Twilight Concert Series / Year 10 Future Ready Week

Summer Twilight Concert Series will be held November 18 – November 22. There will be live performances at lunchtime and in the evenings on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, showcasing our co-curricular ensembles. Bring your blankets and a picnic and enjoy the live music. There will also be sausages and drinks on sale. Further details of the schedule can be found in the poster. Summer Twilight Concert Series occurs during Year 10 Future Ready Week. It is an expectation that all performing students will attend the lunchtime and evening concerts and perform with their peers.

Private Music Lessons

Applications for Private Music Lessons in 2025 are now open. For best planning, it would be appreciated if these could be completed by Friday 22 November 2024. The link to sign up for private music lessons is here, and the Terms and Conditions are at the beginning of the application.

Upcoming Studio Concerts

Ms Eve OsbornTuesday, 12 November3:15pm – 4:00pmChoir Room 9-2-9Oboe
Mr Tiger ChouTuesday, 12 November3:15pm – 4:00pmOrchestra Room 9-1-5Oboe
Mr Biljana MitrovicTuesday, 19 November3.00pm – 4.30pmOrchestra Room 9-1-5Guitar
Mr Chris RichardsonTuesday, 19 November6:00pm – 7:30pmOrchestral Room 9-1-5Voice
Ms Eunice LinThursday, 21 November12:30pm – 1:10 pmPrep Strings Room 2-1-1Piano
Ms Alex Wentzel NSTuesday, 26 November3:30pm – 4:30 pmOrchestra Room 9-1-5Violin
Ms Gabby Jung NSTuesday, 26 November3:30pm – 4:30 pmOrchestra Room 9-1-5Violin & Viola
Ms Lizzy Jones NSTuesday, 26 November3:30pm – 4:30 pmOrchestra Room 9-1-5Violin
Ms Sarah Ingham NSTuesday, 26 November12:35 pm – 1:10pmPrep Strings Room 2-1-1Cello
Mr Toby HallTuesday, 26 November4.00pm – 5.00pmBand RoomDrums
Ms Coco Ikawa – NSThursday, 28 November12:30pm – 1:00pmMAC 1-G-1Piano

Term 4 Music Calendar

Upcoming Dates
Friday 15 NovemberMasterclass Simon Todeschi 3.30pm Orchestra Room
Monday 18 – Friday 22 NovSummer Twilight Concert Series Lunchtime and 6.30pm Quad Lawn
Thursday 21 NovemberP1 – P4 Carols rehearsal
Monday 25 NovemberSenior Carol Service: Chapel 7pm
Monday 25 NovemberYear 10 Work Experience Week
Wednesday 27 November8pm Concert Group: The Rite of Spring SSO, SOH