Mr Wels conducting Chapel Choir

From the Music Department

Congratulations to…

… Andrew Gilchrist who was awarded Honours in his recent Grade 7 AMEB Clarinet examinations. An outstanding result!

Andrew Gilchrist Year 9

Year 12 Family Service – Sunday 11 September

ForeShore will be singing at the Year 12 Family Service held on Sunday 11 September. The service begins at 9.00am and all choristers will be required from 8.00am.

Choir Camp – Monday 12 September

Choir Camp will now be on Monday 12 September from 8.20am to 6.30pm. This has been rescheduled from the original two-day camp that was to be held on 2 – 3 August.

This Camp will assist to prepare for the Spring Concert that is on Tuesday 13 September. All choristers and their parents should have received an email with more details.

For any queries, please contact the Director of Choirs, Mr Evan Wels, ewels@shore.nsw.edu.au

Spring Concert – Tuesday 13 September 7.00pm

The Spring Concert showcases our large ensembles in one concert and is the only concert throughout the year where this occurs. Chapel Choir, Concert Band I, Concert Band II, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble, ForeShore, Senior String Ensemble, Stage Band will all perform on this evening.

The concert is held in the Smith Auditorium from 7.00pm and tickets are free. There have previously been issues with ticketing and General Admission ticketing, rather than assigned seating. Therefore, seating will not be assigned on the evening. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Tickets can be booked via this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CCDLU

Music Function – Thursday 15 September 5.30pm

Music Function celebrates all students involved in curriculum and Co-Curricular music. It is an opportunity to meet other Music parents and to farewell Year 12 students.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students.

Bookings can be made via this link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=951475&

Year 7 Showcase – Tuesday 20 September 5.30pm

All Year 7 students have been composing pieces in their classes as part of their Music coursework. On Tuesday 20 September from 5.30pm to 7.00pm students will be presenting these compositions.

All community members are welcome to attend. The event will be held in the War Memorial Hall.

Upcoming Music Term Dates:

Sunday 11 SeptemberYear 12 Family Service (9.00am)
Tuesday 13 SeptemberSpring Concert
Thursday 15 SeptemberMusic Function
Tuesday 20 SeptemberYear 7 Showcase

Ms Kim Barber
Head of Music