From the Music Department

From the Music Department

Congratulations

…JJ B and Russell J performed on Euphonium and Clarinet, respectively, with UNSW Wind Symphony last Thursday evening at the Sir John Clancy Auditorium. The theme of the concert was Iridessi and included Band repertoire by Maslanka, Mackey, Ticheli, Copley, Sainsbury, Giroux and Boysen. Thank you to Ms Robertson who facilitated their involvement in this wonderful opportunity.

…ForeShore who sang at the Remembrance Day Service this week. They sang Abide With Me. Thank you to organist Mr Robert Fox and to Director of Choirs Mr Lachlan Massey.

…Jaxon B, who performed The Last Post and the Rouse from the top of Holtermann Tower at the School’s Remembrance Day Service, and Ethan Chan, who performed at the Preparatory School. Thank you to Ms Robertson for her support of the students.

… to the following students on passing their recent AMEB examinations.

Daniel BleachGrade 6 Viola ComprehensiveYear 7
Nestor LuGrade 7 Violin RepertoireYear 7
James McCowanGrade 6 Violin ComprehensiveYear 8
Charles AndersonGrade 7 Piano for LeisureYear 7
Andrew BellGrade 5 Piano for LeisureYear 7
Luca ScottGrade 3 Piano RepertoireYear 8

Summer Twilight Concert Series / Year 10 Future Ready Week

Summer Twilight Concert Series will be held 18 – 22 November. There will be live performances at lunchtimes 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.

Year 7 and Year 8 Concert Attendance

A reminder that all Year 7 and Year 8 Music students are to attend one live Music concert (in addition to the Gala Concert) as part of their coursework. There are several upcoming events: Summer Twilight Evening Concerts on Monday 18 November at 6.30pm, Wednesday 20 November at 6.30pm and Thursday 21 November at 6pm in the Quad Lawn and the Festival of Lessons and Carols at 7pm in the Chapel on Monday 25 November. These are free events, and all are welcome to attend. Students are to wear full school uniform (no coats or boaters). The Music syllabus requires students to experience a range of musical performances with a broad variety of repertoire. These concerts are wonderful opportunities for your sons to experience a live performance by Shore students who are collaborating and sharing their vast array of skills.

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

Teacher NameDateTimeVenueInstrument
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 – 1:10pmPrep Strings Room 2-1-1Piano
Mr Harley ColemanThursday, 21 November3:00pm – 4:00pmChoir Room 9-2-9Guitar
Ms Jessica LeeFriday, 22 November12:35pm – 1:10pmPrep Strings Room 2-1-1Flute
Mr Kurt IsonMonday, 25 November6:30pm – 7:00pmChapelOrgan
Ms Alex Wentzel NSTuesday, 26 November3:30pm – 4:30pmOrchestra Room 9-1-5Violin
Ms Gabby Jung NSTuesday, 26 November3:30pm – 4:30pmOrchestra Room 9-1-5Violin & Viola
Ms Lizzy Jones – NSTuesday, 26 November3:30pm – 4:30pmOrchestra Room 9-1-5Violin
Mrs Mandy KingTuesday, 26 November4:30pm – 5:30pmOrchestral RoomBrass
Ms Sarah Ingham NSTuesday, 26 November12:35pm – 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
Mr Elsen PriceThursday, 28 November12:30pm – 1:10pmPrep Strings Room 2-1-1Double Bass
Mr Zane BanksThursday, 28 November4:00pm-4:30pmStrings Room 9-1-1Guitar
Ms Rochelle FullerFriday, 29 November12:30pm – 1:10pmGuitar Room 9-G-4Bass Guitar

Term 4 Music Calendar

Upcoming Dates
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

Mrs Kim Barber
Head of Music