From the Music Department

Congratulations to …

… Jordan Li (Year 12) who was nominated for NESA’s ENCORE Concert for his Music 2 and Music Extension performances. This is an outstanding achievement! Jordan also performed at the Year 12 Graduation at the end of last term.

… Russell Jiang (Year 9) who was awarded an Associate Diploma in Music from the Australian Music Examination Board for Clarinet. This is an exceptional achievement!

… Also, all students who performed at the Spring Concert. The pre-concert and concert showcased many Co-Curricular Music Ensembles: Chamber Ensemble, Choir (Shore, Preparatory and combined), Concert Band I, Concert Band II, Orchestra, Senior Strings, Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Intermediate Strings and Years 7 and 8 Choir. Thank you to all the Directors of the Ensembles, Assistant Directors and Mentors in facilitating, guiding and supporting the students to perform so well.

… all Year 7s who presented their compositions at the end of last term. The encouragement and support you provided to each other was very pleasing.

… Benjamin Pena (Year 7) who was awarded Honours in his Grade 1 AMEB examination for Clarinet.

Captain of Music

Voting has commenced for the role of Captain of Music. If you are in a Co-Curricular Music Ensemble and have not yet voted, please see Mrs Barber or Ms Thompson in the Music Department to cast your vote.

Summer Twilight Concert Series / Year 11 Assessment Week

The Summer Twilight Concert Series will be held from 21 to 25 November 2022. There will be live performances during lunchtimes and in the evenings from 6.30pm to showcase our Co-Curricular Ensembles. Bring your blankets and a picnic and enjoy the live music. There will also be sausages and drinks on sale. The concert schedule will be released in the coming weeks. The Summer Twilight Concert Series occurs during Year 11 Assessment Week and Year 10 Wellbeing Week. It is an expectation that all music students attend the lunchtime and evening concerts and perform with their peers.

Private Music Lessons 2023

Applications are now open for private music lessons in 2023. Applications must be submitted by Monday 14 November, so that necessary tutors and instruments can be organised for the beginning of the School year.

Parents can sign their child/ren up for private music lessons here: https://lampada.shore.nsw.edu.au/survey/intro/1765

Further information can be found on the Shore website: bit.ly/3CQGVZL

Mrs Kim Barber
Head of Music

Top Image Credit: Combined Choir and Senior Strings Spring Concert

Upcoming Music Term Dates:

Monday 21 – Friday 25 November	The Summer Twilight Concerts Series – at lunchtime and 6.30pm. Quad.
Monday 28 November	Senior Carol Service – at the Chapel at 7.00pm.