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Concert Group – When George Met Arnold 14 May at Sydney Opera House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When George Met Arnold<\/em> combines a newly created film with live performance to tell the story of the remarkable relationship between two of the greatest composers of the 20th century. The program of the concert celebrates the music of George Gershwin and Arnold Schoenberg; two composers of very different backgrounds, working in very different styles, who nevertheless became firm friends and supporters of each other\u2019s work. George met Arnold in the late 1930s when the latter joined the influx of refugees from Hitler who settled in California. In Gershwin he found not only a composer whom he admired, but a fellow enthusiast of painting and, perhaps more importantly, tennis. The two would play tennis together each week without fail, discussing that which formed much of the basis of their compositional inspiration: music, art, love, and the political situation in Europe. This continued until Gershwin\u2019s early death in 1937, at age 38, after which Schoenberg would write, expressing his \u201cdeepest grief for the deplorable loss to music,\u201d but mentioning too his loss of \u201ca friend whose amiable personality was very dear to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program included excerpts from Gershwin\u2019s Piano Concerto in F<\/em> and Porgy & Bess<\/em>, widely respected as perhaps the most successful American Opera of the 20th century, and excerpts from numerous Schoenberg works such as Piano Concerto<\/em>, Pell\u00e9as and M\u00e9lisande <\/em>and Five Pieces for Orchestra<\/em>. Performing this unique collection of repertoire was Roger Benedict, a world-renowned conductor and violist, conducting the prestigious Sydney Symphony Orchestra and featuring the prominent Australian classical pianist Simon Tedeschi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joel Gilmour<\/strong>
Year 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2026our Music Scholars Charlie Corbett-Jones, Joel Gilmour, Ryan Gilmour, Russell Jiang, Justin Lee, William Lee, Alan Li, Jono Loy, <\/strong>and Jeddy Sam<\/strong> who performed last Wednesday 22 May at the Scholars\u2019 Recital. The repertoire was of a very high standard, and the technical facility required was impressive. Thank you to Ms Oxley, who accompanied these students and to Ms Wentzel and Ms Fitzgerald for their support in organising this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Year 9 Elective Concert <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Top image:<\/strong> Year 9 Elective Concert<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 7 Introduction to Band and Orchestra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Year 11 Elective Music Soiree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday 29 May, at 7pm <\/strong>in the Orchestral Recital Room, Year 11 Elective Music students will be performing on their specialist instruments. We hope you are able to join us for an evening of high-quality music.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Battle of the Bands Heats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On Friday 7 June, at 3pm <\/strong>in the <\/strong>Band Room, <\/strong>Mr Payne will be auditioning Rock Bands for Battle of the Bands finals, which will be held on Tuesday 25 June at lunchtime. Please see Mr Payne or Mr Dorich for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Instrumental and Choral Concert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students have been rising early in the morning to rehearse repertoire for the upcoming Instrumental and Choral Concert that showcases Symphony Orchestra, Choirs, Chamber Ensembles and Guitar Ensemble. The concert will be held on Thursday 13 June in the Smith Auditorium at 7pm and will be approximately 2 hours in length, including a short interval. The car park will be open from 6.15pm. This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Band Concert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Band Concert, which showcases Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble and Trumpet Ensemble will be held on Thursday 20 June, in the Smith Auditorium at 7pm. The car park will be open from 6.15pm. This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Composition Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Captain of Music Alan Li<\/strong> and Vice Captain of Music Charlie Corbett-Jones<\/strong> have reinstated the song writing competition. Compositions are due by the last day of Term. Please see their article below for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James O\u2019Donnell LVO KSG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On Monday 29 July, Mr Robert Fox has organised an event featuring the distinguished English musician James O\u2019Donnell LVO KCSG, who, from 2000 \u2013 2022, was the Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, during which time he directed the music for many state occasions, including the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The event will be held in the Chapel commencing at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To purchase Music Ensemble photos, please click on the link: https:\/\/www.melbastudios.com.au\/<\/a> and click on \u201cSCHOOLS\u201d. The password is bluewhite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs K Barber<\/strong>
Head of Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Term 2 Music Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/th>Event<\/strong><\/th>Venue<\/strong><\/th>Time<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Wed 29 May<\/td>Year 11 Elective Performance Concert<\/td>Orchestra Room<\/td>7.00pm<\/td><\/tr>
Fri 7 Jun<\/td>Battle of the Bands \u2013 Heats <\/td>Band Room<\/td>3.00pm<\/td><\/tr>
Wed 12 Jun<\/td>Instrumental\/Choral Dress Rehearsal<\/td>Smith Auditorium<\/td>All Day<\/td><\/tr>
Thurs 13 Jun<\/td>Instrumental\/Choral Concert<\/td>Smith Auditorium<\/td>7.00pm<\/td><\/tr>
Fri 14 Jun<\/td>Band Concert Dress Rehearsal<\/td>Smith Auditorium<\/td>All Day<\/td><\/tr>
Thurs 20 Jun<\/td>Band Concert<\/td>Smith Auditorium<\/td>7.00pm<\/td><\/tr>
Tues 25 Jun<\/td>Battle of the Bands \u2013 Finals<\/td>War Memorial Hall<\/td>12.30pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Private Music Lessons <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please note that the cancellation period to cease private Music lessons at the end of this Term is four weeks before the end of the Term. The final date for cancellation of private Music lessons this Term will be next Wednesday 29 May. Please email privatemusiclessons@shore.nsw.edu.au<\/a>  if you would like your son to cease private Music lessons, and please give a reason for the cessation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs Judy Hicks<\/strong>
Co-ordinator of Private Music Lessons<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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