Music
There is no greater joy than seeing students discover how Music can profoundly impact their lives for the better. Be it our earliest learners in Redlands House who can’t fake their sparkling eyes and beaming smiles – singing and dance with reckless joy; or our senior-most students as they bravely start to trust their musical instincts and share with others – finding immense reward in the risk taken, and being reassured that their voice, their sound is so very needed in the musical landscape.
It has been my great honour to serve the Redlands community over nearly seven years with countless Redlands students whose music has deeply moved and inspired me in that time. As Sean Corcoran has announced in his section of Note Day today, Term 3 will see a transition of leadership for our great department, and students within the Redlands Music program can be assured of the extraordinary team of world-class specialists we have at Redlands who are committed to seeing them reach their fullest potential, and finish their Redlands race strong. The Music Department’s dedication to our learners is as robust as ever to ensure that our students are positioned for ‘life readiness’ and indeed ‘industry readiness’. Let’s go Term 2!
Next term, as well as our Yr 12s bringing their performances and projects to completion standard, we are preparing for another magnificent SENIOR MUSIC FESTIVAL set to take place on Friday 16 June 2023. The Yr 12 Finale is always a spectacle, and our rehearsals kicked off with a hilarious bang last night! We can’t wait to see our graduating class in full flight on this night!
Wishing all our students and families well as we bring Term 1 to a happy end, in readiness for a soul-nourishing Easter break and a great Term 2 to come.
Amy Richardson
Director of Music P-12
Redlands Musical Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Drama & Theatre Department, Music Staff, and all the cast and crew who added their best efforts to the Redlands Musical last week. The end product was extraordinary and whether backstage, on stage, or in the pit, the collective commitment to excellence was on resplendent display. Bravi tutti!
Battle of the Bands – THIS MONDAY!
Tickets nearly sold out!
Taking place in Edwards Auditorium on Monday 3 April 2023, the epic annual Battle of the Bands is to be held in 3 separate divisions, adjudicated by the brilliant Guitarist Daniel Walsh. (Our original Adjudicator, Beau Golden has unfortunately been called on tour to Japan this weekend – but we hope to book him again in future). Though tickets for seats in Divisions 1 & 3 are completely booked out, there are limited seats available for Division 2 (Yrs 9 & 10). Parents who have missed out on seats for their child’s division are asked to contact seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au and we will investigate the limited standing-room options that may be available. All the best to our battlers!
CLICK TO Book your Battle of the Bands Tickets – DIVISION 2 ONLY REMAINING!
Yr 2 Strings Open Lesson
Yr 2 students are excited to share their Term 1 Strings learning in an Open Lesson in Week 10. Parents and carers are invited to witness the wonderful skills and concepts students have been working on, and the connections they are making to their non-instrumental curriculum music lessons. Invitations have been sent to all Year 2 parents. Please enter via Prep Reception to be directed to the appropriate classroom and we look forward to celebrating student achievement with you.
Senior Instrumental Competition 2023 – Finalists Announced
Thank you to all the competitors who auditioned for the Senior Instrumental Competition last week, with the event scheduled to take place on Monday 22 May across three divisions. Congratulations to the finalists listed below.
Division One |
Division Two |
Division Three |
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Patrick Sun |
Etta Buggy-Axton Toby Anderson Marlon Giacco Audrey Nietsche Kevin Wang Ingrid Rowe Adelaide Swan Jet Gwilliam Liam Petersen Chanel Wang |
Scarlett Thorpe |
Senior Vocal Competition – Auditions Launching!
As of Monday 3 April, the Music Auditions iLearn Page will be open and accepting auditions for the Senior Vocal Competition that is scheduled to take place next term on Friday 9 June. Auditions close next term on Friday 5 May. As previously announced, the Piano Competition will take place in Term 3 with more information to come closer to the audition season.
Senior Music Festival 2023 – Feature Auditions!
A reminder that thee following auditions close this coming Monday 3 April for the following features with in the Senior Music Festival for 2023:
- Redlands Festival Orchestra (select Woodwind, Brass & Percussion solo roles)
- Featured Drummer (with Advanced Strings)
- Featured Guitarist (with Advanced Choir)
Please check the Music Department Auditions iLearn page for more information.
AMEB Examinations
The Australian Music Examination Board Instrumental examinations will be held in September this year. Enrolment forms are due on Monday 8 May. Please discuss the details with your child’s tutor and we will be happy to enrol on your behalf.
CLICK HERE TO ENROL IN AMEB EXAMINATIONS
Please reach out to our offices if we can assist you with anything further.
Jacqueline McGlade
Junior Campus Music Administrator
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Kirsty Hales
Senior Campus Music Administrator
Gala Arts
Put it in your diaries, Gala Arts will be returning to The Concourse, at the start of Term 3 on Friday 21 July.
Please come along for an information session in the Drama studio during lunch on Friday 31 March. Audition information will be available on Monday 3 April, and forms can be found on the Gala Arts Audition iLearn Page.
Email galaarts@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added. Auditions close and must be submitted online by 6pm on Thursday 11 May.
Mrs Boase
Subject Co-ordinator – Dance
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au