Music
Next week in Music is a massive week across both of our campuses; Battle of the Bands, Strings Open Lessons, the Junior Choir Opera Performance and Red Factor, to just name a few! Read below about the amazing opportunities have coming up.
We’re also busy preparing for our upcoming ANZAC Day Services – we are delighted that we have been asked to accompany the Anzac Day Dawn Service at George’s Heights, Mosman on Anzac Day, and encourage our community to come see our Combined Concert Bands support this important service. See the picture above of our massed rehearsals of over 150 students – it’s going to be something quite special for our students and our community!
Battle of the Bands – Next Monday
We’re so excited to hear the amazing performances of our Rock Bands and unplugged performances from Years 7-12 on Monday 8 April, starting at 5.30pm.
Friends of Music will also be hosting a BBQ from 5.00pm for students and parents.
Information for parents has been sent to relevant families, and tickets are open for all to attend!
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR BATTLE OF THE BANDS TICKETS
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STUDENTS |
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SESSION 1 5.30 – 6.45pm |
Division One Performances |
Years 7 – 8 Rock Bands |
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Division Two Performances |
Years 9 – 10 Rock Bands |
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Award Presentation – Division One & Division Two |
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INTERVAL |
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SESSION 2 7.00 – 8.30pm |
Unplugged Performances |
Years 7 – 12 Unplugged Artists |
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Division Three Performances |
Years 11 – 12 Rock Bands |
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Award Presentation – Unplugged & Division Three |
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Year 2 Strings Open Lesson – Next Monday
In Week 11, all Year 2 students will proudly display their progress and achievements from the Year 2 Strings program. Held during the normal Year 2 Strings time, this informal Open Lesson offers parents a glimpse into the remarkable skills our students have learnt and applied on their instrument. It’s also a great chance to meet and connect with our dedicated Strings tutors. We invite Year 2 parents along to this occasion, with details as follows:
Date: Monday 8 April (Week 11)
Time: 12:30-1pm
Location: Various rooms within the Parkes Building. Please enter via the Junior School Gates and follow the signs.
Junior Choir performance of Mulga Bill’s Bicycle with Musgrove Opera – next Tuesday
Junior Choir with its 121 choristers has an exciting opportunity to participate with Musgrove Opera’s performance of Mulga Bill’s Bicycle and will be joined by over 180 young singers from schools including Kambala, The Kings School, John Colet School and Ascham School as the culmination of the 2024 Children’s Opera Project. The young singers fill the exciting surrounds of The Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood alongside a stellar cast led by soprano, Brianna Louwen on Tuesday 9 April.
We can’t wait to see our Junior Choir enjoy this amazing performance opportunity!
Vocal Competition Auditions – Closing Tomorrow
The Senior Vocal Competition auditions close tomorrow! The competition, held in Term 2 Week 5, will feature the talent and skills of Redlands’ best vocalists.
We encourage all singers to apply. Please note that students must be taking lessons with a vocal tutor (either within the school or externally) as a condition of entry.
Auditions are due by Friday 5 April (Term 1 Week 10), and students are encouraged to work with their vocal tutor for their selection of repertoire. More information can be found on the iLearn Auditions Page.
HICES Music Festival – closing next Wednesday
The application due date for HICES Music Festival 2024 has been extended to next Wednesday. Parents of students in Yrs 5-8 may have seen a Pulse Announcement providing information on the exciting opportunity that is the HICES music camp in August 2024. Students in the following Year Groups are encouraged to apply and all information can be found in the news link.
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Instrumental & Vocal |
Years 5-8 |
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Male Vocal |
Years 7-11 |
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Jazz Academy (instrumental only) |
Years 9-11 |
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Videography/Photography |
Years 9-11 |
Here to help!
Keep your eye on Pulse and the MUSIC EVENTS page to ensure key dates are all on the family calendar and reach out to your campus Music Office if we can assist in any way.
Mrs Jacqueline McGlade
Junior Music Administrator | juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9908 6495
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Ms Kirsty Hales
Senior Music Administrator | seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9968 9820
Ms Katherine Moses
Junior Campus Music Subject Coordinator (P-6)
Ms Victoria Williams
Senior School Music Subject Coordinator (7-12)
Mr Mathew Owen
Director of Music Performance (P-12)
GALA ARTS 2024
Put it in your diaries, Gala Arts will be returning to The Concourse, at the start of Term 3 on Friday 26 July.
Audition information will be available on Wednesday 10 April, and forms can be found on the Gala Arts Audition iLearn Page. A meeting to launch Gala Arts will be held at lunchtime on Wednesday 10 April in Redlands Hall.
Email galaarts@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added. Auditions close and must be submitted online by 6pm on Friday 17 May.
Mrs Katharine Boase
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au