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As we start to ramp up towards our biggest cocurricular music events of year, the Senior Music Festival and Junior Music Festival, it’s important that our students are demonstrating preparation, commitment and attendance at every rehearsal. 

We are asking our community to help to prioritise these rehearsals, as when every person is there in our ensembles, there is significant learning and growth. Conversely, when multiple students are away each week, the whole ensemble suffers and progress is hindered. Whilst we know some appointments are unavoidable, we ask that wherever possible external commitments are not scheduled during ensemble time.  

Making time in regular practice routines for our cocurricular ensembles is an expectation we have of our students, and we appreciate your support in helping our students practice for their weekly ensemble rehearsals. Students also should ensure they bring a pencil to every single rehearsal, along with all other equipment.

Thank you to the students, parents and carers in our community that already do make this a priority, and for your support in making sure our students are getting the full benefit and value of being in a cocurricular ensemble. 

Senior Music Festival 2024 – Kaleidoscope 

Save the date! The Senior Music Festival, involving our entire cocurricular line-up of over 200 students on the Senior Campus, is coming up! Tickets will be on sale later this term. 

Vocal Competition – Guest Adjudicator Brad Cooper

We are incredibly grateful to have the wonderful Brad Cooper, a Tenor with Opera Australia, adjudicating our upcoming Vocal Competition.

Brad Cooper is a versatile artist who excels in opera, operetta, lieder, and kabarett. In 2021, he returned to the stage with a notable performance at the Sydney Opera House and planned performances in Handel’s “Messiah” and Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” Brad has successfully launched a new Weimar Republic Kabarett show, “BERLIN ELECTRIC,” which is set to debut in Europe. His past roles include significant performances in Wagner’s operas and various leading roles across major global opera houses. Additionally, Brad has a robust concert portfolio, including performances with high-profile artists and at prestigious events. He is deeply committed to music education, running workshops and projects aimed at engaging diverse audiences. Brad’s education was supported by several trusts and scholarships, underpinning his successful international career.

We look forward to the wonderful advice and adjudication that he will provide for our successful Vocal Comp auditionees. 

Junior & Senior Piano Competition

The Junior and Senior Piano Competitions auditions are coming up! The Piano Competition is a wonderful chance for both our Junior and Senior students to show off their incredible talents and skills. 

The cutoff for Piano Competition Auditions (Junior) signups is due by Monday next week. Click below for Junior Auditions: 

JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION APPLICATIONS – CLICK HERE

Senior Auditions piano competition auditions are now open! Auditions will be due by the end of the Term 2.

SENIOR PIANO COMPETITION AUDITIONS – CLICK HERE

Semester 2 Extension Ensemble Auditions 

A reminder that Senior Extension Ensemble Auditions are now open for Semester 2. Click on the links below to apply, by Friday 23 May (Week 5).  

ADVANCED CONCERT BAND – SEMESTER 2, 2024

ADVANCED STRINGS – SEMESTER 2 2024

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – SEMESTER 2, 2024

SENIOR CHAMBER ENSEMBLE – SEMESTER 2, 2024

ADVANCED GUITAR ENSEMBLE – SEMESTER 2, 2024

ADVANCED STAGE BAND – SEMESTER 2, 2024

SENIOR VOICES – SEMESTER 2 2024

Term 2 Events

Please see a list below of important Term 2 Music Events to keep your eye on:

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

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

Ms Kirsty Hales

Senior Music Administrator | seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9968 9820

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

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)

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 is now available 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 Friday 17 May.

Mrs Katharine Boase
Subject Coordinator of Dance
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au