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Last week we announced our Music Performance Competition for 2025. We’re excited about this change that will focus our community across both campuses and bring together our vocalists, pianists and instrumentalists from Years 3-12. 

This competition will replace our currently separate Vocal, Piano and Instrumental Competitions.

We’ve received a lot of great feedback from our community and we encourage you to have your say before Monday 3 November, when the form will close. 

Please click below for more information. More information regarding entrance requirements will become available in the coming weeks. 

MUSIC PERFORMANCE COMPETITION 2025

Senior Music Festival Theme 2025

Students are invited to vote for the SMF Theme for 2025! We’ve narrowed it down two student-nominated choices and it’s over to them. Choices must be submitted by tomorrow afternoon! 

We’ll announce the theme in next week’s Note Day.

SMF THEME 2025 – STUDENT CHOICE

MIP Information Sessions

Following the distribution of parent letters, Year 3 and Year 4 2025 parents and carers are invited to online information sessions which will be held on Wednesday 6 November via Zoom. During these presentations, an overview of the MIP program will be given and parents will have an opportunity to ask questions.

• Year 3 2025 session: 5pm via this Zoom link
• Year 4 2025 session: 5:30pm via this Zoom link

The slideshow will also be available following the presentation.

Yr  10 Curriculum Showcase

Students 10 Elective Music classes will perform in their showcase next week. Parents and friends are invited to attend and support the students in their performances and celebrate their achievements this year. Please note the following dates in your calendar:

Upcoming Junior Curriculum Instrumental Performances

Term 4 is always an exciting time for our curriculum instrumentalists, as we aim towards our biggest performances of the year. Yr 2 and Yr 3 Strings are looking forward to performing in the Strings Concert, and Yr 4 and 5 students are busy preparing for the MIP Concert. In our lessons we have spoken about those pesky nerves that sometimes get in the way, and how we can help to overcome them by being well prepared and ready to perform. We encourage students to continue regular practice at home, and our Tutors are always available to help with any tricky passages. Please save the date for the following performances which will be open to parent and carer  visitors:

Yr 2 & 3 Strings: Strings Concert, Monday 4 Nov 2pm

Yr 4 & 5: MIP Concert, Thursday 7 Nov 2pm

Calling Future Viola and Double Bass Players

Are you looking to stand out in the orchestra and take on an exciting musical challenge? Our ensembles are in need of talented students to learn the viola and double bass! Both of these instruments play essential roles in creating the rich, full sound of an ensemble. Whether you’re interested in deep, resonant basslines or the warm, unique voice of the viola, now is the perfect time to start learning. Get in touch with Ms Moses if you are interested.

Join the Friends of Music

Music is really thriving at Redlands, with over 500  students involved across the School, P-12 across Private Tuition, Ensembles and Performance opportunities. 

The Music Calendar is full of exciting events and opportunities, and we are grateful to the support from our Music families in helping us make things happen. The Friends of Music is a passionate group of parents and carers who help out with events, costumes, stocktaking, resources, and general help as needed! Any help we get is invaluable. 

Join our dedicated team! Those interested should contact the Friends of Music at redlandsfriendsofmusic@gmail.com. 

Term 4 – 2024

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
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Ms Katherine Moses
Junior Campus Music Subject Coordinator (P-6)

Ms Victoria Williams
Secondary School Music Subject Coordinator (7-12)

Mr Mathew Owen
Director of Music Performance (P-12)