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Music Forms and Events can be found on Redlands Pulse

Redlands Instrumental Competition

On Monday evening, the annual Redlands Instrumental Competition was held in the Edwards Auditorium, showcasing sophisticated levels of musical expression by the finalists as they explored a wide variety of styles and performance contexts. The repertoire presented in this competition clearly demonstrated that these students are developing highly advanced skills and expressive techniques on their instruments. Overall, the standard was outstanding and a credit to the finalists and their instrumental teachers. Adjudicating the competition this year was Dr Jeanell Carrigan, Associate Professor in the Collaborative Piano Unit at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, who thoroughly enjoyed being part of the competition and provided excellent feedback to the students as they continue to understand their role as musicians when performing as a soloist. Results were:

The overall Winner of the 2019 Redlands Instrumental Competition was Kokoro Sawa who performed on the Marimba.

The Music Department would like to congratulate all 2019 Finalists on their exceptional work and in performing the majority of their repertoire from memory.

Division 1: Sabrina Blasco (Yr 8), Ahnu Guan (Yr 7), Jaida Gwilliam (Yr 8), Yumi Konetzny (Yr 7), Kokoro Sawa (Yr 8), Hadley Wintle (Yr 8). 
Division 2: Piper Allen (Yr 10), Alex Kim (Yr 10), Izaac Nisbet (Yr 9) Annabelle Swan (Yr 10)

Thanks are extended to the exceptional music specialists, Ms Tomomi Takahashi and Mr Zi-Hao Li, who mentored and accompanied the finalists in preparing for this competition. Our appreciation is also extended to Dr Emma Burgess, our special guest for the evening, who presented finalists with certificates and awarded division winners and runners-up with trophies and medallions.

Friends of Music Annual General Meeting

The Friends of Music, in association with the Music Department, presented a highly creative Annual General Meeting this year, as Redlands Music Specialist Mr Nick Russoniello opened the event by performing one of his own solo compositions for Alto Saxophone. Known as one of Australia’s most dynamic young artists and recipient of many major awards, including the 2011 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year and the 2013 Fine Music Kruger Scholarship, Mr Russoniello also shared with the Music community about his journey as an artist, along with some useful tips for encouraging and supporting music practice regimes at home.

With an emphasis on further fostering parental partnerships across the various sections of the school, it was wonderful to see many parents attending from the Junior Campus. The meeting involved the presentation of various reports from the FOM Committee and the election of office bearers for 2020. In preparing for exciting new year ahead, the Department would like to congratulate the following parents who have been elected as office-bearers in leading the Friends of Music Committee.

• President – Emma McLaren
• Vice President – Nadia Naylor
• Secretary – Anne Allen
• Treasurer – Kristina Green

The Department would like to acknowledge our exceptional group of dedicated parents, who volunteer their time to assist with various events throughout the year and their ongoing support of all Redlands musicians in all performances across the Junior and Senior Campuses. In particular, we would like to recognise the excellent leadership of the 2019 President, Mrs Emma McLaren, who has guided the Friends of Music committee throughout this year. Her meticulous organisation, guidance of the committee and support of all Music events has been integral in continuing to foster excellent parental interconnections within the Redlands Music community.

Junior and Senior Campus Lunchtime Concerts Series

You are invited to attend the Private Music Tuition Studio Concerts throughout Term 4. Please save the following dates for the Lunchtime Concerts series: 

Junior Campus (Weeks 4 and 5): Monday 4 – Friday 15 November
Senior Campus (Week 7): Monday 18 – Friday 22 November

Speech Day and Carols Rehearsals

Throughout Term 4 students involved in Secondary Music Ensembles will be concentrating on rehearsing for Rock in the Quad, Senior Carols Service and/or the annual Speech Day/Night. New and exciting challenging repertoire has been introduced, covering a wide range of performance styles. With rehearsals underway and selected for these events, it is essential that all students approach these rehearsals with a sense of excitement and in having prepared this repertoire at home. Rehearsals will continue as planned throughout the examination period. Absence due to camp and/or illness will be the only excepted reason for non-attendance. It is essential that you advise the Secondary School Music Office if you are unable to attend any rehearsal with a note/email from your parent/guardian. This leave will then be discussed and approved by the Coordinator of Music.

2020 Private Music Tuition

If your child is leaving Redlands or you wish to discontinue lessons, please complete and return a Notice of Change Form available on Redlands Pulse or Music Reception. It is important to be aware that there is a $250 late/administration fee as per the four week notice period, for any discontinuations received after Monday 11 November 2019.

2020 Musicianship Classes

Enrolments are now open to students who are currently learning an instrument and would like to further extend their knowledge of Music Theory to join one of the Musicianship classes.

• Junior Campus – Tuesday (7.30-8.15am)
• Senior Campus (AMEB Grades 4-6) – Tuesday (7.30-8.15am)
• Senior Campus (AMEB Grades 1-3) – Thursday (7.30-8.15am)

Senior Campus

Advanced and Extension Ensembles Auditions 2020

Auditions for students wishing to move into the Advanced and/or Extension Music Ensemble program, will be able to audition on Monday 18 November and Wednesday 20 November (Week 6). Students currently enrolled in Advanced and Extension Ensembles are not required to re-audition. Please contact the Music Office should you require any further information.

Junior Campus

Junior Rock Band Performance

The Junior Rock Bands Concert will be held this Friday 25 October as part of the Yr 6 Fair. The Music Department welcomes all members of the school community to come along and support the students with the concert commencing at 1.20pm.

Junior Concert Band 2020

Auditions for students wishing to involved in the Junior Concert Band will take place on Tuesday 12 November (Week 5). Students currently in the Junior Concert Band are not required to re-audition. Please contact the Junior Music Office should you require any further information.

Mr Darren Kuilenburg
Coordinator of Music
seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9820