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Music Forms and Events can be found on Redlands Pulse

Extra Subjects Music Tuition Concert Series

In finalising our Lunchtime Concerts series, parents and friends are invited to the Secondary School Concerts in Week 6. These concerts are designed to provide family and friends with the opportunity to celebrate in their child’s musical achievements to end the year and also as an important opportunity to meet with the tutors.

• Secondary School Series – Monday 18 – Friday 22 November (Week 6)

2020 Private Music Tuition

Discontinuations for private lessons for 2020 have closed. A late administration fee of $250 will now apply as four weeks’ notice has not been received with a Notice of Change Form.

2020 Musicianship Classes

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

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

Ensemble Participation, Attendance and Punctuality at Rehearsals

Many ensembles are currently rehearsing and preparing repertoire for end of year events. A reminder that regular, punctual attendance at all Music Ensemble rehearsals is imperative as students are underway in preparing for end of year events. In the event of absence, please email juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Junior Campus Ensembles and seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Senior Campus Ensembles.

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). Applications close on Friday 15 November. Students currently enrolled in Advanced and Extension Ensembles are not required to re-audition. Please contact the Secondary School Music Office should you require any further information.

Speech Day and Carols

Additional Rehearsals

Throughout Weeks 7 and 8, Cocurricular Music Ensemble students will be concentrating on combined rehearsals for both the Carols Service and Speech Day/Night. In piecing together challenging repertoire, various ensembles will be combining throughout the school week in readiness for these events. A letter will be distributed during rehearsals in Week 6 outlining specific details.

Junior Campus

Term 4 Music Instrumental Program Concerts

Over the past few weeks, the Music Department has celebrated student performances on the Junior Campus, with children participating in the Yrs 4 and 5 MIP Concert and K-6 Strings Concert. Both concerts were remarkable showcases of musical achievement by all our students and represented the sequential learning experiences as a key component of the Preparatory School and the Junior School Music Instrumental program.

Einstein once said “Life without playing music is inconceivable to me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music…I get most joy in life out of music.” Alongside students learning new skills on their instruments this year, the Instrumental program also focusses on assisting children to build confidence and form new relationships in team-building contexts. Studies show a direct correlation between musical training and academic success, with research proving that in learning to play an instrument, young children improve memory and abstract reasoning skills, which are essential for many other disciplines like Maths and Science.

In highlighting the musical skills that students have been developing throughout the year, it was evident in these concerts that the various groups and ensembles were well-prepared, confident and skilfully demonstrated a range of instrumental techniques in creating music.

We would like to thank all music specialists, conductors and leaders of these groups and ensembles, in delivering polished, stylistic and expressive performances. In particular, we would like to extend our thanks to MIC of Band Mrs Hilary Luck and Acting MIC Strings Mrs Mar’yana Sywak for their leadership and coordination of these programs across the school, and the superb organisational support provided by Mrs Jacqueline McGlade. 

It has been wonderful to observe such great collaboration this year, as together we all build important arts education experiences for students as they explore and create music together.

Junior Music Ensembles 2020 – Auditions

Auditions for students who would like to be considered to join Junior Concert Band in 2020 took place this week and selection will be notified by the end of this term. Please note that auditions for students wishing to be considered for Junior Voices and the Junior Chamber program will be held next year. Information and audition application forms are available from the Junior Music Office or located on Redlands Pulse.

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