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SENIOR CAMPUS MUSIC INFORMATION

JUNIOR CAMPUS MUSIC INFORMATION

Music Events

Battle of the Bands

At the start of this week, the Redlands Music Department in association with the Friends of Music, presented the Battle of the Bands. Throughout the competition, the finalists presented a diverse range of repertoire from Music of the ’80s and all the student performances on stage were polished and electrifying.

Redlands Music students are so incredibly lucky to work in association with our Rock Music specialists and experts Mr Pete Atkins, Mr Diego Idarraga, Mr Nathaniel Smith and Mr David Wooltorton. This exceptional team of specialists underpins the strength and dynamism of our Contemporary Music Program and their dedication to Rock Music was evident through the students’ exceptional performances across the evening.

In overseeing this competition from the Edwards Auditorium, in conjunction with live streaming, we are so ever grateful for the expertise provided by Mr Ben Peate who coordinates Redlands AV. In managing the sound elements for this Rock event, and working in association with Ben, was our very own in-house Sound Engineer Mr Pete Atkins, and together they created such an incredible sound and lighting spectacle.

For behind the scenes logistics, we would like to acknowledge the collaborative efforts of Music Administration, our Facilities team led by Mr Zane Rault, and the Friends of Music Committee. Mrs Amy Richardson, Mrs Jacqueline McGlade and Ms Pip Tame have spent many hours preparing communications, programs and ticketing. Across the evening, we were grateful for the support of parent volunteers who welcomed our guests to this concert, seating all audience members safely and managing Front of House operations.

The Music Department would like to congratulate all students who performed in the Battle of the Bands and for the exceptional adjudication by Ms Katia Fuscaldo-Zoffoli and Mr Steve Lamante, who awarded the place-getters across the course of the competition.

Musicianship Lessons

Redlands students are able to participate in Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Musicianship lessons on either the Junior or Senior Campus. Classes for Junior School students are on Tuesday (7.30-8.15am) and Secondary School students on Tuesday and Thursday (7.30-8.15am). We encourage all students interested in pursuing theoretical examinations to commence these lessons with our Music Theory tutors. Please contact juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au if you are interested in joining these classes.

Senior Campus

Senior Music Festival

A Night at The Movies

Redlands is pleased to announce the annual Senior Music Festival A Night at the Movies, a concert showcasing the talents of selected soloists, instrumental and choral ensembles. As a thematic feature of the 2021 Senior Music Festival, students have been exploring a diverse range of music from films as part of their Music Ensemble learning experience this past term. From Shostakovich and Gershwin, to Williams and Bernstein, and a range of many other composers who made forays into film scores, this evening is set to take the audience on a journey in discovering how film music and movie soundtracks have become one of the most dominant genres of contemporary music.

As a well-loved conclusion to the Festival, students in the Music program will perform as part of the Yr 12 Finale in presenting a medley from the popular movie soundtrack Mamma Mia!, presented through song, movement and dance. This Finale will certainly be a spectacle in celebrating the incredible music achievements of our 2021 Music graduates.

As staff and students continue with their preparations for the Senior Music Festival, the initial information letter has been prepared in outlining the upcoming additional rehearsals early Term 2, noting that the actual event is a few weeks earlier than usual in the Redlands Performing Arts calendar. Please refer to the upcoming events schedule.

Senior Music Festival Auditions

Auditions are now open to Yrs 11 and 12 students who participate in both Academic Music classes and the Cocurricular Music Ensembles program. The Senior Music Festival will be presenting a diverse range of repertoire that spans across the decade. While students will have the opportunity to present repertoire from their Higher School Certificate or International Baccalaureate Performance Portfolio, there may also be the opportunity to be considered for various solo opportunities that feature within larger ensemble works. Audition forms can be downloaded from Redlands Pulse.

Redlands Composition Competition

The Music Department is pleased to announce the Music Composition Competition. This creative opportunity is designed for any aspiring young composer in Yrs 7-12 who is currently enrolled in either the Academic Music program, Cocurricular Music Ensembles program or Extra Subjects program. Students are encouraged to continue developing original works for submission at the end of Term 2. Application forms will be available from Music Reception in Week 1, Term 2.

Senior Campus Ensemble Attendance

Students are reminded about the importance of regular attendance to all Music Ensemble rehearsals and in meeting goals set at the start of the year in reaching a high standard of performance excellence. Morning rehearsals commence 7.15am and students should be moving to rehearsal rooms by 7.10am. Absence due to camp and/or illness will be the only accepted reason for non-attendance. It is essential that you contact seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au if you are unable to attend any rehearsals. 

Junior Campus

Red Factor

The Music Department would like to congratulate all students who performed at Red Factor this afternoon. The standard of performance was incredible, capturing such style and creativity. Congratulations to the finalists who shared their talents with the Junior School to end Term 1.

Attendance at Ensembles

A reminder that punctual attendance at all ensembles is an expectation of all students enrolled in co-curricular ensembles. Prep Ensembles commence at 7.45am, with supervision from 7.35am and Junior School Ensembles commence at 7.15am with supervision from 7.05am. The exception to these times are Junior Voices, Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Band which all commence promptly at 7.30am. Attendance is integral as all ensembles have begun rehearsing for upcoming events.

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