Music
SENIOR CAMPUS MUSIC INFORMATION
JUNIOR CAMPUS MUSIC INFORMATION
Redlands Senior Piano Competition
The Music Department would like to congratulate all finalists who competed in the annual Redlands Senior Piano Competition on Monday evening. Hosted superbly by Head of Junior Campus Music Mrs Amy Richardson, all students were welcomed to the stage, presenting polished performances from memory and in demonstrating high levels of technical proficiency across all divisions. Guest adjudicator for the competition, Dr Kirill Monorosi from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, was particularly impressed with the outstanding standard of piano playing from students in Yrs 7-12, commending all competitors on their overall musicality and stylistic interpretation of the repertoire. At the conclusion of each competition, students were presented with their awards by the Coordinator of Music, Mr Darren Kuilenburg.
The Music Department would like to acknowledge the work of exceptional specialist piano tutors, who mentor our young musicians in their musical endeavors. The team of Piano Tutors here at Redlands includes Ms Julia Booth, Mrs Annette Houghton, Mr Zi-Hao Li, Mr Damon Wade and Mr Jason Xu. Thanks, is also extended to Ms Arienne Brodie and Ms Katherine Moses for their assistance in selecting finalists throughout the audition process and in mentoring these young pianists in order to achieve a high level of performance and presentation. Thank you to Mrs Pip Tame for her overall organisation for this event.
Senior Piano Competition Winners
| Division 1 (Yrs 7-8) First Place: Kevin Wang Runner-Up: Audrey Nitschke |
Division 2 (Yrs 9-10) First Place: Ahnu Guan Runner-Up: Sholto Mirrlees-Black |
| Division 3 (Yrs 11-12) First Place: Jessica Wei Runner Up: Lauren Zhang |
Senior Piano Competition Overall Winner – Jessica Wei |
Semester 1 – Lunchtime Concert Series
Parents are welcome to attend the Junior Campus Studio Concerts at Lunchtimes across Weeks 5 and 6. We look forward to welcoming the Music Community back on-campus after a long hisatus from our Lunchtime Concert Series. All parents and carers, are asked to please follow all On-Site COVD-19 Sign-In Expectations.
Junior Campus Studio Concerts (Weeks 5 and 6)
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Date |
Tutor |
Time & Venue |
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Monday 17 May |
Ms Kent – Cello |
1.00pm (Prep Music Rm) |
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Thursday 20 May |
Mr Milliner – Trumpet |
1.00pm (Prep Music Rm) |
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Thursday 20 May |
Mr Russoniello – Saxophone |
1.00pm (P1.1) |
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Thursday 20 May |
Mrs Sywak – Violin |
1.00pm (P1.3) |
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Monday 24 May |
Ms Jung – Violin |
1.00pm (Prep Music Rm) |
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Monday 24 May |
Mr Idarraga – Piano and Guitar |
1.00pm (P1.1) |
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Tuesday 25 May |
Mr Li – Piano |
1.00pm (P1.1) |
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Wednesday 26 May |
Ms Houghton – Piano (Prep and Junior) |
1.00pm (P1.1) |
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Thursday 27 May |
Mrs Monaghan – Flute |
1.00pm (P1.1) |
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Thursday 27 May |
Mr Frank – Clarinet |
1.00pm (P1.1) |
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Friday 28 May |
Ms Houghton – Piano (Junior) |
1.00pm (P1.1) |
Senior Campus Studio Concerts (Weeks 7 & 8)
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Date |
Tutor |
Time & Venue |
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Monday 31 May |
Russoniello – Saxophone |
1.00pm (MH1) |
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Friday 4 June |
Idarraga – Piano |
1.00pm (MH3) |
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Wednesday 9 June |
Wooltorton – Guitar |
1.00pm (MH1) |
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Wednesday 9 June |
Milliner – Trumpet |
1.00pm (MH2) |
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Wednesday 9 June |
Frank – Clarinet |
1.00pm (MH3) |
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Thursday 10 June |
Piano – Houghton |
1.00pm (MH1) |
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Thursday 10 June |
Wooltorton – Guitar |
1.00pm (MH2) |
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Friday 11 June |
Sin – Percussion |
1.00pm (MH3) |
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Friday 11 June |
Booth – Piano & Jung – Violin |
1.00pm (MH2) |
Senior Campus
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Upcoming Events |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
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Senior Music Festival Rehearsal
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Sunday 23 May |
10-4:00pm |
Music Centre |
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Senior Music Festival Rehearsal |
Wednesday 26 May |
3:30-5:30pm |
Music Centre
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Senior Music Festival Technical Rehearsals |
Thursday 27 May
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7-2:30pm |
The Concourse |
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Senior Music Festival Technical Rehearsals |
Friday 28 May |
7-5.30pm |
The Concourse |
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Senior Music Festival
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Friday 28 May |
6.30pm |
The Concourse |
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Secondary School Music Studio Concerts |
Monday 31 May to Friday 11 June |
Lunchtime |
Music Centre |
Senior Music Festival
Senior Music Festival – A Night at the Movies
The Senior Music Festival, A Night at the Movies, is a concert celebrating the vibrant Music Ensembles Program of the Secondary School and this year will be dedicated in honour of Tomomi Takahashi, a Redlands Music Tutor, who sadly lost her battle with cancer last year and who will forever remain in our hearts.
Tomomi will always be remembered as a key member of the Music team, and an exceptional musician who made significant contribution to the life of our School, matched with an everlasting impact on the lives of the students she mentored and the staff she worked alongside.

A number of musical tributes in honour of Tomomi will form part of this concert, and we invite the Music Community to be part of this event, in recognising how our lives can be shaped and impacted through power of music.
While celebrating the wonderful life of Tomomi, we are so thrilled to be recognising the achievements of our Redlands Music students, who after over a year in reduced ensemble arrangements, have been resilient and courageous learners, committing themselves to perfecting their skills. This festival will be true testament to the dedication and perseverance of all our musicians as they present an inspiring evening of music-making.
This exciting event in the school calendar will present a wide range of classical and contemporary repertoire, with the thematic feature of the concert exploring music from well-loved films. Traditionally, in concluding the festival, students from the Music Program participate as part of the Year 12 Finale, in an exciting performance presented through song and dance. This year, graduating students, choral members and a rock ensemble, will be performing a medley from MAMMA MIA: The Movie, with hit tunes from ABBA. The Music Department anticipates a sensational concert in showcasing the talents of its Redlands musicians.
- Gold $50
- Adult $40
- Junior/Pension/Student/Unemployed $30
- Family (2 adults, 2 children) $110
Congratulations to the following students who have been successful as 2021 Redlands Senior Music Festival Featured Soloists
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Higher School Certificate Music Soloists |
Joshua Colleran, Maddison Hunt, Alex Kim, Bethany Richardson & Annabelle Swan |
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International Baccalaureatte Music Soloists |
Piper Allen, Eden Borrie, Beatrix Blasco, Sophia Maxwell & Callum Wardman-Browne |
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Circle of Life Soloists |
Sophia Justice, Mia Kloiser-Jones, Bethany Richardon, Omar RIhani & Callum Wardman-Browne |
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Mamma Mia Soloists
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Carmen Brisson, Haddison Hunt & Annabelle Swan |
Redlands Composition Competition
The Music Department is pleased to announce the 2021 Music Composition Competition. This creative opportunity is designed for any aspiring young composer in Yrs 7-12 who is currently enrolled in the either the Academic Music Program, Co-Curricular Music Ensembles Program or Extra Subjects Program. Students are encouraged to continue developing original works for submission mid-Term 3. Application forms will be available from Music Reception from Friday 18 June or can be downloaded from the Portal.
Secondary Campus Ensemble Rehearsal 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.
Secondary Campus Music Enrolments – seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Download All Music Forms from the Redlands Pulse under Music.
Alternatively, you may like to phone our Music Administrator, Ms Pip Tame on 9968 9820.
Junior Campus
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
DATE |
TIME |
VENUE |
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Junior School Music Studio Lunchtime Concerts |
Monday 17 May to Friday 28 May |
Lunchtime |
Parkes Building Rooms |
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Junior Music Festival
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Thursday 29 July |
4.30pm |
Dunnet Hall |
Junior Campus Ensemble Rehearsal Attendance
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.
Junior Campus Music Enrolments juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Download All Music Forms from the Redlands Pulse under Music.
Alternatively, you may like to phone our Music Administrator, Mrs Jacqueline McGlade on 9908 6495.
Mr Darren Kuilenburg
Coordinator of Music
seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9820
