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Live Music! Love!

We will never again take for granted the richness of experiencing LIVE music in concert. Last Thursday, in support of their curriculum music-learning, Yr 9 Music students were treated to a performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) playing Mozart’s Haffner Serenade at the City Recital Hall.  Next week, we are thrilled to be able to take our Yr 12 Music 2 & IB Music students to see Lior perform his collaboration with Australian composer Nigel Westlake with the SSO next Friday. Compassion has been well-loved as a set work of study for our Music 2 & IB students over past years, and we are thrilled to be able to experience this work in a rare live performance at the newly refurbished Opera House Concert Hall.  We are already looking to 2023 and excitedly aligning our curriculum with potential excursion opportunities. 

Welcome Kirsty Hales

We are delighted to announce that the void on the desk in the Senior Campus Music Office has been filled by Ms Kirsty Hales. The daughter of a Head of Music, Kirsty grew up in the hallways of programs like ours, later pursuing music-making as a hobby herself, before garnering career experience as an Architectural Lighting Designer, Office Manager, and facilitator of many reputable Concert Band programs in NSW public schools.  We know you will join with us in welcoming Kirsty to our community!

Wishing you a great Week 4 to come!

Amy Richardson | Director of Music P-12

Curricular Music

JUNIOR CAMPUS CURRICULAR MUSIC

MIP Concert – next Thursday!

Yr 4 and 5 students are excited to be performing in our annual MIP Concert in Week 4. Parents and guests are warmly invited to attend, so please save the date for NEXT Thursday 3 November 2:00pm in Dunnet Hall. All students will be performing in their instrumental groups. 

Year 4 2023 – MIP Information session

We warmly invite 2023 Year 4 parents and carers to attend an information session about the Music Instrumental Program (MIP). This session will run in the Arnold Library NEXT Wednesday 2nd November at 2:30pm. 

Katherine Moses | Head of Junior Campus Music  

SENIOR CAMPUS CURRICULAR MUSIC 

Elective Music Showcases – Yr 9 Soirée!

Not long after they get back from their Arnhem Land excursion, Yr 9 will be taking to the Edwards Auditorium Stage on Monday 31 October at 4pm (9.1) and 6pm (9.2) | to offer their final performance assessments for the year.  The current risk management strategies do not require us to have ticketing in place, so we welcome parents and friends to simply arrive 5-10 minutes before their child’s / friend’s session to enjoy the offerings!

Amy Richardson | Director of Music P-12

Cocurricular Music

BAND and SMALL ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS

Ensemble Performances in Term 4

Redlands bands and ensembles are filled with energy in Term 4. Throughout the term, rehearsals remain a consistent haven for our young musicians in an otherwise challenging time of the year. We encourage all students to ensure they attend their rehearsals on time and remain focused in their preparation for the upcoming performances:

Joe Montz | Head of Bands & Small Ensembles

CHORAL PROGRAM

Senior Choir Feature Auditions

Senior Carols and Speech Day are two big events coming up in our Music Calendar. Auditions are now open via the Music Auditions iLearn page with auditions closing on Friday 4 November.

Nicole Roberts | Head of Choral 

STRING PROGRAM 

K-6 Strings Concert | Save the date!

Last week’s copy: Prep Strings, Junior Strings, Yr 2 Strings and the Junior Chamber ensembles will be performing in this annual event on Monday 7 November, showcasing their impressive learning from throughout the year. Parents and guests are warmly invited and more information will be distributed in the coming week.

Katherine Moses | Head of Strings

ENRICHMENT and EVENTS

The Addams Family Musical Audition – Calling All Drummers! 

 If you are a drummer, we need you! We are seeking a drummer for The Addams Family Musical 2023 as part of the Pit Orchestra. Drummers applying should be able to read notation and have experience playing and performing in an ensemble. Successful applicants will also need to be available for rehearsals and performances as outlined on the Musical Rehearsal Schedule, which will be sent out to students who register their interest. 

To express interest or to sign up for an audition, please email Mr Owen by Thursday 10 November. Auditions will be held on Monday 14 November during lunch in MH1.

Advanced Ensemble Auditions for 2023

Auditions for Advanced Ensembles have now been opened for 2023! Check the Music Department Auditions iLearn page for information on how to audition, and where to upload your video submission. We’re looking forward to an inspiring round of new talent to welcome into the following Advanced Ensembles: 

• Advanced Guitar Ensemble
• Advanced Concert Band
• Advanced String Ensemble
• Jazz Vocals

We also have created expressions of interest for our Extension Ensembles / Classes. Please check the Music Department Auditions page on iLearn for the courses below, to register interest and view the requisites to join these ensembles and classes that will extend your musicality! 

• Conducting 
• Composing and Orchestration
• Chamber Ensemble
• Piano Ensemble

Mathew Owen | Head of Music Enrichment 7-12

Extracurricular Music

Private Tuition Studio Concert Series – NEXT 4 WEEKS

The Studio Concerts will be held in Weeks 4 and 5 on the Junior Campus. For Senior students, the Studio Concert Series will be held in Weeks 6 and 7. Students are working hard to be ready for these performances. These lunchtime concerts will offer a relaxed opportunity for singers and instrumentalists to share their journey with a supportive audience of family and friends. If your child receives private instrumental or vocal tuition, please check for correspondence from your tutor about the potential time of their scheduled studio concert. More information to follow. 

Jacqueline McGlade | Music Administrator
 

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