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P-12 Ensemble Expectations Reminder

As we approach the end of year events, it is a good time to check in with your child regarding their regular practice and preparation for cocurricular ensembles. With four weeks to go, it is essential that we are consistent in our messaging of high expectations combined with high levels of support. With daily practice, our students can achieve so much! Ensuring that this practice is inclusive of their ensemble repertoire as well as personal pieces is also important. 

We also are reminding students that they must bring all equipment to rehearsals, including instrument, music, pencils and other required equipment. It may be helpful to set reminders or alarms the night before for students to remember this. Your support in helping your child succeed and develop their independence in music ensembles is invaluable. 

Junior Campus Music

MIP Parent Information Session: Year 4 2024

Yesterday we held an information session for Year 4 2024 parents regarding the Music Instrumental Program (MIP). It was a wonderful forum to clarify any burning questions about our budding music students, and parents can find the presentation linked here. We encourage parents to reach out to Ms Katherine Moses should you have any questions. 

K-6 Strings Concert

All String Ensembles on the Junior Campus are busily preparing for our annual Strings showcase This coming Monday. Year 2 Strings, Prep Strings, Year 3 Strings, Training Strings and Junior Strings will all perform repertoire they have been learning throughout Semester 2, and there will even be a special guest performance from our elite Senior Strings, all the way from the Senior Campus! We warmly welcome parents and guests to attend this concert on Monday 6 November at 2pm in Dunnet Hall. 

MIP Concert

There aren’t many performances you can go to where 225 students perform…but the MIP concert is one of them! Every student in Yrs 4 & 5 will showcase their MIP learning from throughout the year as they perform in their instrumental groups. We invite parents and guests to come along and witness the wonderful growth of our MIP musicians on Thursday 9 November at 2pm in Dunnet Hall. 

Senior Campus Music 

Symphony Orchestra – New Ensemble for 2024

We’re excited to introduce the Symphony Orchestra, an extension ensemble that will rehearse weekly and will be integrated into our Senior Strings program. Unlike the previous “Festival Orchestra,” this new orchestra is not just brought together for special events but will be a consistent part of our school’s musical landscape.

The Symphony Orchestra will rehearse from 3.30 – 4.15pm every Monday, starting Week 3, Term 1 2024. 

The aims of the Symphony Orchestra are to:

• Create an authentic orchestral experience for our students 
• Provide a weekly space for auditioned Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion players to collaborate with Combined Senior Strings.
• Explore a variety of previously inaccessible orchestral repertoire

We’re inviting Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion players to audition for this extension ensemble. These players will join the Combined Senior Strings weekly. Following their departure, Intermediate and Advanced Strings will continue to rehearse until 5.00pm. 

For more information, interested students should check audition information found on the Music Department Audition iLearn course. 

Auditions Due: 5.00pm Friday 24 November, Wk 7 Term 4 

2024 Repertoire Student Survey – Music Captains

It’s not too late for students to suggest repertoire for next year! The Repertoire Suggestions Survey brought to you by the 2024 Music Captains for Senior Music students. They’ve been working hard to make sure student voice is included as part of how we shape our future performances. We are looking for student input for next year’s Senior Music Festival, Kaleidoscope, and other performances throughout year.

Students – ready to share your ideas? Click the link below and let your voice be heard!

Suggest Repertoire for 2024!

Inaugural Senior Music Festival Composition Competition 

A reminder that for the first time ever, we will feature student composition at the 2024 Senior Music Festival, written for our students. We know music isn’t just about performing, and we are so excited to see how our talented student composers interpret this theme. 

For more information, students should check the Music Department Auditions iLearn course.

Entries Due: Wk 1, Term 1 2024

Advanced Ensemble Auditions Open – Semester 1 2024

Beyond the Orchestra, other auditions for 2024 are still open! Students who wish to apply for Advanced ensembles next year should start preparing and check audition information found on the Music Department Audition iLearn course. 

• Advanced Jazz Vocals
• Advanced Concert Band
• Advanced String Ensemble
• Advanced Guitar Ensemble
• Chamber Ensemble (Extension)
  

Auditions Due: 5.00pm Friday 10 November, Wk 5 Term 4 

Senior Campus Studio Concerts

The Senior Campus Studio Concerts will be held in Weeks 6 and 7. Students are working hard to be ready for these performances. These lunchtime concerts offer a relaxed opportunity for students having private lessons at Redlands to share their journey with a supportive audience of family and friends. Please see below schedule. Parents and guests visiting the Secondary Campus for these concerts are asked to go directly to the John Roberts Centre from the Gerard St Gate, and to sign in and out at Music Reception. Our Music Tutors will be in touch with the parents/carers of all students performing at these concerts to invite them to attend.

Join the Friends of Music! 

Music is really thriving at Redlands, with over 500  students involved across the School, P-12 across Private Tuition, Ensembles and Performance Opportunities. 

The Music Calendar is full of exciting events and opportunities, and we are grateful to the support from our Music families in helping us make things happen. The Friends of Music is a passionate group of parents and carers who help out with events, costumes, stocktaking, resources, and general help as needed! Any help we get is invaluable. 

We are in particular need of leadership in the space, with our current parent leadership team stepping down this year. 

Join our dedicated team! Those interested should contact the Friends of Music at redlandsfriendsofmusic@gmail.com. 

Still to come this term!

A reminder to keep your eye on the MUSIC EVENTS page on Pulse, to stay keep up to speed with all the latest happenings in Music! We still have so many exciting Musical experiences to pack in!

Please note that parents will be invited to attend certain events, and not all events listed below are for parents to attend. 

Notice of Change

Now is a great time to take stock of your child’s enrolments in our cocurricular program. Should your child no longer be attending an ensemble, we ask that you complete the Notice of Change form, found on Pulse. 

2024 Private Tuition

All Private Tuition rolls over automatically from year to year.  Should your child wish to discontinue their Private Instrumental lessons, please complete the Notice of Change Form on the Music Pulse pages by Friday 1st  December to avoid late notice charges in the new year. This greatly assists us in supporting our casual workforce with work and income guarantees, and we thank you for your assistance to this end. 

Here to help!

Keep your eye on Pulse and the MUSIC EVENTS page to ensure key dates are all on the family calendar and reach out to your campus Music Office if we can assist in any way.

Junior Music Office | juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9908 6495

Jacqueline McGlade  

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

Senior Music Office | seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9968 9820

Kirsty Hales

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

Ms Katherine Moses
Junior Campus Music Subject Coordinator (P-6)

Ms Victoria Williams
Senior School Music Subject Coordinator (7-12)

Mr Mathew Owen
Director of Music Performance (P-12)