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Junior Campus Music

K-6 Strings Concert

Strings students thrilled audiences on Monday in the annual K-6 Strings Concert. Yr 2 Strings kicked things off with an impressive medley of repertoire, showcasing a year’s worth of learning their instruments. Prep Strings, Yr 3 Strings, Training Strings and Junior Strings then took the stage with confidence, performing a lovely range of repertoire and demonstrating the progression of Strings learning at Redlands. 

Students were surprised when the Senior Combined Strings arrived to perform as well! It was an exciting opportunity for our young learners to see their potential futures as Strings players. Gratitude goes to the Strings team at Redlands, our student performers and of course our parent community for your support. 

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MIP Concert

As Note Day is released today we will have just wrapped up our annual MIP Concert for 2023. We are impressed by Yr 4 and 5 students for their commitment in preparing for such a polished performance, and we certainly encourage students to explore further opportunities for growth through the provision of private tuition and/or cocurricular ensemble enrolment. 

Yr 6 Transition to Year 7

As the Yr 6 students prepare for the exciting transition to Secondary School in 2024, we would like to take this opportunity to update you on Redlands Private Music Tuition, Rock Bands and Cocurricular Ensembles for 2024.

Private Music Tuition and Rock Bands:

There is an automatic rollover from Junior to Secondary School with the Private Music Tuition. To make this transition between campuses seamless, your child will retain the same Private Tutor and lessons will occur on the Senior Campus.

Cocurricular Ensembles:

An automatic rollover also applies for Cocurricular Music Ensembles from Year 6 into Year 7, with your child being added to the equivalent roll as outlined below:

Students participating in the Junior Campus Extension Ensembles (Junior Voices, Junior Chamber and Junior Jazz Band) will be required to audition for the Senior Campus Extension Ensembles.

Yr 2 Transition to Yr 3

Private Music Tuition

There is an automatic rollover from Prep School to Junior School with the Private Music Tuition and your child will retain the same tutor.

Cocurricular Ensembles

An automatic rollover also applies for Cocurricular Music Ensembles from Year 2 into Year 3, with your child being added to the equivalent roll as outlined below:

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 1 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. 

Senior Campus Music

Senior Auditions and Competitions

Tomorrow is the last day to upload for many of our 2024 auditions! Students who wish to apply for Advanced and Extension Ensembles next year should check information found on the Music Department Audition iLearn course. 

Expressions of Interest for Conducting and Piano Ensemble can also be found on the iLearn audition page. 

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 Senior 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.

AMEB Rock School Exams

The AMEB Rock School exams will take place next week. Best of luck to all performers and if there are any questions, please contact Mrs Jacqueline McGlade in the Junior Music Office.

Join 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. 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. 

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
Mrs Jacqueline McGlade  

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

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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)