Music

Redlands Vocal Competition  

The Annual Redlands Vocal Competition was held in Redlands Hall on Monday 24 Septebmer, which once again proved to be an outstanding evening of performance as students presented a diverse range of vocal repertoire. The skill of students in all divisions was exceptional and is a credit to the singing ability of each finalist and the guidance provided by their vocal tutors. All finalists were accompanied by the superb musical skills of associate performers Ms Tomomi Takahashi and Mr Zi-Hao Li. Thank you all members of the Music Department for their support of this annual competition, with auditions managed by Ms Arienne Brodie and Mr Darren Kuilenburg. We would like to thank our special guest Deputy Principal Ms Sarah McGarry, who presented all finalists with certificates and awarded the place-getters with medallions and trophies.

The Music Department would like to acknowledge all students who auditioned for the 2018 Vocal Competition and special thanks to the finalists who all performed brilliantly at the event. 

Finalists 

Division 1
Kyle Banfield, Phoebe Barnett, Helena Dracakis, Poppy Justice, Mia Kloiser-Jones, Callum Wardman-Browne. 

Division 2
Maddison Hunt, Jackson Low, Toby Page, Kira Prado, Aysha Swanson, Bethany Richardson 

Division 3
Rebecca Burchett, Stella Everett, Charlotte Everingham, Poppi Kent, Patrick Friedlander, Nono Nakamura, Erin Pacholke, Matilda Rose Williams

Winners

Redlands Composition Competition

Thank you to students who submitted compositions this term for consideration in the selection process of the Redlands Composition Competition. The adjudication panel have appreciated listening to the creative skills of various original works and would like to congratulate the following students on being selected to participate in this competition.

These works will be recorded in Term 4 as part of a collaboration with the Sound Engineering Class under the guidance of specialist Mr Pete Atkins. These works will then be produced over the coming term, alongside a commissioned work titled Sonnets to Orpheus by Redlander Jack Frerer and a featured work titled Diamonds composed by Greta Argyropoulos for the Yr 12 Valedictorians 2018.

Ensemble Participation, Attendance and Punctuality at Rehearsals

Many ensembles are currently rehearsing and preparing repertoire for end of year events. A reminder that regular, punctual attendance at all Music Ensemble rehearsals is imperative as students are underway in preparing for end of year events. All ensembles will re-commence from Monday 15 October (Week 1, Term 4). In the event of absence, please email juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Junior Campus Ensembles and seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Senior Campus Ensembles.

Junior and Senior Music Festival Footage

Parents of students involved in the Redlands Music Festivals this year have now received a link and password to footage of the 2018 Junior and Senior Music Festivals. A fee of $10 will be billed to each family for access to these concerts.

Senior Campus

Advanced Concert Band Auditions

Thank you to all students who auditioned for Advanced Ensembles this term. We had an overwhelming response of applications and our music specialists were very impressed with the levels of performance. Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to move up into Advanced Concert Band commencing in Term 4.

Advanced Concert Band

Luke Brown, Louise Colin, Joshua Green, Joe Griffins, Jaida Gwilliams, Amelie Heard, Anna McCormack, Aysha Swanson, Mitchell Turner, Lauren Wong, Hadley Wintle, Jamison Houchell, Lachlan Scott, Jack Lazarotto, Gianni Watson 

Advanced Strings

Mia Kloiser-Jones 

Stage Band

Piper Allen, Brianna Irvine, Lucy McLaren, Annabelle Swan, William Wickham

Jazz Vocal Ensemble

Ella Burgess

Yrs 8-10 Music Elective Soiree Program

Parents and friends are invited to the Yrs 8-10 Music Elective Soiree’s in Term 4. Please mark these dates in your calendar in listening to the superb work of students enrolled in the Music Curriculum program. Please refer to upcoming events on Redlands Pulse for details of these Evening Concerts.

Senior Instrumental Competition

The Music Department would like to acknowledge all students who auditioned for the 2018 Senior Instrumental Competition.  Finalists are outlined below

Junior Campus

Musicianship Classes

Students who are currently learning an instrument and who would like to further extend their knowledge of Music Theory are encouraged to join the Musicianship class on Tuesday mornings (7.30-8.15am).

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