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Redlands Piano Competitions

Junior Piano Competition (4.00pm) – click here to book your seats
Senior Piano Competition (6.00pm) – click here to book your seats

The Music Department warmly invites you to the Redlands Piano Competition to be held in the Edwards Auditorium (Senior Campus) on Monday 27 May. A light supper will be provided at the conclusion of both competitions.

The 2019 Piano Competition will be adjudicated by Dr Kirill Monorosi (pictured above). Dr Kirill Monorosi undertook studies at the Moscow Conservatorium and the Franz Liszt Hochschule für Musik in Weimar, Germany, where he received Diplom and Aufbau A degrees in piano performance. He then completed his PhD in Musicology at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He was a finalist and Diploma prize winner of the 2009 J. S. Bach International Piano Competition in Würzburg, and has been awarded numerous awards internationally, including the prestigious Churchill Fellowship (2014). Kirill currently teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Rising Stars program, as well as performing, recording, lecturing and giving masterclasses in Australia, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Russia. He compiles and presents professional development materials and lectures for piano teachers. He has been invited to be on the jury of numerous competitions, and in 2017 was appointed the Co-artistic Director and Co-chair of the jury of the International Piano Competition J. S. Bach, Würzburg, Germany.  

Senior Music Festival

Costumes

Are you thinking about a Marie Kondo-style wardrobe clean out? The Friends of Music Costume Committee are seeking donations of 1980’s style taffeta dresses for the Senior Music Festival Back to the 80’s concert. Maybe you still have an old formal dress or an outfit from a party or wedding that fits the bill. If it no longer ‘sparks joy’ then we would love to have it! Please drop it off at the Music Office on either the Senior or Junior Campus by Friday 24 May. All donations would be greatly appreciated.

Yrs 11 and 12 Festival soloists are required to start thinking about formal concert attire required for their performance. For more information please speak with Mrs Libby Thompson.

Have You Purchased Your Tickets?

Friday 14 June, 6.30pm
The Concourse Concert Hall
Tickets: Gold $50, Adult $40, Junior/Pension/Student/Unemployed 30, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $110.

BOOK NOW!

Ticket Selling Competition

This competition provides students with the opportunity to promote the Festival and aim to sell the highest number of tickets. A variety of prizes for the most tickets sold will be awarded to students and announced at the Senior Music Festival celebration at lunchtime on Friday 21 June. The process for registering tickets this year will be directly through TICKETEK booking agency. At the time of booking, the guest(s) you have invited will simply be prompted to enter into the system a password. This password is the student performer’s surname and the tickets will be recorded against that name.

HICES Music Festival Auditions

HICES Music Festival auditions have now been submitted to the HICES committee for selection of 2019 participants in representing Redlands. Successful applicants will be announced and published at the end of Term 2.

Extra Subjects Music Group Tuition

This program offers lessons in Musicianship, Sound Engineering, Rock Bands and Composition. These various classes meet throughout the week before and after school, providing students with opportunities in building music theory skills, sound production techniques, contemporary performance and song writing. If you would like to form a rock band, please contact Ms Tame at Seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au. 

Senior Campus

Senior Music Festival

Soloists

The Music Department would like to congratulate the following Yr 11 and 12 Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate students who will be presenting repertoire from their performance portfolios. The Music Department will be announcing additional featured performers as part of the Core and Extension Music program over the coming week.

Sunday Rehearsal

All Cocurricular Music Ensemble students are reminded of the upcoming Sunday 2 June Senior Music Festival Rehearsal (10.00am-4.00pm). Please see below for a more detailed rehearsal schedule. As notified in the Senior Music Festival at the start of the term, students are required to attend various additional rehearsals in preparation for the Senior Music Festival.

Production Week Rehearsals

Please note that all Cocurricular Music Ensembles will be required for a rehearsal on Wednesday 12 June 3.30-5.00pm in the Music Centre. With every student from Yrs 7-12 performing in the Finale, attendance at this rehearsal is essential. Please see below for details of these additional rehearsals during the Senior Music Festival Production Week. More detailed rehearsal schedules will be issued over the coming week.

Redlands Composition Competition

The Music Department is pleased to announce the 2019 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, Cocurricular Music Ensembles program or Extra Subjects program. Students are encouraged to continue developing original works for submission at the end of Term 2. Application forms will be available from Music Reception.

Senior 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. 

Junior Campus

2019 International Singapore Festival

The Music Department would like to congratulate Nicole Wang (Class 4A) on her invitation to participate in the 4^th Annual 2019 International Singapore Violin Festival taking place next month. This Festival celebrates the gathering of talented participants from all over the world in a week-long program offering a holistic learning experience that is inclusive of individual lessons, masterclasses, concerts and activities, culminating in a final Festival competition at the end of the week. Nicole will have the opportunity to be mentored by many distinguished violin professors and faculty members who will offer valuable experiences and expertise in violin performance.

Junior Music Festival – Thursday 1 August

Music Through the Decades

Students in the Junior School are well-underway with their preparations for the annual Junior Music Festival in August. Students have been exploring music through the decades, in learning about The Beatles, Disco Music, Australian Rock Classics and Latin-Pop Music. Tickets will be on sale from Monday 24 June through Trybooking. More details to be provided over the coming fortnight.

Junior Campus Ensemble Rehearsal Attendance

A reminder that punctual attendance at all ensembles is an expectation of all students enrolled in Cocurricular 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.

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