Music
Music Forms and Events can be found on Redlands Pulse
Junior Music Festival – Thursday 1 August – SOLD OUT
Music Through the Decades
Throughout the week, it has been exciting to observe the collaborative work of our Music staff in mentoring Junior School students during rehearsals in preparation for the Junior Music Festival concert. The school community anticipates another sensational concert in celebrating the students’ musical achievements, as they present and perform Music Through the Decades which featured The Beatles, Disco Music, Latin-Pop Music and Australian Rock classics.
Music Awards Dinner
Friday 23 August
The Music Department and the Friends of Music Committee presents the Annual Music Awards Dinner at the Manly Golf Club on Friday 23 August. This event acknowledges the outstanding musical achievements and contributions of students, while also reflecting on the dedication of Redlands Music staff who play a significant role in building enriching music learning experiences for our learners. This celebration dinner includes a wide variety of entertainment and performances, culminating with achievement awards that are presented to students who have demonstrated leadership skills, musical excellence, service and overall dedication to the Music program. All students in Yr 7 are presented with a Participation Certificate at the dinner while Yr 12 musicians are presented with a Music graduation gift. As part of the Term 3 Small Ensembles program, students presented repertoire for selection in a variety of Semester 2 events. Notification of ensembles who will be performing at the Music Awards Dinner will communicated to the Music community on Friday 9 August.
Tickets
- Adults – $70
- Students – $45
Senior Campus
Auditions for Extensions Program (Week 4)
Extension Chamber Music, Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Stage Band
With the start of new repertoire in preparation for upcoming Term 4 events, the Extension Music program has opened enrolments for students interested in joining ensembles to further extend their music skills. Selection for participation in these ensembles is dependent on participation in CORE ensembles and in meeting the requirements of the audition process. Application forms can be found on Redlands Pulse or collected from Music Reception. Auditions will be held in Week 4.
Instrumental Competition Auditions (Week 8)
Please note: Entries are ONLY accepted when accompaniment scores are submitted to Music Reception at the time of the application submission.
The audition process will require students to demonstrate advanced technical skills, personal expression and understanding of style. For the audition, students will only need to present one work. A second contrasting piece will need to be considered at the time of the audition and discussed with the audition panel. This piece will not be required to be presented at the time of the audition but will need to be prepared and presented in advance of the Competition if the candidate is selected as a finalist.
Music Ensemble Rehearsals
All Cocurricular Ensembles will be rehearsing in Weeks 1-5 for Small Ensembles and will be preparing repertoire for consideration and selection of performers at the annual Music Awards Dinner on Friday 23 August (Week 5). Students will receive the opportunity to work with Music specialists in developing skills for performance in small ensembles.
Redlands Composition Competition
Thank you to all the students who submitted entries for the 2019 Music Composition Competition. Over the next fortnight, the adjudication panel will be determining which students are selected to move into the recording process.
Junior School
Ensemble Rehearsals
Cocurricular rehearsals will return to normal next week following the Junior Music Festival. Semester 2 is the perfect time for students to enrol and experience the broad range of musical experiences that our department has to offer. Please visit the Junior Music Office or email juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for more information.
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