Music
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Redlands Composition Competition
Earlier this year, the Music Department announced the second instalment of the Redlands Music Composition Competition, in recognising the creative talents of students who compose their own music. This creative opportunity was designed for any aspiring young composer in Yrs 7-12 who is currently enrolled in the either the Academic Music Program, Co-Curricular Music Ensembles Program or Extra Subjects Program. Last year the department appointed talented young Australian composer and Redlander Greta Argyropoulos (2017 Graduate) as the ambassador in launching this creative initiative and in mentoring the students. This year, we are pleased to announce that our mentor for this project will be recent graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium (Composition) Mr Solomon Frank (Redlander and 2013 Graduate).
The Music Department looks forward to announcing all selected composers next week.
Senior Campus
Vocal Competition
The Music Department would like to congratulate all students who presented repertoire from memory in the recent Vocal Competition Auditions. The department was impressed with the high number of entrants across all divisions and would like to commend the students who presented developing technical skills as singers and aiming for performance excellence as young artists. The Music Department is pleased to announce the following students from Yrs 7-12 as the 2019 Vocal Competition Finalists.
Division 1
Phoebe Barnett (Yr 8), Tara Gold (Yr 8), Halcyon Hunt (Yr 7), Poppy Justice (Yr 8), Scarlett Ilic (Yr 7) and Hannah Mitchell (Yr 8).
Division 2
Isabel Dong (Yr 9), Maddie Hunt (Yr 10), Scarlett Keay (Yr 10), Ashley Manovel (Yr 9), Kira Prado (Yr 10) and Sara Vencalcova (Yr 9).
Division 3
Rebecca Burchett (Yr 12), Patrick Friedlander (Yr 12), Abigail Goodin (Yr 12), Flynn Henry (Yr 11), Poppi Kent (Yr 12), Apsara Lindeman (Yr 11), Aysha Swanson (Yr 11) and Matilda Williams (Yr 12).
Adjudicator
The Vocal Competition Adjudicator this year is Ms Natalie Gamsu, a singer, actor and cabaret artist whose performances have been acclaimed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Sydney and Johannesburg. Born in Namibia, Natalie studied Drama at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. In South Africa, she established a strong following with her own solo cabaret shows, musical theatre, and the television series, The Big Time, (Best Actress in a TV series). From 1992 until 2003, Natalie lived and worked in New York City, performing in many famous venues. Since moving to Australia in 2003, Natalie has performed Cabarets, Festivals and also works on the large and small screens. Natalie teaches voice and performance at AIM, NIDA (Sydney) and at APO and SHOWFIT (Melbourne) as well as in her private studio.
We are all looking forward to hearing all the student’s wonderful performances and celebrating in their success as Redlands Senior Vocal Competition finalists for 2019.
Instrumental Competition Auditions (Week 10)
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.
Junior Campus
Ensemble Rehearsals
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 (7.30am-8.15am).
Mr Darren Kuilenburg
Coordinator of Music
seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9820