Music
Music Forms and Events can be found on Redlands Pulse
Playing in Music Ensembles Empowers Students
Research indicates that students who participate in regular rehearsals as part of a Music Ensemble program are known to build self-confidence, improve their socio-emotional wellbeing, apply skills to learn new techniques as vocalists and instrumentalists, and develop a sense of personal discipline and organisational skills.
In being part of the Redlands Music program, we believe that playing in Music Ensembles certainly empowers all our students and provides them with enriching activities in support of their overall learning. This week, students have already started the learning of new and exciting repertoire in preparation for the Junior and Senior Music Festivals that will be presented later this year. The Junior Music Festival is exploring repertoire featured at the Olympic Games over the past decades, while the Senior Music Festival is preparing a concert based on Film Music repertoire.
The ensemble program is based on participation in the CORE experiences of Band, Choral, Guitar and Strings, with students provided with the opportunity to audition for the Extension program in the areas of Jazz and Chamber Music. The Music Department invites any interested students to sign up to CORE Music Ensembles by this Friday 14 February. Days and times of rehearsals can be found on Redlands Pulse.
Music Department Launch Event
Don’t forget to book your tickets to the Music Department Launch Event Jazz in The Basement on Saturday 14 March at 6.00pm.
Competition Series – Term 1
This term the Music Department will be presenting Battle of the Bands (Week 10) and the Junior and Senior Piano Competitions (Week 11).
Junior and Senior Piano Competitions (Yrs 3-12)
Audition Series 1 Week 5
The audition process will require students to demonstrate advanced technical skills, personal expression and understanding of style. It is expected that students present works demonstrating a high standard of musical competency. Please note only one piece is required for the audition with the second contrasting piece listed on the application form. These competitions will be held in the Edwards Auditorium on Monday 6 April. Audition forms can be collected from Music Receptions or downloaded from Redlands Pulse.
Battle of the Bands (Yrs 5-12)
Audition Series 1 Week 6
The theme for the 2020 event is Music from the 80s and this is a prerequisite for all entries. This event supports our budding young rock musicians through a fundraising venture for the Redlands Cambodia trip and will be held in Redlands Hall on Friday 3 April commencing at 6.00pm. The competition is open to students in Yrs 5-12. Audition forms can be collected from Music Receptions or downloaded from Redlands Pulse.
Extra Subjects Programs
All enrolments for Extra Subjects Voice tuition, Instrumental tuition and Group tuition must be submitted by Friday 14 February for lessons to commence in Term 1. Any forms received after this date will commence lessons in Term 2.
Junior Campus
Junior Campus Music Ensembles Supervision
For ensembles that rehearse before school, please be reminded that there is no supervision for students prior to 7.10am. Please ensure that students are not left unsupervised by parents outside the Parkes Building before this time. On Monday supervision for Junior Guitar Ensemble and Junior Voices is provided from 7.25am and on Friday for Preparatory Choir from 7.40am.
Instrument Insurance
School hired instruments must be included on personal home and contents insurance as Redlands cannot be held responsible for instruments which are lost, stolen or damaged. As all instruments are very fragile, we ask for your assistance in ensuring that students do not let other children play with their instrument, instruments are kept in a safe place and out of extreme temperatures (ie. hot car) and are not left out of their case when not in use.
Daily Instrument Storage Arrangements
On a Monday morning Cello (only) students are to bring their instruments for storage in the purpose-built cupboards in the Parkes Building corridor. For the security and safety of all resources, instruments are not to be left at school overnight as they are needed at home for regular practice sessions. Violins and Violas are to be stored safely within the child’s classroom.
On a Thursday morning, Cello, Trombone, Baritone and Violin (only) students are to bring their instruments for storage in the purpose-built cupboards in the Parkes Building corridor. For the security and safety of all resources, instruments are not to be left at school overnight as they are needed at home for regular practice sessions. Flutes and Clarinets are to be stored in school bags on Thursday and all other instruments are to be stored safely within the child’s classroom. For student safety, instruments are not to be left outside classrooms in corridors or on the ground.
Mr Darren Kuilenburg
Coordinator of Music
seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9820