Music

Music

Welcome Back

The Music Department would like to welcome back all students and their families after what we trust has been an enjoyable and relaxing mid-year break. For all members of the Music community, we are aware that the first half of the year was challenging, with many variations to the format and delivery of our programs, and we hope that the last few weeks have provided everyone with the opportunity to refresh and recharge in readiness for a new term.

Congratulations

The Music Department would like to celebrate the achievement and success of Music teacher Mrs Amy Richardson who features in the new publication from Harvard, The Power of Making Thinking Visible: Practices to Engage and Empower all Learners. In part 2 of the book, Amy is one of the Pictures of Practice where she outlines how she used the What? So What? Now What? Thinking routine with her Yr 11 Music class. The publication has an international audience and our inclusion in the book will contribute to the reputational profile of the School at a local and international level. We are very proud of Mrs Richardson and her incredible achievement as a leading educator within our department.

Term 3 Music Program Overview

At the end of last term, the Music Department announced that the majority of Instrumental Music Ensembles will now resume across the Junior and Secondary Campuses.

All Choral programs (P-12) and Group Singing is still under review throughout Weeks 1 and 2 and will be re-assessed at the start of Term 3 following the holiday period. Please note, due to staggered lunches, that the Secondary Piano Ensemble and Chamber Music programs will not resume until further notice but the Junior Chamber program will recommence in Week 2.

  • Instrumental programs (P-12) to re-commence from Week 1 onwards (modified rehearsal arrangements based on sectionals).
  • Extra Subjects Music program (Private Music and Group Tuition) continues as per Term 2.

More detailed information outlining the specifics of weekly rehearsal arrangements and expectations surrounding student safety will be communicated by Music Administrators. For any additional enquiries or questions please contact the respective offices.

Semester 2 Music Events

It is anticipated that updated Music events will be made available on Redlands Pulse next week for parents to access. As everyone can appreciate and understand, this may be a changing schedule over the coming semester, as some of these events are subject to the NSW Health advice at the given time.

Hygiene in the Music Setting

As part of our return to group settings, this continues to be a well-considered aspect of our planning, and students involved in group instruction will follow the guidelines through the spreading out of rehearsals, utilising larger areas and rehearsal spaces to promote distancing, where possible. Regular cleaning and disinfecting of musical equipment and resources will be undertaken daily.

Senior Campus

Semester 2 Competition Auditions

  • Vocal Competition Auditions (Term 3, Week 5)
  • Instrumental Competition Auditions (Term 3, Week 9)

The audition process for both the Vocal and Instrumental entries 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. Application forms can be found on Redlands Pulse.

Please note: Entries are ONLY accepted when accompaniment scores are submitted to Music Reception at the time of the application submission.

Redlands Composition Competition

The Music Department is pleased to announce the 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 by Friday14 August (Term 3). Application forms can be downloaded from Redlands Pulse.

Auditions for Extensions Program (Week 4)

Extension Chamber Music, Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Advanced Guitar Ensemble

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. Auditions will be held in Week 4.

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