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Music Forms and Events can be found on Redlands Pulse

Music Captains 2021

The Music Department would like to acknowledge the strength of leadership of our 2020 Music Captains:  Tobias Page (Captain of Choirs), Cara Eccleston (Captain of Strings), Luke Brown (Captain of Bands) and Emily Colvin (Captain of Small Ensembles), who have been positive and dedicated individuals across a very different year in Music. These student leaders, along with many of other Yr 12 musicians have displayed resilience and determination when faced with the various unexpected challenges that have impacted weekly rehearsals and traditional performance opportunities to share their musical talents with the School community.

In building on the positive influence and contributions our 2020 Music Captains have shown this year, the Music Department is pleased to announce and welcome our new Music Captains and leaders, who we know will continue to guide Redlands musicians and play a key role in leading the Cocurricular Music Ensembles programs into 2021. Already, in a short period of time, they have demonstrated excellent initiatives in supporting the Yrs 8 and 9 Music Elective Performances.

Arts Captains – Maddison Hunt and Felix Abrahams

Captain of Bands – Lucy McLaren

Captain of Bands is associated with ensembles spanning from Yrs 3 to 12. These ensembles include Training Band, Junior Concert Band, Intermediate Concert Band and Advanced Concert Band.

Captain of Strings – Beatrix Blasco

Captain of Strings is associated with ensembles spanning from K – Yr 12. These ensembles include Preparatory Strings, Junior Strings, Intermediate Strings, Advanced Strings, String Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles.

Captain of Choirs – Bethany Richardson

Captain of Choirs is associated with ensembles spanning from K – Yr 12. These ensembles include Preparatory Choir, Junior Choir, Junior Voices, Intermediate Choir, Advanced Choir and Jazz Vocal Ensemble.

Captain of Small Ensembles – Alex Kim

Captain of Small Ensembles is associated with ensembles spanning from Yrs 3 – 12. These ensembles include Junior Guitar Ensemble, Intermediate Guitar Ensemble, Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Junior Jazz Band, Intermediate Jazz Band and Stage Band.

Yr 10 Music Elective Soiree Concert

The Music Elective Soirees formulate part of the final practical assessment for students who study Music as an elective subject. While parents are unable to be on campus to attend the Yr 10 Concert, this event will be live streamed, providing the School community the opportunity to participate as members of the audience. The Link to the Zoom webinar is listed below and specifics of class starting times are outlined in the Events section on Redlands Pulse.

Yr 10 Music Elective Soiree – Monday 2 November Click Here (Passcode: 311380)

Yr 4 Music Instrumental Program 2021 Information Afternoon

An information afternoon will be held on Wednesday 4 November at 2.30pm via Zoom. During this meeting, an overview of the program will be given and parents will have an opportunity to ask any questions they may have. Click here to join the meeting. (Passcode: MIP2021)

Junior and Senior Campus Lunchtime Concerts Series

The Lunchtime Concert Series will be held on the Junior and Senior Campuses as per details below. Due to Covid restrictions, parents will not be permitted to attend these concerts, however, students performing will be able to watch their friends in the lunchtime concerts.

Junior Campus (Weeks 4 and 5): Tuesday 3 – Friday 13 November

Senior Campus (Weeks 6 and 7): Wednesday 18 – Wednesday 25 November

End of Year Performances

In preparation for End of Year presentations, Music groups and Ensembles will participate in a recording project over the coming weeks. The Music Department has consolidated a range of creative projects to deliver uniquely different performances for 2020 and still provide students with the opportunity to share their musical talents with the School community. Various Music groups and Ensembles will be involved in recording projects across Weeks 5 and 6 working in conjunction with Redlands Sound Engineer Mr Pete Atkins (Audio) and Videographer Mr James Taggart (Video) from Tagged Pictures.

The major recording days for students enrolled in the Music Ensembles Program will occur in Week 6. All musicians are required to wear full school uniform on this day and ensure that all instruments and music scores are ready for these recordings. A letter of communication will be sent to all musicians over the coming week in providing a detailed recording schedule.

Music Ensemble Recording Days

• Junior Campus – Monday 16 November (Dunnet Hall)
• Senior Campus – Tuesday 17 November (Dunnet Hall)

Advanced and Extension Ensembles Auditions 2021

Auditions for students wishing to move into the Advanced and/or Extension Music Ensemble program will be able to audition on Monday 23 November, Wednesday 25 November and Friday 27 November (Week 7). Students currently enrolled in Advanced and Extension Ensembles are not be required to re-audition. Audition application forms can be downloaded from Redlands Pulse.

2021 Musicianship Classes

Enrolments are now open to students who are currently learning an instrument and who would like to further extend their knowledge of Music Theory for Musicianship classes.

• Junior Campus – Tuesday (7.30-8.15am)
• Secondary Campus (AMEB Grades 4-6) – Tuesday (7.30-8.15am)
• Secondary Campus (AMEB Grades 1-3) – Thursday (7.30-8.15am)

Ensemble Participation, Attendance and Punctuality at Rehearsals

A reminder that regular, punctual attendance at all Music Ensemble rehearsals is imperative as students are underway in preparing for end of year events. In the event of absence, parents are required to email juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Junior Campus Ensembles and seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Senior Campus Ensembles.

2021 Private Music Tuition

If your child is leaving Redlands or you wish to discontinue lessons, please complete and return a Notice of Change form available on Redlands Pulse or Music Reception. It is important to be aware that there is a $250 late/administration fee as per the four week notice period for any discontinuations received after Monday 9 November 2020.

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