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Music Forms and Events can be found on Redlands Pulse

Yr 2 String Instrument Returns

With the conclusion of the Yr 2 Strings program, the Music Department requests that all loaned instruments are returned to the school on Monday 9 November. Please ensure that all violins are returned in the case with the shoulder rest and bow. Celli already stored in the Music Department will be automatically returned to our stock.

Junior and Senior Campus Lunchtime Concerts Series

The Lunchtime Concerts 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 Concerts.

Junior Campus Lunchtime Concerts (Weeks 4 and 5)

Senior Campus Lunchtime Concerts (Weeks 6 and 7)

Friends of Music 2020 Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 25 November (7.15-7.45pm)

Zoom Meeting Link
2020 Friends of Music AGM
Meeting ID: 487 439 8088 (Passcode: Music)

The Friends of Music Committee, in association with the Redlands Music Department, invites you to the Friends of Music Annual General Meeting via Zoom. The evening will feature talented Redlands Music tutor, Ms Sandy Sin, who will be performing solo works on the Marimba. She will also share her own personal philosophy as a Music educator and how she instils confidence and success in her students. Hear about the year that was, from Coordinator of Music Mr Darren Kuilenburg, and the 2021 Music Department Plan and Vision. If you were ever considering joining the Committee, now could be your chance. We will be electing the 2021 President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. To RSVP or to nominate for the Committee, please email Emma McLaren, FOM President.

End of Year Performances and Presentations

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.

Yr 4 and 5 MIP Incursion Percussion Extravaganza

Last Thursday, Yrs 4 and 5 students attended an incursion in the Edwards Auditorium on the Senior Campus, to learn more about Orchestral Percussion from our specialist teacher Ms Sandy Sin. This MIP learning experience titled ‘Meet The Musician’ is part of a broader series where students have the opportunity to learn about various instruments from exceptional pedagogues within the Music Department. Ms Sandy Sin’s prowess across the full spectrum of Orchestral Percussion was incredible.

“The Yrs 4 and 5 students’ collective ‘oohs’ and ‘aahhs’ when hearing the different colour across the full range of orchestral percussion, followed by shrieks of “I don’t want it to end” as the incursion finished, is reflective of the stimulating and engaging learning experience.” Mrs Amy Richardson

Music Elective Soirées

The Music Department would like to commend all musicians from Yrs 8, 9 and 10 Music Elective who presented repertoire for assessment at the Soirée Concerts throughout this past week. The students were very well prepared with their repertoire and confidently presented in front of peers in the Edwards Auditorium and to their parents via Zoom. Designed as a student led event, we commend classes on their developing skills as musicians as well as various other roles including compering, sound operation, lighting and stage management.

“The opportunities of working in a purpose-built performance facility like the Edwards Auditorium is certainly providing students with real life experiences in developing and delivering a polished high-quality music concert”. Mr Darren Kuilenburg

Thank you to our class teachers Ms Brodie, Mr Owen, Mr Kuilenburg, Mrs Richardson, Mrs Worthington for their wonderful guidance and mentoring of the students in performance classes throughout this year. Thanks are also extended to our exceptional accompanists Mr Li, Mr Idarraga, Mr Smith, Mr Wade, Mr Wooltorton and Mr Xu, who have mentored the students throughout the year.

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