From the Music Department
As we wrap up a successful term, the Music Department would like to congratulate all students for their dedication and enthusiasm throughout concerts, rehearsals, and lessons. We wish everyone a restful and joyful Easter break!
Looking ahead, Term 2 promises to be another exciting and busy period with various concerts, workshops, and recitals scheduled. We encourage families to review the key dates listed below and take note of those relevant to them.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
Term 2 Concerts:
Intermediate Ensembles Concert
Wednesday, 30 April | 6:00 PM | ERPAC
Ensembles Performing:
- Concert Band 2
- Big Band 2
- String Orchestra 2
- Guitar Orchestra 2
- Little Brotherhood
- Cambiata
Senior Ensembles Concert
Thursday, 1 May | 6:00 PM | ERPAC
Ensembles Performing:
- Concert Band 1
- Big Band 1
- Percussion Ensemble 1
- String Orchestra 1
- Fellowship of the String
- Symphony Orchestra
- Brotherhood
- Big Brotherhood
Junior Ensembles Concert
Thursday, 22 May | 6:00pm | ERPAC
Ensembles Performing:
- Concert Band 3
- Big Band 3
- String Orchestra 3
- Treblehood
- Year 5 Concert Band
- Year 5 Guitar Ensemble
- Year 5 String Orchestra
- Year 5 Choir
Cabaret Concert ‘Fantasy & Fairytales’
Friday 6 June | 6:30pm | ERPAC
Ensembles Performing:
- Concert Band 1
- Big Band 1
- Percussion Ensemble 1
- String Orchestra 1
- Fellowship of the String
- Guitar Orchestra 1
- Brotherhood
- Big Brotherhood
- Little Brotherhood
Term 2 Workshops:
- Tuesday 13 May | Middle School Rock Band Workshop | 3:15pm
- Tuesday 27 May | Combined Schools Guitar Workshop | 3:00pm
Ensemble: Guitar Orchestra 1
Visiting School: St Rita’s College
- Wednesday 28 May | Combined Schools Workshop | 3:00pm
Ensembles: Concert Band 3, Guitar Orchestra 2
Visiting School: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Kangaroo Point
Term 2 Recitals:
- Monday 12 May | Vocal Recital | Chapel
- Monday 2 Jun | Piano Recital | Chapel
- Monday 9 Jun | Strings Recital | Chapel
- Tuesday 10 Jun | Speech & Drama Showcase | McElligott Theatre
- Wednesday 11 Jun | Strings Recital | Chapel
- Thursday 12 Jun | Brass Recital | Chapel
Music Communications
The Music Department will use the College App as our main point of contact with families. Information for the events above will be posted under the relevant groups once information is confirmed.
Please take a couple of minutes to update your subscriptions to ensure you receive the relevant notifications for each ensemble.
For Year 5 parents, please ensure you are also subscribed to the ‘Year 5 Music Program’ section under ‘Music’ so you don’t miss any updates on the program.
Strike up the Band!
MR ROSS CAPERN
Head of Instrumental Music