From the Music Department
Term 2 is set to be a big one for the Lauries Music Program, with concerts, workshops, and recitals happening over the next eight weeks. Performances start next week with Intermediate and Senior Ensembles Concerts, followed by the Junior Ensembles Concert in Week 5. The Junior Ensembles concert will also include debut performances from the Year 5 Concert Band, String Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and Choir.
The highlight event for the Semester is the Cabaret Concert, themed ‘Fantasy & Fairytales’. This magical evening will feature performances from our senior ensembles, with special guest appearances by the Little Brotherhood. The Music Department will also collaborate with both the Media Department and AV Production Crew to elevate the event to the next level. Entry for all these concerts is via donation, and all are welcome to attend to support your peers.
Workshops this Term will include one targeted to middle school students interested in participating in LIZID in Term 3. This workshop will cover the basics of rock band set-up and performance skills.
The LIZID Festival preparations get underway this Term with a meeting this Thursday, morning tea, in Mu1. Anyone interested in performing, being part of the audio/lighting crew or event promo team are invited to this meeting.
In Week 6, Guitar Orchestra 1 will also combine with St Rita’s College for their workshop & concert before both Guitar Orchestra 2 and Concert Band 3 combine with St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.
There are also opportunities for students learning selected instruments through the college to perform for family and friends at dedicated recitals. This Semester will include Voice, Piano, Strings and Brass.
Students also enrolled in the co-curricular speech and drama program will also perform at their showcase in week 8. Again, all are welcome to attend.
ANZAC Ceremony
Congratulations to all choirs and Concert Band 1 on your outstanding musical contribution at the College ANZAC ceremony this week. A special thanks to Bugler, Xavier Kendall Year 8 for a wonderful sounding of the Last Post and Rouse.
Term 2 Events
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.
Please contact the music department: music@slc.qld.edu.au or telephone 3010 1138 if you need any further information.
Strike up the Band!
MR ROSS CAPERN
Head of Instrumental Music