Music News
By Cheryl Stabryla
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Junior Music Camp
Week 5 – The Junior Music Camp that was attended by 36 year 7 and 8 students was a great success at Angahook Holiday Camp, Airey’s Inlet last week. The students rehearsed together as a combined Year 7 & 8 band and worked separately as the Year 7 Junior Concert Band and the Year 8 Intermediate Concert Band.
Over 3 days the students did lots and lots of rehearsals and were given free time to play around the camp venue, Basketball always being a great hit. On Monday night we had a games night and on Tuesday night, Mr Curnick came down and we had a pyjama dance party. On Tuesday the students also got the opportunity to go for a bike ride and have a turn on the giant rope swing – 18 meters high.
A big thank you to Mr Bamford who attended camp with us. Mr Goward for bringing the school bikes down for bike riding, Mr Curnick for dance party and Joe Lewis for additional support. We would not be able to run these camps without the massive support of an ex-parent Julie Scott who does all our catering.
Senior Concert Band Tour
Week 7 – next week the Senior Concert Band Tour is to Phillip Island for 5 days. We will be staying in Grantville and performing in San Remo, Newhaven, Leongatha and Wonthaggi.
We will be travelling across the bay on the Searoad Ferry to Portsea and driving the rest of the way around to Grantville Lodge. Whilst away on tour we will also get the opportunity to go Ten Pin Bowling and visit the Penguins.
Musical - Hairspray
Week 10 – A group of Senior Concert Band members will be travelling to Melbourne to see the show – Hairspray the Musical, at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday September 14th.
Annual Music Concert (Bands) - SAVE THE DATE
Thursday October 20th will be our Annual Music Concert (Bands) in the College Hall for family and friends. Students will be required to be at school by 6.30 pm to get organised for a 7.30 pm start. I am giving early notice so that ALL music students can please make sure they are available to perform in the concert.
On the evening we will be also having a raffle for several food hampers. Could families please donate items for the food hamper at the beginning of term 4.
If you have any queries regarding the music program, concert, etc. please contact me by email.
