Music News | Preparatory School

Mozart Strings/Beethoven Strings

On Wednesday 23rd November Mozart Strings and Beethoven Strings presented a short 15-minute end of year concert for parents. Thanks to Mrs McCluney, Ms Vieira, Ms Cross and Mrs Swanton for their work with these ensembles throughout the year.

Christmas Service

The Christmas Service will be held next Monday 28th November commencing at 6pm. Throughout that day all year levels will be rehearsing for this event. Trinity Singers and Chapel Band are to arrive back at school by 5:15pm and meet in the following venues for a warm-up, Chapel Band – Heritage Room, Trinity Singers – Christian Studies Room. We are looking forward to welcoming a number of past Preparatory School students to join us in Chapel Band on the night as well.

Year 1 and 2 String Concerts

Next week the Year 1 and Year 2 students will present their end of term concerts.  Thanks to all the string Instrumental Teachers for their work with the boys this year.  A reminder that all Year 2 students who are not learning in the Private Tuition Program will return their instruments at the conclusion of the concert next Wednesday.

Co-curricular Rehearsals Week 8

Only Chapel Band, Chamber Ensemble and Trinity Singers will still rehearse in Week 8 due to Year 6 Graduation and Prize Giving performing commitments. All other ensembles ceased rehearsals this week.

Continuation of Instrumental Tuition in 2023

If your son wishes to continue learning an instrument in our Instrumental Tuition Program in 2023, can you please contact his Instrumental Music Teacher, so they have this information.  Lessons will not commence until Week 2 in 2023, as the Instrumental Staff need to review the Classroom Teacher’s timetables and speak with the classroom teacher to arrange a mutually agreeable lesson time.

Year 6 Graduation Service

Chapel Band and Trinity Singers will be performing at the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony to be held in the Gym on Wednesday 30th November commencing around 8:30am.   Chapel Band members are to meet in the Gym at 8:15am.  Trinity Singers will already be at a rehearsal from 7:30am.

New Ensembles for 2023

As mentioned last week we have new music ensembles planned for 2023. Prep Orchestra (Wednesday afternoons), Kindy Choir (TBC), Year 6 Rock Band (Monday 1st Break) Woodwind/Brass Ensemble (Friday 1st break). Boys currently in Year 5 who would like to be part of the Rock Band in Year 6, please see Mrs Campbell or Ms Vieira to express your interest.  We require vocalists, guitarists, drummers, saxophonists, keyboard player etc.   Auditions will be held in Week 2 on Wednesday 8th February for string players for the Prep Orchestra – Grade 3 standard and above. Please prepare a piece and sightreading will be given that afternoon. Please register your interest with Mrs Campbell or Ms Vieira asap. Brass, Woodwind and percussion players will be invited on recommendation from your Instrumental Music Teacher.

Upcoming Events

• Christmas Service – Monday 28th November 6pm (Preparatory School) – All Prep Students
• Year 6 Graduation Service Wednesday 30th November – Chapel Band and Trinity Singers
• Prize Giving – Friday 2nd December (Town Hall) -Trinity Singers/Chapel Band/Chamber Ensemble

Mrs Geraldine Campbell | Director of Preparatory School Music