Director of Music | Mr Derek Rose
Anzac Day
Last Sunday, the Terrace Marching Band represented the College with great pride as they performed in this year’s march. The boys conducted themselves in the true spirit as Gentlemen of Terrace, befitting the honour bestowed upon them in their selection as a performing ensemble in this year’s parade. Terrace proudly led the 600 strong contingent of servicemen and women from RAAF Amberley. Thank you to all the families who came to support this worthy cause.
Attributes of a musician
There is no doubt that we all have different passions and goals in life, and to fulfil these, we must commit ourselves to a plan that enables us to grow both physically and mentally to attain them. As a musician at Terrace, each boy will have their reason for pursuing their musical endeavours.
As a part of their musical journey, each boy will need to commit and make a conscious decision to grow and develop as a performer. Key elements that attribute to this include:
- Confidence, we are each on our own journey as a musician, and no matter where we are, we all aspire to grow in our pursuit of excellence. We must each take a leap of faith and give our time and energy to grow and develop our skill set.
- Hard Work, as the saying goes, nothing is ever achieved without work. Putting in the hard yards now paves the way for future success and will pay dividends in the future.
- Practice makes perfect. To be a successful musician, one must commit to a daily practice routine. Prioritising practice is both crucial and a critical component to becoming a successful musician, one’s passion for music can only extend so far, at which point practising every day helps one grow and improve.
- Patience and Not Giving Up. To be a successful musician, one needs a lot of patience. The art of music takes time, and one cannot be perfect overnight. Developing skills takes time, and a true musician’s journey is one of lifelong learning.
Open Day
Various ensembles will be providing musical entertainment at this year’s Open Day on Monday 10 May. Students will perform various styles and genres of music across a range of locations within the College grounds.
Music Practice Hall
Music Practice Hall for Term 2 will recommence on Monday 10 May. What an excellent opportunity for your son to benefit from assistance as he practises his instrument. With a range of trained professionals available to assist your son, I urge all parents/caregivers to support their son’s participation in this initiative each Monday 3.15-5pm.
Term 2
- Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 May - Middle School Musical Performances
- Monday 10 May - Open Day
- Saturday 15 May - Pep Band performance
- Tuesday 25 May - TPA Meeting
- Saturday 5 June - Pep Band performance
- Sunday 6 June - Norman Clarke Concert