Director of Music | Acting Director, Mr Jan Hewerdine

Welcome back to Term 3. During the first week of the holidays we held a number of day workshops for various ensembles. This was most valuable in preparing these groups for the term and it was most gratifying see high participation rates for all ensembles.

Term 3 is a big one for Terrace Music with all our ensembles participating at the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) which takes place at Villanova College from Thursday 16 August through Sunday 19 August. This is our “grand final” event for music and as such, it is expected that these performances take priority. Please ensure that music is being practised at home and that rehearsals are attended regularly. Parent Lounge notifications and Event Memos have been posted so we would appreciate prompt responses to assist us in the logistical preparations for such a large event. At this point in time, we are still waiting for many families to go onto the Parent Lounge to accept/decline upcoming events. 

On Tuesday 7 August, some of our younger musicians will be representing Terrace at the GPS Music Day of Excellence (Years 5-7) which will take place at Nudgee College. Music has been distributed to teachers and students are encouraged to begin working on their music to ensure they get the most out of this day. It is always an exciting and inspiring experience for our younger players. Notifications for this event will be shortly sent out to all involved.

Thank you to our Fanfare team who played on College Assembly. Next week, the Red Thunder Drumline will perform at College Assembly. A Music Spirit Assembly will take place at the College on Thursday 16 August and will involve performances from our premier ensembles.

Please check the Terrace App and Parent Lounge regularly as this is where information regarding various events (see the list below) will now be published. As events are approved and posted to the Parent Lounge, you will be sent an email advising the name of the event, including the Event Memo, to check and you will be required to give a response regarding attendance. Event Memos will also be available through the Terrace App in Culture|Music.

Term 3 events

• Red Thunder Drumline and WWRY Band and cast: Rugby GT v NC, Saturday 28 July 1-3.05pm, Tennyson Playing Fields
• Australian Drumline Eisteddfod: Friday 3 August 3-7pm (TBC), Coomera
• House Choir Night: Friday 3 August, Queensland Tennis Centre
• GPS Music Day of Excellence: Tuesday 7 August 1-3.05pm, Nudgee College
• String Showcase: Wednesday 8 August
• Red Thunder Drumline: Rugby GT v ACGS, Saturday 11 August 1-3.05pm, Tennyson Playing Fields
• QCMF: Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 August, Villanova College
• Year 5 Orientation: 30 August 3-7pm
• Year 7 Orientation: 6 September 3-7pm
• Red Thunder Drumline: Rugby GT v IGS, 8 September, Tennyson Playing Fields
• AMEB Brass Clinic 24 September