Director of Music | Acting Director, Mr Jan Hewerdine

Congratulations to the Red Thunder Drumline and the First Percussion Ensemble who competed in the Australian Drumline Eisteddfod at Coomera last Friday and Sunday. Well done in particular to the RTD who placed third in their section!

The College’s House Choir Night at the Pat Rafter Arena was an absolute smash hit!
Congratulations all and a big thank you to all supporters and families for getting behind this.

Congratulations also to the Waterford String Quartet, under the direction of Ms Amy Phillips, who performed on Tuesday’s College assembly for the medal presentations.  Assembly next week will be held on Thursday. This will be a Music presentation assembly. 

On Tuesday, 33 of our younger musicians represented Terrace at the GPS Music Day of Excellence (Years 5-7) which took place at Nudgee College. This was an exciting and inspiring experience for our younger players. The standard was uniformly high across all three groups and made for a great night’s entertainment.

Yesterday morning was the SWE’s last rehearsal before QCMF (public holiday next Wednesday). For this final rehearsal, we invited the French Studies staff, visiting French exchange students and their host families’ students to the rehearsal.  We wrapped this session up with a Daft Punk medley.

Thank you to all who attended the Strings Showcase Concert last night. The boys are to be congratulated on their performance and thank you to Mrs Kelly and the string teachers for their efforts in preparing the evening.

On this Saturday 11 August 1-3.05pm the Red Thunder Drumline is performing at the Rugby v ACGS, at Tennyson.

All our ensembles are focusing on preparations for the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) which will take place at Villanova College from Thursday 16 August through to 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 regularly attended. Parent Lounge notifications and Event Memos have been posted quite some time back. We would appreciate prompt responses to assist us in the logistical preparations for such a large event. 

For Year 12 students considering applying to the Conservatorium for tertiary entrance in 2019, please note: Applications for audition and admission are made through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). Pay your audition fee(s) ($50 per instrument/specialisation) through GriffithPAY.

Key Tertiary dates

• Applications opened on 2 August 2018
• Applications close on 24 August 2018
• Audition Dates: 2-6 October 2018
Click here to register your contact details to receive reminders of key dates.

Talkin’ Jazz are holding regular performance workshops, for interested students, at the Brisbane Jazz Club. This is always an exciting opportunity for those who have a strong grasp of their instrument and are interested in learning more about jazz. More information can be found by clicking Talking Jazz. 

Please regularly check the Terrace App and Parent Lounge 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, Rugby GT v ACGS, Saturday 11 August 1-3.05pm, Tennyson Playing Fields
• Music Presentation Assembly, Thursday 16 August, Campbell Centre
• QCMF, Thursday 16 August – 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, Saturday 8 September 1-3.05pm, Tennyson Playing Fields
• AMEB Brass Clinic 24 September