Director of Music | Acting Director, Mr Jan Hewerdine

This weekend, all our ensembles will be performing for the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF), which will be taking place at Villanova College. This is our “grand final” event for music and, as such, it is expected that these performances take priority. A complete schedule for the event is currently on the Terrace App and, as is usual for all events, more detailed information has been sent out via Parent Lounge. Ensemble directors and your sons have been working very hard to deliver their best performances. It is always a busy but rewarding weekend for our musicians, providing them with a great performance experience. Please come out and support them and I would encourage them to stay and listen to other ensembles in their section. Please ensure that your son has his Terrace Music folder (with music) and the correct uniform (as outlined on the Event Memo) before the festival. Please remind him to bring his instrument(s) home for the weekend! The following links contain helpful information to assist you in navigating QCMF. Click here to view the Festival Map and parking information. Click here to view the Key Information Sheet for Festival Guests.

Please find below a table containing arrangements for Friday transport for ensembles performing during school hours.

Date of Performance: Friday 17 August, 2018

Last Saturday (11 August) the Red Thunder Drumline performed at the Rugby GT v ACGS at Tennyson.

Congratulations to all the premier ensembles (SWE, TJO, Waterford Soloists, Terrace Choir and First Percussion Ensemble) who were acknowledged on the Music Presentation Assembly today. This assembly provides an opportunity to highlight the best of Terrace Music, and to acknowledge the commitment of our Year 12 students in the lead up to QCMF. 

Applications for the 2019 Young Conservatorium programs have now opened. All applications must be submitted online through their website.  To browse through what is on offer, plus view enrolment information, please click here.  

Talkin’ Jazz will be holding a performance workshop, for interested students, at the Brisbane Jazz Club during the September school holidays. 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 here.

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

• 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