Director of Music | Acting Director, Mr Jan Hewerdine

Last week the College hosted the Year 7 Orientation. A big thank you to the Black Concert Band, the Callan Black String Ensemble and the Vocal Soloists who performed as part of this event and their conductors Mr Craig Dabelstein and Ms Amy Phillips.

Thank you to the Red Thunder Drumline, who played at the Rugby GT v IGS match last Saturday at Tennyson.

A perusal of the calendar dates below will show that we have a number of engagements in Term 4. Please consult the College App for more details as they come to hand and please respond promptly to invites sent to the Parent Lounge.

Celebration of Excellence

All musicians in Years 5 and 6 classroom Music, the Red and Black Concert Bands, Callan Red and Black Strings have been asked to commit to memory the music to Carmina Burana. We ask families to encourage the boys to work on this at home. The results will be well worth the effort when we combine these musicians with the Celebration of Excellence Orchestra and Choir.

Music beyond the classroom

Each year as the Music Department approaches Term 4, we look forward to forecasting numbers for our ensembles for the following year. As part of this process, we look at our Year 6 musicians to see who would like to continue. Following on from the success of the Year 6 band and orchestras at the recent QCMF, it is a good time to speak with your sons about continuing on with Music beyond the classroom and into the co-curricular program.

Research shows that musical and artistic achievement goes together with academic success in all stages of students’ schooling. A strong Music and Arts program also enhances a school’s community profile.  Music and the Arts are not seen as an end in themselves, but as something that will add significantly to the quality of life both at school and the years beyond.
 
Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of ensembles and activities to experience the joy of music-making and to stimulate their interest in Music and the Arts.  With over 28 ensembles, in every conceivable configuration, and instrumental teaching staff who are amongst the best in their field, your son will be well placed to succeed and enjoy music-making through his school life and beyond.

Enrolment in lessons is easy. Please find a link to the JotForm
https://form.jotform.co/731089...

For those who already enrolled for lessons, there is no need to re-enrol, as lessons are rolled over automatically into successive years.

2019 Young Conservatorium

Applications for the 2019 Young Conservatorium programs have now opened. All applications must be submitted online through their website, to browse through on what is on offer, plus enrolment information, please click here. Please note that Saturday 15 September 2018 is the closing date for all applications and receipt of $30 application fee.

Talkin' Jazz

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.

Term 3 events

• AMEB Brass Clinic - Tuesdays 25 September and 2 October

Term 4 events

• Co-curricular Photo Day - Wednesday 10 October 
• Chamber Music Concert - Thursday 11 October 6pm 
• Placement Day - Monday 22 October (pupil free day) Year 5 - 10.45-12.15pm,  Year 7 - 12.45-2.20pm. 
• Terrace Jazz Night - Friday 26 October 
• Celebration of Excellence - Friday 2 November 

Please check the Terrace App and Parent Lounge regularly as this is where information regarding various events 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.