Director of Music | Mr Jan Hewerdine

Cancellation of music lessons

A reminder to all families that we require two weeks’ notice before the end of term to cancel lessons (Friday 7 June). Any cancellations after this date will attract a full term’s worth of fees.

Thank you

Thank you to the Black Concert Band for the musical support on assembly Tuesday and the Pep Band for their performance at half time of the GPS Football match at Tennyson last Saturday.  Our thanks to this group for their support during this term.

SHEP Middle School event

Congratulations to the following boys who will be participating in the upcoming State Honours Ensemble Programme Middle School event on Sunday 2 June:

• Harry Barnes
• Max Beckmann
• Tom  Beckmann
• Charlie Blanshard
• Tom  Bremhorst
• Adrian Chan
• Max Chan
• Daniel Connor
• Reuben Dooley
• Thomas Druve
• Thomas Huey
• Harn Hur
• Yuvraj  Kang
• Eddie Kauri
• Nicholas Kim
• Bernie King
• Wil Martin
• Xavier McIntosh
• Jack McIntyre
• Lachlan McNamara
• James  Merrett
• Hugo Panizza
• Parva Patel
• Robert Pestorius
• Thomas Simpson
• Orlando Tessarolo
• Daniel Williams

This event, run by Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium of Music, brings together the finest school age musicians from across the state, to rehearse and perform under the leadership of internationally recognised conductors.

Workshop

On Wednesday 5 June 3-6.30pm in the Music Centre, Professor Annette-Barbara Vogel ran a rehearsal/workshop with our premier String ensemble, the Waterford Soloists. This international soloist made quite an impact during the three hour workshop with our string students.

Norman Clarke Concert

A reminder that the Norman Clarke concert is on this Sunday in the Hanrahan Theatre at Villanova College. Year 5 classroom Music students need to arrive at 2.10pm. This concert commences at 3pm. It is a free public concert which showcases the College’s premier ensembles, with the Year 5 classroom Music Band and Strings joining us this year for the first time as featured performers.

Practice Hall

The Music Department provides extra support through Music Practice Hall on Mondays from 3.15-5pm. Additionally, boys can come to the music centre at recesses to seek additional support.

Parent Lounge

A crucial component in managing performances and sending out information is through the Parent Lounge. I ask that families please respond to requests in Parent Lounge promptly. This provides us with rolls and information so as to best manage equipment, personnel and transport.

Term 2 Events

• Sunday 9 June - Norman Clarke concert, Villanova College. Sound checks from 10.45am, concert at 3pm. 
• Monday 24 June - Drumline and BB2 workshop. 
• Tuesday 25 June - First Percussion Ensemble BB3 band workshop. 
• Wednesday 26 June - Percussion 2, Percussion 3, TJC band workshops.
• Sunday 23 June to 3 July - USA Music tour.
• Thursday 11 July - Red Thunder Drumline Workshop.
• Friday 12 July - First Percussion Ensemble Workshop.