Director of Music | Mr Jan Hewerdine

A big thank you to all of our musicians, singers, families and Music staff for what has been highly successful Term 2. From the ANZAC day parade to the Norman Clarke Concert and all the performances in between, it has been a long run of highlights. The term closes off with a tour to the United Sates.

Term 3 promises more highs with the QCMF, the GPS Music Day of Excellence, the Jazz Night and the String Soiree. During the Term 2 break, we have workshops planned for select ensembles and students. 

Parent Lounge

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

Music Practice Hall

For those students who are working towards AMEB exams, a reminder that Music Practice Hall is on Monday afternoons 3.15-5pm and is an excellent opportunity to work on your pieces and receive assistance with the aural component of the exam.

Term 2 Holiday Events

• 24 June - Big Band 2 Workshop 
• 24 June - Big Band 3 Workshop 
• 24 June - TJC Band Workshop 
• 25 and 26 June - European Tour Choir and Orchestra 
• 26 June - Percussion 2, Percussion 3 
• 23 June – 3 July - USA Music Tour 
• 11 July - Red Thunder Drumline Workshop 
• 11 July - AMEB Woodwind Bootcamp 
• 12 July - First Percussion Ensemble Workshop 

Term 3 Events

• 25 July - Woodwind AMEB Exams 
• 26 July - House Choir 
• 27 July - GT vs BBC 
• 6 August - GPS Music Day of Excellence 
• 7 August - String Showcase 
• 15-18 August - QCMF 
• 19 August - Open Day 
• 20 August - Presentation Assembly, Music 
• 6 September - Terrace Jazz Night 
• 23 September - AMEB Brass Clinic 
• 23-30 September - European Tour