Director of Music | Mr Jan Hewerdine

Welcome to Week 2  

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.

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 so as to best manage equipment, personnel and transport.

Music Practice Hall

A new initiative, Music Practice Hall was rolled out for Wind, Brass, Percussion and Strings on Monday.  We have had a fair turnout this time around. This is held in the Music Centre, from 3.15-5pm on Mondays. Please note that next week is a pupil free day, so we will recommence on Monday 29 October. I ask that you actively support this so that we can roll it out more fully next year and support the boys in attaining quality practice habits.

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

Events - Term 4

• Monday 21 October - Placement Day (Pupil Free Day) 
• Thursday 24 October - Chamber Music Concert  
• Monday 28 October – Friday 1 November - Celebration of Excellence rehearsals  
• Saturday 30 November – Sunday 1 December - SHEP Primary  
• Monday 4 November - Celebration of Excellence  
• Wednesday 13 November - Spring Concert  
• Thursday 14 November - Valedictory Mass 

Events - Term 1 2020 

• 20-24 January - Music Camp