FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2018

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1 FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2018 Head Master's BulletinPrep NewsJunior School News PDF Version CO-CURRICULAR Music News Preparatory School News Music is a Foreign Language Strings Soiree Congratulations to all the boys who performed at the second Strings Soiree on Tuesday night. The standard of string playing here at the Preparatory School is exceptional from boys who learn internally and externally. Well done and thankyou to all Instrumental String Staff who guide and nurture the boys in their love of learning so diligently and in particular to Ms Welsh for accompanying the boys at this event. It was simply and outstanding concert.

2 Theory Break-Up Party Yesterday the thirty Theory of Music boys had a lunchtime break-up party to celebrate the end of their course for this year. The exam was held towards the end of August and we look forward sharing their success once the results have been received. Thanks again to Mrs Trynes for all her work with the boys in their preparation and to all the parents throughout the year for providing the delicious food.

3 Rehearsal Schedule for WEEK 9 due to Year Level Camps Please check carefully! Date Ensemble Monday 17th September Chapel Band Cancelled Guitar Ensemble As usual Tuesday 18th September Chamber Ensemble Cancelled Junior Choir As usual Saxophone Ensemble As usual Wednesday 19th September Trinity Singers As usual String Orchestra Cancelled Thursday 20th September Percussion Ensemble Cancelled Trinity Singers Part 1 Cancelled Concert Band As usual Friday 21st September Trinity Singers Part 2 Cancelled Palmer Cello Ensemble Cancelled Chamber Orchestra Cancelled Junior Strings

4 This new and exciting ensemble will rehearse on Wednesday afternoons from the start of Term 4 with Mrs Tripolone in Studio 1 from 3:15pm-3:45pm. Please your expression of interest to Mrs Tripolone or Mrs Campbell. Bucket Drumming Year 6 have really enjoyed learning the technique of Bucket Drumming which is enabling them to develop aural skills by exploring, imitating and recognising the elements of music of rhythm, pitch and dynamics. This experience will assist their learning as they move into a Rock Music Unit next term.

5 Discontinuation of Instrumental Lessons A reminder that four weeks term time notice is required to be given in writing to the Director of Preparatory School Music if you intend to cease Instrumental Music lessons. Denham Court Scholarship Applications from boys currently in Year 5 who learn an orchestral instrument either internally or externally are invited to apply for the Denham Court Scholarship for The minimum audition level is AMEB Grade 3 or equivalent. Application forms are available from the Music Centre and are due on Monday 29th October. No late entries will be accepted. Once applications have been received, you will be notified of the piano accompaniment rehearsal and audition time. Ms Welsh will be the official accompanist for the Scholarship auditions. The Auditions will be held on Tuesday 13th November 2018 in the Mozart Room. Upcoming Events Monday 24th September Brass Workshop SH Tuesday 23rd October PYP Exhibition Tuesday 30th October AMEB String Exams Friday 2nd November AMEB Piano Exams

6 Monday 5th November Concerto Competition Heats Commence/Studio Concerts Commence Thursday 8th November Citizenship Ceremony (Chamber Ensemble) Friday 9th November Remembrance Day Observance (Trinity Singers) Geraldine Campbell Director of Preparatory School Music