May
14
Thanks and congratulations to the 200+ students who performed in Performance Music choirs and instrumental ensembles, throughout the day at the College Fete last Saturday. G7 was a popular venue on the day, with superb performances from students in all age groups, and large supportive audiences who at times overflowed the room. Special thanks to Caitlin Olsen, Jaimee Dowsett and … Continue reading »
May
13
Congratulations to all of the students who performed in the MusicFest Finals concert last Thursday evening. All performers have won further House points for their concert performance, and the audience enjoyed an evening of lots of variety and lovely music. Special thanks to Mr Geoff Secomb, Major Sponsor of MARC, and Guest Adjudicator for the Finals concert. … Continue reading »
May
08
The next Friends of MARC meeting will be held at 7:15 pm this Monday 13th May at a private home in Wellington Point. We provide both practical and financial assistance to the Performance Music Program. All are welcome. For further details and queries please contact Megan Eskdale on megesk@powerup.com.au or 38222348.
May
06
Congratulations to all of the students who performed in the MusicFest heats last week. There were 60 entries across a number of categories, and so many strong performances that Mrs Anna Fowke, our guest adjudicator for the heats, found it difficult to separate out the finalists in each category. We are inviting more than three … Continue reading »
Apr
26
A huge thank you to the 152 students in choirs and instrumental ensembles who performed in the Junior, Middle and Senior School Anzac commemoration services on Wednesday. Middle School service: Symphonic Band, String Ensemble, Middle School Choir, and brass students performing the bugle calls Senior School service: Chamber Orchestra, combined Chamber Singers & Chorale, and Declan … Continue reading »
Apr
16
ALL PERFORMANCE MUSIC ENSEMBLES Performances at College Fete: Saturday 11 May Brass Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Chorale, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, College Chorus, College Singers, Junior Strings, Junior Choir, Year 3 Beginner String students, Year 5 Beginner Ensemble Students in all of the College’s choirs and instrumental ensembles will be … Continue reading »
Apr
12
Thanks to all those students who have submitted their MusicFest entries (closing date was end of Term 1). We are delighted to have 62 performances across the various categories, and all of these students will win points for their House. The schedule of Heats performances is listed below. Students need to arrive AT LEAST 10 … Continue reading »
Mar
25
A reminder to those voice and instrumental students who are learning their instrument at College AND/OR are members of Performance Music Ensembles: MUSIC FEST ENTRIES ARE DUE IN BY THIS THURSDAY (28 MARCH) MusicFest is open to: ** Instrumental students up to and including Grade 4 AMEB Classical level (must be having instrumental lessons at College … Continue reading »
Feb
14
A big thanks to those parents who managed to attend the Friends of MARC AGM and General Meeting last Monday. The Executive Committee for 2013 was elected: President: Megan Eskdale; Treasurer: Lauren Downs; Secretaries: Karen Nickelson and Mary Kamols.
Feb
11
All of the Junior, Middle, and Senior School instrumental and choral ensembles have now been rehearsing for 2-4 weeks. We remind parents and students that this Friday 15 Feb (end of Week 4) is the final date for students to hand in their signed Ensemble Agreements, in which they are committing themselves to the full … Continue reading »
Feb
08
A big thanks to the students in Chamber Singers, Chorale, Brass Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra, who worked very hard to prepare for their performances at the College 25th Anniversary celebration on Friday 1 February, and at the Senior School Awards Night on Monday 4 February. Congratulations to you all for your very lovely performances.
Feb
08
A Performance Music boy’s blue tie was picked up after the Middle School Awards Night at the end of Term 4 last year. Parents of boys in the Ensemble programme, could you please check that you have your Music tie? If this one is yours, please contact Alex Averi in the MARC office.
Feb
05
The Friends of MARC (Music at Redlands College) AGM and first meeting for 2013 will be held in the Administration Staffroom (next to Student Reception) next Monday 11 Feb at 7:30 pm. Friends of MARC provide practical and financial support to the Performance Music Program. Any parent whose child is involved in Performance Music is … Continue reading »
Jan
22
To those students intending to join College Chorus and College Singers this year: these groups will work as a combined Middle School Choir, conducted by Mrs Nisbett. Rehearsals will be on Thursday mornings before school, in the G7 music space. PLEASE NOTE that the first Middle School Choir rehearsal will be Thursday of Week 2 … Continue reading »
Jan
21
Welcome back to the start of a new year! Several Senior School ensembles are commencing rehearsals in Week 1, as they are preparing for the Senior School Awards Night on 4 Feb: Chamber Orchestra – rehearsals Tuesdays after school, 3:30-4:40 pm – starts this week (Tues 22 Jan). Chamber Singers and Chorale – they will … Continue reading »