05 November 2020

Performance and Instrumental News

Performance and Instrumental News

The Semester Two Music Program for Year 7

Our music program has continued in earnest this semester, despite the challenges! During remote learning, the students were able to ‘Zoom’ with their instrumental tutor and engage in the practical content of the course. Students learned to play ‘Hot Cross Buns’, ‘I.D.K’ and ‘Hard Rock Blues’.

Returning to school in term four did not quite go as planned as the COVID safety policy mean that Brass and Woodwind lessons were not able to recommence. This minor set-back did not stop the instrumental staff providing a practical opportunity by way of the Master Class Series.

Students were able to engage in meaningful, musical experiences such as developing further skills with the software ‘Garage Band’, banging out the Queen riff, ‘Smoke on the Water’ on guitar and continuing with tuned and un-tuned percussion activities. Joyfully, the instrumental program has now been given permission to resume with strict safety measures in place.

This means that from Friday, 6th of November, students are expected to bring their instruments to school for their practical lessons. In previous years, the end of the semester marked a celebratory concert to share in the success of the program with family and friends. A video of the classes is instead being created during the last few weeks of school, for all students and their families to enjoy.

Mrs Veronica Marrie

Surprise VET Music performance

Last week the year 8 students were treated to an actual concert!

Students from the VET Music class were rehearsing for their music exam and so to the delight of the students, an impromptu concert was held as the students peered through the window.

It was fabulous to actually see a live performance and It was also very rewarding for the VET music students to hear such enthusiastic applause.

Student Teacher: Ms Teresa Duddy

We are delighted to welcome a new student teacher to the Performing Arts classes. Ms Teresa Duddy is certainly fitting in well with both students and teachers and her expertise in the music world is a real asset with the students.

Teresa is a performer and educator in Opera and Theatre in Australia and abroad. She holds a Bachelor of Music and Arts from the University of Melbourne, a Masters of Opera Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts USA and is currently completing her Masters of Teaching at Deakin University. She is a grant recipient from the Tait Memorial Trust, Opus 50 and the Opera and Arts Support Group.

In addition to performing as a singer and actor, Teresa currently develops and delivers music programs in disadvantaged schools throughout Victoria, leads a number of community choirs, and teaches private voice lessons.

We welcome Teresa to our College and wish her all the best during her stay with us.

Year 10 Music - Outdoors 

Year 10 music students were excited today to be able to rehearse outside with their instruments. I think this will become a regular activity as the students loved entertaining the maintenance staff.

Free Trial Piano Lessons with Mr Montagnese 

Our piano teacher, Adrian Montagnese, will be offering a Free Trial lessons every week until the end of term 4 for anyone who is interested in taking up the piano. In Adrian's lessons, you will have the opportunity to explore many different styles and ultimately, become the musician you aspire to be. Creative piano teaching for today’s teenagers! 

Adrian’s lessons are tailored to suit each individual student & can include:
- Creative Piano teaching in Pop/Contemporary Styles
- AMEB Classical & Leisure exams
- Learn all your favourite Pop songs without books!
- Learn from an active & current Pro Musician in the Australian Music Scene
- Use Drum Machines,Garage Band, Ipad apps,Laptops to create your own original songs
- Learn how to play in a band, ensemble or as a soloist
- Bring your musical ideas to life through the joy of song writing, composing, improvising, jamming.
- You tubers, Singers, Classical heads –This is for you!
If you want to take your music further, then you need to come for a FREE TRIAL lesson.

Please contact Mrs Pape: papel@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you are interested in this great offer.

Instrumental Music and Public Speaking Lessons

Please fill out an instrumental form if you are interested in private lessons for next year. Due to year 12 students ceasing lessons, there are a few vacancies at present for those new students who would like to have a couple of lessons before we break for the holidays. This could be very beneficial to get some practice in before the commencement of 2021.
Forms are available from the front office or from the Performing Arts office.

It has been a very difficult term in terms of performance for our students and I commend them on their understanding of the strict covid rules that have restricted their music making. Hopefully, the next few weeks may see a few
students actually blowing their own trumpets which I believe they truly deserve!

Regards,

Mrs Linda Pape 
 Performance and Instrumental Co Ordinator


“Music and Arts make a bridge across this world
in ways that nothing else can. “
Julie Andrews.

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