Music Department
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." Victor Hugo
As we commence Week 4 all music ensembles are now rehearsing diligently in preparation for their various performances and tours and it was great to have so many boys on stage to perform as members of the full Scotch College Concert Band as they joined together to perform at the first Senior Assembly of 2014.
Supporting the musical activities is Friends of Scotch Music (FOSM) a group of parents who enthusiastically support the work of boys and staff in the Music Department. They met on Monday of Week 2 and planned the upcoming Quiz Night for all Musicians in Years 8 - 12. FOSM meets once or twice each term with all meetings beginning at 7.00pm. Meetings go for approximately one hour, and are held in the Senior School Music Room with everyone welcome. Please consider becoming involved in the FOSM Parent Support group as an excellent way to support your son and the Music Programme at Scotch College.
Other upcoming musical events organized for the term including the following:
Upcoming Dates
8 March, Symphony By The Lake
14 March, Open Day
21 March, Music Department Quiz Night
30 March, Wednesday, Quarry Performance for Combined Ensembles as guests of PLC
4 April, Thursday, Senior Summer Concert
2014 Symphony by the Lake
I would like to take the opportunity to invite everyone to the 2014 Symphony by the Lake. The performance in 2013 saw over 2000 audience members enjoy fantastic music on our magnificent playing fields and this year is shaping to be even bigger! Below is a quick link to TryBooking and an overview of the performance.
I know that this event will be a highlight of the musical year and given the high praise that the orchestra has received from its performance at the Leeuwin Estate with Diana Krall and James Morrison last weekend, Symphony by the Lake should be amazing!
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/music/a/21514369/krall-nails-the-classics/
Symphony by the Lake is back! And it promises to be yet another remarkable evening of orchestral music on an epic scale. This signature gala concert will showcase the exciting Perth Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Jessica Gethin in full force joined by many special guest artists including singer Justin Burford, and soprano, Amy Manford.
Family, Group, VIP and U18 tickets available. Children under 5 years are FREE.
Sponsorship and corporate packages are available. Please email Concert Director, Bourby Webster, for more information.
Contact Details
The Instrumental Programme is administered by the Senior School Music Department and all queries should be directed to the Music Administrator, Julia Robinson (9383 6841) music@scotch.wa.edu.au
Alternately, please contact Mr David Coughlan, Head of Music, via email DGCoughlan@scotch.wa.edu.au or phone 9383 6842.
If you wish to become more involved in supporting the Music Department by receiving information about the work of FOSM, please contact FOSM@scotch.wa.edu.au.
