Music Department
"The real essence of art turned out to be not something high up and far off: it was right inside my ordinary daily self." - Shin'ichi Suzuki
On Tuesday and Wednesday of Week 6, immediately following the Boarders' Long Weekend, more than 160 musicians from the Junior and Middle Schools enjoyed their Music Camp. Being able to dress in casual clothes set the atmosphere for something very different to a normal school day. Boys were able to rehearse in their ensembles, participate in workshops, enjoy shared lunches, perform to each other in a concluding camp concert and enjoy each other's company in musical endeavours. A highlight of the camp for some boys was the building of their own trumpets out of garden hoses and funnels, where for others, the workshops were a focus of enjoyment. My thanks to all music staff who ensured that the camp ran as smoothly as possible and was so engaging for the boys.
The camp provided valuable rehearsal time for many of the ensembles that will be performing at the upcoming Junior and Middle School Autumn Concert on Friday 20 June in the Dickinson Centre. This concert provides an opportunity for many boys to present the work that they have been preparing during before and after school rehearsals, together with the Year 5 boys who have been developing a presentation based on their Unit of Inquiry. An email has been sent to all Music families advising of this concert - please take note of the early performance time of 6.30pm. Performers should arrive by 6pm in Winter Uniform. Everyone is very welcome to enjoy this free, non-ticketed event.
Upcoming events this term and beyond include the Junior and Middle School Autumn Concert 20 June, Reporter Photos 23 July, Senior Recital and Upson Award 31 July, Jazz Night 8 August, Performance Festivals 9 - 10 August and Con Brio 12 - 13 August. Please make a note of the new date for the annual Jazz Night - now to be held at the end of Week 3 Winter Term.
Each of the events listed above are supported by FOSM. If you would like to join the Friends of Scotch Music (FOSM) - a group of parents who enthusiastically support the work of boys and staff in the Music Department, the process is very straight forward via the FOSM email below. 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. The next FOSM Meeting is to be held Monday, 28 July.
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.
