Music Department
As we progress into the last couple of weeks of term a variety of performances are being held. The Jazz Combo recently performed at the Year 12 Ball and again at the Men's Shed in Mosman Park - a way that Music can be involved in the community. The Studio Orchestra also performed magnificently for the wider Scotch College community as part of Open Day in the Dickinson Centre to welcome prospective families onto the campus to see "Scotch in action".
On Friday at the Senior School Assembly the musicians in the Combined Symphony Orchestra performed the processional, recessional, and a hymn together with their performance item "Pirates of the Caribbean". A great opportunity for this group to perform to peers and families, and a fantastic 'warm-up' for their Saturday performance on 21 March, as guests of PLC at the Quarry Amphitheatre on Reabold Hill. The boys who work with their PLC counterparts as part of the Combined Vocal Ensemble are also performing at this lovely Proms Concert.
The Perth Symphony Orchestra rehearsed in the Dickinson Centre on Friday 6 March to the delight of many students and staff as the guest musicians were Bryn Terfel (world-famous Welsh Baritone), Rachelle Durkin (Australian Soprano now working in America) and Lisa McCune (TV and Musical Theatre actress). A fantastic open rehearsal took place over many hours followed by the sensational performance at the magnificent Leeuwin Estate on the Saturday evening. The last day of term (2 April) will see the Perth Symphony Orchestra back on the Dickinson Centre stage again rehearsing for their upcoming performance at Sandalford Estate with two very important guests. Check out the Sandalford Estate webpage for the details of these amazing musicians coming to rehearse at Scotch College.
One further exciting event coming to Scotch College in the last week of term is renown musician and TV personality Jonathon Welch. He will be joining the Scotch College community for a day, beginning his time at Scotch with a massed choir rehearsal, details below. He will be concluding his visit with an evening talk, please click here to see the flyer and further details can be found below under the Parents Association.
Some upcoming dates for your diary:
Upcoming Dates
30 March, 8.30am, selected vocalists from Years 3 - 12 rehearse with guest conductor Jonathan Welch from the "Choir of Hard Knocks" in massed vocal ensemble in the Dickinson Centre
11 April, Scotch Youth Voices and selected instrumentalists perform in CBD at opening of Youth Week
12 April, Scotch Youth Voices and selected instrumentalists perform with Andrew Winton at Fairbridge Folk Festival
Music Scholarships are available for those boys entering Year 7 next year. Students wishing to apply for a Music Scholarship for Year 7 2016 are required to register to the Head of Music via Music Administration. Applicants will not be considered unless they have participated in the Music Audition process to be held on Saturday, 9 May 2015. Students wishing to apply for a Music Scholarship are not required to sit the Academic testing. Enquires for Music Scholarships can be emailed to music@scotch.wa.edu.au.
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. 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.
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.
Mr David Coughlan
Head of Music
