Music Department
Spring Term has begun with a rush of new ensemble combinations, new music and the usual Assembly commitments. The new Studio Orchestra played well in the Senior Assembly of Week 2 following on from the efforts of the senior musicians that performed in first week.
The last traditional performance of the year, the Junior and Middle School End of Year Concert was held in the Dickinson Centre on Friday 30 October. All boys performed exceptionally well, and it was great to hear the ongoing development of the Middle School Ensembles. My thanks to all performers for their work in preparing for this event and to parents for their support as audience members. Congratulations also to all Music Teachers and Ensemble Directors who produced such fine performances.
Instrumental Music 2016
During the upcoming week emails will be sent to a variety of family groups advising of the enrolment procedure for learning a musical instrument in 2016. Please note that the enrolment process will be an online system that utilizes Parent Connect logins. For new Scotch families without a Parent Connect login, an alternative web link will be provided.
All 2016 Music Department information and enrolment links are available via Home.Scotch > Student > Music or directly at https://my.scotch.wa.edu.au/music
Upcoming events include:
Wednesday 11 November, Cello Soiree (selected students)
Thursday 12 November, Violin Soiree (selected students)
Thursday 12 November, Ms Li Strings Soiree, 5.00pm, MacKellar Hall
Friday 20 November, Piano Soiree, 5.00pm, Middle School Music Room
Many 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, 8 February 2016.
At the recent FOSM AGM the outgoing committee members were thanked for their work during the year with recognition given to Mr Bruce McCowan President, Ms Janine Goyder Vice-President, Ms Peta Scott-Morey Secretary and Mr Julian Mills Treasurer. A warm welcome was given to Ms Michelle Barrow and Ms Aurelie Blumann who were appointed as President and Vice-President, together with Ms Peta Scott-Moray Secretary and Mr Julian Mills Treasurer who are continuing in their roles. The Music Staff and boys look forward to the continued support provided by FOSM as we move into 2016.
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
