RSL Concert
At the end of Term 2, 130 music students presented their Mid Year Concert to an audience of 180 and each other in the Function Room of the Ringwood RSL Club. The concert featured MWSC’s four largest music ensembles – the Concert Band directed by Ms Melissa Knowles, the Symphonic Band by Mr Joseph Yu, and the Presto Strings and Chamber Strings by Mr Tim O’Connor.
This was their big opportunity this semester to perform the programs they have been practising. It was also valuable preparation for their performances next term at the Victorian Schools’ Music Festival. Thanks to Melissa and Tim for organising the concert, with the assistance of other music staff. The music leaders and others did a great job in their roles and demonstrated their excellent leadership skills. It was a wonderful concert and experience for our college community.
MWSC Symphonic Band
Junior Campus Lunchtime Concert
In the last week of Term 2, the Junior Campus enjoyed a lunchtime concert under the sails. The concert featured the Junior Choir, Junior String Orchestra and the Junior Guitar Ensemble. Concerts such as this are an excellent chance for these beginner ensembles to showcase their hard work, and gain practice performance for concerts later in the year. A big thank-you to Tom Frost and the Junior Music Leaders for overseeing the organisation of this event.
Upcoming Music Dates
- Monday 29 July – VSMF Stage Band
- Friday 2 August – VSMF Jazz Band
- Wednesday 7 August – VSMF Junior Choir
- Thursday 22 August – VSMF Chamber Strings
- Friday 23 August – VSMF Presto Strings
- Wednesday 28 August – VSMF Concert Band & Symphonic Band
- Wednesday 4 September – 60th Anniversary Celebrations (Music Performances)
- Monday 9th September – Southstreet Chamber Strings
- Thursday 12th September – Southstreet Stage Band
- Thursday 19th September – Unit 3 Recital
Mrs Tijtje Keatley
Music Director