Music Performance

What a fantastic and exciting term of music-making we had! First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to all our dedicated music staff and our talented music students. To the parents, your unwavering support in facilitating practice and commitment to your child's musical journey has not gone unnoticed, and we are immensely grateful.

Our school halls have echoed with the delightful sounds of our Music students throughout the term. We've had the pleasure of hosting numerous ensembles in our assemblies, from guitar and string groups to concert bands, all of which have showcased the burgeoning talent we have within our walls.

A standout moment of the term was undoubtedly our Studio Recital season. With an impressive 28 recitals and over 700 performances, the talent and dedication on display were truly outstanding. This platform offers a magical experience for our primary school age children. Live performance at such an age not only boosts their confidence but also cultivates a sense of discipline, presence and commitment. It provides them with invaluable skills that will stand them in good stead both within and outside the realm of music.

Our vocal talents shone brightly in the 'Reddam Idol', with numerous students stepping into the limelight. The finals evening held last week was, without a doubt, a significant highlight. The performances were riveting, demonstrating the calibre of talent we have here at our school.

Term 4 Performance Opportunities

Looking ahead, next term promises even more opportunities for our budding musicians. We're especially keen on promoting collaborative performances. Keep an eye out for events like assemblies, the Spring Recital, and the eagerly anticipated 'Battle of the Bands'. If you feel your performance is ready for consideration, or if you want more information on upcoming musical opportunities, please visit this link: Term 4 Music Performance Opportunities

Year 5-6 Guitar Ensemble

The Year 5 and 6 Guitar Ensemble is truly hitting all the right notes this term! Their recent rendition of 'Riders on the Storm' was a testament to their hard work and commitment, with every chord and strum reflecting the meticulous practice they've been undertaking.

Their latest undertaking is the lively African melody titled 'Cameroon'. This traditional African tune has been given a fresh spin by the renowned guitarist Don King, providing our young guitarists with both a challenge and a rewarding musical journey. While the ensemble currently plays this piece as a unison melody, it comes with its own set of challenges. Notably, the incorporation of crotchet triplets lends the piece a distinctive rhythm, reminiscent of the African 3 against 2 polyrhythms.

But the journey doesn't stop there! As the ensemble becomes more comfortable with the melody, we will handpick a few students to introduce chords to the piece. This added layer will undoubtedly enhance the energy and vivacity of 'Cameroon', making it a treat for listeners.

Our Year 5 and 6 guitarists continue to demonstrate not just talent, but dedication and a keen ear for music. We can't wait to hear their final rendition of 'Cameroon' and see where their musical journey takes them next.

The Jazz Piano Ensemble has been diligently working on Milt Jackson’s renowned tune ‘Bag’s Groove.’ Central to our study has been the emphasis on mastering self-accompaniment using left-hand chords, while simultaneously delivering the melody and improvisations with the right hand, a technique significant to this genre.

In an engaging collaborative session, each student had an opportunity to contribute their unique notes and rhythms. The outcome was a captivating solo that resonated with our Primary students, showcasing their ability to combine individual creativity into a cohesive musical expression.

In the upcoming term, we aim to delve deeper into improvisation techniques and hone the skill of selfaccompaniment, ensuring our students are well-equipped to explore the vast and dynamic world of jazz piano.

We ended the term this week with a bang! In class, students were offered the opportunity to perform on their instrument and the classes were both impressive and very enjoyable. The students all listened attentively as their classmates displayed their talents on their chosen instrument. Performance classes like this also offer a great opportunity to discuss ‘tone colour’ which is the unique sound or tonal quality of each instrument, as the students are able to hear a wide variety of instruments from different instrumental families in quick succession. It is always a pleasure to hear the students perform and as the students had all recently prepared for their studio recitals the standard was exceptional!

2023 ZART - Student Art Prize

Frozen Jr. Musical Photographs

Frozen Jr. Musical Photographs https://www.bossfotos.com/

My name is Tyler Gruenpeter, and for the past 4 weeks, I have been working after school to take photos of all the students involved in this year's Primary School Musical of Frozen. I have also attended all of the dress rehearsals at NIDA and have taken photos during the matinee performance and Night 1, to get great pictures of your children in character with great lighting and amazing costumes!

For the past 5 years, I have been doing photography, which has included amongst many things the photography of numerous stage productions the most recent being this year's High School Musical of Footloose.

Since 2020, I have taken photos of surfers at our local beaches and used a website to sell these photos to the surfers. This platform is called Bossfotos.With the approval of Mrs. Pitcairn, I have decided to similarly sell these photos to all primary school parents as an entrepreneurial initiative. All photographs will cost no more than $15. The more photos you buy the larger the scale of the discounts going up to 50% off. For every photograph sold $2 will go towards the efforts to implement an indigenous mural down at Bondi conducted by the Middle School First Nations Portfolio.

All photos will be uploaded to a website called Bossfotos. Due to privacy concerns, I have ensured that all photos uploaded will need a specific password to gain viewer access to the photos which is seen below alongside the website link and instructions.

Instructions: Click the link above or search www.bossfotos.com → click 'I am looking to find photos' on the top right corner → Click'Schools/Events' → Click on 'Reddam house' which will have the Reddam logo on it. If you do not see 'Reddam House' use the search bar on the top right and type 'Reddam House' click the Reddam gallery that comes up → You will be asked to enter a password to access the photos, the password is REDDAM123 → Then scroll through all the photographs and purchase the ones you wish to buy.

This website offers Facial Recognition which will make it a lot easier for you to find photos of your kids. Note: All photographs will be uploaded on the 21/09/23 @ 10:00 pm

If there is any issue with accessing the photos or you have any questions please don't hesitate to email me, Tyler Gruenpeter at; tyler.gruenpeter@reddamhouse.com.com

Thank you for your support and the help towards the Middle School First Nations portfolio.

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