Acting Director of Music | Mr Jan Hewerdine

As the end of the year approaches and we begin planning for 2019, could you please notify the Music Department ASAP of any enrolment changes to your son’s lessons for 2019; students currently enrolled in the program will automatically roll over. During these final weeks and early in the New Year, you will be receiving information regarding lessons and ensembles.

Premier Ensembles Camp 

Preparations are underway for the Premier Ensembles Camp in Staff Week, January 2019. This will be held both at the College and at QCCC Brookfield. The camp is a great opportunity for our Premier Ensemble musicians to engage in several days of intensive rehearsals to hone their skills and to develop a sense of teamwork and camaraderie within their ensembles. Please respond to the Parent Lounge request (once posted) by the due date as numbers need to be finalised with the camp site before the end of the term.

Music Practice Hall

Music Practice Hall continues apace on Mondays. This is held in the Music Centre, from 3.15-5pm. I ask that you actively support this so that we can support the boys in attaining quality practice habits. The response from participants to date has been very positive, with students seeing an immediate improvement in their playing. 

Term 1 2019

• 21-25 January: Music Camp 
• 3 February: Red Concert Band Workshop
• 17 February: Strings Workshop
• 18 February: GPS Music Showcase
• 27 February: Chamber Music Concert: 
• 20 March: String Soirée

Term 2 2019

• ANZAC Day Rehearsals: 15/16 April