SENIOR AND JUNIOR
ORCHESTRAL AND CHORAL CONCERT Thursday June 21 2012 – 7.00pm
Performing Arts Centre
Dear ________________ and parents
Thank you for your fantastic work this year – it has been much appreciated and has been
thoroughly enjoyed by all audiences. The Junior and Senior Orchestral and Choral Concert
will be a great opportunity for many of our ensembles and choirs to perform so we do hope
all families and friends will come to enjoy a magnificent night in the Performing Arts Centre.
DON’T MISS IT!!
The following groups will perform:
Concert Band
Senior Orchestra
Senior Choir
Senior Chamber Choir
Senior String Orchestra
Middle School Orchestra
Middle School Chamber Choir
Junior Orchestra
Junior Choir
Junior Chamber Choir
It will be a short concert!! (each group will perform for approximately 5 or 6 minutes
or less!)
The music is very easy to listen to including music from “Pirates of the Carribean”,
“Hawaii Five-O” and “Baby Elephant Walk”, folk songs, popular songs, light jazz,
songs from “Sweeney Todd” and “The Little Mermaid” a brass fanfare and more.
It is wonderful to hear the amazing talent of over 300 performers from Years 3 to 12.
For the concert to be a success it is ESSENTIAL for every member of each group to
attend. Please contact me IMMEDIATELY (Lynley Bramble BH 9807 8888, AH
9803 7701) email: [email protected] if there is a problem.
Please put this schedule where you can constantly refer to it.
Please let me know IMMEDIATELY if you are unable to attend any rehearsals. There
are only a maximum of 2 rehearsals of any group before the concert so it is
ESSENTIAL please that EVERY player attends.
Please take note carefully of any CHANGE of normal rehearsal time or extra
rehearsals NB. SENIOR ORCHESTA, CONCERT BAND, MIDDLE SCHOOL
ORCHESTRA, SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIRS and
STRING ORCHESTRA especially.
Please attend all rehearsals on time and be ready to play at the START of every
rehearsal.
If you do have a lunchtime rehearsal, please come at the START of lunchtime and
bring your lunch with you. If you are having a canteen lunch please remember to put
in an order.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
NB. SENIOR STUDENTS – Please note carefully the changes of rehearsal days for some
groups in the few days before the concert. There are very few rehearsals so PLEASE BE
THERE!!
Tuesday June 12 7.45am String Orchestra PAC
11.50am Senior Choir PAC
Lunchtime Middle School Chamber Choir
Wednesday June 13 7.45am String Orchestra PAC
8.25am Junior Orchestra PAC
6pm Citizenship Ensemble 2
Monash Civic Centre
Thursday June 14 7.50am Concert Band PAC
3.50pm Senior Chamber Choir Music Centre
Friday June 15 7.50am Senior Orchestra PAC
8.25am New Wind Ensemble Music Centre
11.30am Middle School Orchestra PAC
11.50am Visit of Elanee Ensemble Orchestral Room
Lunchtime Brass Ensemble Music Centre
Monday June 18 7.45am String Orchestra PAC
Tuesday June 19 7.45am MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PAC
11.50am Senior Choir Orchestral Room
Wednesday June 20 NB. 7.45am SENIOR ORCHESTRA PAC
8.25am Junior Orchestra PAC
NB. 12.09pm MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR
Thursday June 21 7.45am CONCERT BAND PAC
Lunchtime SENIOR CHAMBER CHOIR PAC
7pm CONCERT PAC
Friday June 22 7.50am NO REHEARSAL!! for Senior Orchestra
8.25am New Wind Ensemble Music Centre
8.25am Mini Symphony Orchestral Room
12 noon Middle School Orchestra Orchestral Room
Monday June 25 7.45am String Orchestra Orchestral Room
Tuesday June 26 7.45am String Orchestra Orchestral Room
Wednesday June 27 7.45am String Orchestra Orchestral Room
8.25am Junior Orchestra Orchestral Room
Thursday June 28 7.50am No rehearsal for Concert Band!
Friday June 29 7.50am No rehearsal for Senior Orchestra!
8.25am New Wind Ensemble
12 noon No rehearsal for Middle School Orchestra!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
After the holidays rehearsals WILL CONTINUE as normal as we have Waverley Eisteddfod
performances to prepare for. A notice and schedule for the Waverley Eisteddfod will be
prepared and sent out just after the holidays. Please remember to refer to it when it arrives as
some extra groups will be included.
Permanent Groups
Mondays 7.45am String Orchestra
Tuesdays 7.45am String Orchestra
Wednesdays 8.25am Junior Orchestra
Thursdays 7.50am Concert Band
Fridays 7.50am Senior Orchestra
Fridays 8.25am New Wind Ensemble
Fridays 12noon Middle School Orchestra
Fridays Lunchtime Brass Ensemble
All rehearsals are COMPULSORY for ALL players please!
Dress for Concert – sparkling Winter uniform
We will perform in shirt sleeves but please bring your blazer.
Time of Arrival 6.30pm Senior Wind and Brass players (Orchestral Room)
6.40pm Senior String players and Percussion (Orchestral Room)
6.40pm Junior Orchestra and Junior Choir (M6)
6.45pm Senior Choir (non instrumentalists) (PAC via annexe door)
Thank-you so much for your wonderful help so far this year and now I’m looking forward to
a wonderful concert.
ADVANCE NOTICE
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT DATES!!
Please note these down and inform me IMMEDIATELY (Lynley Bramble BH 98078888 AH
98037701 or email [email protected]) if there is a problem with any date.
WAVERLEY EISTEDDFOD ENSEMBLE SECTIONS
NB. SATURDAY 18 AUGUST
The aim is to include as many instrumental musicians as possible in various ensembles so
most players from Years 3 to 12 will be involved. More details very soon...
HUNTINGTOWER CAMERATA GALA CONCERT
SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 2.30PM
This will be an extremely important concert. Senior Orchestra, Senior Choir, Junior
Orchestra, Junior Choir and Little Symphony are all a vital part of this Gala event.
Your MAGNIFICENT help is very much appreciated. Many thanks.
