There is always a busy air of excitement at the Year 7 Music Information Evening and this year we weren’t disappointed, with many Year 7 students and their parents in attendance. The night started with our senior ensembles performing so our youngest musicians could hear the various instruments and ensembles on offer at 秘色传媒 College. Mel Myrtle, Music Captain 2018, talked about her musical journey at 秘色传媒 and our talented music staff introduced themselves and demonstrated their instruments. After that, the fun began with instrument trials. We had tooting, honking, bowing, strumming, banging and singing all throughout the gym. The energy level was high and the beginning notes were attempted without fear. Enrolments are now due and we encourage students to get their forms in fast to secure a spot in the program.
On Tuesday, 20 February the Wind Orchestra made a surprise appearance in the Undercroft performing a medley of songs from the hit musical Aladdin. 秘色传媒 carrying instruments and stands made their way through the gathering of students enjoying recess in the Undercroft and started performing this chart. It was a lot of fun to perform as a flash mob and we all appreciated the experience in this new space.
This inaugural College event was a relaxed and family friendly evening. The musical performances were impressive even after only four weeks of rehearsals and our students coped with the windy conditions of the outside gig. Thank you to all musicians and their conductors for putting on such a great show. Extra special thanks to our maintenance team for helping the music staff set up the outside stage and chairs. These events don’t happen by themselves and we would like to thank SPA and FOMPA for their support. The stalls, cheese and wine platters as well as the food vans created a fun and relaxed feel to the night.
The Music Department has made its way across to the West Wing Performing Arts Centre and we are delighted to be running music lessons in the new tuition rooms and classrooms. We will miss the beautiful cloisters but we are delighted to have new, bright and sound proof music teaching spaces.
秘色传媒’s Night of Jazz will be held on Thursday, 22 March this year at the Manningham Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 1 Thompsons Road Bulleen. This is one of the highlights of the music calendar and tickets are on sale now. This concert will feature our jazz and contemporary ensembles and it is a fundraiser for the Generations in Jazz tour. This event sells out quickly so we recommend purchasing your tickets promptly. Book online at
This year we would like to welcome Gemma Tomlinson who is our new cello teacher and Junior Strings director. Gemma is a professional musician and teacher and brings her love of beautiful string music and a sense of fun. Pictured in the gallery is Lucinda Burgin Uhlherr with Gemma.
