From the Music Department
Cuskelly School of Music – Summer School (6 -17 January)
The Cuskelly School of Music Summer School returned to Lauries over the Christmas break, and it was lovely to see members of the College community engaged in the program this year. The program draws teachers and students from across the globe to allows all those attending to further their musical studies in Opera, Jazz, Composition, Music Theatre, Music Education, piano & instrumental music. Our own Dr Anthony Young also returned to teach choral conducting.
Tickets On Sale Now - Annual Lauries Trivia Night: Fantasy & Fairytales (28 Feb)
Hosted by the Lauries Music Support Group, this adults-only event is the perfect way to launch our Music Calendar. Immerse yourself in a night of fun and friendly competition, test your trivia knowledge, and connect with other families in our community.
Invitation to Meet & Greet - Laurie’s Music Support Group (11 Feb)
SLC Music invite any parents or guardians interested in learning more about the Lauries Music Support Group (LMSG) to attend their first meeting for 2025 next week.
Date: Tuesday 11 February
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Venue: Mu1 (top floor of the VAPA Building)
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month and parents are most welcome to attend any of the meetings.
LMSG support the Music Department with the coordination and delivery of the different concerts and events throughout the year. There will also be a call for volunteers sent through the College App when the LMSG require further support.
Upcoming Concerts:
LEX Schools Combined Workshop & Concert (Concert Band 1) | Thurs 27 Feb, Iona
Intermediate Ensembles Concert (All Intermediate Ensembles) | Wed 19 Mar, ERPAC
Senior Ensembles Concert (All Senior Ensembles) | Thurs 20 Mar, ERPAC
Junior Ensembles Breakfast Concert | Wed 26 Mar, ERPAC
SLC Old Boys and Community Choir Season
An invitation to parents, family members, friends, current and former staff, old boys to join this year’s SLC Old Boys and Community Music Season. There will be an Old Boys Choir, Community Choir, Guitar Orchestra and String Ensemble. Rehearsals commenced last Monday but it is not too late to join:
- 5.30pm for Guitar Orchestra in MU1(Top Floor of VAPA building).
- 6pm - String Ensemble in the String Hub.
- 6pm for Community Choir in the Chapel; and
- 6.30pm for the Old Boys Choir in the ERPAC singing room.
Rehearsals will run for six weeks concluding with the Old Boys and Community Music Concert on Monday 17 March at St Ignatius Church, Toowong.
Simply use these links to sign up:
Old Boys Choir: https://forms.gle/BUwSb7PWducgP6HF7
Community Choir: https://forms.gle/24gKv9VCFV3G5yfRA
Music Communications
The Music Department will this year use the College App as our main point of contact with families.
Please take a couple of minutes to update your subscriptions to ensure you receive the relevant notifications for each ensemble.
Please contact the music department: music@slc.qld.edu.au or telephone 3010 1138 if you need any further information.
Strike up the Band!
MR ROSS CAPERN
Head of Instrumental Music