PENRHOS COLLEGE
MUSIC HANDBOOK 2024
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CONTENTS Welcome
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Junior School class music
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Junior School ensembles
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Secondary School class music
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Peripatetic music tuition
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Music Fellowships
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Suzuki Strings program
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Secondary performance ensembles
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Additional performance opportunities
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Friends of Music
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Music Department contact
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Music events 2024
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Welcome Welcome to the Penrhos College Music Department for 2024. This handbook introduces the extensive array of music opportunities Penrhos College has to offer our students in a comprehensive Kindergarten – 12 Music Program. It provides information on our major music components: • Classroom Music • Peripatetic Music (Instrumental/Vocal) Tuition Program • Performance Ensembles • Music Department Staff • Specialist Programs, Awards, Scholarships, • Friends of Music The 2024 K-12 Music Calendar, outlining music performances, important rehearsal dates and events for Music students across the campus, can be found at the back of the Handbook. Penrhos College is a leader in music education with a tradition of success and excellent performance standards. The Rixon Theatre and Penrhos Chapel are just two of our excellent performance venues at the College, providing opportunities to celebrate the talents of our students from both the Junior School and Secondary School. In addition to continuing our tradition of successful and inspiring music making and performances, we have been invited to perform at special events, such as
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Eumeralla with Deborah Cheetham and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO). In 2023, we had the privilege of collaborating with the Western Australian Youth Orchestra at the Perth Concert Hall, performing two works by Paul Jarman with orchestral arrangements created especially for the occasion. We also had the pleasure of working with Mark O’Leary as part of our annual Visiting Artist program. Regular annual performances for the girls include: our annual Music Gala Night featuring performances from all our major ensembles, Junior and Senior School Eisteddfod, St Georges Cathedral Concerts at One, Jazz at the Llew Woodford, College Production, Tea Time concerts, Junior School Spring Showcase and the Western Australian Schools Band and Orchestra Festivals. We are looking forward to another year of successful performances, and the music team are excited to present an engaging and educational year of music for our students in 2024. I look forward to your involvement in the Penrhos College Music program in 2024. Jane Alderson Director of Music
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JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASS MUSIC KINDERGARTEN – YEAR 1 The Early Childhood Music program at Penrhos College is based on the teaching practices and philosophies of Zoltan Kodaly and Carl Orff and addresses the principles and outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework. Our approach to music education is based on the things children like to do such as sing, chant rhymes, dance, and clap. These instincts are directed into learning music by hearing and making music first, then reading and writing later. The ideas are centred on the fundamental unity of music through speech, singing, movement and instruments which are integrated to teach the elements of music.
and accompanying games. Movement and dance are also important elements of the Music Program, allowing them to express their feelings and responses to the music they listen to. Highlights of the Early Childhood Music Program include various special occasion concerts for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, such as Mother’s Day & Father’s Day events. All Kindergarten to Year 2 students present the end of year Nativity, as well as the biennial Kaleidoscope performance featuring both Music and Drama. Instrumental Music students have opportunities to perform at the Tea Time Concerts and Junior School Music Eisteddfod. YEAR 2 All Year 2 students will participate in the Strings Program that was first introduced in 2021. The aim of the program is to expose students to learning an orchestral string instrument in small group instrumental lessons with one of the College’s Peripatetic Instrumental Music tutors. Students will also have the opportunity to perform as an orchestra. Instruments, instrument accessories and method books are provided at no additional cost.
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The aim is to educate the whole individual intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, aesthetically and creatively through active music making, individual input and group improvisation.
Students will learn one of the four instruments on offer: • Violin • Viola • Cello • Double bass
At this early age, students are introduced to foundation activities in music, including beat, rhythm, pitch, tempo, and dynamics. Students are constantly involved with song repertoire
Instruments are allocated based on several factors, including the number of instruments available to learn, and the individual preference of the student and their physical suitability.
Students who are already engaged in ongoing lessons on one of these four instruments will learn the same instrument as part of the program. Additional information will be emailed to parents in Term 4. In addition to regular school performance opportunities, students are given the opportunity to participate in the College’s Co-Curricular Music Program that includes the Junior School Music Eisteddfod, Year 2 Tea Time Concert and the biennial Kaleidoscope production. YEARS 3 – 4 In Year 3 and 4, students continue to learn using the Kodaly and Orff approaches, developing pitch and rhythm. Students are also introduced to other elements of music including dynamics, tempo, texture, timbre and form. Movement and dance continue to be incorporated into classes. Students begin to express their ideas through simple structured compositions, both individually and in small group settings. They perform these vocally, using classroom percussion instruments (tuned and non-tuned). In addition to regular school performances, students are given the opportunity to participate in the College’s Co-Curricular Music Program that includes the Junior School Music Eisteddfod, Tea Time Concerts and the biennial ArtsFest.
YEAR 5 2024 will see the re-introduction of the Band Program. Unlike the Year 2 String Program, where each student is sized to an instrument that best suits their physical stature, there are very few band instruments that are made in alternative sizes. Some instruments also require bigger breath capacity and stamina and are better suited to Year 5 entry.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASS MUSIC Band instruments on offer include: • Flute • Oboe • Clarinet • Bassoon • Alto saxophone • Trumpet • French horn • Trombone • Bass guitar • Percussion While we continue to see the benefit for our students to experience a band instrument, we feel that it is also important to preserve the integrity of the Year 2 String Program and allow students the option of continuing with these instruments (violin, viola, cello or double bass) if they are making excellent progress, instead of taking on another new instrument. Students choosing to remain on their string instruments will be provided an alternative extension pathway that runs concurrently to the Year 5 Band Program, with the aim of developing a Year 5 Symphonic Band including string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. In addition to attending weekly Music curriculum-focused classes, students will participate in small group instrumental tuition with one of the College’s Peripatetic Instrumental tutors and full band rehearsals every week. Instruments, instrument accessories and method books are provided at no additional cost.
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To ensure students are allocated the most appropriate instrument to learn throughout the program, students will be assessed on their aural skills and be checked for physical suitability. Students will also nominate their top five favourite instruments to learn, ranked in order of preference. These factors will all be considered when allocating the right instrument for your child to learn. The program will culminate with a Year 5 Band Concert during Term 4, which will feature spotlight performances from each instrument group and a full band performance. You will find additional information in the Year 5 Band Program Handbook. YEAR 6 Using principles of the Kodaly and Orff framework, students are given more challenging composition tasks and reflection activities, both individually and in small groups. They are encouraged to perform these on their own musical instruments as well as using the voice and classroom instruments, such as tuned and non-tuned percussion instruments, ukulele and keyboard. In addition to regular school performance opportunities, students are given the opportunity to participate in the College’s Co-Curricular Music Program that includes the Junior School Eisteddfod, Tea Time Concerts and the biennial ArtsFest.
JUNIOR SCHOOL ENSEMBLES SUZUKI REPERTOIRE CLASS Years K – 6
Suzuki Repertoire Class is for all students learning a string instrument through the Suzuki method at Penrhos College. It caters for all levels, beginner to advanced. Repertoire class provides an opportunity for Suzuki students to master their technique, tone, memorisation and performance skills while reviewing their Suzuki repertoire, all within in a friendly, fun and motivating group environment.
JUNIOR VOICES Years 3 – 6
Girls who love to sing and would like to perform with other students who share this same passion will feel at home in Junior Voices. Regular attendance is imperative to best prepare the group for a multitude of performances throughout the year. Students do not audition to take part.
JUNIOR ROCK BAND Years 5 – 6
Auditions will take place at the beginning of Term 1. Limited places are available to students who have been learning piano, guitar and drum kit/percussion for at least 6 to 12 months. Students auditioning for vocals do not need to be having regular voice lessons, however they are encouraged to participate in Junior Voices to attain some form of voice training/technique.
JUNIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Years 5 – 6
In this group you will have the opportunity to further explore the classroom percussion instruments used during classroom Music. No current musical training
JUNIOR WINDS Years 4 – 6
This instrumental ensemble consists of students who learn woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Pianists make excellent percussionists so are welcome to join this section of the band. This is a wonderful “training wheels” band for beginners who have had at least one to two terms of instrument tuition with the opportunity to learn alongside some more experienced students.
JUNIOR STRINGS Years 3 – 6
This ensemble is a succession from the Year 2 String Program as well as including students who were already learning at the College and externally. Students will further develop their musicianship and ensemble skills and enrich the learning that takes place in the instrumental lesson by taking part in this ensemble. The ensemble caters to students learning violin, viola, cello and double bass, and ranges in skill level, from beginner to advanced.
is required, just the love for percussion and making music with others. You may be required to read music notation at times, which is a skill taught in Class Music.
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SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS MUSIC YEAR 7
YEARS 8 – 10
All Year 7 students complete a term of Class Music. The Year 7 Music program is a diverse and engaging course, encompassing the two outcomes of the Western Australian curriculum: Making (Music Literacy – Aural/ Theory, Composing and Arranging, Practical and Performing Skills) and Responding (Analysis and Context, Response, Interpretation and Evaluation).
Music is an elective year-long subject for students in Years 8 - 10, with students experiencing a diverse and engaging course, encompassing the two outcomes of the Western Australian curriculum: Making (Music Literacy – Aural/ Theory, Composing and Arranging, Practical and Performing Skills) and Responding (Analysis and Context, Response, Interpretation and Evaluation).
The aural based program of learning integrates a Kodaly approach and is designed to activate and extend the capacity of students to recognise, create, reflect on and critically evaluate music.
The aural based program of learning integrates a Kodaly approach, and is designed to activate and extend the capacity of students to recognise, create, reflect on and critically evaluate music.
Students will be involved in a variety of musical activities and tasks, including listening to and analysing a wide range of music, performing, as well as composing and producing, using a variety of music technology.
Students will be involved in a variety of musical activities and tasks, including listening to and analysing a wide range of music across different contexts and styles, performing, composing and producing. Students have access to a wide range of music technology and software in a fully equipped midi lab classroom. All students who elect to study Music as a subject must be a member of a College music ensemble and be receiving tuition on an instrument or voice.
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YEARS 11 – 12 MUSIC ATAR Students listen, compose, perform and analyse music, developing skills to confidently engage with a diverse array of musical experiences, both independently and collaboratively. They engage with a variety of activities to develop skills in aural and visual identification and analysis of the elements and characteristics of music, including playing, singing, listening, reading and writing various forms of notation. Students creatively manipulate the elements of music as they compose their own music works and refine them through critical listening, singing, playing and gathering feedback from others. Studying music may also provide a pathway for further training and employment in a range of professions within the music industry. The course consists of a written component worth 50%, incorporating Music Literacy, Music Analysis and Composition. For the music analysis component, three designated works will be studied in each unit that are significant exemplars of the thematic organiser (Year 11 Unit 1 – Elements, Unit 2 – Narratives, Year 12 Unit 3 – Identities, Unit 4 - Innovations). One designated work will be drawn from each of the Contemporary, Jazz and Western Art Music styles for each unit. The practical component is worth 50% of the overall mark and can be delivered in a different context, independent of the written component. Students can choose to perform on an instrument or voice in one of four contexts, and/or submit a composition portfolio. Music students are required to learn an instrument or voice and participate in at least one of the major school performance ensembles. Music Handbook 2024 | Penrhos College
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PERIPATETIC MUSIC TUITION Penrhos College is proud to offer an extensive program of Instrumental and Vocal tuition for students including: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Violin Violin (Suzuki) Viola Cello Double bass Harp Flute Oboe Clarinet Bassoon Saxophone French horn Trumpet Trombone Euphonium/baritone Tuba Orchestral percussion Drum kit Voice Classical guitar Contemporary guitar Bass guitar Piano Pipe organ
TUITION ENROLMENT OVERVIEW By submitting a Peripatetic music enrolment, families are committing to tuition for the full year. Enrolment applications are available for tuition on a specific instrument, including voice, or composition. Tuition is aligned to the instrument(s) of choice and cannot be guaranteed to be allocated to a specific Peripatetic tutor. We endeavour to accommodate all new students in the instrument of their choice, however, all enrolments are subject to availability. Students wishing to study more than one instrument, will need to indicate this when completing the enrolment through Compass. All enrolments are completed through Compass with options for an upfront annual payment or a four-instalment payment plan. A special sign-up page is provided for music fellowship students to complete their online application if they are learning from one of the College peripatetic tutors.
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The College aims to provide up to 32 lessons per year of either 30 or 45-minute individual lessons. Tuition is payable through Compass either as one annual payment or in 4 term instalments. Instrumental and vocal tuition charges are as follows:
Should a student withdraw from music lessons at any time without providing written notification, or change instrument during the term, a one-off ex-gratia payment equivalent to four lessons will be required as payment for the peripatetic tutor.
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30 minutes: $57 per lesson ($1,824 per year) 45 minutes: $85 per lesson ($2,720 per year)
On occasion, staffing changes may occur during the year. In the event that a change of teacher is required, the College will appoint a suitable replacement and notify families affected.
Where the opportunity exists for students to have additional lessons, parents/guardians will be contacted prior to further lessons being provided for permission and payment. If the full number of lessons cannot be provided to students, a credit will be allocated to your College sundry charges account at the end of the academic year.
In this instance, the music tuition application contract remains in place.
WITHDRAWAL
Peripatetic Music (instrumental/vocal) lessons will commence in Term 1, Week 2 and conclude in Week 7 of Term 4 (Kindergarten – Year 11)
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There is an expectation when signing up for peripatetic lessons, that you commit to the full year. We understand that circumstances can sometimes change, and if lessons are to be cancelled, a formal written explanation must be provided to the Head of Music. If you choose to withdraw your daughter at any time during the year, there will be no refund for any portion of the term in which you withdraw. To avoid the next term instalment being charged, advice must be received in writing to musica@penrhos.wa.edu.au no later than the end of Week 7 of the term prior to the withdrawal request.
For any further information relating to enrolments, please contact the Music Administrator at musica@penrhos.wa.edu.au. LESSON TIMETABLES
Lessons are scheduled on a rotating timetable across Pre-Kindergarten – Year 12. This is designed to ensure, where possible, that students are not missing the same academic subject every week. A small number of instrumental lessons may be scheduled outside normal school hours, subject to the availability of tutors, with preference given to Year 11 and 12 students, and students with documented learning needs. For further information, please contact musica@penrhos.wa.edu.au.
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PERIPATETIC MUSIC TUITION Peripatetic Music Lessons are published and managed online through Compass. It is the responsibility of students and families to check lesson times and notify their tutor directly of any timetable clashes and request changes as required. Any changes requested will only be authorised by direct communication between the parent/guardian and tutor, according to the published timelines (see Missed Lessons and Non-Attendance) and where the timetable, and availability of other students permits.
Attendance at regular school classes on any given day means students are deemed well enough and expected to attend their scheduled music lesson.
Please be advised, that while avoided wherever possible, timetables may change for a variety of reasons during the term and your understanding is appreciated.
If instruments/music books are forgotten on the day of the lesson, tutors will adapt the lesson so that it can proceed, by provision of a spare instrument if available, or completion of other activities to further the development of musical skills.
MISSED LESSONS AND NONATTENDANCE Where students will miss a timetabled Peripatetic Music (Instrumental/Vocal) lesson and to avoid lesson fees being charged, a student/parent must notify their Peripatetic Tutor via email and/or phone (including SMS): • •
At least 48 hours prior to an exam, test or assessment/excursion/incursion Before 7am on the lesson day, in the event of an illness
If notification is not provided directly to the tutor, or is received after the advised times, the lesson will be considered as ‘missed’ and charged to your account. Contacting school administration and/or the Music Office will not suffice and will result in a missed lesson being charged.
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Due to the nature of peripatetic music tutor’s employment, missed lessons are difficult to reschedule, however, some tutors may offer a make-up lesson at their discretion. Rescheduled lessons are subject to the same cancellation policy as the original lessons.
As students are expected to be at school for the duration of term time, any family/personal extended leave and events of that nature that encroach on the school term are not acceptable reasons for absence from scheduled music lessons during term time – these lessons will be charged for as given. Please note only school-specific sporting/academic events/camps/ tours are acceptable reasons for absence. Attendance at non-school-specific events may result in a missed lesson charge unless a lesson reschedule has been negotiated. If a tutor is absent from a lesson, the lesson will either be rescheduled by the tutor or will not be charged.
LESSON EQUIPMENT Students are expected to bring the following items to every lesson: • Instrument, with the exception of pianists, drummers/percussionists. Drummers/ percussionists must bring their own stick bags. • Music • Pencil and eraser PURCHASE OF MUSIC AND ACCESSORIES Sheet music, tutor books and instrument accessories are the responsibility of the student/ family. Peripatetic tutors will advise of any requirements which will be available from a range of stockists. INSTRUMENT HIRE
College. The College cannot guarantee all requests for instruments will be met. Pianos and Drum Kits are not available for hire through the College. All hire instruments must be returned on the day of the last lesson or following the final College performance for the year. Students wishing to take their instrument home for the Christmas holiday break may collect their instrument during office hours in the final week of school with the submission of the appropriate holiday hire agreement form. All instruments need to be re-issued at the beginning of the academic year. New hire forms must be completed before any instruments can be reallocated pending availability. WEEKLY MUSIC LESSON FEEDBACK
Some instruments are available for hire through the College at $180 +GST per semester. All students are responsible for the security of their own instrument. In the case of Penrhos College owned instruments, loss or damage to an instrument or its case is the parents’ responsibility for the term of the loan or hire (we suggest the instrument be listed on your contents insurance).
Peripatetic tutors will provide weekly feedback via the individual Compass Class Pages. Each Class Page will be a ‘live’ document with lesson feedback from Peripatetic Music tutors.
Hire instruments will be distributed to the student in their first lesson, provided that the completed hire agreement form has been returned to the Music Office and full payment has been received.
Students may wish to study AMEB or equivalent music board examinations as part of their Instrumental and/or Vocal tuition. While not compulsory, many students and tutors find these beneficial and worthwhile. For further details, please discuss with your instrumental/ vocal tutor.
A limited number of instruments are available for hire to students learning through Penrhos
In addition, instrumental reports will be issued twice a year at the end of each semester. EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
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MUSIC FELLOWSHIPS A number of Music Fellowships (or scholarships) are awarded each year by application, based on musical excellence, as well as current needs within the Music Department. These fellowships cover the cost of all or part of the instrumental or vocal tuition fee. Application for these fellowships also comprise audition and interview components. Fellowships are initially tenable for one academic year and, subject to satisfactory annual review by the Director of Music at the end of the academic year, will continue for the duration of a recipient’s schooling. Fellowship students are expected to study classroom music in years 7-10 and encouraged to pursue ATAR Music in Years 11 and 12. Fellowship holders are also expected to perform for assemblies and special functions and occasions as requested by the College and Music Department. Parents of Fellowship holders are expected to support their daughter’s musical endeavours through active involvement with the parent support group, Friends of Music. A full list of Music Fellowship criteria and conditions, including the requirements for submission of applications and closing dates is available on the College website from November of each year, and applications close in January, for the following year. Fellowship recipients will complete the application for enrolment via Compass if learning from one of the College peripatetic tutors. Students learning from an external tutor will be provided with an External Tutor Nomination form at the start of the year. Fellowship students will have their instrument hire covered if required, pending instrument type and availability. 14
SUZUKI STRINGS PROGRAM The Suzuki Violin program at Penrhos College is offered to all students starting as early as Pre-Kindergarten. It is a program designed to nurture and encourage all students in a positive, musical environment, develop musical skills, memory, confidence, character and self-esteem. The program follows the principles of the Method created by Dr Shinichi Suzuki and is taught by a qualified Suzuki Violin Teacher. All Suzuki students receive one individual and one group lesson per week. The students have opportunities to perform in many concerts at school (assemblies, eisteddfods, solo performances). From Year 4 onwards, students may also play in the school string orchestras. Penrhos College Suzuki students also have access to the wider Suzuki community out of school hours. This can involve Saturday group classes, solo and group concerts and workshops with highly respected Suzuki teachers from Australia and overseas. Many of our Suzuki students participate in the Suzuki Graduation program that is recognised not only within Australia but around the world.
SECONDARY PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Membership in the College’s instrumental and choral ensembles gives students the opportunity to participate in a positive musical experience and develop technical and performance skills in a supportive and enjoyable format. NON-AUDITIONED
AUDITIONED
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Basie Band Year 7-9
Coltrane Jazz Year 9-12
(up to Year 12 if not in Coltrane Jazz)
(Year 7-8 by invitation)
Annual Production Orchestra Term 2 and 3 (Instrumentation as required - placement by audition)
Secondary School Rock Band Wind Orchestra Year 7-12 String Orchestra Year 7-12
Camerata Strings Year 9-12
Cantabile Voices Year 7-8
Chorale Year 8-9
Special projects Dates vary (As required - placement by audition)
VOX Year 9-12
Non-auditioned ensembles in Secondary School are open to any student currently learning an instrument (within the College or externally). Students not having regular lessons are welcome to join ensembles with the proviso that they commit to regular practice of ensemble parts. Auditioned ensembles run from Term 4 – Term 3 the following year, with placements for 2024 already completed. Auditions for 2025 will be held prior to the conclusion of the school year in 2024. Audition details will be provided to all students across the College. If you are not currently a member of a performance ensemble and wish to join, please contact musica@penrhos.wa.edu.au. Music Handbook 2024 | Penrhos College
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SECONDARY PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES Coltrane Jazz* Wednesday, 7-8.15am
Camerata Basie BandStrings* Wednesday, Wednesday, 3.30-4.45pm 7.15-8.15am
String Orchestra Thursday, 7.15-8.15am
Wind Orchestra Friday, 7.15-8.15am
Camerata Strings* Wednesday, 3.30-4.45pm
CHORAL ENSEMBLES Chorale Monday, 7.15-8.15am
Camerata Voices Strings* Cantabile Wednesday, 3.30-4.45pm Tuesday, 7.15-8.15am
Vox* Wednesday, 7-8.15am
CHORAL ENSEMBLES Production Orchestra* Tuesday, 3.30-5pm Term 2-3 only
* indicates auditioned ensembles
ENSEMBLE MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT All students undertaking Instrumental and/or Vocal tuition through the College are expected to be a member of at least one ensemble suitable to her instrument/voice. Once a member of an ensemble, students are expected to attend all rehearsals. Where a student will be absent from an ensemble rehearsal, an attendance note must be completed in Compass and a courtesy email sent to the ensemble director. Non-advice of absence and late arrival to rehearsal can result in students being ineligible for any respective Awards for that ensemble.
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A variety of performances are programmed throughout the year which include various school concerts, assemblies, services and community functions, as well as external festivals and performances as appropriate to specific ensembles. Key Performance dates for 2024 are included in this handbook and will additionally be published in the 2024 College Calendar and made available through Compass. It is expected that students will be available for all compulsory rehearsals and performances events. Non-attendance of a calendared performance commitment can result in students being ineligible for any respective Awards for that ensemble.
Social evenings, special dinners and birthday celebrations are generally not considered reasonable excuses for non-attendance. Where an internal concurrent co-curricular commitment exists or arises, please advise the Director of Music at the earliest opportunity to allow for negotiation with the relevant parties.
MUSIC AWARDS
SECONDARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE UNIFORM
These awards exist to acknowledge consistent and outstanding service to music ensembles. Participation in an ensemble enables students to develop outstanding performance and leadership skills, as well as providing a framework in which students are encouraged to be cooperative, hardworking and reliable members of their ensembles.
Membership of Secondary School performance ensembles (both choral and instrumental) requires the purchase of the music performance uniform. The performance uniform is worn by all Secondary School ensembles for major representational and concert events. The performance uniform is currently under review. Further information will be sent through once it becomes available from the Uniform Shop.
In line with College policy, the school issues a range of awards recognising student achievement in Music. Pennants, Emblems and Colours are awarded depending on the student year, and ensemble involved.
All music awards are given to participants at the discretion of ensemble Conductors/Directors around published criteria. For a full list of Music Award criteria, and how it applies to each ensemble, please visit the relevant co-curricular Ensembles page in Compass.
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ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES The Music Department is committed to providing inspirational musical experiences for our girls through workshops, camps, tours, and special projects and performances. WESLEY COLLABORATION In 2024, we will continue to work together with Wesley College to provide extension and performance opportunities for our students with combined rehearsal and performance activities across some of our secondary performance ensembles. CAMPS AND TOURS Penrhos has a long history of camps and tours, allowing for intensive rehearsals, workshops, music-making, and special performance opportunities. Tours are normally conducted triennially, and previous tours have included participation in the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Festival in Vienna in 2016 and 2019, Generations in Jazz Festival in Mount Gambier, an invitational performance of a world premiere performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City, USA tour to Washington, New York City and Los Angeles, the Kodaly symposium in Brisbane and the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod in Wales.
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SOLO PERFORMANCE The Penrhos College Music Department affords a unique opportunity for all girls to be able to pursue, enjoy and gain experience with solo performances, including performance opportunities, at assemblies, Chapel services, College functions and the annual Junior School and Secondary School Eisteddfods. We are privileged to have a professional accompanist on staff to prepare and accompany students for solo performances and Collegebased assessments and examinations conducted throughout the year. VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM The Visiting Artist program is an annual event shared with Wesley College and Aquinas College, where Music students participate in workshops and rehearsals with renowned music educators, performers, composers and conductors, culminating in a combined performance at the end of the residency. Previous Visiting Artists have included Mark O-Leary, Michelle Leonard, Paul Jarman, Andrew Eisenmann, Dr Cristian Grases, James Morrison and The Idea Of North.
Penrhos College remains committed to supporting our music students to attend high quality workshops and musical performances with local, national and international musicians. RECENT SPECIAL EVENTS In 2019, Penrhos College Year 5 – 6 students performed alongside Aquinas College students in Maximus Musicus Joins the Choir presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra as part of their Education Week celebrations. In 2021, Penrhos was invited by composer Dr Deborah Cheetham AO (Yorta Yorta), to perform in Eumeralla, a war requiem for peace with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Dhungala Children’s Choir, soloists and WASO Chorus. A fusion of Western classical tradition and First Nations culture, Eumeralla soared with resilience and reconciliation. Cancelled due to COVID, the performance was rescheduled for September 2022. In 2023, our Junior and Senior choristers combined to perform a special concert with the Western Australian Youth Orchestra in the Perth Concert Hall. They performed two works by Australian composer Paul Jarman, with orchestral arrangements created especially for the occasion.
FRIENDS OF MUSIC (FOM) Friends of Music is an enthusiastic group of Penrhos parents (and friends) who assist and support the Music Department to provide inspiring and challenging experiences for our girls. Together with the Music Department, FOM fosters the enjoyment and promotion of music throughout the College. Parents of music students are encouraged to join and play an active role in their daughter’s music education. FOM support many events throughout the year, including Gala Night performances, Recitals and the Junior and Secondary School Eisteddfods. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of every month during term time commencing at 7pm in Colwyn Centre. If you are unable to attend meetings, but would like to be updated on FOM information throughout the year, please email ‘Please include me in Friends of Music emails’ to friendsofmusic@penrhos.wa.edu.au CONTACTING THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT Class Page information for Peripatetic Music Tuition and Ensemble membership will be provided on confirmation of enrolment, or by contacting the Music Department Administrator at musica@penrhos.wa.edu.au as required.
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MUSIC EVENTS 2024 – SAVE THE DATE EVENT
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TERM 1 Welcome to Music information evening
TBC
Music Camp
Friday, 23 February – Sunday, 25 February
Year 6 Teatime Concert
Friday, 15 March
Easter Service
Thursday, 28 March
TERM 2 Secondary School Music Eisteddfod
Saturday, 20 April
Year 5 Teatime Concert
Friday, 3 May
St Georges Concert
Wednesday, 8 May - TBC
Year 4 Teatime Concert
Friday, 24 May
Visiting Artist
Wednesday, 12 – Saturday, 15 June - TBC
Year 3 Teatime Concert
Friday, 14 June
TERM 3 WA Schools Senior Concert Band and Orchestra Festival
Thursday, 1 August – Saturday, 3 August
Year 2 Teatime Concert
Friday, 2 August
Kindy/Pre-Primary Teatime Concert
Wednesday, 7 August
Jazz Night
Saturday, 10 August – (Monday, 12 Aug) TBC
WA Schools Jazz Festival
Sunday, 11 August
Year 1 Teatime Concert
Friday, 23 August
Junior School Music Eisteddfod
Saturday, 31 August
WA School Junior Concert Band and Orchestra Festival
Thursday 5 – Saturday, 7 September
Music Gala Night Tech run
Friday, 6 September
Music Gala Night
Saturday, 7 September
Year 11 and 12 Recital Evening
Tuesday, 17 September
TERM 4
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Junior School Spring Showcase
Thursday, 7 November
Year 5 Band Concert and Information evening
Thursday, 14 November
Year 2 String Concert and Information morning
Monday, 18 November
Wesley Carols
Sunday, 1 December
Year 12 Valedictory Service and Dinner
Wednesday, 16 October
Year 12 Prize Winner Assembly
Thursday, 17 October
Speech Day
Wednesday, 4 December
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PARTICIPANTS
Rixon Theatre
New families to Music
Ern Halliday Recreation Camp
All Year 7 - 12 music ensembles (Wind Orchestra, String Orchestra, Camerata Strings, Basie Band, Coltrane Jazz, Chorale, Vox and Cantabile)
Chapel
Year 6 students
Fandry Centre
Chorale and Cantabile choirs and Junior School Choir
Chapel and Llew Woodford Function Centre
All Year 7 – 12 music students
Chapel
Year 5 students
St George’s Cathedral
String Orchestra, Camerata Strings, Vox, soloists
Chapel
Year 4 students
Visiting Artist
Chorale, Cantabile
Chapel
Year 3 students
Churchlands Senior High School
SS Wind Orchestra, SS String Orchestra, Camerata Strings
Chapel
Year 2 students
ELC Piazza
Kindy/Pre-Primary students
Llew Woodford Function Centre
Coltrane Jazz, Basie Band, Vox and Senior School Rock Band
WAAPA - Edith Cowan University
Coltrane Jazz and Basie Band
Chapel
Year 1 students
Chapel and Llew Woodford Function Centre
Kindergarten to Year 6 music students
Churchlands SHS
Junior School Wind Ensemble and Junior School Strings
Rixon Theatre
All Year 7 - 12 music ensembles
Rixon Theatre
All Year 7 - 12 music ensembles
Chapel
Year 11 - 12 ATAR Music students
Rixon Theatre
Junior School music students
Rixon Theatre
SS Wind Orchestra, Junior School Wind Orchestra, Year 5 Band
Chapel
Year 2 Strings
Wesley College
Cantabile Voices and Chorale
Chapel / Fandry Centre
Vox and Coltrane Jazz
Rixon Theatre
SS String Orchestra
Rixon Theatre
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