Music Notes

Rehearsals Cancelled

Due to new COVID-19 Regulations in schools, we have had to reassess our Instrumental Ensembles until the end of this term. There are two issues that we need to consider: the playing of woodwind instruments in groups (flutes, clarinets and saxophones), and the combining of different age groups.

Research has proven that Brass instruments actually release fewer particles than woodwind instruments. Choirs are known to be the worst, which is why the College hasn’t recommenced Vocal Group rehearsals this year.

Cancellations:

• The Drumline/Marching Band has been cancelled because of these two reasons, as well as the fact that we cannot do any activities with another school for the time being.
• All College Band rehearsals have been cancelled as well as the two Saxophone Ensembles for the rest of the term. 

Exceptions: The two percussion Ensembles that rehearse on Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes are allowed to continue as well as all private music lessons.

We will re-evaluate and adjust as we are advised of any regulation change.

Instrumental Lessons

Cello lessons are now available at the College. Lessons will cost $30 per half hour. Please see or email Mrs Green in the Music Room if you are interested in cello lessons.

Victoria Stanmore is available for violin lessons. Interested students should contact Victoria on 0412 719 747. Victoria is happy to come to your home or do the lessons at the College. Lessons will cost $35 per half hour.

Sharon Green
Leader of Co-Curricular Music

sharon.green@lism.catholic.edu.au