Congratulations all round to every performer and all families for a really enjoyable concert on Saturday night.

Such a lot of faces on stage – amazing sound and energy.

To the 23 Flaggy Choir members and 2 Troupies, you were outstanding and I’m very proud of you.

A huge thanks to all families who showed patience and understanding after the concert by allowing me to sight and sign off that every single student was united with their carer.

The students all have a feedback task to complete tonight, ready to hand in to me tomorrow. I’ll collate the responses in ‘choir time’ tomorrow and include some/all in the Certificate presentation at Thursday’s assembly.

This year, the Charity focus for the Festival of Music has been Fauna Rescue – and specifically, Minton Farm at Cherry Gardens. I think it will be fun to celebrate the end of the Festival in Choir Time next Tuesday, 26th Sept., by sharing a light afternoon tea made with ingredients that our rescued native animals also like! The list is included below.

Could every choir member also bring something from the list as a donation to Minton Farm. I can drop it off to them after school. It’s not all food – some first aid and medical supplies are also appreciated by Bev Langley and her team of dedicated fauna carers.

Thank You in advance

Robyn Videon

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We officially have an ‘A’ Grade Choir this year.

All 27 members were in very fine voice when assessed by David Jackson late in Term 1. CONGRATULATIONS! I AM ONE VERY PROUD CHOIR TEACHER.

MUSIC DATES for TERM 2

Week 3, Thursday 18th May – Choir participates in Opening Event of the DreamBIG Children’s Festival in the City.

Week 8 and/or 9 – INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC WEEK. Students who learn their instrument at school perform for classes during their regular Instrumental Music lesson time. Timetable to be confirmed. Year 2, 3 & 4 classes will be included to showcase their recorder skills!

Week 10, Tuesday 4th July – Annual Music Night. Notices will be sent home via the Instrumental and Choir Teachers from Week 4.

RECORDER ROUNDUP

Calling all Year 2, 3 & 4 students to find their recorders. Please ensure they are clean (Adult help – carefully separate sections, warm soapy water, rinse, air-dry for a day. A light smear of Vaseline or similar on the joints will help when re-assembling.)

We have lots of old favourites to play, and new songs to learn too. Students are responsible for having their recorder at school on Music day each week. Please support them and help with getting back into the routine. Thank you.

Week 9

Tuesday 28/3. Excellent rehearsal. Beginning to ‘gel’ as a big team. Sounding lovely and learning quickly. Ms Popple joined the sopranos. Her baby is due in 4 weeks!

Wednesday 28/3. Extra 1/2 hour session with Cathy Lange to prepare for DreamBIG Festival Opening Event. The song is included in the Choir Book & CD, or can be accessed online here.

Thursday 29/3. Choir on stage at Assembly to lead the National Anthem, including Auslan signing for last 2 lines of each verse. Choir families subscribed to this blog as per request on Registration form.

Week 10

Tuesday 4/4. Choir Assessment by Mr David Jackson in our regular rehearsal time. Members can prepare by checking what should be known on their copy of the learning grid and memorising words for those sections already taught. David will be looking for great singing, outstanding ‘stage presence’ and absolute focus.

This note distributed to Choir classes on Thursday 23 March.

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