Music

Thanks to all of the Churchie Music community for a wonderful term! There have been some outstanding performances and results, from third places in Generations in Jazz and QYMA to Queensland Young Instrumentalist Award winners and National Jazz Super Band selections. Keep up the practice over the holidays as we prepare for our Soirees and our Signature Concert Series. The concerts are always enhanced by the wonderful support of the community, and we look forward to seeing even more people for events such as James Morrison at Jazz Under the Stars, Churchie’s Best Solos and our space and time themed Gala Concert. Best wishes to everyone for a happy and safe holiday period.

Jazz Under the Stars – James Morrison

Please continue to spread the word and encourage friends, family and members of the public to attend this wonderful occasion where Churchie hosts one of the great Australians of music. Tickets are $65 per person for table seating and $50 for general admission. This is great value to see James Morrison and Darren Percival live on Main Oval. Don’t miss out on this amazing event!

Tickets go on sale this Friday 14 June 2024 via TryBooking.

Queensland Youth Symphony and Queensland Youth Orchestras Big Band

Extending yourself into the representative field of big bands and orchestras is a great way to explore new music and play in amazing venues while gaining new friendships along the way. Please see a few photos from Luka Roberts (Big Band and Queensland Youth Symphony), Alex Smith (Big Band) and Hunter Luostarinen, who performed recently at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for the Modern Masterpiece Series and also in the Queen Street Mall on the following day.

Queensland Youth Orchestra 3 concerto

Year 10 student James Duffy was selected to perform a concerto with Queensland Youth Orchestra 3 (QYO3), giving the soloist and the orchestra an amazing educational experience as leader and accompanist. The Flute Concertino entitled Chaminade by French composer Cécile Chaminade is a beautiful exploration of the colours and timbres of the flute juxtaposed against the orchestral sounds. A huge congratulations to James Duffy on an amazing performance by memory in front of a full house on Sunday 9 June 2024. Well done, James!

Gala Concert

Think of your favourite space movie or a theme that relates to time. Chances are you will hear it and see it at the Gala Concert on 15 August 2024. Save the date for this spectacular night of themed music with an audio-visual extravaganza.

Soiree

As part of the upcoming Signature Concert Series in Term 3, all students will be performing a solo piece as part of the Soiree studio recitals. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to see their sons perform in a warm and friendly environment as we encourage students to improve their performing skills. Please note the date, time and location of your Soiree below. You should also receive further, more detailed, communication from your tutor by the end of the term:

Churchie’s Best Solos

At the end of this week, Churchie’s Best Solos Audition results will be released. It would be great if you could support your house representative. With a very high level of musicianship on display, this will be an amazing night to remember. Entry is free and Churchie students are expected to wear whites.

Auditions released

Next term, the audition music for 2025 ensembles will be released. Start practising and preparing your own choice repertoire in anticipation of the release.

Drumline

Thanks to the members of Jensen Winds and Morris Wind Symphony who came down to support the First XI football on their journey. Your contribution to the school community was greatly appreciated and added a unique atmosphere to the day. The next performance for the basketball will be in round one of Term 3.

Bohdan Davison
Director of Music