Music in Performance
Contacts
Head of Music
Mr Mark Scott – 9568 9380
m.scott@newingtoncollege.nsw.edu.au
MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE CALENDAR 2008
Coming Up
Year 8 Concert
Monday 28 July, Centenary Hall 7.00pm
During first semester Year 8 studied Australian Music. Folk Songs, Aboriginal Music, Contemporary and Popular Music were performed, analysed and used as a foundation for creative composition work. This concert is based around some of the class work that Year 8 Music students have explored. All Year 8 boys will be involved in this concert. Concert Band, Stanmore Strings and a Year 8 Rock Band will also be performing
Click here for concert note
Concerto Competition
Wednesday 30 July, Prescott Hall 7.00pm
This annual event showcases our most talented instrumentalists in a solo situation. The Concerto Competition is a rewarding experience for the
performers who use the opportunity to explore
new repertoire and develop their solo skills.
The performances are of a very high standard
and feature soloists of varied instruments including
strings, wind and brass. This is a night recommended
to all members of the Newington community as a night
of fantastic solo performance. Don’t miss out!
This year the guest adjudicator will be Ian Cleworth
former Principal Percussionist with the Sydney Symphony
Orchestra and current Artistic Director of Taikoz.
HSC Music Expo
Wednesday 6 August, MPH 7pm
Featuring students from all HSC Music Courses performing in a range of styles, this promises to be a rewarding night of music making. Students will perform selection from their HSC programs including solo works and ensemble pieces. Highly recommended to students in junior years who are considering studying music in Years 11 and 12.
Masterclass With Michael Askill of Synergy Percussion
Monday 4 August, MPH 1.00pm 
Ciaran Frame of Year 8 is currently preparing for his performance of Ross Edwards Marimba Dances at the Australian Percussion Eisteddfod in Melbourne in late August. This masterclass will provide an insight into how Michael Askill, Artistic Director of Synergy Percussion prepared this work when he premiered it in 1983. A must-attend event for any percussionist at Newington and in fact worthwhile for all.
Secondary School Instrumental Showcase
Thursday 14 August, Centenary Hall 7.00pm
This concert will involve primarily ensemble music and will include performances by the College Orchestra and Symphonic Winds as well as String Ensembles and Jazz Groups. The program will feature music by Khachaturian and Schumann through to original compositions for Wind Band and tradition Japanese Drumming by the Taiko Club. This will definitely be a night not to miss.
RockFest
Monday 22 September, Centenary Hall 7.00pmNow an annual
event at Newington this rock extravaganza showcases our array
of popular musicians.
Classroom Music & Facilities
For information about the academic Music program, go to the Music Department page
For information about the Music Centre and other Music facilities program, go to the Music Facilities page
Instrumental Tuition Program
Newington offers individual tuition in variety of instruments. These lessons are conducted at the three campuses by visiting specialists. All details regarding conditions for learning an instrument at Newington can be found on the Instrumental Tuition form:
INFORMATION FLYER & RESPONSE FORM
Music Ensembles
Across our three campuses, Newington offers a great variety of ensembles for our boys. All abilities and all musical tastes are considered and ensembles are reviewed on a regular basis. The Music Department is committed to being as inclusive as possible in order to meet the changing needs of our boys.
In order to maximize musical growth and development in any person of any age and ability, ensemble music making must be a learning experience that makes tangible links between all musical experiences. At Newington, as well as developing solid group skills, our ensemble philosophy is centred around the reinforcement of concepts presented in academic music classrooms.
2008 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
ATTENDANCE POLICY
LETTER TO CHAPEL CHOIR PARENTS - 25/02/08
> String Ensembles
> Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Ensembles
> Vocal Ensembles
> Rock, Pop & Jazz Ensembles
Other Programs
> Musicians-in-Residence: Synergy Percussion
> Composer-in-Residence, Gerard Brophy
