It has been a busy term for music at Mount Waverley Secondary College, leading into an even busier Term 3.
Last Thursday, we enjoyed a well-attended lunchtime concert featuring our Intermediate and Senior Guitar Ensembles. Both groups performed three diverse works, showcasing a wide variety of guitar techniques. It is amazing to reflect on how these ensembles have developed over the years, and their polished performances made for an enjoyable lunchtime of music.
As the term comes to a close, preparations are well underway for our 2027 Music Tour to Vietnam. Successful auditionees were announced this week, and the tour ensemble will begin rehearsals in Term 4. Congratulations to all students who prepared an audition; the standard was incredibly high, and I am excited to begin developing the talent of the selected students through some challenging and fun symphony orchestra repertoire.
Looking ahead to Term 3, I ask all students to spend time over the holidays mastering their ensemble pieces. This is particularly important for those in ensembles participating in the Monash Youth Music Festival and the Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF). These events are fantastic opportunities for our community to celebrate our students’ dedication, and for the musicians to gain insightful feedback from local and international adjudicators.
Keep up the great work and see you next term for more music making.
Mrs Tijtje Keatley
Music Director