Diana Springford – Acting Head of Music Performance and Academic K-6

Daniel Burley – Acting Head of Music – Academic 7-12

It has been another busy week in the Music Department.  On Sunday, Gabrielle Utian (Year 8) and Nathaniel Spielman (Year 10) travelled to Stanwell Tops to participate in the HICES Music Festival, which culminated in a concert at the Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Participation in this prestigious event is by audition and places are highly contested. Well done to Gaby, who was accepted into the Vocal Ensemble, and to Nate who performed in the Orchestra.  

On Tuesday evening, our Years 10-12 Elective Music studentsattended the Richard Gill Presents…Voices & Instruments concert at the City Recital Hall, Martin Place.  

On Wednesday evening, members of the Advanced Jazz Ensemble provided a musical accompaniment while guests viewed the HSC Visual Arts and Drama Showcase. Many thanks to Guy Rein (Year 8), Rebekah Goldsworthy (Year 10) and especially to Adam Cranko (Year 12) who was also exhibiting artworks in the Showcase.  

Night of Song

On Thursday 23 August, over 130 students from Years K-12 performed in our Night of Song. This is our main annual event featuring choirs and vocal soloists and it was a beautiful and inspiring concert. We commend all the performers, conductors and accompanists for their hard work and enthusiasm. Special thanks also to everyone who worked behind-the-scenes to produce this event.  

Emanuel School and King David Schools Music Exchange 2018 visit to Melbourne 

In 2018 High School musicians from Emanuel School will visit The King David School (KDS) in Melbourne from Sunday 21 October until Tuesday 23 October. This will be the eighth Music Exchange and we are excited by the musical and cultural opportunities this event provides for our young musicians. During the exchange, students will experience interesting new music, be immersed in the culture of another Jewish school, and develop new and rekindle old friendships. The exchange is open to High School students who are committed members of Copland Concert Band, Bernstein Concert Band, Senior Stage Band, Junior Stage Band, Senior Choir and Emanuel String Orchestras. Up to 40 students will be able to participate in this year’s exchange.

On Sunday 21 October, students will meet their Music teachers at the Sydney Domestic Airport at 2.00 pm ready to receive their boarding pass for their flight to Melbourne. Students will be billeted with KDS families during their stay in Melbourne. The Music Exchange will conclude with a Showcase Concert at King David School on the afternoon of Tuesday 23 October. Emanuel parents are most welcome to attend and further information will be provided closer to the date. Students will return to Sydney Domestic Airport at 9.00 pm after flying from Melbourne. Parents will pick up students from the Sydney Domestic Airport.

The total cost to participate in the Music Exchange is $400.

Bookings opened on Friday 17 August and must be completed by Sunday 2 September.

We are holding a group booking of 40 airline tickets, for which we have 14 days to pay.  To secure a place, please use the link below to pay the full cost of the exchange:

https://www.trybooking.com/XPGB

The link will take you directly to the TryBooking website where you can follow the prompts to register your child’s full name, their 2018 Year Group, and to pay in full by credit card. By booking in this way, you will receive confirmation that your payment has been accepted and that your child is registered for the Music Exchange. Please note, all payments are non-refundable.

At the end of the TryBooking process there is a link to a more detailed permission note requesting dietary requirements and medical information. This too should be completed by 2 September:  https://goo.gl/forms/oGg5yCF5eqOuhzwh1.

A more detailed itinerary and information note will be sent to participants in Week 7 of Term 3.

This deadline of 2 September 2018 will be strictly adhered to, as we must pay the airline and release the unsold tickets on the following day.

Participation in the exchange is on a first-come-first-served basis so early response to this invitation is recommended. Once the 40 tickets are sold out, the TryBooking website will allow unsuccessful applicants to add their contact details to a waiting list so that we are aware of your desire to attend the exchange.