Warrigal Road State School eNewsletter

MUSIC NOTES

“Music is the electric power that charges the soul, illuminating the darkness of our hearts and minds.”

What an intense week we’ve just had! I hope this message finds you all safe and well after the challenges we've faced together during Cyclone Alfred. It’s important to take a moment to acknowledge the impact such events can have on our mental health. As we recover and navigate through this, remember that looking after our well-being is just as important as the physical recovery.

I'm happy to let you know that music rehearsals and lessons will be back to normal in Week 8. I look forward to seeing you all there and continuing to support each other as we move forward.

Take care. We’re in this together.

2025 DATE CLAIMERS

TERM 1

TIME

EVENT

PARTICIPANTS

Term 1

Week 10

Friday 4^th April

9am

Easter Bonnet Parade at the school hall.

Junior Choir

NAPLAN AND MUSIC

We will have our normal rehearsals during Weeks 8 and 9. Please try to maintain your usual routine before school, as music can help stimulate the brain and reduce unnecessary stress, preparing you for NAPLAN.

To help students get ready for the day, we will finish rehearsals a little earlier, giving everyone time to prepare before school. Once the NAPLAN timetable is released, we will adjust instrumental lesson schedules accordingly to accommodate students.

Additionally, students might find it helpful to bring a piece of fruit, like a banana, to eat before entering the classroom. Studies show that bananas can improve learning efficiency and boost exam scores. They are also rich in vitamin B6, which helps promote the production of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine—neurotransmitters that support concentration.

WHITE PERFORMANCE SHIRTS DISTRIBUTION

White performance shirts will be distributed to students who have paid the shirt resource scheme.

Please note that we will only be available from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM on each scheduled day, as we are required to teach students afterwards, and students need to be in their class and ready for roll marking.

Thank you to the following volunteers who can help distribute the white shirts. Can you please sign in as a volunteer at the office first before heading down to the Uniform Shop. If there is anyone who would like to volunteer to help in week 9 that would be a great help, please email music1@warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au and I will add you to the list.

GROUPS

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

WEEK 8

Boys Chorus,

Wind Ensemble

Senior Choir, Corelli Orchestra

17^th March 8-8:45am

Emily C

Mi Ra K

Julie W

Yvonne H

Liqing W

19^th March 8-8:45am

Robyn K

Mary W

Charlene T

June G

21^st March 8-8:45am

Emily C

Mi Ra K

Robyn K

Winnie L

Noor A

Marie C

WEEK

Chamber Choir

Chamber Orchestra

Symphonic Band Catch Up

24^th March 8-8:45am

26^th March 8-8:45am

28^th March 8-8:45am

If the line closes before your child has received their shirt, you may need to come the following day when the uniform shop is open.

Students in Junior Strings, Thomastik Orchestra, Concert Winds, Boys Chorus, and Wind Ensemble wear green rugger shorts/culottes with their white performance shirt.

Students in Senior Choir, Corelli Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and Symphonic Band need to purchase black pants from the Uniform Shop (limited second-hand pants are also available for sale).

Black pants are on sale from this week 7.

Students need to look uniform, so we ask that black pants are only purchased from the Uniform Shop.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

TERM 1	TIME	EVENT	PARTICIPANTS
Week 10 Friday 4^th April	9.00 to 10.00am Hall	Easter Bonnet Parade	Junior Choir – Calico Cat

TERM 2	TIME	EVENT	PARTICIPANTS
		Parade Performances
Week 1 Thursday 24^th April	Arrive at the Music Block at 7.30am-Rehearsal 9.15am start-Hall	ANZAC Day Service at School Invite past student to perform The Last Post and Ravel.	Chamber Orchestra/Choir TBC - wear white shirt with black pants, Black socks & black leather shoes.
Week 2 Thursday 1^st May	8:15-3:00pm	Beginner Band Workshop	Concert Winds
Week 2 Saturday 3^rd May	TBC	Performance at the Chung Tian Temple	Chamber Choir
Week 3 Thursday 8^th May TBC	2:00-3:00 3:00-4:30 4:30-5:30	Choral Workshops at the Music Block
Week 5 Thursday 22 May	8.00am-2.15pm + Gala Concert 5.15pm Return 6.30-8.30pm	Karawatha Program Workshop at Runcorn SHS Return to Runcorn SHS for concert run-through & concert	Thomastik Orchestra
Week 5 Monday 19^th May	Evening	QYMA Parents will purchase ticket online when link available	Chamber Choir
Week 6 Thurs 29^th May tbc	Day Time	Choral Fanfare – Mansfield State High School	Junior Choir, Boys Chorus, Senior Choir and Chamber Choir
Week 10 Thursday 26^th June	Day Time	Symphonic Band Immersion Day at Sunnybank Hills S.S.	Symphonic Band wear white shirt with Black pants, black socks & black leather shoes.
Week 10 Monday 23^rd June	Day time	Regional Choral Fanfare Final	TBC – fingers crossed
Week 10 Tuesday 24^th June Wednesday 25^th June	p-1 (9am) 2-3 (10am) 4-6 (9am)	Citizenship Assemblies	TBC
END: Week 10	Expression of interest for 2026 Instrumental Program - Email to current 2025 Year 2 parents for interest in Strings and current 2025 Year 3 parents for interest in Band. This includes information about the Instrumental Program and how to register. N.B There is criteria and due to the size of the school and Program, only selected students will enter the Program. No communication will be entered into after and no late replies will be taken. Recruitment for the Instrumental Program will take all of Term 3 and you will find out if you are successful at the end of the last week of Term 3.

All emails are to be directed to the following address.

music1@warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au

In all emails, your child’s name and class will need to be included in the subject heading

Robyn Kelly, Director of Music

TERM 1: 2025 INSTRUMENTAL & CHOIR REHEARSALS
*ENSEMBLES*	*CONDUCTOR*	*REHEARSAL TIMES*
Senior Choir	Robyn Kelly & Miss Lu	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Monday 17^th March 7:30am arrival at the Music Block
Chamber Choir	Robyn Kelly & Miss Lu	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Tuesday 18^th March 7:30am arrival at the Music Block
Boys Chorus	Libby Courtice & Miss Lu	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Tuesday 18^th March 8:15am arrival at the Modular D
Year 3 Singing Club	Robyn Kelly	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Tuesday 18^th March at 1^st break at the Music Block. Bring your lunch, no Tuckshop please.
Year 2 Singing Club	Libby Courtice	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Tuesday 18^th March at 1^st break in Modular D
Wind Ensemble	Catherine Venn	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Wednesday 19^th March 7.30am arrival at the Modular D.
Chamber Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Wednesday 19^th March 7.30am arrival at the Music Block.
Junior Choir	Robyn Kelly	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Wednesday 19^th March at 1^st break at the Music Block for Soprano students. Week 8 Thursday 20^th March at 1^st break at the Music Block for Alto Students. Bring your lunch, no Tuckshop please.
Corelli Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Thursday 20^th March 7:3a0m arrival at the Music Block.
Symphonic Band	Catherine Venn	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Thursday 20^th March 7:30am arrival at Modular D.
Concert Winds	TBA	NO REHEARSAL YET NO REHEARSAL UNTIL STUDENTS CAN PLAY A FEW NOTES ON THEIR INSTRUMENT. Rehearsals commence beginning of Term 2 Day to be finalized possibly a Friday TBC
Thomastik Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 8 Friday 21^st March 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Junior Strings	Daniel Holloway	NO REHEARSAL YET NO REHEARSAL UNTIL STUDENTS CAN PLAY A FEW NOTES ON THEIR INSTRUMENT Rehearsals commence beginning or end of Term 2 every Friday 1^st Break at the Music Block.

As at 14^th March 2025