Warrigal Road State School eNewsletter

Music Notes

“It is performance ready if you can play 7 times without error. If you mess up on the 6th run through, you have to start over.”

To be truly ready to perform a piece (such as a song or instrumental part), you should be able to play it perfectly—without any mistakes—seven times in a row. If you make a mistake on any of those seven attempts, even the 6th time, you don’t just keep going—you start the count over from the beginning.

Why this method works:

It builds consistency, not just luck.
It ensures your performance is reliable under pressure, not just something you got right once.
It helps you stay focused and correct small errors before they become habits.

In short:

This rule is about setting a high standard for yourself. If you can play it perfectly 7 times in a row, you’re likely to perform it well on stage—even when you’re nervous.

Junior Choir and Senior Choir PERFORMANCE ON PARADE

Thank you to Miss Lu for accompanying the Junior Choir and Senior Choir. We will be ready for Choral Fanfare this Thursday.

QYMA PEFORMANCE – Congratulations Chamber Choir on a GOLD, overall, we tied third with Robertson State School. Well done everyone!!

Thank you to Lisa Geary, Miss Courtice, Miss Lu and our parents for attending this performance. Thank you to the kind emails received, tea and sweets. It is great to have an awesome team working with great students.

It was a real privilege to perform in the beautiful venue at Somerville House and to receive adjudication from Emily Cox. Opportunities like this provide invaluable experience and inspiration for our students and me.

Bring on Choral Fanfare!!

First place - Hillcrest Christian College Poco Voce

Second place - Anglican Church Grammar School Prep Voices

Third place - Warrigal Road State School Chamber Choir AND Robertson State School Cantabile

The Harley Mead Encouragement Award was awarded to Dalby State School Senior Singers.

Thomastik Orchestra students recently had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with string students from a variety of schools across the Karawatha community.
They worked alongside peers of similar ability levels, guided by a team of skilled and inspiring conductors. This collaborative experience not only fostered musical growth but also strengthened their ensemble skills and confidence as young musicians.

Opportunities like this are invaluable in encouraging ongoing practice, dedication, and development. Thank you to Runcorn State High School for organising yet another outstanding event. The Gala Concert was a fantastic celebration of talent, teamwork, and community spirit.

I’ve received many positive comments from teachers regarding your performances at each assembly this term. These opportunities are not only a joy to share with our school community, but they also serve as valuable preparation—especially with Fanfare just around the corner. Performing regularly helps build your confidence, improves your stage presence, and sharpens your musical skills.

The more we perform, the more prepared we are—and the better we become. Keep up the great work!

Please refer to QPARENTS APP regarding granting permission and for payments and information about the excursion events.

CHORAL FANFARE at Mansfield SHS.

Venue:	Mansfield State High School Cnr Broadwater Road &, Ham Rd, Mansfield QLD 4122
Date:	WEEK 6 Thurs 29^th May 2025
Time:	9:00am – 2:30pm (Students meet at the school tuckshop at 8:55, bus leaves at 9am.
Cost:	Refer to QPARENTS
Transport:	BUS to and from the venue.
What to Bring:	Students will need to bring a small bag with morning tea, lunch and water bottle. Book to read in any downtime.
What to Wear:	Senior Choir and Chamber Choir Performance Uniform – black pants, white performance shirt, black socks, black leather shoes. Hair neat with green or black ribbons (no large bows). Boys Chorus – white performance shirt, green rugger shorts, white socks and black leather shoes. Junior Choir – white performance shirt, green rugger shorts or green culottes, white socks and black leather shoes. School Jacket and School hat.
Additional Information	Entry is free for audience. Approximate times for performances (these times could change throughout the day). Need to be flexible. Junior Choir: 9:50am Senior Choir: 11:35am Boys Chorus: 12:05pm Chamber Choir: 12:50pm

2025 DATE CLAIMERS

TERM 2		TIME	EVENT		PARTICIPANTS
Week 6 Thurs 29^th May QPARENTS permission required	9:00-2:30pm Approximate performance times Junior Choir: 9:50am Senior Choir: 11:35am Boys Chorus: 12:05pm Chamber Choir: 12:50pm			Choral Fanfare – Mansfield State High School	Junior Choir, Boys Chorus, Senior Choir and Chamber Choir
Week 9 Monday 16^thJune	2:00pm			Band Performance at Assembly Performance at the school hall at year 3 CAPS assembly.	Symphonic Band – wear your black pants, white performance shirt, black sock and black leather shoes to school and change after your performance.
Week 10 Thursday 26^th June QPARENTS permission required	8:15am arrival- Concert 3:45pm 4:15 pickup			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)			Choir Corelli 10am Band TBA	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 2: 2025 INSTRUMENTAL & CHOIR REHEARSALS
*ENSEMBLES*	*CONDUCTOR*	*REHEARSAL TIMES*
Senior Choir	Robyn Kelly & Miss Lu	Normal Rehearsal Week 7 Monday 2^nd June 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Chamber Choir	Robyn Kelly & Miss Lu	Normal Rehearsal Week 7 Tuesday 3^rd June 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Boys Chorus	Libby Courtice & Miss Lu	Normal Rehearsal Week 7 Tuesday 3^rd June 8:00am arrival at Modular D.
Year 3 Singing Club	Robyn Kelly	Normal Rehearsal Week 7 Tuesday 3^rd June at 1^st break in the Music Block.
Year 2 Singing Club	Libby Courtice	Normal Rehearsal Week 7 Tuesday 3^rd June at 1^st break in Modular D.
Wind Ensemble	Catherine Venn	Normal Rehearsal Week 7 Wednesday 4^th June 7:30am arrival at Modular D.
Chamber Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 7 Wednesday 4^th June 7:30am arrival at Music Block.
Junior Choir	Robyn Kelly	Normal Rehearsal Week 7 Wednesday 4^th June at 1^st break at the Music Block Bring your lunch, no Tuckshop please.
Corelli Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 6 Thursday 29^th May 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. Week 7 Thursday 5^th June 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Symphonic Band	Catherine Venn	Normal Rehearsal Week 6 Thursday 29^th May 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. Week 7 Thursday 5^th June 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Concert Winds	Catherine Venn	Normal Rehearsal Week 6 Friday 30^th May 7:30am arrival at Modular D. Week 7 Friday 6^th May 7:30am arrival at Modular D.
Thomastik Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 6 Friday 30^th May 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. Week 7 Friday 6^th May 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Junior Strings	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 6 Friday 30^th May, 1^st Break at the Music Block– Students will eat back at the classroom at 11:45am. Please have a substantial fruit snack and have lunch ready to eat at the classroom. Week 7 Friday 6^th May 1^st Break at the Music Block.

As at 28 May 2025