Warrigal Road State School eNewsletter

Music Notes

Another term has nearly concluded, and it has been very busy yet rewarding. We are continuing to receive some great feedback; constructive, positive and encouraging. We have made it to the last week of term with a few extra performances added in – please check the Date Claimers for who and what to wear. Well done everyone!

Congratulations Chamber Choir !

You were one of the most outstanding choirs at the Choral Fanfare Regional Final at Monday’s performance.

Instrumental Recruitment registration of interest letter for 2026 has been sent out from Mrs Goepel to all parents of the current grade 2 and grade 3 students.

2025 YEAR 2 STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN STRINGS (YEAR 3 IN 2026)
2025 YEAR 3 STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN BAND (YEAR 4 IN 2026)

Please make sure you read through this email and attachments carefully and return the requested information. There is a limited amount of numbers for strings and band available.

Just a reminder to grade 3 students who already learn strings you do not apply for the band program as you are a string player and will continue in the string program.

Week 10 Citizenship Assembly Performances:

A big thank you to the Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra (led by Luke S), and the Wind Ensemble for your outstanding performances at the Citizenship Assemblies this week. Your music truly brought the assemblies to life and served as a powerful reminder of the dedication, talent, and effort you put into your craft every day.

Your commitment to excellence not only enhances these events but also inspires the school community. Well done and thank you for sharing your gifts with us all!

Reading your report card

Don’t focus just on the mark you receive, which encourages a fixed mindset ("I’m an A student", "I’m a B student", etc) but rather on the comments, which help you develop a growth mindset (“What do I need to work on to improve?”). The instrumental music teachers go to much effort to give helpful feedback. In nearly every case it boils down to one or more of five things: posture, sound quality, tuning, rhythm and performing the piece musically. Even if you get an A result, there will still be things you can do to improve or maintain the grade, especially as you progress to higher levels. And if you don’t get the result you were hoping for, it is important to realise you are not stuck on that result forever.

It is important to note, also, that your mark is not just based on your playing on the day of the assessment, but your work throughout the semester. It is unlikely that a student will achieve a good mark if they do not practise regularly throughout the semester, even if they do a lot of practice just before the assessment. This is because playing an instrument requires training the brain and muscles, just as you do in learning a sport, which takes time and frequent, regular repetition to develop and refine. You also need to develop listening skills and understanding, which takes time too.

Reminder for Year 3 Singing Club Students with Speaking Parts:
- Please meet Mrs. Kelly and Miss Courtice at the Music Block each Thursday during 1st break.

- Remember to bring your scripts each week, as they are valuable tools to support your learning. Consistent attendance and preparation will help ensure everyone feels confident and ready for our big show in Term 3!

The more quickly you learn your parts, the sooner we’ll be able to perform.

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

Symphonic Band Immersion Day at Sunnybank Hills State School

Venue:		77 Symons Rd, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
Date:		Week 10 Thursday 26th June 2025
Time:		8:15am arrival- Concert 3:45pm 4:15 pickup
Cost:		Nil, A pizza lunch will be available for purchase, 3 – 4 slices of Hawaiian, Meat Lovers, Cheese, Ham & Pineapple, Supreme and Vegetarian costing $5.00. If students wish to purchase pizza, please ensure they bring the necessary money. We will collect the $5:00 on arrival, please have it ready when we mark the role.
Transport:		Private Transport to and from Sunnybank Hills State School
What to Bring:		Students must bring the following items: their instrument, a pencil, a green folder, and a small bag containing morning tea, a water bottle, and their school hat.
What to Wear:		Students are required to wear their performance uniform, which includes a white performance shirt, black pants, black socks, and black leather shoes. Hair should be neatly tied back using a black or bottle green ribbon or hair tie.
Additional Information		Please note that students' personal equipment is not covered under the school's insurance policy. It is recommended that parents take out their own property insurance to cover any personal equipment brought onto school premises or taken on music camps and excursions.

2025 DATE CLAIMERS Current to end of term 3.
Week 10 Thursday 26^th June	8:15am- 4:15pm		Symphonic Band Immersion Day at Sunnybank Hills S.S.	Wear performance uniform, hat, school jacket, bring instrument, music, water bottle, lunch if not participating in the $5.00 pizza lunch.
END: Week 10	Expression of interest for 2026 Instrumental Program - Email has been send 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.
TERM 3	TIME		EVENT		PARTICIPANTS
End of Week 1 Fri 18th July	Deadline for expression of interest 2026 Instrumental Program from Year 2 (Strings)/Year 3 (Band) No late requests accepted.
TBC			Parade Performances
Week 1 Monday 14^th July	11:45-12:30pm performance		MacGregor State High Stage Band tour to Warrigal School Hall.		Grade 5 & 6 Students + optional other classes. Please note, Senior Choir we will workshop a song with the stage band at 11:00am to perform with them.
Week 2 Wednesday 23^rd July	MacGregor State School		Intermediate Band Day at MacGregor State School		Wind Ensemble
Week 3 Friday 1^st August	8:15-2:30pm		Junior Strings Immersion day with MacGregor and Robertson State Schools		Yr 3 Junior Strings
Week 4: Thursday 8 August	School Hall		Book Character Parades 9.00-10.00am Prep – Year 2 10.00-11.00am Year 3 – 6 12:30-1:30 Year 4-6		Ensembles/Choirs TBC
Week 5: Tuesday 12^th August	12:30pm performance		MacGregor State High Wind Symphony tour to Warrigal School Hall.		Grade 3 & 4 Students + optional other classes.
Week 7 Wednesday 27^th August & Thursday 28^th August	7:30-3:00		½ Day Strings Workshops ½ Day Band Workshops		Corelli and Chamber Orchestras Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Weeks 4 – 9	2026 Instrumental Program - student instrument placement. Year 2 students will meet with Strings teacher for suitability and Year 3 students will meet Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Teachers. They will meet students and look at what instrument will best suit physically and provide opinion.
End of Week 10	2026 Instrumental Program - Letters of Offer will be emailed to successful students You will know if you have been allocated a school instrument or will need to purchase your own. Invitation to attend Instrumental Information Evening (for parents and students)

Robyn Kelly, Director of Music

TERM 2/3: 2025 INSTRUMENTAL & CHOIR REHEARSALS
*ENSEMBLES*	*CONDUCTOR*	*REHEARSAL TIMES*
Senior Choir	Robyn Kelly & Anna Lu	Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Monday 14^th July 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Chamber Choir	Robyn Kelly & Anna Lu	Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Tuesday 15^th July 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Boys Chorus	Libby Courtice	Normal Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Tuesday 16^th July 8:00am arrival at Modular D.
Year 3 Singing Club	Robyn Kelly	Normal Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Tuesday 16^th July at 1^st break in the Music Block.
Year 2 Singing Club	Libby Courtice	Normal Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Tuesday 16^th July at 1^st break in Modular D.
Wind Ensemble	Catherine Venn	Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Wednesday 17^th July 7:30am arrival at Modular D.
Chamber Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Wednesday 17^th July 7:30am arrival at Music Block.
Junior Choir	Robyn Kelly	Normal Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Wednesday 17^th July at 1^st break at the Music Block. Bring your lunch, no Tuckshop please.
Corelli Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 10 Thursday 26^th June 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. T3 Week 1 Thursday 18^th July 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Symphonic Band	Catherine Venn	Week 10 Thursday 26^th June 8:15am Meet at Sunnybank Hills State School for the Immersion Day. Remember your $5.00 for pizza lunch this will be collected on arrival during role marking. Rehearsal T3 Week 1 Thursday 18^th July 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Concert Winds	Catherine Venn	Normal Rehearsal Week 10 Friday 27^th June 7:30am arrival at Modular D. T3 Week 1 Friday 19^th July 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Thomastik Orchestra	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 10 Friday 27^th June 7:30am arrival at the Music Block. T3 Week 1 Friday 19^th July 7:30am arrival at the Music Block.
Junior Strings	Daniel Holloway	Normal Rehearsal Week 10 Friday 27th June 1st 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. T3 Week 1 Friday 19th July 1st Break at the Music Block.

As at 25/06/2025

Week 10 Citizenship Assembly Performances:

Reading your report card

Symphonic Band Immersion Day at Sunnybank Hills State School

2025 DATE CLAIMERS Current to end of term 3.