Week 3 – Let the Performances Begin!

We’re so excited to kick off our performance season this week with two fantastic events! It’s a great opportunity for our team to shine and showcase all the hard work that’s gone into rehearsals so far.

Thank you to all the parents who have already given permission and made payments via QParents — your ongoing support means the world to us.

To make these performances truly special, we need every team member there and ready to go! We’ve provided the dates early in the term to help you plan ahead and keep things running smoothly around family and other commitments.

We can’t wait to see our team in action — it’s going to be a brilliant week! 

I'm currently experiencing some issues with my Outlook email program — it's behaving unpredictably and isn't handling group emails well with certain addresses. I plan to address the issue at the end of the term and will likely need to wipe the entire program and start over. Unfortunately, that means re-entering all the data, which will be quite a tedious task!

For those with students in the Instrumental and Choir programs: if you’re not receiving the weekly Music Notes, please ask your child to forward them to you, as all students receive the Music Notes each Friday as well.

Thankfully, there haven't been any issues with the EQ emails.

Ah, technology!

Junior Strings Rehearsal – Change of Day
Please note that Junior Strings rehearsal will be held on Wednesday 22nd October during first break in the Music Block. We’re looking forward to seeing you there, ready to make music!

Thank You, Concert Winds!
A huge thank you to our Concert Winds students who came prepared and looked fantastic in their performance uniforms for the P–2 Parade on Monday. You remembered your instruments and music, and your performance was a hit — the younger students loved it! What a wonderful start to your Music Fest preparation.

Concert Winds Rehearsal and Lesson Change – Week 3 Only
To help you feel even more confident for Music Fest, your usual Friday rehearsal will move to Monday 20th October at 7:30am in Modular D — just for Week 3. This extra practice will make all the difference before your big performance on Tuesday evening.

Let’s keep the great momentum going — exciting times ahead for our music groups!

MUSIC FEST - Band 

MUSIC FEST - Strings

MUSIC FEST – Senior Choir and Boys Chorus

Warrigal Road State School Annual Music Concert

Get ready to celebrate a wonderful year of music at our Annual WRSS Music Concert!

WHEN: Thursday, 13th November 2025 5:30pm-8:30pm
WHERE: Warrigal Road State School Hall
WHO:

• All students in the Instrumental Music Band and Strings Program
• Upper School Choirs only (note: Singing Clubs will not be performing)
  WHY: To celebrate all the amazing music we’ve enjoyed throughout the year!

Tickets

Tickets will be available for purchase through Flexischools from Week 3 Monday 20^th October to Week 6 Wednesday 12^th November

Prices:

• Adults: $20
• Children/Concession/Seniors: $10
• Family: $40 (2 adults and 2 children, or more than 2 children)

Please note:

• Tickets are general admission (no allocated seating).
• Show your Flexischools order confirmation at the door for entry.
• Limited ticket sales will be available at the door depending on number of seats available at the school hall.
  If you do not purchase your ticket via Flexischools, (this helps to provide us with the audience numbers) there will be an additional $5 fee, and ticket prices will be higher.

Pizza for Interval

13” Pizza can also be ordered via Flexischools from Week 3 Monday 20^th October to Week 6 Monday 10^th November to enjoy during the interval. (Please note we need to close the order two days earlier due to ordering them). Parents and students can eat together during interval – we will try and tune students in the second half quickly to be able to enjoy the pizza with you.

At the Moment the Symphonic Band and Chamber Orchestra will be tuning at interval (but shouldn’t take long and Junior Strings will tune and return to the hall at the beginning of interval and leave their instrument on the stage.

$20.00 Perri Perri Chicken: House Cooked Chicken, Roasted Capsicum, Caramelised Onions, Mozzarella, Shallots and Bocconcini on a Tomato base, topped with Peri-Peri sauce

$20.00 Meat Deluxe: Smoked Ham, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, House Cooked Chicken & Ground Beef and Bacon and Mozzarella on a BBQ base

$20.00 Crust Supreme: Smoked Ham, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Fresh Capsicum, Spanish Onions, Pineapple & Kalamata Olives on a Tomato base

$20.00 Hawaiian: Ham, Pineapple & Mozzarella on a Tomato base

$15.00 Classic Margherita: Mozzarella & Oregano on a Tomato base

Volunteers Needed – Be Part of the Magic!

We're calling on our wonderful community to help make our upcoming concert night a smooth and successful event. If you’re enthusiastic, organised, or just happy to lend a hand — we’d love to have you involved!

Volunteers will receive a few extra privileges as a thank-you for your support — and the satisfaction of helping create an unforgettable evening for our music students and families!

Below are the times and types of tasks where we’d really appreciate your help. Whether you can spare half an hour or a few hours, every bit makes a big difference.

Volunteer Time Slots & Tasks

• 8:30am – 10:00am → Wrapping the raffle hampers
• 2:00pm – 3:30pm → Setting up the hall (carpet rolls, chairs)
• 4:45pm – 5:30pm → Ticket check-in (Flexischools), raffle ticket sales, ushering, final ticket sales
• 5:45pm – 6:15pm → Getting ready for pizza distribution
• 6:15pm – 6:45pm → Distributing pizza and preparing drinks for interval
• 8:30pm – 9:30pm → Packing up the school hall

To Volunteer:
Please email music1@warrigalroadss.eq.edu.au with:

• Your name
• Your child’s name (in the Instrumental and/or Choir Program)
• Your available time(s)

We truly can’t run this event without you — thank you in advance for your support and team spirit!
Let’s make it a night to remember for our amazing music students.

Raffle Hampers

We’re creating some fabulous hampers to raffle off on the night, and we’d love your support.
Please consider adding one item from the lists below to your weekly shop and drop it off at the Music Block. A collection basket will be placed outside my classroom starting Week 3.

Hamper Themes & Item Ideas:

MOVIE NIGHT:
Popcorn, snacks, chocolates, cosy blankets, board games, trivia cards

RELAXATION:
Bath bombs, face masks, lotions, herbal tea, wine (non-alcoholic options welcome), towel or robe, good book or journal

GOURMET:
Artisan cheeses (non-perishable), crackers, olives, jams/chutneys, wine or cider, chocolate truffles, dried fruit and nuts

BOOK LOVERS:
Fiction or children's books, bookmarks, reading lights, tea or hot chocolate

COFFEE TIME:
Specialty coffees or teas, mugs or tumblers, biscotti or cookies, French press or tea infuser

BAKING FUN:
Cupcake liners, sprinkles, icing, measuring cups, cookie cutters, cake or cookie mix, apron, recipe cards

ARTS & CRAFTS:
Crayons, markers, paints, stickers, colouring books, glue sticks, scissors

OUTDOOR FUN:
Frisbees, skipping ropes, chalk, bubbles, mini kites, hats, sunscreen, water bottles

PICNIC:
Picnic blankets, reusable cups/plates, gourmet snacks, thermos, outdoor-friendly snacks

We also have a few larger raffle prizes, and tickets for these will be available for purchase on the day. Be sure to bring some $2 coins for your chance to win!

 Stay Tuned More information will be shared in upcoming editions of Music Notes.

2026 Chamber Choir Auditions

I am excited to announce auditions for the 2026 Chamber Choir, open to current Year 4 and Year 5 students only!

Audition Schedule:

• Year 4: Friday 24th October
  • 11:00am – 11:40am
  • 1:30pm – 2:00pm
• Year 5: Monday 27th October
  • 11:00am – 11:40am
  • 1:30pm – 2:00pm (Year 4 students will be on camp)
• Additional Audition Day Year 4 and 5: Monday 3rd November
  • 11:00am – 11:40am
  • 1:30pm – 2:00pm
  • (More times may be added if demand requires)

Students can select their preferred audition time on the sign-up sheet located outside the Music Block.

What to prepare:

• Please know the Australian National Anthem.
• Choose to sing a song you know well — this could be a piece you’ve learnt in Junior or Senior Choir.

Places in the Chamber Choir are limited, so if you don’t make it for 2026, don’t worry! Join the Senior Choir or Boys Chorus to build your skills and experience, then audition again for the 2027 Chamber Choir.

I look forward to hearing your amazing voices!

TRY MEMORISING THE MUSIC AND WORDS:

Memorizing music effectively involves a combination of techniques. Start by breaking the piece into smaller sections, focusing on a few bars at a time and recognising the patterns and structure. Use visualization to imagine the notes on the staff and their positions on your instrument. Practice regularly, employing both aural and muscle memory—listen to recordings and play the piece repeatedly. Additionally, try to understand the structure and phrasing of the music, which can help anchor your memory. Finally, perform the piece from memory in different contexts to reinforce your retention.

MUSIC ETTIQUETTE

 PERFORMER ETTIQUETTE

This is what we are aiming for in the TERM 4 CALENDAR. Please make notes in your calendar to help prepare you well in advance. Information has appeared in QPARENTS for permissions to be granted.