As events approach resulting in timetable changes, students are reminded to please check these on the morning of their Instrumental lesson. Lesson times change regularly!
7-12 Weekly Schedule
The 7-12 Music Schedule is updated weekly on Friday afternoons. Please refresh this page each week to view the schedule for the week ahead.
Term 3, Week 5:
Monday 18th of August
7:30-8:30am – Stage Band 3 (FP)
7:30-8:30am – Vocal Jazz 3 (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 8 Rock Band C (FP)
3:45-4:15pm – Stage Band 2 Sectional (KP)
3:45-4:45pm – Stage Band 1 Sectional (KP)
Tuesday 19th of August
7:30-8:30am – Stage Band 1 (KP)
7:30-8:30am – Vocal Jazz 2 (FP)
7.45-8:30am – String Ensemble
3:45-5:15pm – Vocal Jazz 1 (KP)
Wednesday of 20th August
7:30-8:30am – College Choir (FP) (year 10s, please attend before Faith Formation Day) **combined opening and closing cabaret rehearsal from 7:45 with Cab strings and Stage Band 1
7:30-8:30am – Percussion Ensemble (FP)
8:00-8:30am – Senior Flute Ensemble (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 7 Rock Band R (SC117) **Cancelled this week**
1:30-2:05pm – Year 8 Rock Band L (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Rocketman Rehearsal (KP)
3:45-4:45pm – Senior Concert Band (KP)
Thursday 21st of August
7:30-8:30am – Stage Band 2 (KP)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 8 Rock Band Z (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 7 Rock Band P (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Intermediate Flute Ensemble (FP)
3.45-5.00pm Jazz Combo (FP)
Friday 22nd of August
7:30-8:30am– Intermediate Concert band (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Yr 9 Rock Band Z (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Stage Band 3 Sectional- TRUMPET
1:30-2:05pm – Yr 10 Rock Band A (FP)
3:40-4:20pm – Yr 10 Rock Band Z (FP)
R-6 Ensembles
Junior Primary Choir
A reminder that rehearsals are on Thursdays during the JP lunch time from 12.55 – 1.35.
Catholic Schools Music Festival Choir
Students must be confident with the following pieces:
A reminder that rehearsals are on Friday lunch times.
Year 6 Rock Band
A reminder that rehearsals are Monday lunch times.
Information & Reminders
📆Term 3 Music Calendar
Please find LINKED HERE the Term 3 Music Calendar.
🎼 ABODA
Congratulations to all of our students who performed in ABODA this week! We are very proud of all groups who performed and achieved incredible results!
Our Junior and Senior String ensembles participated for the first time this year and gave outstanding performances
Senior Percussion Ensemble achieved Gold 💛
Senior Concert Band achieved Gold 💛
Intermediate Concert Band achieved Silver 🩶
Primary Concert Band achieved Silver 🩶
Stage Band 2 achieved Silver 🩶
Stage Band 1 achieved Gold AND were the overall section winners!! 🥇🏆
🗝️ Student Fob Reminder
Please ensure you bring your student fob each day so you can access the Music storeroom.
🔴 If your fob flashes red, it needs updating—visit IT.
❌ If you’ve lost your fob, notify IT immediately so they can deactivate it and prevent misuse.
💳 A replacement fob costs $15.
📲Music Sign-In Reminder
A friendly reminder to sign in and out of all music lessons and rehearsals using the iPads. Accurate attendance records help us support your learning in other subjects and communicate with your classroom teachers.
🚀🪐Cabaret 2025
Cabaret Letter is HERE– please read to find important information about combined rehearsals
Solo and Cabaret Rock Band audition results have been released!
🎤Stage 2 Performance Evening week 6
Our Year 12 students will present their final SACE summative assessment on Tuesday 26th August (Week 6, Term 3) at the Kidman Park Performing Arts Space.
Students Involved: Stage Band 1, Stage Band 2, Vocal Jazz 1, Year 12 soloists
Time: **6:00pm start (students arrive 5:00pm) – finish approx. 8:00/8:30pm (new start time to accommodate a number of students attending another concert!)
Consent: via Consent2Go
Uniform: Nazareth Performance Uniform (Nazareth Music Tie available at the uniform shop for $28). Year 12 assessed soloists may wear formal performance attire of their choice.
👦CSMF Combined Boys
Please note the following combined rehearsal dates. Consent2gos have been distributed:
Wk 5, T3 Friday 22nd August 1.00-2.30pm Nazareth – this week! The bus will be leaving Flinders Park at 12:30 to transport students to Kidman Park. Please remember that solo auditions will be held for solos in this rehearsal, so please prepare if you wish to audition!
Wk 9, T3 Tuesday 16th September 1.00-2.30pm St Michaels
🎶 Catholic Schools Music Festival 2025
Congratulations to Stage Band 1 and Vocal Jazz 1 students who have been selected as support acts for CSMF. Vocal Jazz 1 will be performing on Tuesday the 23rd of September, and Stage Band 1 will be performing 2 pieces back-to-back on Thursday the 25th of September!
Families are responsible for purchasing their own tickets via Ticketek
Please refer to the official Ticket Purchase Information Flyer emailed to families involved for further information
🎻Adelaide Youth Orchestra (AdYO) Auditions – Now Open!
The Adelaide Youth Orchestras (AdYO) offer an incredible opportunity for young musicians to develop their skills, collaborate with like-minded peers, and perform under the guidance of world-class conductors and tutors.
If you’re not already involved, we encourage you to explore what AdYO has to offer: 👉 Visit the AdYO website
Auditions are now open for the 2026 season! The sooner you apply, the sooner you’ll receive your audition music and can begin preparing. 👉 Apply here
Financial assistance is also available to support students in their participation: 👉 Find out more
If you have any questions or would like to chat about the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Miss Mensforth.
🎶Linda May Han Oh Jazz Workshops and Concerts
The Elder Conservatorium Jazz Department invites students and staff to two exciting events with Grammy Award-winning bassist Linda May Han Oh.
Linda is a New York-based bassist, composer, and Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music. She is a leading voice in contemporary jazz and a strong advocate for gender equity in music.
🎤 In Conversation: Gender Equity in Jazz Join Linda for a free, insightful discussion. 🎟️ Book tickets here
🎼 Open Masterclass Observe Linda working with jazz students and ensembles—ideal for any students interested in small group performance or jazz improvisation. 🎟️ Reserve your spot here
Instrumental tuition lessons are open to all students and can be arranged through our music office. Lessons are mostly conducted during school hours on a rotating basis. The forms and documents below detail many aspects of the music program, including instrumental tuition program fees and enrolment.
