The Music department has had a very strong start to Term 2 with many performances already taking place and many more to follow. In the first week back, our College Choir was accompanied by Ms Caroline Dickason and Mr Gus Garces in performing at the Anzac Day dawn service in Lilydale (pictured). It was an extremely early start to the day for all involved and the Choir provided an exceptional performance on the day.
Two weeks later the College Choir, Stage Band and various Music students performed at the Taste of MLMC event. This proved to be a very long day for our students and Music tutors, but it gave our visitors a wonderful taste of what our Music department offers to students and their families — musical talent, dedication and tenacity.
Thursday 6 June will be a HUGE evening for the Music department as we are holding our mid-year Music Concert. We will be showcasing our College Choir, Concert Band, Junior and Senior A Capella ensembles, our guitar ensemble, Stage Band, violin ensemble and VCE and VET Music students, while numerous solo performers will also take to the stage. All MLMC families are welcome to come along to enjoy this free event and to support our Music students.
New woodwind tutor
We welcome our new woodwind tutor John Barber (pictured in the gallery) to the College. John began his Music career as a bandsman in the British armed forces and spent 12 years performing in Germany and other countries. The highlight was performing for the Queen, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and other leaders. Although John very much enjoyed travelling and performing, he wanted to begin teaching and decided to emigrate to Australia with his wife, Deb. As well as running his own woodwind business, John became the Bands Director at Aquinas College where he still teaches saxophone, clarinet and flute three days a week. John also enjoys performing for various theatre groups around Melbourne.
