NCEA External Exam Timetable 2011

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Suspended ReVolution/ ReSolution

The final round of performance assessments are upon us!

Suspended ReVolution– 6.30pm Wednesday 17 Aug The Playhouse

Suspended ReSolution– 6.30pm Friday 19 Aug the Nelson School of Music

Tickets are $5 (except students enrolled in senior Music classes at Wai Col)

Click on the link above to view the Programme Order for each concert

World Choral Symposium, Argentina

Where’s Burcin gone now?!

Mr. B is away for the start of Term 3 representing New Zealand at the World Symposium on Choral Music in Patagonia, Argentina

Top choirs from all over the world apply, then are invited to participate. It will be an awesome opportunity for Mr. B to do some PD (professional development) and hear some of the best choral music on the planet. It’s not a competition, but a series of performances, workshops and discussions– all about choral music! (I can sense your jealousy from here).

It’s a great honour to be a part of Voices NZ Chamber Choir and to go on this tour, but unfortunately it occurs during term time. Please be vigilant with your studies– performance assessments are just around the corner! And keep up your theory– school exams are coming up as well!

Thanks for your understanding, and that’s for managing your time and studies yourself so that you don’t fall behind. Mr. Emo will be there to assist you– don’t be afraid to ask him for help!

P.S. Little James Michael Burcin arrived in the holidays, on 21 July. And, though he has a full head of hair . . . he was born senza soul patch.

11 Music Solo Performances at Richmond Library

Following the success of the “Solitary” Concerts on 15 June (The Playhouse) and 17 June (Nelson School of Music), senior music assessments continue with a performance on Monday 27 June at Richmond Library.

This time, the focus is on 11 Music students who will present their Solo Performances. Come along for a (relatively) quiet morning or afternoon of wonderful performances. Feel free to wander in and hear one or two performances, or stay for a full session.

Here are the details for parents and students

Morning Session (Column 4 class): Check the Running Order HERE

9.00– Load gear, roll check in M1 & depart on foot for Richmond Library
9.15 – Arrive & set up
9.30 – 11.45 Performances
11.45 – Depart on foot for return to College (*in class by 12.05pm)

Afternoon Session (Column 6 class): Check the Running Order HERE

12.10pm – Depart on foot for Richmond Library
12.30 – 2.45 Performances
2.45 – Depart on foot for return to College (*back to Wai Col by 3.05pm)

Solitary Concert- Programmes

Here are the programmes for the two upcoming assessment concerts.

Solitary Confinement 15 June Playhoue- PROGRAMME ORDER FINAL

Solitary Serenade 17 June NSOM- PROGRAMME ORDER

Some points to remember:

• Gear (including YOUR gear)– if you haven’t put it on the list DO NOT try to use it. This includes your “own amp”– we will have sound checked and the stage manager does not have to use your gear if you just turn up with it. Of course, if you’ve already listed it on the spreadsheet then you are sweeeeeeet
• Arrive early– use the programme as a GUIDE ONLY. The concert may go very quickly so arrive early and enjoy others’ performances before you start preparing for your own.
• Stay and Support your peers– please don’t take off after your performance. Stick around and make sure your peers have a supportive crowd to play to.

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Practice Rhythm Dictation

Year 11s! and anyone else who is focusing on honing their skills on rhythmic dictation . . .

Here are the instructions for how to use Auralia for practising your Rhythm Dictation:

Using Auralia to Practice for your Rhythm Dictation Test

Remember, your USERNAME will be the same as your school login (and the start of your email).

Forgot your PASSWORD? Mr. B has it.

Performance Assessments 2011

Senior Music Solo and Group Performance Assessments are fast approaching. This is year Year 11, 12 and 13 Music students present their public performances and wow their audiences (as well as depositing a few more NCEA credits into the bank).

This year will be a little different. In order to avoid another extraordinarily long concert like last year at the Boathouse (yeah, sorry about that), some standards will be assessed elsewhere.

Here’s the story:

Term 2- Week 7

Weds 15 June at the Playhouse (Mapua) and Friday 17 June at the Nelson School of Music:

• Year 11s- *Group Performances (and those attempting Level 2 solo)
• Year 12s & 13s- Solo and/or Group Performances

Term 2- Week 9

Around classtimes (i.e. daytime) throughout the week (27 June-1 July), either at Richmond Library (TBC) or Waimea College:

• Year 11s- Solo Performances (Level 1 only)

Term 3- Week 3

Weds 17 August at the Playhouse (Mapua) and Friday 19 August at the Nelson School of Music:

• Year 11s- Re-assessment opportunity (optional) for Solo & Group Performances (and and second performance for Level 2 solo)
• Year 12s & 13s- Solo and/or Group Performances

*Some Year 11s may petition to do their Level 1 Solo Performance at the Playhouse or NSOM. This will be at Mr. Burcin’s discretion and you will need to state your reason (eg. only an electronic piano will be available at the Richmond Library)

Carmen in 3D

If you are one of the lucky 12MUS students who are going to see the opera Carmen in 3D on 30 March, you may find this site interesting.

The story and characters of the opera and previews of the show. The more you know about it the more you will enjoy it!

John Cleese on Creativity

Having trouble with composition? Let John Cleese (of Fawlty Towers and Monty Python fame) give you some good advice.

What do you think?

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