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T Instrumental Music School Services . 150 Guildford Road, . MAYLANDS WA 6051 . Public education: A world of opportunities. http://det.wa.edu.au/imss . USIC Vol. 4 November 2019 ATTERS A newsletter for music students and parents, brought to you by the Instrumental Music School Services, Department of Education. A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Mr Bruce Herriman On Friday 31 May, the Instrumental Music School Services held a school development day for instrumental teachers who work in metropolitan Perth. There were some 120 teachers in attendance and the day was devoted to a presentation from Dr Anita Collins. Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. Anita is best Known for her role as on-screen expert and campaign lead for the Don’t Stop the Music documentary that aired on the ABC in late 2018. She is internationally recognized for her unique work in translating the scientific research of neuroscientists and psychologists to the everyday parent, teacher and student. Over the last two years Anita has interviewed close to 100 researchers in labs across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. Anita has written opinion columns for The Age and The Conversation, authored papers for international peer-reviewed journals, guest author on international sites and specialist technical writer for OECD Education Framework 2030. Anita is a Churchill Fellow, a TEDx speaKer and the author of one of the most watched TED Education films ever made. You can watch this at https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_how_playing_an_instrument_benefits_your_brain?language=en Her presentations provide the evidence behind how the learning of a musical instrument and engagement with regular practice actually enhances brain function and general wellbeing. And of course the playing of a musical instrument is an amazing enjoyable experience – especially when playing/singing with others in bands, orchestras and choirs. We all know that learning a musical instrument does take time and effort but the rewards are considerable and I do hope that your child/ren are making the most of their musical opportunities. UPCOMING EVENTS 2019 Term 4 Week 6, 21/12/19 Primary Guitar Workshops Week 8, 2-5/12/19 Parent Information Evenings CONTENTS METRO NEWS: OTHER: ATAR Performance Rehearsal Day IMSS Alumnus – Nola Formentin OPUS Instrument Feature – The Voice Primary Band Workshops Article – Practice Makes Progress Mental Health Week 2019 – Passion Project Review – Bigger Better Brains PD Fact Sheet – Music Is GooD REGIONAL NEWS: Community Music-Making Geraldton Gossip Upcoming Opportunities Southwest Update Words of Inspiration FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Mr Marcus Perrozzi Thank you very much to the Music Matters team (Ms Jacqui Edwick, Ms Alexandra Bak, Mrs Victoria O’Neill, Mr Bruce Herriman and Mrs Deborah Banks), the IMSS School Plan Consultation Team and to IMSS colleagues and the community for your contributions to this edition. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! To access previous editions of Music Matters, and other information about how instrumental music is delivered in public schools, please go to: http://det.wa.edu.au/imss/detcms/navigation/for-parents/ ATAR PERFORMANCE REHEARSAL DAY Mrs Deborah Banks & Ms Julie Scarpel Deborah Banks: On Sunday 7 April, a group of classical guitar teachers, students and parents gathered for this year’s ATAR Performance Rehearsal Day. A last minute change of venues saw us move to Churchlands Primary School who generously allowed the use of their music classroom as a performance space and surrounding rooms as a rehearsal space. The aim of the Performance Rehearsal Day is to give students enrolled in the Year 11 and 12 ATAR Music course the opportunity to perform a repertoire piece they are preparing for their upcoming exams, and for the students to receive feedback from experienced teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to practice performing and for some is their first solo performance for an audience. This year, eight classical guitar students took the opportunity to perform for an enthusiastic audience of teachers parents and their peers. The standard of the performances was very high with all students giving successful renditions of the works they were preparing for their upcoming exams. Congratulations to Ethan Wegner of Applecross Senior High School, Angel Ng, DYlan To and Amos Tan of Rossmoyne Senior High School, Ethan HardY-Atkins of Melville Senior High School, Lara Pollard of Shenton College, and Annie Mills and Drew Minto of Perth Modern School on your fantastic performances! Parents, if you have students starting Year 11 ATAR Music next year, keep an eye out for the Performance Rehearsal Day which IMSS run in Term 1 each year. Julie Scarpel: ThanK you to everyone who attended the 2019 Woodwind ATAR (WAM) performance rehearsal day at the end of Term 2. The morning coached sessions involved six flute players (one Year 12 and five Year 11s), and five clarinet students (three Year 11s and two Year 12s). A huge thank you to Catherine Cahill and Diane Riddell for the valuable feedback they offered these upper school students who took part in this session. Personally, my flute students took home some valuable tips to improve their playing and were made to feel both at ease and inspired from the positive and productive feedback offered. The afternoon sessions (performance only) comprised of three Year 12 clarinettists, four Year 11 and five Year 12 flautists. Despite a few nerves, these students also benefited greatly from the experience of performing in public, with the fabulous support of our piano accompanist, Stephanie Nicholls. MUSIC MATTERS November 2019 2 OPUS – JulY 1, 2019 Mr Lee StanleY We were delighted to welcome the Director General Ms Lisa Rodgers, to this year’s Opus concert at the end of last term. Once again the evening was crammed with musical delights from public schools in WA. It is such a great way to share and celebrate the work our teachers do at the Instrumental Music School Services and in music classrooms up and down the State. The Kalamunda Senior High School Senior Concert Band started the proceedings with the very moving and powerful premiere of The Message Stick, composed and conducted by Peter Hind. This told the story of the stolen generation and was narrated by Barb Southern. They were joined on stage by two dancers from Lesmurdie Senior High School who skilfully interpreted the music through movement, adding to the drama of the spectacle. Nicolie Sullivan lead the John Curtin College of the Arts Senior Vocal Ensemble in a captivating performance. Then it was onto the Perth Modern School Year 8/9 Baroque Ensemble. Prepared and inspired by their director Nicola BraYshaY, they performed the first movement of Bach’s BranDenburg Concerto #3. The John Forrest Secondary College Senior Classical Guitar Ensemble, with their director Graham Hall, took us on a journey of their own with Journeys anD Voyages by Richard Charlton. The first half came to a very spirited end with the triumphant return to Opus of Woodvale Secondary College and their senior jazz group: Jazz Encounter, directed by Phillip Mullane. MarY-Anne GoYder was our special guest and we were able to congratulate her on being recently presented with the Director General’s Women of Achievement AwarD. She reminded us of the importance of singing in primary school and then backed this up by directing a wonderful performance by the Wembley Primary School Senior Choir. Finally, it was the Rossmoyne Senior High School Symphony Orchestra and the Combined John Curtin/Rossmoyne Choir to bring the evening to a conclusion. Neil CoY directed the students in stunning performances of Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco, The Humming Chorus from MaDama Butterfly, and an epic rendition of The Fellowship of the Rings. Once again the audience was left with a feeling of how amazing kids can be, especially when inspired by a team of dedicated professionals. Above: WooDvale SeconDary College Above: John Forrest SeconDary College Right: John Curtin College of the Arts Below: Rossmoyne Senior High School / Below: Wembley Primary School John Curtin College of the Arts MUSIC MATTERS November 2019 3 PRIMARY BAND WORKSHOPS – Semester 2, 2019 Ms Jacqueline Edwick Over the past few weeKs, students from more than thirty schools in their first and second years of learning have participated in a day of music-making at the Primary Band Workshops held across the metropolitan area. The events provided students with the opportunity to extend their playing experience beyond their weekly instrumental lessons. The students worKed with peers and teachers to learn concert band repertoire and tooK part in a variety of activities that included playing by ear, music reading, improvisation and memory work. At the conclusion of each workshop, students performed a short concert to a supportive audience of family, friends and staff. Samantha Lillis was the conductor at the Baldivis Secondary College workshop (below), with Kate Hare as Teacher in Charge. Students attended from Baldivis PS, Baldivis Gardens PS, Bungaree PS, Leda PS, Makybe Rise PS, Rockingham Beach PS, Settlers PS and Tuart Rise PS. Lee StanleY (below) led the students at the Ashdale Secondary College workshop with Jane Stevenson as TiC. Students attended from Ashdale PS, Carnaby Rise PS, Greenwood PS, HawKer Park PS, Landsdale PS, Madeley PS and West Greenwood PS. Claudia Muller coordinated the Butler College workshop with Marcus Perrozzi conducting (below). Students from Butler PS, East Butler PS, Merriwa PS, Mindarie PS and Quinns Beach PS participated. MUSIC MATTERS November 2019 4 Comet Bay College hosted students from Comet Bay PS, Endeavour PS, Meadow Springs PS, Port Kennedy PS, Rockingham LaKes PS, Secret Harbour PS, Singleton PS and Warnbro PS. Megan Graziani was the TiC for the workshop with students directed by Dale Pointon.

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