Term One 2010

Hey everybody,
This year has started off well in the Music Department at Balmoral. We are now finally in our new music suite and things are beginning to take off. There is still a lot of change to happen but we are up and running nicely. Some of the changes will be to boost the technological aspect of music making by installing Macintosh computers in the music classrooms. These will enable the children to explore modern post production music techniques as well as the ability to use the skills acquired in music class within other Mac programs used in the school.
The itinerant programme here at Balmoral is beginning to get back on track after the hold-ups to do with the building of the hall last year. There are four teachers from various providers teaching in the school and they currently teach throughout a major chunk of 4 school days. Lewis Eady's is planning to come and do a promotional concert in the first term. I will also be asking other providers to do the same. It is my goal to promote the itinerant programmes amongst the children so as to provide a beginning point for those that are learning instruments to get involved in school bands and performances.
The music groups have had major interest from students with many trying out for the Rock band and also taking part in the ukulele orchestra and instrumental group. This is a promising sign that music and performance related activities are a big draw card for students and that the cultural life of the school is doing well. There are some talented students this year in the Rock Band and in the Instrumental Group with individuals that are picking up the tunes and songs very quickly. So we look forward to some great performances.

Wishing everyone a great and successful year.