St Joseph’s String Orchestra – starting next week

Now that the Eisteddfod is over, we welcome all string students (yes, even beginners!) to attend string orchestra starting from next week. Rehearsals are held before school - 7.45 to 8.30 every Tuesday morning in the multi-purpose room.

This is a wonderful opportunity to consolidate what is learned in lessons, while getting to play with others. Students of all abilities are catered for, and it is a terrific way for students to learn from one another and refine the art of performance. I’d love for every student to participate, so if your child won’t be able to attend rehearsals at this time, please let me know.

Granite Belt Strings Festival – Week 10, Thursday and Friday (22-23^rd June)

This is the second year Ballandean School has hosted a 2-day combined-schools String Festival, and this year we are inviting St Josephs’ and Texas students to participate.

The Festival is held from 9am -3pm at Ballandean State School, where around 100 students in Years 3-6 from schools across the Granite Belt will be involved in workshops with visiting artists Topology, as well as rehearsing in a combined mass string ensemble led by either myself or Lucy Andersen.

The two days will culminate in a concert at the Ballandean Hall, showcasing all the students have learned over the two days. Parent transport will be required for children to and from Ballandean School, so if you are able to do this, or have a spare seat please let me know! I’ll be sending home a consent form over the next few days.

St Joseph’s Strings at the Eisteddfod

Our growing strings program represented St Joseph’s at the Border District Eisteddfod on the 24^th and 25^th May. A number of soloists entered, and for the first time, there was a Primary and Secondary Ensemble. I’m extremely proud of all our performers, who practiced hard, played well and performed professionally on stage. St Joseph’s Secondary String Ensemble came 2^nd place in their section (3-12 players) and Harper Cavallaro, Emma Pradella and Chloe Staley were awarded Highly Commended in their solo sections. Well done to all involved!

As always, if you have any questions, or would like to chat, I’m always available – feel free to email @ mapleisnow@gmail.com or give me a call on 0488 39 29 79

Talk soon,
Maple Egerton