MUSIC REHEARSAL TIMES

• Concert Band - Mondays 3.30pm - 4.30pm
• Jazz Band - Wednesdays 3.30 - 5.00pm
• Rock Bands - Thursdays 3.30 -5.00 pm

"HISTORY OF THE BLUES" WORKSHOP

Tuesday 27 August

On Monday, 25 August 2008 the Music students of Kolbe Catholic College were entertained by a Brett Hunt’s workshop: "History of the Blues."

This informative and entertaining session featured: “12 songs from some of the blues’ greats, including Robert Johnson, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee.

The concert explored the continuing relevance of the blues in contemporary music, the people who made the blues, the legends and stories, and the politics that created the revolution that is blues music.”

Mr Nick Fielding
Head of Music

MUSIC CAMP 2008

Thursday 27 March

In 2008, Kolbe Music Camp returned to the beautiful and historic Benedictine community of New Norcia.

Music-making was the focus of our time and rehearsals began on the first night. As well as our large concert and jazz bands; our guitar/bass, percussion, keyboard, flute, vocal and brass ensembles spent time together rehearsing or composing their own pieces. This year's concert band is the largest it has been for several years with 24 students from years 8 to 12 combining to make a very impressive sound. Jazz band continues to be very strong and is working on a variety of new pieces in different jazz styles. Holding music camp so early in the year was a great way to "kick-off" our ensembles and lays the foundation for further success this year.

In addition to these musical experiences we were able to take a guided tour of the town, learning about its fascinating 160-year history. We also had the privilege of joining the 9 remaining monks for "Compline" (evening prayer) in the Monestary Chapel. The extensive museum provided a sample of the town's history including artworks, clothing, musical instruments, school equipment and much more dating from the 1840s to recent times.

Our work culminated in a two-hour concert on the final evening held in various venues throughout St Gertrude's College including the spectacular Chapel. The acoustics in this chapel have drawn musicians from near and far to record their music. The variety and quality of the performances were a credit to the efforts of our musicians.

Students and staff alike were pleasantly surprised that four very dedicated parents made the long trip on a Tuesday night to join the audience. Senior students in years 10, 11 and 12 showed great leadership in both musical and non-musical activities and were positive role-models throughout the camp. The year 11 and 12 students planned and ran a quiz night and led the singing in our karaoke night to keep everyone entertained.

Thankyou to our music tutors who also made the trip to support their students and of course to Pat Branson, Ali Buckner, Kath Hunter and Rose Mascaro. Without the efforts of all these wonderful musicians the event would not have been possible.