Waverley College awards the George William Rummery Music Scholarships as a means of encouraging students to realise their potential and strive for excellence. The George William Rummery Scholarship is a gift of the Rummery Family in memory of their son and brother, George, whose life ended tragically in 1982 when he was in Year 8 at Waverley College.
The Scholarship is awarded to students of the College who display particular aptitude and interest in music. The scholarship covers ongoing full remission of music tuition fees for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the recipients of the George William Rummery Music Scholarship for 2021 are:
Congratulations!
Mr Chris Balkizas
Head of Music
E: cbalkizas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
George William Rummery Music Scholarship winners for 2021
George William Rummery Music Scholarship 2021
A friendly reminder Music Camp will be held from Wednesday 5-7 May 2021 at Naamaroo Uniting Venues, Chatswood.
The primary focus is the development of the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, the College Choir and Guitar Ensemble. We will endeavour to improve the standard of our young musicians, expand their repertoire and to strengthen relationships among the musicians of the College.
The Music Camp will provide the opportunity to develop and strengthen the level of musicianship across all participating ensembles; specialist music tutors are employed to assist in this process along with the Waverley College full time music staff. It is strongly encouraged that all students participating in the above groups attend this residential music camp.
Students will need to bring the following clothing and equipment:
Students are to meet at the Performing Arts Centre on the morning of Wednesday 5 May at 8am.
The students will return to the PAC prior to the conclusion of the school day on Friday 7 May and can be collected after 3.15pm.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
On Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 May 2021, the Music Department is launching its first ever Piano Competition! Open to students both enrolled in the Instrumental Music Program within the College and those taking lessons externally, the Competition offers an opportunity for students to show off their very best playing whilst under the scrutiny of a respected invited adjudicator.
It provides a chance to build confidence and performing skills in front of an audience, including their peers, as well as the incentive to learn and prepare repertoire to the highest level possible. Additionally, it allows the occasion to hear other students in the same area of study and to compare performances and receive helpful notes from an expert adjudicator.
It’s all about taking part and enjoying both the process and chance to share your music with others … and possibly take away one of the prizes on offer for each Division!
Winners will be offered the privilege of performing at the annual Waverley College Music Festival, which will be held on Thursday 10 June 2021.
Further information and application forms are available from Ms Kossenberg, PAC Coordinator – please email kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Get thinking about what you would like to play, and submit your application form by Friday 7 May 2021.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Our Performing Arts Centre Supporters Group meeting will be held on:
Thursday 13 May 2021 at 4pm in Room P11, Lower Level, Performing Arts Centre (Senior Campus) at 131 Birrell Street, Waverley.
We are looking to fill all positions for the Music Supporters Group.
These include the positions:
All welcome. Please come along to discuss upcoming events on the Music Department calendar, including the Music Festival in June. We are seeking your enthusiastic support for this event!
Please email Ms Kossenberg at kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au to advise your attendance.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
Waverley College Music Festival will showcase the abundant talent of Waverley College students in vocal, brass, strings, elective music and ensemble performances from both the Junior and Senior Schools.
Bookings will open from Thursday, 20 May. We will share the booking link with families when it opens.
Entry: Adults $25, Children $15. Location: Br R.J. Wallace Performing Arts Centre, 131 Birrell Street Waverley.
Hot food and drinks will be available to purchase from 5.15pm prior to the commencement of the concert. Performers should arrive no later than 5.30pm.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Are you an artist with a vision? Create an image/art that might be chosen as the Wavefest main poster of promotion for this year’s short film festival.
The competition runs until 1 May 2021.
Theme: “Future is Yours”
Please email bbuchan@waverley.nsw.edu.au for more information and submission details.
WaveFest 2021
Waverley College can boast numerous talented artists. Below is an impressive collection of Year 8 high achievers portraits. Students worked hard in their Visual Arts lessons in drawing the correct proportions of a face, using the grid structure method, using tone to creation expressions and dimensional form, and also using other technical drawing methods to create their self portrait.
These artworks will be displayed in the Wellbeing Centre for viewing. How many of our stars can you recognise?
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
Year 8 High Achievers in Portraits
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional Custodians of the land on which Waverley College is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual connections to the land, waters, seas and sky and their rich contribution to society.
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