July and August have been very busy times for our budding musicians. We had our music camp on 5-6 August. It was fantastic to have the camp as it was cancelled last year due to COVID. As always a big highlight for me is the talent show and this year was no exception. The talent that we have here at KSHS is abundant!

All of the music festivals including ABODA, guitar and choir festivals were all cancelled last year so it has been fantastic to have our music groups performing again. Well done to all involved and a big thanks goes to Musikal for parental on going support for the music department. Alex Stevens gets a special mention for all of her work in coordinating the rosters for camp and keeping us on track! Thank you too for all of the IMSS teachers and all of the extra time they have put in for these festivals and the music camp.

In other news our Year 12 music student Coen Fowler composed an original piece of music for NAIDOC week which turned into a combined media project. It was selected to be showcased at the annual OPUS IMSS music concert on Monday 2 August. Coen was interviewed on stage about the piece and also played didgeridoo to open the concert. Well done Coen!

Looking to the future, we have some very exciting music events coming up. We have our first 'Kala Rock Night' on Tuesday 7 September and preparation is already underway for our end of year finale and Twilight Concert in Term 4 on Tuesday 19 October.

All music parents and students should as always keep an eye on the Musikal email information that is regularly mailed out, about upcoming events, ticketing and other important information. If you are not on the list please email Alex Stevens at janda@iinet.net.au.

Many thanks

Marcus Roberts
Music Director