World Music – Bollywood Rhythms
On Monday 6 March our Years 7 and 8 students were able to participate in a World Music incursion called Bollywood Rhythms. Two performers, Jamel and Dheeraj were able to introduce to our students the world of Indian Music and Dance. Dheeraj is one of Australia’s and arguably one of the world’s best Tabla players and he was able to take the students on a journey and demonstrate the complex nature of Indian music. Jamel then took on the challenge of teaching 200+ students and teachers how to dance in the style of Bollywood and to explain to them the importance of dance and music to the Indian culture and why it is important to learn about others’ cultural heritage. 8E and 8B were then treated to a session with both Jamel and Dheeraj as they worked more closely on how the music is put together and learnt some more Bollywood dance moves in preparation for the Year 8 concert in Term 2. Below is Heison Cheung’s reflections and learnings on Indian Music.
‘The Experience of learning Indian music opened a new door of music for me to learn, use and play. It has a very special way of counting beats, very different from what you would usually hear from a classical western orchestra. I was captivated by how the beat of the music became so much more apparent than it is in orchestras. Percussionists in Indian music tell the dancers and other musicians how fast the song is, when the song ends and provide a counter melody to the melody while still clearly playing the beat and rhythmic patterns; essentially leading the musicians and dancers. Listening to Indian music was refreshing and a change of pace from most of the music I perform. Indian music is easy to understand with an interesting culture, it is the most amazing type music.’
Lisa Clarke | Head of Music – Instrumental Performance
International Women’s Day Performance
Our Senior Girls’ Chamber Choir gave a powerful performance at the recent Inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast on 8 March. The girls sang I am woman, as a fitting anthem for the occasion. The song was written and released by Tintern alumna and Avenue of Excellence Inductee, Helen Reddy (YG 1958).
Friends of Music Easter Raffle
The wonderful parents on our Friends of Music Committee are running their annual Easter Raffle as a fundraiser to support our Music Programs here at Tintern. Tickets are available on line.
https://events.humanitix.com/tintern-fom-easter-raffle-2023
Auditions in Term 2 for Annual Music Scholarships
Eligible music students in Years 5 to 12 are invited to apply for the following Music awards:
Ilma Kelson Music Scholar Awards (three awards)
Penelope Thwaites Music Awards (two awards)
Auditions will occur early in Term 2 Click here for the application form or from the Music Office or by contacting efeenane@tintern.vic.edu.au. Applications close next Friday 31 March 2023.
