Please assemble at 12.30 in the Orchestra Room next
Monday (10th December) for a short Carol Service
rehearsal. In Lieu of this, there will be no regular
rehearsal at 16.30.

The Carol Service will take place on Tuesday 11th of
December at 14.30.
Orchestra members are required to present themselves
in the Des Places Sports Hall at 13.00 for
soundcheck and setup.

Mr. Cavanagh

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Dear Orchestra Member,

As has been relayed to you earlier in the year, we will be defending our title at the forthcoming Wesley Interschools Music Festival.

The competition takes place on Saturday 3rd March at 4.20pm and we will be the second Orchestra to perform. This means that you should present yourself for tuning in our designated room in Wesley College no later than 4pm.

Players are required to make their own way to Wesley College and should wear school uniform and Blazers. Parents are welcome to support. The result of the competition will be announced immediately after the performance of the final Orchestra and players should attend this adjudication.

Mr. Cavanagh

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Orchestra Schedule for Wesley Interschools
Competition

Rehearsals: Wednesday 27th February at 13.00

and Friday March 1st at 15.45

On Saturday 2nd March, please arrive no later than
3.45pm and proceed to the allocated orchestra room
for tuning.

Mr. Cavanagh


Dear Orchestra member/Parent.

Welcome back to what I hope is going to be another
excellent year of music-making and performances.
Orchestra rehearsals will re-commence on Monday
10th September @ 4.30 in the Orchestra room. For
the Leman Festival concert on Sunday January 20th
2013, we will be performing the following music:

Queen - Who wants to live forever
Elton John - Circle of Life (from the Lion King)
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement (a rock
guitar version, soloist - Mikey Browne)
Sibelius/Gaither - I then shall Live
Here are youtube links to each of these;

Who wants to Live forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZuSaudKc68
Lion King - Circle of Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX07j9SDFcc
I then Shall Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxyBMQJuTuc


As is customary, we will be also entering the
Orchestra competition in the Wesley Interschools
Music Festival which takes place in March. Further
details will be provided closer to the time. It's
likely that we'll play the Beethoven for this.

If you are a second year who plays any orchestral
instrument, you are invited to join regardless of
how long you have been playing your instrument or
what grade you are at. We endeavour to play music
that is interesting, fun and rewarding. Should you
find that your part is too difficult, then let me
know. Your contribution to the Orchestra is
recognised as just as important as a Fifth or
Sixth year. Similarly, if you happen to be a
'superstar' who would like a more challenging
part, this can be arranged. I would also like to
draw your attention to the individual music lesson
form that is available in the second year
recreational area. This is a unique opportunity to
avail of expert tuition within the College itself.

Finally, a word about commitment to the Orchestra.
If you are keen to be part of the whole project,
then regular rehearsal attendance is necessary.
Should another activity (e.g. Rugby, Basketball)
clash with the rehearsal time(s) then please speak
to Ms. O’Kane or myself and we will work out a
solution.
Parts for everything we play this year are
supplied by me to each Orchestral member. Should
you lose these or require extra practise parts,
then PDF's are available at the link below.


https://sites.google.com/site/rockorchestrapdfs201
3/


Mr. Cavanagh
Orchestra Conductor

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Below is a link to all the Orchestral music for Leman 2012.

Simply click the piece and then part which will be then available for viewing, downloading or printing as necessary.

http://sites.google.com/site/blackrockcollegeorchestra/home

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Rehearsals for the Leman Festival Concert (Sunday January 22nd, 7.30pm) are as follows:

Sunday January 15th 13.00 - 17.00 (with Libermann and Leman choirs)
Monday January 16th 16.30 - 18.00 (regular rehearsal)
Saturday January 21st 13.00 - 17.00 (with all choirs and past pupils)

For Sunday 22nd, a rehearsal time will be given when finalised. It's likely to be at 15.30 or 16.00 for the Orchestra in the National Concert Hall.



In addition to this, we will be defending our title at the Wesley Interschools Music Festival. The competition will take place on Saturday March 3rd. Further details will be given in due course.

Mr. Cavanagh

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Orchestra - Summer Concert.

This year's Summer concert will take place in the Lecture Hall on Wednesday May 9th at 7.30 p.m. The Orchestra will be playing three pieces:

Firstly, Dances with Wolves theme - John Barry

The Libermann, Leman and Parents' choir will be joining us for the following:

My Redeemer Lives - Nicole Mullen (Soloist, Seán Roper-Nolan)
Rolling in the Deep (Paul Epworth/Adele Adkins)

Furthermore, 'My Redeemer Lives' will accompany a short video of the inspirational triathletes Rick and Dick Hoyt.


Below is a rehearsal schedule, and you are required to attend each Monday prior to the concert.

Monday 16th April 4.30-6
Monday 23rd April 4.30-6
Monday 30th April 4.30-6
Monday 7th May 4.30-6

Wednesday 9th May - rehearsal T.B.C. Concert 7.30

Mr. Cavanagh

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