We are off to a great start in music this year.  After facing the realities of having no music teacher in our school, we have now pulled together a team of teachers, students and community members and I feel confident that we will keep the heartbeat of music alive at BHS.

Our team so far:

Melanie Evans: I will be in the school on Thursdays this year, overseeing music education and teaching classes in beginner keyboard, music theory, and extension music classes for senior students.  After a great turn out for our Vocal Ensemble Auditions, we will also begin rehearsals this week.

Nicole Matthews: Is our wonderful new Performing Arts teacher.  She will teach music as part of Year 7 and 8 Performing Arts classes (as well as dance and drama).  In addition to this, she will be overseeing the student-led Performance Troupe which will begin this week on Thursday lunch times. 

Bligh Wilson and Sarah Davies: Are our very capable music captains and will be taking the lead in organising the Performance Troupe, with the assistance of Molly Warnes for choreography.  We are excited to see this group put their musical theatre skills into action.

Josh Benge: Our Pastoral Care Worker is also a very talented musician and will be assisting at times in music classes.  He has also filled a very important role in teaching a small class of guitar students.  We are thankful for his expertise and willingness to help.

Jacob Staehr: Our Instrumental Music Teacher.  We are very excited to have Jacob teaching on site at BHS for the first time this year.  He will be in the school on Wednesday afternoons, teaching school band at lunchtime and brass and woodwind lessons during lessons 5 and 6.  Any students who are keen to start learning an instrument, please contact me ASAP so we can get you started.

Meriel Lane: Meriel is a very accomplished piano teacher.  She is available for private lessons (0428499856). Meriel has been providing piano lessons for many students in our community for many years.  We are thankful for her contribution to music education for our BHS students.

Kelly Bickle: Kelly is president of BCA (Balaklava Community Arts).  She will be keeping us in the loop for all community events, starting with the announcement of Legally Blonde as the BCA show for this year. (Please see advert). Information Day - Sunday March 3. Auditions - Sunday March 17. This show is suitable for senior students and older.

If you have any questions regarding music at BHS, please feel free to contact me on Daymap or email me (Melanie.Evans225@schools.sa.edu.au).