Music Chronology

Year	Teacher	Activity	Page	Author	Notes
1962	Mr W Noller	Choir	31 30	Beverly Blanch Sandra Davis (FB)	60 members - Choral Festival at City Hall, Induction of prefects, Open Day. Choir 103 members
1963	Mr W Noller	Choir	55	A Bell 5th Yr	Commonwealth Youth Sunday at Civic Park, Open Day, Speech day, CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS.
1964	Mr W Noller	Choir/Band Choir Band	5 46 51-53	Robert Ayliffe 4A Jill O'Connell 3B Rodney Tudball	Reference to Choir & Band playing at Open Day. Report for 63/64 - Choir numbers down, along with performandnces, call for Male voices. Geoff Lennard & Wal Noller decided to start a band late 1963 after 9 boys organised a brass group to play for Speech Day. Dept of Educ contributed 10 instrumemts, 22 members by the end of the year.
1965	Mr W Noller (Teacher) & Mr Geoff Lennard (Teacher/ Band Master)	Musical Band Choir	50-51; 52-53 93-94 94	Rodney Tudball 4E1 Pamela Jones 2E2	'Wider Horizons' at City Hall on 6th May. Choir 85 & a Choral Group has been added.
1966	Mr W Noller (Teacher) & Mr Geoff Lennard (Teacher/ Band Master)	Musical	41; 42-43	E.R. Murphy	'Wider Horizons' (renewed 2) at Police Boys Club 16th August, produced by Sandra Wortley & Margaret Hill.
1967	Mr W Noller	Choir Choral Ensemble Band	19 20 22	Paul Rounsley 3S1 Alison Reid 5E1 G.A. Lennard, Bandmaster	Choir 70 members. Ensemble 3 years old. Band 4 years old with 30 members.
1968	Mr G Paterson	Musical	45	Mrs Robson & Mr Scott Toni Cottingham (5th Form)	'Reedy River' at Wallsend High on 25th September, an English/History production about the EurekaStockade.
1969					No reports.
1970					No reports.
1971	Mr G Paterson & Mrs Z Reading	Choir Band	49 49		Choir 74 members. Band down to 10 members, including Geoff Lennard & 1 other teacher.
1972	Mr G Paterson & Mrs Z Reading	Choir Band	54 54	Greg Paterson	Membership enhanced with Bass section from Senior Boys. Rousing rendition of "Battle Hymme of the Republic" accompaied by band highlight of School Presentation day in March. A "vintage year" & end of an era, down to 11 members & impacted by departure of 6th & 4th formers as well as the transfer of Mr Lennard mid year. Trip to Wagga highlight, credit to the school.
1973	Mr G Paterson & Mrs D Paterson	Choir	60; Pic	Greg Paterson	More depth in the choir, "improved rapidly".Performed at Secondary School Music Festival & Presentation Day.
1974	Mr G Paterson & Mrs R Cooper				No Reports.
1975	Mr G Paterson Mrs Z Reading	Choir	47-Jnr; 47-Snr		2 x Choir photos, Junior 47 & Senior 54 members.
1976	Mr G Paterson, Mrs Z Reading, Mrs M Ellicott & Denise Paterson		9 10 12	J. Parmeter (PSU)	Oklahoma rehearsals commenced 3rd term, year 8,9 & 11. Junior Choir (24 members) mainly Year 7s, sung at Presentation Day " Christmas Carols at Jesmond Centre. Hope next year some year 7 & 9 girls who are learning guitar will accpmpany. Reported on his European tour with the NP&CBC brass band, he was a Euphonium player.
1977	Mr G Paterson Mrs Z Reading, Mrs M Ellicott & Denise Paterson	Musical Brass Group Recorder Group	29 30 31 32 32 Inside Back Cover		'Oklahoma!' at Grif Duncan Theatre on April 19, 20 & 22. Major success due to collaboration across the school, 80 cast, 2 pages of pics. (Produced by Bill Bryant & Greg Paterson). 10 members coordinated by Mrs Ellicott. Pic of group (7 members).
1978	Mr G Paterson, Mrs M Ellicott, Mrs Denise Paterson & Mrs C Lewis	Folk Groups Musical Cartoon	16 17 17 18 19 60		New 2 unit Music course available for Year 11, & an extra lesson added for Yr 7 recorder. Folk & recorder group performed at opening of multi purpose building & Education week at Jesmond Centre. 2 folk groups, Yrs 7 & 9 performing at community events. Pictures of Junior & Senior Folk Groups. Choir & cast of Li'l Abner. 'Li'l Abner'
1979	Mr G Paterson, Mrs M Ellicott, Mrs Denise Paterson & Mrs C Lewis	Choir Folk Groups	10 10 22 23	Scott Pilgrim Gemma Buckley, Janelle Clive & Lenore Miller	'A selection of songs from "Jonah Man Jazz', performed by 105 Yr 7s performed at Cultural Festival. Junior and Senior performing at school functions as well as many community eventsincluding Shopping Centres, Hospitals & aged care facilities. Pictures of Cultural Events.
1980	Mrs H Hancock & Mrs C Lewis	Choir Musical	12 12 12 16 17 22 24 25	H Hancock Mark Mathot 11E1	Junior Choir at Newcastle Secondary School Music Festival. 3 folk groups in Yr 7,8 & 9. Musical evening (term 2) & Cultural presentation. June 23 Musical Evening in the Bini, class items, solos, duets, folk groups & choir - 500 attendees. 'Brigadoon' at Grif Duncan. "A Night at the Theatre (Brigadoon Revue)" & pictures.
1981	Mrs Kitty Bryant, Mrs H Hancock & Mrs Z Reading	Folk Groups Band Choir	18 18 18 19		Year 7 & 8&9 Folk Groups. School Military Band commenced Term 1. Term 2 concert by Year 7 classes, Band & solo for parents & friends. 50 pupils performed at Secondary School Music Festival held in the Great Hall.
1982	Mrs H Hancock, Mrs Kitty Bryant & Mrs J Cornford	Musical	8 12 13 13 24 25	Harriet Jordan 11E1 Helen McInness Kathy Murphy Bill Bryant, Darren Croese & Christina Giugliarelli	Extracts from Cultural Night 1982, My Fair Hamlet. Pics of Yr 8 & 9 folk groups & choir. Folk, Recorder & Senior Choir performed at Presentation day & Choral Festival at Great Hall. Term 3 Cultural evenings. Apache Marching Band from Arccadia California, (Newcastle sister US city) visited. My Fair Lady produced by Ellin O'Connell & Bill Bryant. Senior student comprised the cast, report & pictures. "What is Theatre About" Bill, & reviews by Darren & Christina as well as pictures.
1983	Mrs H Hancock & Mrs J Cornford				No reports.
1984	Mrs Helen Hancock & Ms Madelaine Williams	Musical	16 24 25	Victoria Wray Yr 11	Concerts at Kara (Yr 8)/ Irwin Hall (Yr 11) by Electove classes, also to parents & at Wallsend Commumity Centre. Yr 7 attempt to form a school band. 'Oliver' Sept 24 (4 nights) Student reviews & pics.
1985	Mrs Helen Hancock & Ms Madelaine Williams	All	15	Dept Report	Keyboard Laboratory established, Musical evening in June, Woodwind band started, Choir 50 members.
1986	Ms Madelaine Williams & Mrs J Selden	Musical	29		'Bye Bye Birdie' at Grif Duncan Theatre.
1987	Mrs J Shelden & Ms M Williams		19	Dept Report	Year 12 HSC music Students' concert. All music students presenting at the Cultural Arts evening.
1988	Mrs J Shelden & Ms M Williams	Musical	13 20	David See M Williams	'Intersting student disco, Rebecca Teudt a member of Marching Koalas. 'You're a Good Man Charlie Brown' presented at Wallsend High. 'Yr 9 developed & performed a new production for Heaton PS called "Why us?" 'Dinkum Poppies' developed but not performed due to cancellation of the Cultural Evening.
1989	Ms Madelaine Williams	Musical	18 19		'Gangsters, Gals & Goodtimes' in the Bini.
1990	Ms Madelaine Williams	Rock Eisteddfod Musical	11 11 18 18 18 19	Dept Report Madelaine Williams	Kathryn Newton member of Waratah Girls Choir's tour of Wales. Amber Burbery - Country Music. 'Vocal workshops with Don McEwen. Vocal groups performed at at Presentation Day & Christmas carols at Jesmond Mall. 'First Rock Eisteddford' in June at Civic Theatre, 70 Kids came 4th in the region. 'There is Nothing Like a Musical' self created panorama of stage musicals involving 130 kids. Segments (involving 32 students) also performed for The Youth Arts Festival at the Civic Playhouse. 'Let's do a Musical' A practical Assighment. The outcome od Elective studies of all grades of the history of 20th Century stage, Yr 12 selected works incorporated into production.
1991	Ms Madelaine Williams	Vocal Groups Rock Eisteddfod	15 16 18 17 18		'Cultural evening Sept 25 in the Bini, a variety show incorporated Heaton PS. 'Wetlands Cluster Music Festival groups performed. 'After Dark' at Civic Theatre (70 students).
1992	Ms Madelaine Williams		17 28 29		'Natalie Stantom Rock Eisteddford American Tour (Jan 2 to Feb 2). Department Report; Wetlands Cluster Music Festival. 'Murder at the Music Hall'
1993	Mrs Rosalie Bartley		9 22 29	Sharon Kerr & Ky Gladdish	'Murder, Mystery & Mayhem' 22-23 June in the Bini showcased dance & drama, Jesmond Primary School opened followed by Yr 7&8 60s favourites. 'Interesting Yr 7 students. 'Music/drama night end of Term 2. 'Wetlands Cluster Music Festival in May at Grif Duncan Hall (Jane Mozy & Janelle Jones dance).Preparing for Star Struck auditions
1994	Mrs Rosalie Bartley	Pipe Band Musical	7 16 17 25 28	Michelle Gosper Michelle Gosper Rosalie Bartley	'Pipe band 4 members & picture. 'Rome Sweet Rome' a Peepshow production on October 24 & 26, cast included Yr 9,10 &11 drama class with Dance for Sport group & Pics. 'Performing Arts report. 'University Links program continued. Jelene Finch, Karen Smith & Brendan Knott (Yr 10) performed at Convatorium Keyboard Festival. Holly Shortland (soloist)selected for Starstruck.
1995	Mrs Rosalie Bartley	Musical	12 13 29	Rosalie Bartley	'Robin the Hood' Peepshow Production in the Bini Term 3, a mix of silly jokes, crazy characters, bright songs & colourful performances. 'University Links Program continued. Rock group formed. Yr 12 show at Stockland Mall for Education week.Yr 9 Christmas Carol Tour.
1996	Mrs Rosalie Bartley & Mr Stephen Fry		22 24 25	Stephen Fry	Creative Arts Faculty formed combining music, drama & visual arts. 'Brandspanker' Yr 9 rock group first appeared at "96 Rockfest" in October & also Bini. Yrs 7-11 Choir preparing ofr Christmas tour, 3 nursing homes in 1 day. Pics of Art Expo 22 - 24 October.
1997	Mrs Rosalie Bartley & Mr Stephen Fry		16 20 21 22 23		Arts Expo amalgamated report. Choir performed at Abermain Eisteddfod, placed 2nd. Yr 9 elective group performed at assemblies, Yr 7-8 Concert program. 'Jazz Nativity'
1998					No Panorama.
1999					No Panorama.
2000			16		CAPA report.

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