On Thursday 5 November, the Sacred Heart Show Band took part in the very first 'Show Band Day.' Our music students were able to take part in sectional and whole band rehearsals and workshops with special guests Dr Michael Lichnovsky, Stephen Vine, Jacqui Vine and, Robbie Melville. 

Brass students spent the first session with Stephen and Jacqui, highly experienced musicians and educators, who have played with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Royal Navy Band and the Australian Army Band. The band's rhythm section spent time with Robbie Melville, a highly awarded and internationally recognised guitarist and composer, who resides in the Macedon Ranges. Dr Lichnovsky also spent focused time with Sacred Heart's woodwind students.

During Periods 2, 3 and 4 the whole Show Band convened in the Mary Moloney Theatre for dedicated performance workshops under the guidance of Dr Michael Lichnovsky. Dr Lichnovsky is a renowned saxophonist, conductor and educator who regularly performs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and The Axes Saxophone Quartet and has taught at the University of Melbourne, The Victorian College of the Arts, Monash University and the University of Iowa. Dr Lichnovsky and the Show Band worked hard on several pieces of music including 'Blues for Mr. B' and 'Burritoes to Go.' Among the topics addressed were dynamics, the shaping of phrases, improvisation and the layering of parts amongst the band. Our students demonstrated focus, commitment and a willingness to push themselves musically and technically.
The day concluded with Mr Ben Gallagher's VCE Media class filming and recording the band performing the music they had worked so hard on throughout the day.

The Show Band and I would like to thank our special guests and, our dedicated Sacred Heart Music tutors, Sarah Gill, Mark Roberts and Sue Morris, for their hard work and preparation leading up to the day. This special opportunity was embraced by all and as always, the Show Band performed with drive, musical intent and a broad range of tone colours. The Show Band looks forward to the next opportunity to share their love of music with each other and the broader Sacred Heart Community.