Friends of Music (FrOM)
The Music Department has a dynamic group of parents who provide invaluable support to the Music program.
They are involved in planning and assisting major concerts, helping in the Music library and office and with social and fundraising events.
Committee Members 2023
President: Haylie Ecker
Secretary: Fiona Ligertwood-Busch
Treasurer: Rita Malik
Preparatory School Representative: Lara Harrison
Friends of Music (FrOM) 2023 meeting dates
The FoM committee meet one Thursday of each month in the Music Department.
| Event | Date | Time | Venue |
| Friends of Music Meeting | Thursday 2 February | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
| Friends of Music Meeting | Thursday 9 March | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
| Friends of Music Meeting | Thursday 30 March | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
| Friends of Music Meeting | Thursday 25 May | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
| Friends of Music Meeting | Thursday 27 July | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
| Friends of Music Meeting | Thursday 24 August | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
| Friends of Music Meeting | Thursday 21 September | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
| Friends of Music Meeting | Thursday 26 October | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
| Friends of Music Meeting – AGM | Thursday 23 November | 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Music Department |
All interested parents are welcome. Further information about this important support group is available through to Music Administration at musicadmin@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Key event dates for your 2023 diary
| Event | Date | Term/Week | Time | Venue |
| Scholarship Audition | Sunday 12 March | Term 1, Week 7 | TBC | Music Department |
| Music to the Fore | Saturday 25 March | Term 1, Week 8 | 5.30pm to 8.00pm | Chapel Forecourt |
| Combined CCGS/St Hilda’s Rehearsal | Tuesday 2 May | Term 2, Week 2 | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | St Hilda’s PAC |
| Combined CCGS/St Hilda’s Rehearsal | Wednesday 3 May | Term 2, Week 2 | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | St Hilda’s PAC |
| Combined CCGS/St Hilda’s Concert | Friday 5 May | Term 2, Week 2 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | St Hilda’s PAC |
| St George’s Cathedral Rehearsal | Wednesday 17 May | Term 2, Week 4 | 11.00am to 2.00pm | St George’s Cathedral |
| ATAR Unlocked Workshop and Concert | Wednesday 17 May | Term 2, Week 4 | 2.00pm to approx. 6.30pm | Winthrop Hall, UWA |
| Scholar’s Recital | Tuesday 13 June | Term 2, Week 8 | 7.00pm to 9.00pm | CLC Foyer |
| Ellington’s Jazz Night | Monday 19 June | Term 2, Week 9 | 7.00pm to 10.00pm | The Ellington Jazz Club |
| Rock at the Rosemount | Sunday 25 June | Term 2, Week 10 | 12.00pm to 3.30pm | Rosemount Hotel |
| Prep Winter Music Concert | Tuesday 27 June | Term 2, Week 10 | 6.00pm to 7.00pm | CCGS Chapel |
| Mental Health Awareness Rock Night | Sunday 30 July | Term 3, Week 3 | TBC | St Hilda’s Hall |
| ABODA 2023 – Chamber Orchestra | Saturday 5 August | Term 3, Week 3 | TBC | Churchlands Senior High School |
| Battle of the Bands | Sunday 6 August | Term 3, Week 4 | 2.00pm to 4.00pm | Freo Social |
| House Shout | Thursday 17 August | Term 3, Week 5 | 8.30am | CCGS Chapel |
| Rock Workshop Recordings | Friday 18 to Monday 21 August | Term 3, Weeks 5 to 6 | TBC | Music Department |
| Soli’ 23 Rehearsal | Monday 21 August | Term 3, Week 6 | 1.00pm to 5.00pm | Hadley Hall, MLC |
| Soli’ 23 Rehearsal – Friday 25 August clashed with Dance Festival | Wednesday 23 August | Term 3, Week 6 | 4.00pm to 7.00pm | Hadley Hall, MLC |
| Soli’ 23 Rehearsal | Sunday 27 August | Term 3, Week 7 | 1.00pm to 5.00pm | Hadley Hall, MLC |
| Soli’ 23 Rehearsal | Tuesday 29 August | Term 3, Week 7 | 4.00pm to 7.00pm | Hadley Hall, MLC |
| Soli’ 23 Rehearsal | Wednesday 30 August | Term 3, Week 7 | 4.00pm to 7.00pm | Hadley Hall, MLC |
| Soli’ 23 Dress Rehearsal | Friday 1 September | Term 3, Week 7 | 4.00pm to 7.00pm | Hadley Hall, MLC |
| Soli’ 23 Performance | Saturday 2 September | Term 3, Week 7 | 7.00pm to 10.00pm | Hadley Hall, MLC |
| ABODA Junior Orchestra Festival | Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 September | Term 3, Week 8 | TBC | Churchlands Senior High School |
| Prep Spring Music Concert | Tuesday 12 September | Term 3, Week 9 | 6.00pm to 7.00pm | CCGS Chapel |
| Prep School Week of the Arts | Monday 18 to Friday 22 September | Term 3, Week 10 | Various | CCGS Preparatory School |
| Prep House Shout | Thursday 21 September | Term 3, Week 10 | 1.30pm to 3.00pm | CCGS Chapel |
| Rock Extravaganza | Sunday 5 November | Term 4, Week 5 | 4.00pm to 7.00pm | Scholarship Audition |
| Christmas Carol Rehearsal | Monday 27 November | Term 4, Week 8 | 6.00pm to 8.00pm | CCGS Chapel |
| Christmas Carol Rehearsal | Tuesday 28 November | Term 4, Week 8 | 6.00pm to 8.00pm | CCGS Chapel |
| Christmas Carol Service | Wednesday 29 November | Term 4, Week 8 | 7.30pm to 9.00pm | CCGS Chapel |