Welcome to the 23rd Australian Combined Schools Music Festival.
This guide will provide you with the information you need to navigate ACSMF at Westminster School. Discover your timetable, FAQs and more below.
Festival Schedule
Wednesday 18 June
| TIME | CHOIR | CONCERT BAND | ORCHESTRA | STAFF |
| 4:00pm | Arrival – Homerooms Refreshments at Westminster Green | Arrival – Homerooms Refreshments at Westminster Green | Arrival – Homerooms Refreshments at Westminster Green | Arrival – Homerooms Refreshments at Westminster Green |
| 5:00pm | Welcome and Induction at Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Welcome and Induction at Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Welcome and Induction at Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Welcome and Induction at Michael Murray Centre (MMC) |
| 5:30pm | Rehearsal – Music Studio 1 | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Rehearsal – MMC | |
| 7:00pm | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | Collection by host families |
Thursday 19 June
| TIME | CHOIR | CONCERT BAND | ORCHESTRA | STAFF |
| 8:00am | Morning check in – home rooms | Morning check in – home rooms | Morning check in – home rooms | Individual schools to meet in home rooms |
| One staff member from each school to attend Festival staff meeting – Green Room | ||||
| 8:30am | Rehearsal – Music Studio 1 | Sectionals | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | |
| 10:00am | Recess | Recess | Recess | Recess |
| 10:30am | Rehearsal – Music Studio 1 | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Sectionals | |
| 12:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:45pm | Sectionals | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | |
| 3:00pm | Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:30pm | Rehearsal with Orchestra – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | |
| 5:15pm | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | |
| 5:45pm | Staff Reception – Level 1 Forder Centre | |||
| 7:00pm | Staff Reception concludes |
Friday 20 June
| TIME | CHOIR | CONCERT BAND | ORCHESTRA | STAFF |
| 8:00am | Morning check in – home rooms | Morning check in – home rooms | Morning check in – home rooms | Individual schools to meet in home rooms |
| Brass Fanfare rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Brass Fanfare rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | One staff member from each school to attend Festival staff meeting – Green Room | ||
| 8:30am | Rehearsals – Music Studio 1 | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Sectionals | |
| 10:00am | Recess | Recess | Recess | Recess |
| 10:30am | Rehearsals – Music Studio 1 | Sectionals | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | |
| 12:00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:45pm | Sectionals | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | |
| 3:00pm | Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:30pm | Rehearsals – Music Studio 1 | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | |
| 5:00pm | Rehearsals conclude | Rehearsals conclude | Rehearsals conclude | Rehearsals conclude |
| 5:30pm | Board Bus | Board Bus | Board Bus | Board Bus |
| 6:30pm | Beach House Glenelg | Beach House Glenelg | Beach House Glenelg | Beach House Glenelg |
| 8:30pm | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | Collection by host families |
Saturday 21 June
| TIME | PRIMARY CHOIR | CHOIR | CONCERT BAND | ORCHESTRA | STAFF |
| 8:00am | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | ||||
| 8:30am | Arrive: Brass Fanfare musicians – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Arrive: Brass Fanfare musicians – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | |||
| 9:00am | Rehearsal – Music Studio 1 | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | ||
| 10:30am | Recess | Recess | Recess | Recess | Recess |
| 11:00am | Rehearsal with Orchestra – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Rehearsal – Music Studio 2 | Rehearsal with Choir – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | ||
| 12:30pm | Group photo | Group photo | Group photo | Group photo | Group photo |
| 1:00pm | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | Collection by host families | Winery tour & dinner |
Sunday 22 June
| TIME | PRIMARY CHOIR | CHOIR | CONCERT BAND | ORCHESTRA | STAFF |
| 8:30am | Arrive at Festival | Arrive: Brass Fanfare musicians – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Arrive: Brass Fanfare musicians – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | ||
| Brass Fanfare rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Brass Fanfare rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Staff to supervise students who are not rehearsing | |||
| 9:00am | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | On arrival – instrument cases to allocated areas | |||
| 9:30am | Depart from Michael Murray Centre (MMC) – families to collect | Rehearsal inc. combined item with Choir – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | Bags/luggage to allocated classrooms | ||
| 10:30am | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | ||||
| 11:30am | Rehearsal – Michael Murray Centre (MMC) | ||||
| 12:30pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | VIP Function – Head / Directors of Music Remaining staff to supervise students | |
| 12:45pm | Arrive at Festival | Move to warm up areas | Move to warm up areas | Move to warm up areas | |
| 1:30pm | Concert commences | Concert commences | Concert commences | Concert commences | Concert commences |
| 3:45pm | Concert concludes | Concert concludes | Concert concludes | Concert concludes | Concert concludes |
Contacts
Michael Degenhart
Festival Director: +61 0415 161 409
Jaime Willson
Festival Administration: +61 0448 739 057
Michelle Hutchins
Festival Administration: +61 0413 408 818
Maps
For the duration of the ACSMF, rehearsals will be held in a range of spaces and facilities on campus. The below maps are useful guides to help direct you throughout your schedule.
FAQs: Students
I’m a student. Which bathrooms can I use?
Students can access shared bathrooms on the ground floor of the Forder Centre, and front foyer of the Michael Murray Centre for Performing Arts (MMC). The location of all bathrooms can be viewed on the maps provided.
Do I need to wear my lanyard?
Yes. Lanyards must be worn at all times while on the Westminster School grounds. Lanyards are required to provide identification and to provide you with access on campus. There are no replacement lanyards, so please take care of yours.
Where can I fill up my drink bottle?
Drink bottles can be refilled at drink fountains. There are three nearby drink fountains located on either side of the Westminster Green, and one in front of the Michael Murray Centre (MMC) steps.
Can I buy food at Westminster?
Students can purchase snacks from the vending machine located in the Senior School gym corridor. If you are a billet being hosted by Westminster Boarding, you will receive meals with Boarding students in the Forder Centre dining area located on the ground floor. Students cannot make purchases from the Dragon Cafe.
Where do I spend Recess and Lunch?
During recess and lunch, students are welcome to spend time at the Westminster Green or Westminster Senior School Oval.
Where can I store my instrument?
Instrument cases will be provided in various locations. All students should seek the advice of their Ensemble Managers.
Can I take my instrument home?
Yes, at the discretion of your host. Alternatively, Orchestra are welcome to store instruments in Music Studio 2, Forder Centre Level 2. Concert Band are able to store instruments in the Michael Murray Centre (MMC) auditorium.
Where can I store my personal items?
All billeted students will have rooms allocated to store their bags. Personal items required during the Festival should be kept on Level 2 of the Forder Centre.
I’ve lost a personal item. What do I do?
Missing items must be reported to your Ensemble Manager. Please contact ACSMF Administrators, Jaime and Michelle, to follow up missing items.
Is the student event compulsory?
Yes. The student event is compulsory.
Can I bring a friend to the student event?
This event is strictly for ACSMF participants only.
Where is the student event located?
The student event will take place at The Beach House. The Beach House is based in Glenelg, and offers rides and attractions including Dodgem Cars, Bumper Boats, Mini Golf, Games and more.
How do I get to the student event?
Transport to the student event is provided. Buses will depart from the Westminster School gates on Alison Avenue. Dinner will be provided prior to departure.
Do I need spending money?
Spending money is not required. However, students are welcome to bring spending money at their discretion.
FAQs: Staff
I’m a staff member. Which bathrooms can I use?
Staff can access various bathrooms on the first and second floor of the Forder Centre. Shared bathrooms can also be accessed on the ground floor of the Forder Centre, and front foyer of the Michael Murray Centre for Performing Arts (MMC). The location of all bathrooms can be viewed on the maps provided.
Is there an ACSMF staff room?
All staff are welcome to congregate in the Green Room. The Green Room is located backstage behind the Michael Murray Centre for Performing Arts (MMC).
Is there a yard duty?
Yes. Staff members have been allocated to short yard duties to cover recess and lunches throughout the duration of ACSMF. This roster is available below, and can also be found in the Green Room.
Where can I buy a coffee?
Staff can purchase coffees, sandwiches and snacks at the Dragon Cafe. The Dragon Cafe is located on the ground floor of the Forder Centre.
Staff Yard Duty Roster
Thursday 19 June
Westminster Green
| RECESS: 10am – 10:25am | LUNCH 1: 12pm – 12:20pm | LUNCH 2: 12:20pm – 12:40pm | AFTERNOON TEA: 3pm – 3:25pm |
| Stephen Chin – BGS | James Kros – JXXIII | Liz Jennings – JXXIII | Cassie Pope – WiS |
| Chiara Kingwell – CCGS | Belinda Jezek – SGS | Laurinda Davidson – BGGS | Antony Chen – SGS |
Westminster Main Oval
| RECESS | LUNCH 1 | LUNCH 2 | AFTERNOON TEA |
| Joseph Freer – WiS | Iain Scotland – SGS | Lucas Gordan – BGS | Lindy Montgomery – AS |
| Liz Furman – CGS | Rhiannon Hodgson – SCP | Clair Finlayson – BGGS | Sonia Anfiloff – CGGS |
Friday 20 June
Westminster Green
| RECESS: 10am – 10:25am | LUNCH 1: 12pm – 12:20pm | LUNCH 2: 12:20pm – 12:40pm | AFTERNOON TEA: 3pm – 3:25pm |
| Johnathon Zorzetto – BGGS | Peter Ingram – BGS | Natascha Harris – AS | Christopher Retter – CGS |
| Craig Woodland – CGS | Jo Huey – AS | Madie Retter – CGS | Liz Curbishley – CGG |
Westminster Main Oval
| RECESS: 10am – 10:25am | LUNCH 1: 12pm – 12:20pm | LUNCH 2: 12:20pm – 12:40pm | AFTERNOON TEA: 3pm – 3:25pm |
| Catherine Wilson – AS | Paul Kolomitsev – IC | Eliza Dickson – IC | Iain Scotland – SGS |
| John McPherson – CCG | Kath Alexander – JXXIII | Pamela Grubb – MLC | Scott Loveday – SG |
Friday 20 June – Beach House Bus Roster
Bus 1: 5:20pm – 5:40pm
| Jaime Wilson | WS |
| Michelle Hutchins | WS |
Bus 2: 6:10pm – 6:30pm
| Chris Gould | WS |
| Kellie Blacker | WS |
Saturday 21 June
Westminster Green: 10am – 10:25am
| Anna Lenartowicz – WiS |
| Greg Howard – SGS |
Westminster Main Oval: 10:00am – 120:25am
| Greg Pratt – SGS |
| Kerin Byrne – MLC |
Thank you for joining us.
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