MUSIC
News from Cherie Spannenburg
Head of Music
MUSIC
News from Cherie Spannenburg
Head of Music
Carmina Burana
Our first extended rehearsal with St Monica’s and St Andrew’s students was held recently in Lennon Hall. It was a marathon effort by staff and students, but the music is coming together very well. Rehearsal began at 2pm after setting up the hall for the orchestra and choir. We rehearsed together as a large group, separately in sectionals, had dinner together, played some games for social interaction and then finished off rehearsing together. Thank you to all the staff and our gap student who gave so freely of his time to make this happen.
If we have any fathers who are interested in singing, you are most welcome to join us. Please email either me cspannenbu@cns.catholic.edu.au or Chris Burcin cburcin@cns.catholic.edu.au for more information.
Spirit of Arts Awards
All students who participate in Music, Drama, Visual Art, and Film Television and New Media are eligible to apply for an award. Handbooks and journals are available from the staffroom and we encourage everyone to participate in the scheme.
For any questions regarding the Spirit of Arts Awards not outlined in the journal, please contact me on cspannenbu@cns.catholic.edu.au.
Any opportunities for our art students outside the College are published on the Arts Facebook page. Upcoming performances and events are also published there under Events. Be sure to like the page to keep up with what’s happening around the College.
Term 1 | |||
Date | Event | Where | Who |
Week 8 Thursday 16 Mar | Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 10 Friday 31 Mar | Easter Liturgy | Lennon Hall | Cantors and Mass Musicians |
Term 2 | |||
Week 1 Wednesday 19 April | Carmina in Cairns rehearsal Wednesday | St Monica’s College | Carmina Kids |
Week 2 Tuesday 25 Apr | Anzac Day Dawn Service | The Esplanade – Cairns RSL | Saints Choir |
Wednesday 26 Apr | Carmina dress rehearsal | St Monica’s College | Carmina Kids |
Thursday 27 Apr | Carmina bump in and tech rehearsal Evening Performance | CPAC | Carmina Kids |
Week 4 Thursday 11 May | Mother’s Day Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 6 Wednesday 24 May Thursday 25 May | Saints Unplugged Junior Saints Unplugged Senior | McLaughlin Theatre | Instrumental Music Students |
Week 7 Friday 2 June | Champagnat Mass | Lennon Hall | Cantors and Mass Musicians |
Week 8 Thursday 8 June | NAIDOC Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Term 3 | |||
Week 1 Thursday 13 July
| Academic Awards Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 6 Thursday 17 Aug | Assumption Mass | St Monica’s Cathedral | Cantors |
Thursday 17 Aug – Tuesday 22 Aug | QCMF Music Tour | Brisbane | Percussion Ensemble, Choir and Big Band |
Week 7 Tuesday 22 Aug | Cerise & Blue Open Evening | SAC | Percussion Ensemble, Choir and Big Band |
Week 8 Thursday 31 Aug | Father’s Day Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Thursday 31 Aug | Combined Colleges Ensemble Evening | Lennon Hall | CSC Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Chamber Singers and String Ensemble |
Week 9 Wed 6 Sept | Arts Photos | Lennon Hall | All Groups |
Term 4 | |||
Week 2 Thurs 12 Oct | Saints Unplugged Senior | Music Block (Lavalla) | Instrumental Music Students |
Week 3 Thurs 19 Oct | Valedictory Mass & Assembly | Lennon Hall | Cantors and Mass Musicians Music Class |
Week 5 Friday 3 Nov | Annual Awards Evening | Lennon Hall | Music Ensembles |
Week 6 Wed 8 Nov | Saints Unplugged Junior | Music Block (Lavalla) | Instrumental Music Students |
Week 8 Fri 24 Nov | Advent Liturgy | Lennon Hall | Cantors and Mass Musicians |