Performing Arts News
Stage Band Hits The Road
The College's stage band has participated in a number of performances in the Community over the last month, including the Seaford RSL's ANZAC Day service and The Biggest Morning Tea in Chelsea Heights. The stage band will continue to hit road with some upcoming performances in local primary schools and the Bonbeach Farmers Market.
Dance Night
The first of two Dance Evenings for 2017 will take place on June 27th, showcasing the talents of our dance students from all year levels. Over 20% of tickets have sold in the first 24hrs so make sure you book tickets soon. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
Stringfest
On Wednesday the 17th May, string players from around the South Eastern suburbs came to our beautiful Performing Arts Centre at Patterson River for a day of playing music as a wonderful string orchestra.
We had Ben Castel as our guest conductor for the day who was great! He worked on rhythm with us, as well as listening to each other in the orchestra while playing. Everyone made new friends, had lots of fun, and learnt lots about playing in an orchestra with violins, violas, cellos and a double bass. It was an enjoyable day for everyone involved and culminated in recording songs that we had not played prior to the day.
Amber Curtis Yr 12
Year 8 Rising Stars Elective Cabaret Show
The year 8 Rising Star elective has been a huge success this semester. The class worked tirelessly from the beginning of the year to bring together a show that not only demonstrated their skill, but also entertained. Four classes of year 7’s attended the performance of the fairytale inspired cabaret show last Wednesday. They incorporated dance, drama & music to captivate their audience and succeeded wonderfully!
Year 8 Concert Band
This is the Year 8 band during one of our practice sessions. We all loved our last open rehearsal and are looking forward to the next one at the end of the semester.
by Kimberley Crombie.
Aladdin the Musical
On Wednesday May 24, Patterson River Music students were thrilled to attend Disney’s “Aladdin” at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
We arrived at the theatre with anticipation in spades and we were certainly not disappointed! The sets wowed us as soon as the curtain opened making us think and feel like we were right there in the markets of Agrabah with the characters as they sang and danced their way through the opening scenes.
The music coming from the pits had our feet tapping and our love of all things Disney revived. The staff and students alike had a fantastic day and enjoyed the wonderful experience of seeing a live show such as “Aladdin.”
