Senior School Performing Arts
Jacqueline Shields, Head of Performing Arts
Virtual Orchestra
Whilst we have been unable to rehearse together this semester, members of the KWS Orchestra and Junior School String Orchestra have been working on our virtual orchestra project. A massive thank you must go to Katherine Howarth, who spent hours editing and producing. Please take a moment to listen to our students performing Russian Sailor’s Dance by Reinhold Gliere:
Individual Tuition - Enrol Now for 2022
2021 has been a very difficult year and we have been grateful that our students have been able to continue with their performing arts individual lessons throughout this period. These lessons are essential and they underpin our vibrant co-curricular ensemble program.
We’re looking forward to ensemble groups recommencing in 2022, and we await government advice to this effect. In the interim, individual lessons enable our students to continue to develop their musical skills. Many students achieved outstanding results in both AMEB and IMEB examinations this year despite ongoing restrictions.
Individual lessons will recommence in Week 2 of Term 1, 2022. Could you please complete this form as soon as possible to secure your child’s enrolment for 2022.
Thank You to our Visiting Instrumental Staff
Many thanks to our wonderful team of visiting staff, who have kept our students playing their instruments during the many disruptions this year has brought. We are grateful to work with a such a talented, experienced and supportive team of musicians.
Farewell Year 12 Musicians
Farewell our wonderful class of 2021. We wish you every blessing for the future! Here are Year 12 string students with Mrs Moxey, and a flashback of Elizabeth Kwa, playing the viola de gamba.
Camerata Competition 2022
Next year’s Camerata Competition will be held on Friday 18 March, and we encourage students in Grade 4 and above to begin preparations over the holidays. More information will be sent out at the beginning of next term.
Budding Broadway Actor: Jonty King
We were thrilled to hear that Class of 2021 Drama and Music student Jonty King has been accepted into a Diploma of Musical Theatre at NIDA next year. Jonty went through a rigorous audition process and we are so proud of his achievements. Thank you to Miss Dunkley and Mr Key who helped Jonty with the audition process.
HSC Nominations: Encore
Congratulations to Matilda Hayes who has received a nomination for her Music 2 composition, Liberdade, and to Elizabeth Kwa her was nominated for her performance of Dawn Lament. Please take a minute to listen to Matilda’s composition and Elizabeth’s performance.
HSC Nominations: OnStage
Congratulations to our wonderful Drama students Phoebe Litchfield, Samuel Durkin, Eleanor Andrews and Ziggy Jackson-Le Couteur who received a nomination for their Group Performance, “.” (period).
Key Dates for 2022
Please note the following 2022 key dates for Performing Arts:
Secondary Music Ensemble placements: Tuesday 8 February
Junior School Music Ensemble placements: Tuesday 9 February
Scholarship Day (Music scholarship auditions) Friday 11 February 1 - 4pm Rm 68
Camerata Competition Friday 18 March Rm 68
Term 1 Music Camp: Friday 25 March 9am – Sunday 27 March 5pm at KWS
ANZAC Day Sunday 25 April
Cadet Farewell Parade TBA
Camerata Concert Friday 27 May 6.30pm DPA
Cadet Dinner TBA
Junior School Performing Arts Evening Thursday 16 June 5.30pm DPA
Music Festival Thursday 9 June 6.30pm DPA
Zeal Theatre Wednesday 8 June PT
Performing Arts Elective Night Wednesday 22 June - PT
Musical Intensive Rehearsals Monday 11 July – Friday 15 July DPA
Musical Performance Week Monday 18 July – Saturday 23 July
AMEB Practical Exams TBA – July/August
Trial HSC Drama marking day Saturday 30 July - PT
HSC Drama Showcase Friday 26 Aug - PT
Orange Eisteddfod TBA
HSC Recital Evening Music 1 Tuesday 30 August - PT
HSC Recital Evening Music 2 Sunday 4 September - Orange Conservatorium of Music
String Concert Friday 16 Sept 5.30pm DPA
Winter C/C Assembly TBA
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony Thursday 22 September
Band Concert Thursday 3 November 5.30pm
Grandparents Day / Open Day TBA
Junior School Performing Arts Assembly TBA
Junior School Celebration Assembly Wednesday 7 December DPA
Carols Service TBC
Speech Day Thursday 8 December 10am DPA
Please note, these dates were correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.