Performing Arts
Annual Music Concert - A celebration of musical excellence
Melody Xu, Senior Music Co-Captain, Year 12
In August, Years 3 to 12 students, along with Kilvonians (past students), gathered at the prestigious Melbourne Recital Centre for the Kilvington Annual Concert.
The event featured a variety of music ensembles and choirs, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and highlighting the incredible talent of our students.
Throughout the evening, several remarkable performances captivated the audience.
One of the standout moments was Kantabile’s stunning rendition of Bonnie Tyler’s 'Holding Out for a Hero', which mesmerised the audience with its powerful vocals, vibrant costumes and an impressive accompaniment from the Stage Band.
Another highlight was the massed item, 'The Parting Glass', a beautiful a cappella performance that reinforced the theme of celebrating friendships and cherished memories. The piece was a testament to the immense work and dedication put into perfecting it.
A huge thanks to all the students involved in preparing for this event, as well as to the Music teachers who dedicated their time and expertise to making this concert a success.
Concerto Concert
Nicole Bull, Academic Dean of Performing Arts
This year, our biannual Concerto Concert at the Hawthorn Arts Centre took listeners on a symphonic journey featuring five distinct concertos, each showcasing different instruments and musical eras.
Melody Xu, Year 12, opened with Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No 5 in F Major, Opus 103, displaying lyrical elegance. Zach McDonald, Year 11, followed with Telemann's Viola Concerto in G Major, where the warm tones of the viola triumphed under his command. Then Angelina Zhang, Year 10, transported us to the Romantic era with Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Major, evoking tender nostalgia to fiery exuberance.
Sinclair McClimont, Year 9, brought a delightful change of pace with Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major, showcasing the trumpet’s brilliance and agility. Edgar Chen, Year 12, concluded with Paganini’s Violin Concerto No 1 in D Major, mesmerising the audience with his technical wizardry.
The past students' choir delivered a poignant rendition of Leonard Cohen's ‘Hallelujah’, blending voices together in perfect harmony.
Joe Ashmore, Year 11, and Edgar Chen, Year 12, brought drama with 'Les Misérables', while Faure's Romance Op 2 in B-flat Major offered delicate melodies.
A combined orchestra and choral performance of 'Nella Fantasia' created a mesmerising soundscape with ethereal harmonies that touched everyone's heart. The massed choir finished the evening with a stirring performance of 'The Parting Glass', leaving a lasting impression on the audience with their heartfelt rendition.
Overall, this breathtaking concert stunned the audience with the mastery of our performers and left everyone wanting more.
Congratulations to all involved for their incredible effort and hard work that made this evening such a resounding success!
We Are Off to See the Wizard – Junior School Production
On Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 September, the Years 5 and 6 students brought the beloved characters of The Wizard of Oz to life, lighting up the stage of Dalton Hall.
After working diligently throughout Term 3 to perfect their singing, choreography and acting, the cast delivered a captivating performance to an enthralled audience!
Here are two accounts from cast members' of their experience of the show.
Dante Di Felice, Year 6 (the Wizard), Daniel Kwon, Year 6 (Toto) and Otis Fifoot, Year 6 (Lion)
Last semester, Years 5 and 6 students had the exciting chance to audition for lead roles in The Wizard of Oz. It was an amazing experience that we’ll remember for a long time!
Whether we had acted before or it was our first time, everyone learned something new, from the auditions to rehearsals, and then finally performing on stage. The choreography was detailed yet easy to follow, so we could really enjoy being our characters.
All in all, this experience was unforgettable and has inspired us to see acting in a whole new light!
Holly Krischock, Year 6 (Glinda) and Emily Shao, Year 6 (Wicked Witch of the West)
During this year’s Junior School Production of The Wizard of Oz, we had the exciting opportunity to play the two witches — Glinda, the Good Witch of the South (played by Holly) and the Wicked Witch of the West (played by Emily).
Opening night started with a bang as Year 6 student Alice Luo, who played Dorothy, sang the enchanting song 'Over the Rainbow.' Soon after, Dorothy arrived in Munchkinland and met us, the two witches!
Glinda made a magical entrance, singing a lovely melody, while the Munchkins welcomed Dorothy with a catchy tune. The happy atmosphere quickly changed when the Wicked Witch surprised the audience with a loud cackle, grabbing everyone’s attention!
Throughout the show, the audience got a taste of the Wicked Witch's mischief, as she tried to capture Dorothy to get the ruby slippers. She
left the stage with a powerful scream that made a big impression! Then Glinda returned to help Dorothy finally find her way home.
On the final night, the crowd erupted in cheers as we took our bows. This magical experience made us feel so special and showed us that all our hard work really paid off. We can’t wait to see what next year’s production will be like!