Performing Arts -
Music & Theatre
Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music - Mrs Carolyn Hernandez
Junior School Choir Performances
On Friday 31st October, this term’s Schools Alive tours took place at the Canowindra Campus. The Year 2 Choir impressed with their performance for the visitors. Later in the day our youngest choir, the Year 1 Choir, took to the Junior School Assembly stage. Their performance featured beautiful singing and movement. We look forward to hearing more from these choirs, the Year 3/4 Choir, Junior Strings, Stringlings and Orffestra at the Junior School Carols Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on 25th November at 10:30am. Families are warmly welcomed to attend.
Music Information Night
Last Thursday the Music Information Evening was well supported by families joining the College in 2026 and by current families interested in involving their children in the Music Program.
As well as listening to information regarding learning an instrument, ensembles and musicals, College rock band, The Door Breakers and the Symphonic Band presented performances.
The information communicated is accessible using the QR codes.
Music Camp 2026
Music Camp is a highlight for many of the College musicians. In 2026, Students will leave the Yirramboi Campus by bus at 8:00am on Thursday 12th February. The Camp will finish at the venue on Saturday 14th February with a concert for families at 10:00am, after which, students will be dismissed into their family’s care.
The following students are eligible to attend Music Camp:
Symphonic Band
String Orchestra
Gravity Band
String Fusion
Big Band
Year 7 to 12 Choir students
Students interested in auditioning for the College musical
Registrations are due by Wednesday 3rd December 2026.
If any families would like Music Camp information, please reach out via email.
Year 6 Students Show off their Learning
The countdown has started for the Year 6 cohort as they prepare to perform for their families at the annual Year 6 Band Concerts on Wednesday, 26 November (6C, E, F & G) and Thursday, 27 November (6A, B & D). Also featuring on the evenings is Gravity Band (Wednesday) and Big Band (Thursday). The concerts will run for an hour from 7pm in the Yirramboi Spots Hall.
Term 4 Events
There are many wonderful Performing Arts events this term for students across the college. Details below:
| Date | Time | Performers | Event |
Friday, 14 November
| 3:30 – 5:45 | Victorian Schools Music Festival | Burrito Band is entered. Parents are welcome to attend
Location: The Hawthorn Arts Centre |
| Saturday, 15 November – Sunday 16 November | Various times | Individual students | AMEB examinations at Yirramboi Campus |
| Tuesday, 18 November | Periods 1 – 6 | Year 4 Classes | Filming of JS Christmas musical drama |
| Wednesday, 19 November | 1:50 – 3:20 | Junior School Choir, Orffestra, and Strings Carols Rehearsals | Junior School Carols Musician's Rehearsals #2 Canowindra |
| Friday, 21 November | Periods 1 – 6 | Prep – Year 4 students | Filming of Christmas musical cohort songs |
| Throughout the day | Guitar and Drumkit students | ANZCA Examination at Yirramboi Campus | |
| Monday, 24 November | Periods 1 - 4 | Junior School Choirs, Strings, Orffestra, Speakers | Junior School Carols Full Rehearsal
Location: Canowindra - Multi-Purpose Hall |
| Tuesday, 25 November | 10:30 | All JS students | Junior School Choirs, Strings, Orffestra – early bus details to follow
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| Wednesday, 26 November | 7:00 – 8:00
| 6C, E, F & G Gravity Band
| Year 6 Band Concert #1 Performances by the Year 6 Classes
Location: Yirramboi - Sports Hall |
| Thursday, 27 November | 7:00 – 8:00
| 6A, B & D Big Band | Year 6 Band Concert #2 Performances by the Year 6 Classes
Location: Yirramboi - Sports Hall |
| Monday, 1 December | Period 4 | MS Choirs | MS & Year 10 Christmas Chapel featuring MS Choirs |
Performing Arts Handbook