McKinnonNEWS

PERFORMING ARTS

YEAR 7 BAND

Year 7 Band students have had a great introduction to ensemble-based music with a performance by Busted Chops, an all-star funk fusion hip-hop unit brought together by band leader and saxophonist Jess Mahler, and featuring our own Colleen Wurfel on Trombone. Students left the performance of these amazing musicians, enthused about the start of their musical journey.

All band students will need to bring their instruments (sticks/mallets for percussionists) at school for Wednesday band classes starting 5 March. 

 

Tracy Videon

Music Teacher

EAST MUSIC CLUB

Students have enjoyed getting back into making music at Music Club this week. We welcomed new students to the fold. Everyone is excited about performing throughout the year. Music Club runs Wednesday lunchtimes in VG.1. 

We look forward to seeing you at the Clubs exhibition in the coming weeks. 

 

Ben Browne

Music Teacher

MARY POPPINS: REHEARSALS BEGIN!

What a joyful first rehearsal we had on Tuesday! Our cast is comprised of students from all year levels from 7-12, and the room was full of anticipation and excitement as we started learning the iconic 'Supercalifragilisti.....' (you know the rest!). Thank you to all the families who are supporting their kids to be involved in this magical experience and stay tuned for updates leading up to our production in August. 

Lucy Angell

Producer

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

This year the World Day of Prayer will be held at the Bentleigh Uniting Church on Friday 7 March. The Senior Singers will be performing several pieces and singing the hymns with the people there. The country featured this year is the Cook Islands.

 

Everyone is welcome to attend. It starts at 10:30 AM. The church is located at 495-497 Centre Road Bentleigh 3204.

 

Ms Blanka West

Vocal Teacher

CORE ENSEMBLES DAYS AND TIMES

McKinnon campus (Auditorium) 

  • Year 7 Choir - Monday lunchtime

  • Choir (vocal students 10-12) - Tuesday lunchtime 

  • Wind Symphony - Wednesday after school (3:30 - 5pm) 

  • Senior strings - Wednesday after school (3:30 - 5pm A01AB)

  • Orchestra - Thursday after school (3:30 - 5pm) 

East campus (VG.1) 

  • East Campus Choir (Vocal students Years 8 - 9) Monday lunchtime 

  • Keenan Strings - Monday after school (3:30 - 4.30pm) 

  • Ovenden Band - Wednesday after school (3:30 - 4.30pm)

Rehearsals for all core ensembles have now begun. We look forward to seeing all students in their appropriate rehearsal space over the next week.

TERM 1 PERFORMANCE DATES

We have quite a few performances throughout the year, and the main ones for Term 1 are:

  • World Day of Prayer – Friday 7 March

  • House Music Festival (inter house Music competition) – Wednesday 19 March.

Megan Papworth

Head of Performing Arts