Performing Arts
Music Matters
It’s been an exciting week in the world of our percussionists!
Our newly formed Drumline competed in the Australian Drumline Championships held at Barker College on Saturday night. Despite some illness, the students did the College proud, whilst Derek Jung, Year 11, did a sensational job in filling in at the last minute. I would like to extend my gratitude to Mr Ian Talati for his hard work and commitment to this ensemble and to the many parents who were able to provide support in loading the van and cheer for our performers at their first external performance!
Percussion workshop
Dr Michael Crawford, who adjudicated the Drumline Championships, and is a highly-regarded percussion lecturer at the University of North Texas, came to give our percussion students a workshop on all things percussion on Monday afternoon. This was a highly energised and well-received workshop, with the boys able to expand on their drumstick techniques and learn new skills. It was a highly beneficial workshop and a great experience for our young musicians.
HSC MUSIC Trials and preparation
Our HSC Music 1, 2 and Extension students performed their HSC programs for external markers at their Trial Performance examination yesterday in the Band Room. These students have worked with their teachers and accompanists to produce programs of a high standard, with their repertoire reflecting their topics and interests and were highly enjoyable performances to watch. Well done boys! The students will be presenting some of their program for our St Pius X community at the upcoming ‘Splinters, Splashes, Stage, Stories and Sounds’ evening on 29 August in the Band Room.
Year 11 Music excursion
Our Year 11 Elective Music 1 and Music 2 students attended an Australian Music Composition workshop day on Friday 2 August at MLC Burwood. Our Music 2 students were given the unique opportunity of composing a short idea within 20 minutes which was then played live by the visiting Nomad string quartet! This is a valuable experience for any composer to be able to have their work performed. In contrast, the Music 1 students wrote and performed a rap in front of the other schools attending the workshop run by Australian rapper, Dobby. These experiences reflected the contrasting style and requirements of the Music 1 and Music 2 courses and were appreciated by our attending students and staff.
PAPA NEWS
And from our PAPA President
Just a reminder to please support the P&F Trivia Night on Saturday, 17 August.
All funds raised will be distributed between PAPA and the sports supporters’ clubs.
We are pleased to advise that the ticket price of $20 has been set lower to be budget-friendly so the focus is on community-building this year - we really hope you will join us for a fun evening!
Trivia and raffle tickets can be purchased via Humanitix.
Many thanks,
Mrs Sylvia Ulevik -
PAPA President
Upcoming performance dates Term 3
- Friday 9 Aug – Celebration of Learning (Intermediate Jazz Band)
- Thursday 15 Aug - Assumption Mass, OLOD, 10:30 am (Senior and Junior Chorales)
- Friday 23 Aug - Extra Rehearsal - Intermediate Concert Band, 3:10 pm - 4:00 pm
- Sunday 25 Aug - State Band Championships - Intermediate Concert Band (8:00 am - for 9:00 am performance, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre). All welcome
- Thursday 29 Aug – Splinters, Splashes, Sounds, Stage and Stories HSC performance (one piece per student). Band Room. All welcome
- Friday 30 Aug - Father's Day Mass and Breakfast - (Senior and Junior Chorales)
- Friday 6 Sept – ‘Farewell to Seniors’ Twilight Concert. 5:00 pm. College Gym. All welcome
- Sunday 8 Sept – HSC Music performance rehearsal – full program
- HSC Music practicals – from 9 September (date tba two weeks prior)
- Tuesday 10 September – Cocurricular Colour Awards Ceremony– ensembles tba
- Wednesday 18 September - Forestville RSL Concert - Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. All welcome
- Saturday 21 Sept - Manly Jazz Festival - Senior Jazz Ensemble. TBC. All welcome
- Wednesday 25 September – Year 12 Graduation Mass
Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts
Drama Matters
Oliver Twist Auditions
These auditions are open to any student from Year 7-11. You do not need to be studying Drama to take part in the audition. Please contact Ms Lindley so she can give you a piece of text to prepare. Choose either Friday or Monday to audition – you do not need to attend both! The Drama Department is also looking for stage managers, lighting operators and helpers.
Please also see the audition poster on display around the college.
The following links contain more information about the characters and production.
For any questions relating to the auditions, please contact Ms Lindley at
Dracula Excursion
This was an outstanding piece of theatre. The students really engaged with the experience. Thank you again to PAPA who support our excursion program and cover the cost of each performance. Students and families are very grateful for this kind support.
Upcoming dates:
- Friday 9 August: Celebration of Learning: Year 8 to perform a scene from The Proper Mechanicals
- Friday 16 OR Monday 19 August: Oliver Twist auditions for male roles
- Friday 23 OR Sunday 25 August: Oliver Twist auditions for female roles
- Thursday 5 September 8:30 am: HSC Drama Practical Examination
- Thursday 5 September: Splinters, Splashes, Sounds, Snaps, Stage and Stories: HSC Drama students will perform their Major Work performances
Ms Penny Lindley - Leader of Learning, Drama