Music Notes

Kurt Abell, Head of Instrumental Music 

House Singing

Lucas Collins, Head of Junior School

The Junior School celebrated a brand new event, House Singing, on Friday 7 November. Prep to Year 6s joined their House teammates in singing a randomly-selected contemporary song, complete with actions, costume and prop items. 

Each House performed enthusiastically to an appreciative audience of their peers, teachers, parents and special friends.

The audience was treated to four lively songs: 'Unwritten' by Natasha Beddingfield (Barrett) , 'Dancing Queen' by Abba (Burman), 'Firework' by Katy Perry (Fethers) and 'High Hopes' by Panic! at the Disco (Fysh).

Teams were judged by Mrs Bull and Mr Abell on key aspects of their performance including enthusiasm, creativity and vocal strength. 

While every performance brought forth broad smiles and plenty of claps and toe-taps from our audience, it was the Barrett Choir who were ultimately adjudged to have delivered the standout performance of the day.

We look forward to House Singing becoming a regular part of our Junior School House Activities schedule. A huge thanks to all Junior School staff for their support, with particular acknowledgment of our House Activities Coordinator, Ms Soler, and our Junior School Music Coordinator, Miss Radford, for ensuring this new event was such a success.

Speech and Drama Concerts

On Wednesday 5 November, Dalton Hall came alive in a drama extravaganza as our Speech and Drama students took to the stage. 

Two concerts were held across the afternoon and evening, featuring a variety of solo monologues, small group performances and larger Drama Ensemble pieces. Almost 70 students from ELC to Year 11 participated in the performances, showcasing their wonderful talent and creativity. 

Congratulations to all students for their hard work and dedication, and thank you to our Speech and Drama teacher, Ms Kathryn Nelson, for her guidance and support.

Petite Pianists Soirée

On Monday 10 November, almost thirty budding young pianists from ELC to Year 2 participated in the Kilvington Petite Pianists Soirée. 

This was a wonderful opportunity for our youngest pianists to share their hard work with friends and family  while gaining performance skills and confidence. We look forward to seeing the development of these young musicians next year!

A special thanks to our amazing piano teachers for their work in nurturing these young musicians.

Years 2 and 3 String Program Concert

Families are cordially invited to attend the Years 2 and 3 String Program Open Class performance on Tuesday 18 November. The performance will be held from 11.00am to 11.30am in Dalton Hall.

Year 5 Band Concert

Parents, friends and teachers and invited to attend the Semester 2 Year 5 Band Concert on Thursday 27 November, where they can celebrate the achievements that the students (and Mr Collins) have made on their band instruments this year. 

The performance will be held from 11.30am to 12.00pm in Dalton Hall.

2026 Music Tuition Enrolments

Enrolments for Music as well as Speech and Drama lessons are now open for 2026. Students who have been learning an instrument as part of the Year 5 Band Program and the Years 2 and 3 String Program are strongly encouraged to continue their music development by enrolling in instrumental music lessons next year. 

A friendly reminder that enrolments now roll over from one year to the next. If your child is currently enrolled in Music or Speech and Drama tuition, you do not need to complete a new form to continue next year.

If you have any queries regarding Music lessons, please contact the Music Department on 8574 7637 or email music.admin@kilvington.vic.edu.au. If you would like to commence lessons in 2026, please complete the online form here.

AMEB results

Congratulations to the following students on their recent AMEB Results:

• Benji Amos – Grade 2 Singing for Leisure
• Aayan Gupta – Grade 6 Cello
• Bryan Huang – Grade 5 Singing (Honours)
• Peter Kalogeropoulos – Grade 3 Piano for Leisure
• Michelle Li – Grade 1 Piano (High Distinction)
• Reina Xu – Grade 4 Piano (High Distinction)

Term 4 Diary Dates