MUSIC

News from Cherie Spannenburg

Head of Music

Friends of the Arts

Friends of the Arts is a small group of parents who assist staff at various events such as Saints Unplugged or the College musical. The group also assists with fundraising and grant writing for the Music/Arts departments. If you are interested in helping out, please email me at cspannenbu@cns.catholic.edu.au to join the group. Our first meeting of the year will occur soon.

 

 

Musical

The first full run through of act one of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory took place recently. The musical is taking shape already with some wonderful sets loaned to us from Turning Pointe Dance Studio. The students are rehearsing every Monday and Wednesday after school as well as Sunday afternoons. We ask parents and carers to have a look at the rehearsal schedule to assist cast members to be organised. Please make sure you son contacts one of the staff members involved if they are confused or unable to attend rehearsals.

 

There are still some outstanding contracts. Please have those returned to us ASAP. A reminder that the musical camp is compulsory on April 13 and 14 and a vital part of the lead up to production week.

 

The show is going to be fantastic and a lot of fun. Performances are at CPAC on May 2-4. Tickets will go on sale soon. 

 

 

Guitar Ensemble

Our new Guitar Ensemble is off to a great start this year. Ms Tullara Connors has been directing this group of young men and they’re making some great music. If your son is interested in joining the group, please email me at cspannenbu@cns.catholic.edu.au. Rehearsals are every Tuesday morning at 7:20am in L101.

 

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If your son is absent

If your son is absent from a music lesson or ensemble rehearsal, please email the teacher concerned. 

 

2024

Our program is busy and vibrant with many opportunities for performances. We entertain assemblies, perform in productions and music nights as well as provide liturgical music for the college. There are plenty of activities to participate in.

 

Information for events and performances is on the Arts Department facebook page. There will be information in the newsletter and parent slips sent out. Below is a calendar of events planned so far. This will be added to during the year, so please reread it each edition to check that you are abreast of all that his happening.

 

Term 1

DateEventWhereGroup

Week 6

Friday 1 March

Guitar Workshops with Libor Smoldas

L105

1:15pm

Guitarists

Week 8

Thursday 14 March 

AssemblyLennon HallMusical cast

Term Break

13-14 April

Musical CampLennon HallMusical cast, orchestra and backstage crew

Term 2

DateEventWhereGroup

Week 2

Thursday 25 April

Anzac Dawn ServiceCairns RSLCollege Choir

Week 3

Friday & Saturday 3-4 May

 College musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

 

CPACMusical cast, orchestra and crew

Week 4

Thursday 9 May

Mother’s Day AssemblyLennon HallTBA

Week 6

Wednesday 22 May

Saints Unplugged JuniorL105Assorted soloists
Thursday 23 MaySaints Unplugged SeniorL105Assorted soloists

Week 8

Friday 7 June

Champagnat MassLennon HallCantors and Mass musicians

Week 10

Tuesday-Friday

18-21 June

Cairns & District Junior EisteddfodCPAC

CSC Wind Ensemble Saints Percussion Ensemble

Saints Choir

CSC String Ensemble

Saints Big Band

 

Term 3

DateEventWhereGroup

Week 3

Thursday 25 July

NAIDOC AssemblyLennon HallTBA

Week 6

Thursday 15 Aug

Assumption MassSt Monica’s CathedralCantors

Week 7

Tuesday 20 Aug

Cerise & Blue Open EveningSaintsAll ensembles

Week 8

Monday 26 Aug

Combined Colleges Ensemble EveningLennon Hall

CSC Wind Ensemble

CSC Concert Band

CSC String Ensemble

Thursday 29 AugFather’s Day AssemblyLennon Hall TBA

Week 9

Wed 4 September

Ensemble photosLennon HallAll ensembles, musical cast, orchestra and crew
Thursday 5 SeptemberSaints Unplugged SeniorL105Assorted soloists

 

Term 4

DateEventWhereGroup

Week 3

Thursday 17 October

Valedictory Mass & AssemblyLennon HallCantors, Mass musicians, senior music class

Week 6

Wednesday 6 Nov

Saints Unplugged JuniorL105Assorted soloists

Week 7

Friday 15 Nov

Annual Awards EveningLennon Hall

Saints Percussion Ensemble

Saints Choir

Saints Big Band

Week 9

Friday 29 November

Advent LiturgyLennon HallCantors and Mass musicians