MUSIC
News from Cherie Spannenburg
Head of Music
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
Date | Event | Where | Group |
Week 6 Friday 1 March | Guitar Workshops with Libor Smoldas | L105 1:15pm | Guitarists |
Week 8 Thursday 14 March | Assembly | Lennon Hall | Musical cast |
Term Break 13-14 April | Musical Camp | Lennon Hall | Musical cast, orchestra and backstage crew |
Term 2
Date | Event | Where | Group |
Week 2 Thursday 25 April | Anzac Dawn Service | Cairns RSL | College Choir |
Week 3 Friday & Saturday 3-4 May | College musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
| CPAC | Musical cast, orchestra and crew |
Week 4 Thursday 9 May | Mother’s Day Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 6 Wednesday 22 May | Saints Unplugged Junior | L105 | Assorted soloists |
Thursday 23 May | Saints Unplugged Senior | L105 | Assorted soloists |
Week 8 Friday 7 June | Champagnat Mass | Lennon Hall | Cantors and Mass musicians |
Week 10 Tuesday-Friday 18-21 June | Cairns & District Junior Eisteddfod | CPAC | CSC Wind Ensemble Saints Percussion Ensemble Saints Choir CSC String Ensemble Saints Big Band |
Term 3
Date | Event | Where | Group |
Week 3 Thursday 25 July | NAIDOC Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 6 Thursday 15 Aug | Assumption Mass | St Monica’s Cathedral | Cantors |
Week 7 Tuesday 20 Aug | Cerise & Blue Open Evening | Saints | All ensembles |
Week 8 Monday 26 Aug | Combined Colleges Ensemble Evening | Lennon Hall | CSC Wind Ensemble CSC Concert Band CSC String Ensemble |
Thursday 29 Aug | Father’s Day Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 9 Wed 4 September | Ensemble photos | Lennon Hall | All ensembles, musical cast, orchestra and crew |
Thursday 5 September | Saints Unplugged Senior | L105 | Assorted soloists |
Term 4
Date | Event | Where | Group |
Week 3 Thursday 17 October | Valedictory Mass & Assembly | Lennon Hall | Cantors, Mass musicians, senior music class |
Week 6 Wednesday 6 Nov | Saints Unplugged Junior | L105 | Assorted soloists |
Week 7 Friday 15 Nov | Annual Awards Evening | Lennon Hall | Saints Percussion Ensemble Saints Choir Saints Big Band |
Week 9 Friday 29 November | Advent Liturgy | Lennon Hall | Cantors and Mass musicians |