Performing Arts &
Visual Arts
Catholic Performing Arts Festival 2023
We would like to congratulate the following performing arts award winners for this year. We are very excited to have them presented at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival Final Concert on Monday, 11 September at Newman College.
Congratulations again to all shield winners, concert performers and all the students that participated in the festival this year. It was an amazing achievement and a true display of the talent we have here at Trinity in the Performing Arts.
A big thank you to all the Performing Arts Staff for their work over this very busy period. A special thanks goes to the Friends of Performing Arts and TC families for their ongoing support.
We look forward to watching the Pipes and Drums Band, Trinity/Mercedes Chorale, Junior Vocal Ensemble and select soloist and duets perform on Monday evening. Click the link below to purchase tickets to the Festival Concert!
| Name Of Group/ Student | Award Donor | Section |
| Trinty College | The 2023 Zenith Award | Metropolitan Secondary Schools and Colleges |
| Trinity Mercedes Symphonic Brass Ensemble | Premier of Western Australia Award | Instrumental Ensemble Secondary – Brass |
| TC Year 12 ATAR Drama | Dr Carmen Lawrence Award | Drama Ensemble Scripted or Devised (Secondary) |
| Todd Hassett | Oblates of Mary Immaculate Award | Instrumental Solo Secondary – Guitar Acoustic/Classical |
| Trinity College Junior Vocal Ensemble | Archbishop Foley Award | Sacred Choral Music Primary |
| Trinity College Junior Vocal Ensemble | Brigidine Sisters’ Award | Choral Singing Primary |
| Trinity College/ Mercedes College Wind Orchestra | University of Notre Dame Award | Concert Band (Secondary) |
| Caleb Hu & Isaac Adamos | Dr Peter Tannock Award | Instrumental Duet Secondary – Percussion |
| Trinity College/ Mercedes College Chorale | Christopher Waddell Award | Choral Singing Secondary |
| Liam Stojan | The Catenian Association Scholarship | Instrumental Solo Secondary – Woodwind |
| Lucas Le | The Vera Chidlow Scholarship | Secondary Piano Forte |
Dance & Drama Showcase
On September 4th, the Dance and Drama Showcase took place at the Subiaco Arts Centre, marking a year of dedicated preparation and artistic refinement. Amidst the echoes of the Catholic Performing Arts Festival and the looming practical exams, performers embraced the challenge with unwavering determination, resulting in a magical performance.
The Friends of Performing Arts Group added excitement with door prizes, and the show promised surprises till the final bow. With heartfelt gratitude to staff, students and parents, the showcase celebrated the students' remarkable talent, a culmination of sweat, tears, and relentless effort. As the spotlight dims on the graduating Year 12s, best wishes accompany them on their future journey, as they enjoyed their final bow on the stage.
Rock Band Showcase
Trinity College Year 8 - 12 Music students perform in their rock bands at Rosemount Hotel's four5nine bar on Sunday, 10 September! A showcase of some of Trinity's emerging musical talent. Come down, grab some lunch and support some emerging local musicians playing originals and covers.
Mercedes/Trinity Music Showcase
Saturday, 16 September 2023
Mercedes College is thrilled to present its annual Music Showcase at UWA’s Winthrop Hall, on Saturday, 16 September 2023. The concert will feature all large and senior ensembles, showcasing the College’s diverse and vibrant music program, and long-standing musical partnership with Trinity College.
The musical highlight of the year, Music Showcase will culminate in a massed finale featuring combined choir and symphony orchestra. The students of Mercedes and Trinity greatly look forward to sharing their hard work and talents with the community, within the acoustic wonders of this magnificent and prestigious performance venue.
Details:
Where: Mercedes College, Winthrop Hall
When: Saturday, 16 September, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Tickets: $26.00
Special Access:
For specific access and seating requirements, including wheelchair tickets, please contact TicketsWA on info@ticketsWA.com or 08 6488 2440, 12.00pm - 4.00pm weekdays.
WAAPA
Summer School 2024
Join WAAPA in January 2024 for a fun filled time, you’ll make new friends, learn new skills and best of all - do lots of performing! This summer WAAPA is offering a range of performing arts courses as part of their school holiday program for secondary school students. Classes for young people from Year 7 to 12 in Acting, Improvisation, Dance, Acting for Camera, Jazz and Music Theatre means there is something for everyone with a passion for the arts.
This year WAAPA have a course especially designed for students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. Their wonderful staff cater for all abilities and experience levels. For information about the many courses on offer please contact Gabrielle Metcalf at explore.waapa@ecu.edu.au or visit the website below.