Performing Arts Updates

Camerata Concert

On Friday 1st June we held our annual Camerata Concert in the KWS Chapel. 9 Students performed on the evening, most of whom presented the concerto movement they prepared for the concerto competition in Term 1. It was a truly wonderful program with performances from students in every year from 7- 12. Mrs Anne Stevens was the accompanist for the concert, and she did an absolutely wonderful job in performing across a multitude of styles and genres. Thank you Mrs Stevens, our students are very fortunate to have someone of your calibre to accompany them. Thank you to Mrs McRae for the wonderful work she did in organising the evening, and thank you to everyone who came out to support our students.

ZEAL Theatre Performance

Last Friday we played host to the wonderful ZEAL Theatre performers who came to present their play – ‘King Hit’. Elective Drama students from Years 9-12 came to school on the pupil free day to watch the performance, and then the Year 12 students participated in a workshop for their Group Devised Performances. By all accounts it was worth coming into school on the pupil free day, as students loved the performance and gained a lot from the Q and A with the actors afterwards. The play was built around the idea of a ‘King Hit’ at a party which changed the course of many people’s lives. The actors explained that they devised the play based on real life events, hospital records, and police interviews. The most resounding element of the performance was the alternative ending that was presented as it showed how one split decision can change the course of lives so quickly. Aside from the moral and social issues explored, the students gained a great deal from watching the actors transform into many different characters with minimal costume changes. Seeing two actors portray a ‘crowded’ room at a party was quite incredible. As always, the ZEAL theatre incursion was a wonderful experience for all!

Performing Arts Festival

All students involved in the upcoming Performing Arts Festival have been sent information regarding rehearsals and the performance. There is a ‘Combined Item Rehearsal’ this Sunday 17th from 10.00 – 11.00am for all students who will be singing in the combined item (that is, all students in SWE, Stage Band, VOX, Chamber Choir, Koristers, Chamber Strings who are not in Orchestra). A reminder too that for the festival, students will need to be dressed in Performance Blacks. Students are invited to bring in a colourful scarf or tie for the finale item if they would like.  Please see the information sent home for full details, or see Ms Anthony or Mrs McRae if you have any questions.

Term 2 Key Dates for your diary

Thursday 14th June Prep Performing Arts Concert DPA

Thursday 21st June Performing Arts Festival 6.30pm OCT

Friday 22nd June Cadet Dinner (Stage Band and Chamber Strings)

Wednesday 27th June Elective Music and Drama Night

Heidi Anthony

Head of Performing Arts