Performing Arts 

Upcoming Term 4 Events

November

Thu 3 - Instrumental Music Conferences

Thu 10 - Unit 2 Music Recitals

Mon 14 to Fri 18 - Instrumental Music Assessment Week

Fri 18 - Re-enrolment Forms due (online)

Wed 23 - Summer Vocal Concert

December

Thu 1 - Piano Soiree

Unit 2 Theatre Studies

It’s never easy to put together a whole theatre performance, let alone put one together in 4 weeks! To then make that show as spectacular as our show this week was, is nothing short of a truly impressive effort, one only achievable by an equally spectacular, hardworking and dedicated class. 

The actors, despite having very limited time to learn an entire monologue each, all managed to deliver a beautiful performance, where I truly believe it would be impossible to say one was significantly better than the others. 

The true driving force however was the incredible group of students who worked as our design team. The actors wouldn’t have been anywhere without the designers. I can’t understate how much work they had to put in to make our show as good as it was with only 4 weeks to do so. Working together, both in and out of class, up until the very last minute, behind the scenes, in order to make the breath-taking show we put on this week. 

I want to give a huge congratulations to all of our class who chose to act and put themselves out there to deliver an amazing two nights. And I also want to restate how much gratitude I have for all the members of the design team who can often receive far less recognition. 

Once again, I am incredibly proud of this amazing class, and I cherish every moment that I get to work with such an incredible and kind group of students.  Thanks also to our Theatre Studies teacher Ms Birrell and to Sarah Rietmeyer for all of their encouragement, support and assistance.

Callum Forster Year 11

Extraordinary Services to Wantirna College

At the Year 12 Last Day Celebrations assembly, it was my honour to present Evan and Jason Henderson with Awards in recognition of their Extraordinary Services to Wantirna College. Their commitment has encompassed, not just a dedication to honing their craft in Light, Sound and Stage Management but a raw determination to be involved beyond what is expected - to learn and to assist.  A framed acknowledgement will also hang in the Theatre Foyer.

Evan and Jason, we wish you all the best for success in your future endeavours!

Instrumental Re-Enrolments 2023

It is that time of year again where I ask for enrolment intentions for 2023. I would encourage everyone to continue learning an instrument next year and be involved in the amazing experiences on offer.

Should you have questions or wish to discuss continuing instrumental lessons, there is an Instrumental Music Parent/Teacher/Student Conference on Thursday 3 November. 

Otherwise, please feel free to email your Instrumental teacher or contact the Music Office on 9881 7149.

Please click on the following link to complete a re-enrolment form for 2023, which needs to be submitted online by Friday 18 November: https://forms.office.com/r/Kprvw7vfZ7

For 'Ensemble-Only' re-enrolment, please follow this link and submit the form by Fri 18 November: https://forms.office.com/r/zn4K07QbZY

Please note that NO deposit is payable at this time. 

Payment will appear on your Compass portal at the end of January and payment must be received (or a payment plan commenced) by Friday 17 March.

Want to Learn an Instrument? Join our Program! Join the Fun!

We are now seeking expressions of interest from current Wantirna College students who are not yet a part of our program but are interested in learning an instrument/voice. Please follow this link to submit an Expression of Interest form:

https://forms.office.com/r/0v6akX4xGy

Please note NEW Year 7 Student Enrolment will commence in Term 1 - please do not return the Expression of Interest form for 2023 Year 7 students.

Attached is the Instrumental Music Handbook 2023 including the list of fees/contributions.

I look forward to seeing all of our instrumental students continue their journey in 2023.

Daniel van Bergen

Leader of Performing Arts