Performing Arts News
Wantirna College
Upcoming Events
July
Wed 13 Second NEVR Rehearsal 1-4pm
Thu 14 -15 Production Extended Rehearsals
Mon 18 NEVR Concert, M. Recital Centre
Tue 19 POPA Meeting, 7:30pm
Mon 25 - 28 VSMF String Orchestra
August
Mon 1 Production Dress Rehearsal #1
Wed 3 Production Dress Rehearsal #2
Wed 3 -6 Production Shows
Wed 10 – 13 Production Shows
Mon 15 –19 VSMF Concert Band
Mon 22 – 26 VSMF Symphonic Band
Music Camp
The Music department recently embarked on our annual Music Camp. After a two-year hiatus, this event was looked upon with a lot of excitement and, after such a long break between camps, a bit of nervousness too. In total there were 163 instrumental and vocal students who participated in camp.
Sadly, the weather was unremittingly wet and rainy, which meant that we were unable to take full advantage of the beautiful grounds of Forest Edge camp. All the students and staff displayed a commendable level of flexibility in working around the inclement weather.
Music Camp gives the instrumental music students an opportunity to bond over rehearsals and activities. As well as ensemble rehearsals, there were musical electives and activities. On the first evening, the Performing Arts Captains ran a very entertaining trivia night. On the second night, the camp goers were all treated to a performance evening given by the Year 11 and 12 VCE Music students. On the last day, everybody worked together to pack up the trucks and leave in a timely manner.
Over the three days, all of the ensembles were able to immerse themselves in learning music for the upcoming Gala Concert next term. The three days passed quickly and everyone made great musical strides. We’re already looking forward to next year’s camp.
Here's a sneak peak at some of the pieces being rehearsed:
Michelle Lam
Music Teacher and Accompanist
VCE Recital
Wed 15 June saw our Yr 11 and 12 VCE students performing their Assessment pieces in front of family and friends at the VCE Recital. Students are working on two contrasting pieces of music and we saw performances from various instruments including Euphonium, Cello, Electric Guitar, Flute , Piano, Trombone, Trumpet and Voice.
NEVR Concert
Tickets have now gone on sale for the NEVR concert ‘Spotlight’ to be held at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Monday July 18. This concert will highlight musical excellence in government schools in the North Eastern Victoria Region, featuring a number of musical ensembles and soloists from schools across the region. There will also be a guest performance by the RAAF big Band, and Student Art works from schools in the NEVR will be featured in the program and on screen between performances.
The Wantirna College Symphonic Band is combining with the Symphonic Band from Vermont Secondary College to perform at this event.
Please follow this link for details:
https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2022/nevr-music-spotlight/
Please advertise this to your students, family and friends and encourage them to attend the concert. Please also let them know that purchases of over $40 may be eligible for a 25% claim under the Victorian Entertainment Program For details please follow this link: https://www.vic.gov.au/victorian-dining-and-entertainment-program
Victorian School Music Festival
The Victorian School Music Festival involves school bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles and choirs performing in some of Victoria’s premier performing spaces including the Hawthorn Arts Centre.
Performing at VSMF is the full sensory experience with young musicians performing on stage in their ensemble, receiving given immediate feedback on stage from a highly skilled adjudicator. Participants are involved in listening to others in performance, watching how it can be done differently with opportunities to analyse their own performance back at school by listening to the recording and watching the video provided.
Next term the Wantirna College String Orchestra, Concert Band and Symphonic Band will perform at the VSMF, Hawthorn Arts Centre.
Piano Key Fundraiser
Our Piano Key fundraiser is well underway with many keys already sold! This is a unique and meaningful way of contributing to our program and your continued support helps ensure that students will always have access to quality equipment.
We are giving you the opportunity to leave a long-lasting contribution to the program by purchasing one of 88 Piano Keys for $100.
As well as having your name commemorated on a plaque, everyone who purchases a piano key will also receive an actual piano key as a memento of your contribution and a token of our thanks.
Please purchase your Piano Key here: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPSH
Note: You may nominate your preferred piano key, subject to availability.
Danny van Bergen
Leader of Performing Arts