Music News

MVIMP Music Camp

On music camp instead of our usual 30 minutes a week in our music sessions, we were able to spend 3- 5 hours of great fun and practicing. To those endeavouring to go in the future; please remember to bring lip balm.

Our time practicing music includes…The amazing band sessions. Whereby all of the different and diverse musical groups are brought together to unleash the legendary sound of all of us put together!

On Thursday evening we were given the opportunity to put on a concert. All parents/families and carers were invited to attend, as well as the school principals. At the concert, the grade 6's were mainly fine, but the grade 5's were a bit timid and anxious, prior to performing. When everyone performed together in harmony it was terrific. It was such an incredible feeling to be clapped and cheered by a large crowd.

We had such a delightful time getting to meet students from other schools (Ascot Vale West, Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds), we got to partake in indoor games, writing a camp song, and music trivia. We all had such a marvellous time, and our music and confidence improved majorly. 

Charlotte , Matthew  and Eveline .

We are proud and excited to have some of our senior choir students participating in the 2019 Victorian State Schools Spectacular: Made of Stars. 

The Spectacular brings together government school communities from across Victoria. Fittingly, this year’s theme, Made of Stars, will feature a galaxy of out-of-this-world performances showing that these students are made of star stuff.

The three-hour live show – involving music, dance, skateboarding and circus arts – will be performed to an audience of around 12,000 people at Melbourne Arena on Saturday 14 September over two shows at 1pm and 6:30pm.

Talented Victorian students will feature on stage, while many other students will work behind the scenes, gaining unique, on-the-job, professional experience. 

For a fun, family entertainment experience, and to cheer on our students from the audience, be quick to secure tickets when they go on sale from Wednesday 12 June via www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular

Adult:                              $40

Child under 15:           $20

Concession:                  $30

Buy 10 tickets and get one adult ticket free (the 11th ticket is free) by calling -Group Bookings on 1300 364 001.

2019 Senior Choir

The Wind in the Willows

In 2019 the MPW senior choir will continue to explore many of the elements within the performing arts. Our goal is to enable the students to participate in and bring together the many facets of the arts such as music, singing, acting, dancing and behind the scenes roles.

This year we will be performing our version of ‘The Wind in the Willows,’ written by Kenneth Grahame. The story combines a number of themes: countryside life, transport, justice, friendship and home. In addition, The Wind in the Willows is one of the most famous examples of anthropomorphism, enabling our students to explore human characteristics, such as ambitions, emotions and behaviour and help develop personal connections to their characters. The themes and personifications will be discussed as we work through each scene, characterisation and the interpretation of the songs and choreography.

The process of rehearsing and performing spoken and sung dialogue helps to develop language skills and provides a platform for students to take positive risks and build self-confidence. Everyone will be involved and have an integral role to play (big or small) to present this year’s musical. The process of being in a show provides the opportunity for every student to develops life skills such as responsibility, collaboration, respect, self-confidence & co-operation.

The best part is…It’s fun

If anyone would like to assist in some way with the production please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thanks

Kate Ridgeway