Performing Arts Updates
Open Mic Night
Thursday 29th November - Performance Theatre
The Open Mic Night will be held this Thursday 29th November at 5:30pm. Students who learn an instrument are welcome to put their name down to perform an item. It is a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all musicians and we encourage students to have a go and show us your talents!
Sign up sheets are on Mrs McRae’s office door.
Carol Service
Tuesday 4th December 6:30pm - DPA
A reminder that the Chamber Choir, Koristers and KWS Orchestra will all be performing at the Carol Service on Tuesday 4th December. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening celebrating the festive season. Students involved in the performances must wear full school uniform and arrive promptly at 5pm.
Please bring family and friends!
Speech Day
Wednesday 5th December
Orchestra, Chamber Strings and Chamber Choir will be performing at Speech day. Students will be required to be at the DPA by 8am in their full school uniform with instruments and music.
Camerata Competition
Friday 15th March 2019
Please see the below update in regard to the criteria for the previously known ‘Concerto Competition’ which will now be named ‘Camerata Competition’. We hope to encourage more students to enter the competition in 2019. Students no longer have to perform a movement from a concerto, but can perform a piece of their choice so long as it is a minimum standard of Grade 4 AMEB or equivalent in difficulty. If you have any queries, please speak to Mrs McRae.
Camerata Competition Criteria 2019
- Students may choose a piece of music which highlights their skill on their instrument. The piece does not have to be a movement from a concerto. The piece must be a minimum standard equivalent to Grade 4 AMEB.
- The performance can be either a solo or with piano accompaniment
- There are two divisions in the competition: Junior Division (Years 7-10) and Senior Division (Years 11-12)
- The competition will be adjudicated by 2 adjudicators who will be selected by the Co-ordinator of Instrumental Music.
- Two trophies will be awarded: one for the winner of the Junior Division (Years 7-10) and another for the winner of the Senior Division (Year 11 or 12). Runners up for each division will receive a certificate. Students will be awarded at the Summer co-curricular assembly in Term 2.
- All competitors will be invited to perform at the Camerata concert, held in the KWS Chapel in Term 2 on Friday 31st May 6:30pm.
Inaugural Band Concert 2018
As a celebration of all things woodwind, brass and percussion, we hosted our inaugural Band Concert on Tuesday 13th November. The concert took place in the area outside the back of the music centre which, given the beautiful evening, was the perfect setting to sit back and relax on a picnic rug, listening to some fantastic music. The concert involved students in Junior Band, Prep Band, Intermediate Woodwind Ensemble, Senior Woodwind Ensemble, Stage Band, Sax ensemble and Symphonic Wind Ensemble and included a wide range of band repertoire. It was a wonderful way to see the progression of playing from our junior ensembles through to our most experienced senior school players. Thank you to all the directors of our bands and the students involved for an entertaining evening of band music!
Mrs Annie McRae
Acting Head of Performing Arts
2019 draft timetable for Prep and Secondary Performing Arts ensemble rehearsals
For selective ensembles: Students must attend the sign-up afternoon on Monday 4th February 2019 at 3.30-5pm in order to be placed in their relevant ensembles (senior musical auditions are in the weeks following).
Mrs Rebecca Choi
Performing Arts Administration