Performing Arts Updates
Mrs West's Farewell - Saturday 3rd November
A reminder that Chamber Strings, Chamber Choir and Stage Band will all be performing at Mrs West’s farewell dinner this Saturday 3rd November. Students involved are required to be at the DPA for a sound check at 5:50pm and should be dressed in smart blacks. Please refer to the letter which was emailed home with further details and pick up times.
Band Concert - Tuesday 13th November 5:30pm Performance Theatre
On Tuesday 13th November we will be having a Band Concert featuring all our band ensembles from prep through to secondary including: Junior Band, Prep Band, Intermediate Woodwind Ensemble, Senior Woodwind Ensemble, Sax Ensemble, Stage Band and SWE. We look forward to seeing the progression from our prep students through to our secondary students and hearing some fun music. Family and friends are all welcome to attend! The concert will be held out the back of room 68, so please bring a camp chair/rug/cushion to sit on.
Congratulations Amelia Hall (Year 7) – Selected for the Gondwana Novus Choir
Congratulations to Amelia Hall on being selected to sing in the Gondwana Novus Choir!
Each year in January, Gondwana Voices holds a 2-week choral school. Participants must audition for selection each year, with approximately 300 students aged from 10-25 years old selected to attend. Participants live on campus at UNSW for the 2 weeks. The choral school culminates in a series of concerts, which are a wonderful experience for the students involved.
There are six choirs this year, with Amelia selected for the Gondwana Novus choir which is an incredibly exciting opportunity for her. This will be the second time Amelia has been successful in being selected to attend the choral school. Congratulations Amelia!
IMEB Speech and Drama Practical Examinations
The Speech and Drama exams were held on Friday 26th October and Monday 29th October with participating students from Year 1 through to Year 11. Students involved were examined by Dr Tim Smith, Mrs Merryl Lloyd and Mrs Clare Wheatley from the International Music Education Board (IMEB).
All candidates did very well, most gaining Honours (A) with Krishan Kandeepan (96), Lucy Kirk (98) and Toby Gough (98) all being awarded a Distinction (A+) for their efforts.
Congratulations to all the students involved and thank you to Ms Kerry-Anne Callaughan and Jacqui Paix for tutoring our students so incredibly well!
Save the Date Reminders:
Open Mic Night – Thursday 29th November
On Thursday 29th November we will be holding an Open Mic night for any students (yrs 7-11) learning an instrument, to have an opportunity to perform in a relaxed environment. The Open Mic Night will be held in the Performance Theatre at 5:30pm. Please see Mrs McRae if you would like to sign up to perform on the night.
Carol Service – Tuesday 4th December 6pm DPA
Students involved in Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Koristers will be performing at the Carol Service on Tuesday 4th December. Please save the date and look out for further information about this festive event closer to the date.
Mrs Annie McRae
Acting Head of Performing Arts