Performing Arts 

Upcoming Events - Term 3

JULY

Tue 25: POPA Meeting 7:30pm

AUGUST

Wed 2 - Sat 5: Production Shows

Wed 9 - Sat 12: Production Shows 

Wed 16 - Fri 18: Music Camp

SEPTEMBER

Tue 12: Gala Concert, Bunjil Place

Year 8 Clowning

This term, 8S finished off the semester and the Comedy unit for Drama with a brief Clowning workshop. Students had fun creating their comical characters using a range of 'everyday' crazy clothes.  

Beryl Birrell

Performing Arts

VCE Music Recitals 🎶

Wantirna College VCE Music students showcased their talent and hard work at the recent Unit 1 & 3 Recitals held on Wed 7 & Thu 8 June. The two nights were filled with outstanding performances that demonstrated the students' progress towards Outcome 1: Performance.

On Wednesday, Caden Chan, Jeremy Coath, Chrystin Gosios, Elijah Haynes, Ryan Holloway, Adam Mahrif, Orion Rigano, Fletcher Sims, and Nathan Vibal took the stage. Thursday night featured the remarkable talents of Charlotte Antonopoulos, William Davis, Robert Dean, Seth Howie, Jett Hughes, Elijah Keam, Tameka Lewis, Caitlin Murphy, Mackenzie Ross, Lex Shaw, Kai Simcocks, Luis Suarez, and Troy Wordie.

The performances encompassed a diverse range of instruments and styles, including contemporary band arrangements and impressive solos on voice, cello, piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, trumpet and cornet, flute, saxophone, tuba, and even the cowbell!

Accompanied Belinda Glass and I, the students delivered captivating performances that showcased their musical abilities.

While talent is certainly a factor, it's important to recognize the dedication and perseverance these students exhibit throughout the year. They work tirelessly to hone their performance skills, manage performance nerves, and develop an engaging stage presence. It's an arduous process, but one that ultimately pays off in their ability to deliver exceptional performances.

This recital marked a significant milestone for the Unit 1 students, as it was their first-ever VCE recital. Congratulations to them for a successful debut. For the Unit 3 students, this recital signified their final school-based VCE recital. We commend them for their growth and achievements throughout their musical journey, and we look forward to witnessing the continued success of these talented musicians as they apply the invaluable lessons learned from this experience. Well done!

Michelle Lam

Performing Arts

Music Camp

We're excited to invite all our Instrumental Music Students from Years 7-12, to the 2023 Music Camp from Wed 16 to Fri 18 August! 

All Ensembles and Choirs will attend one camp together at 'CYC The Island’ in Cowes, Phillip Island. Music Camp provides an opportunity for all students within our ensembles to participate in intense rehearsals, workshops, team building exercises and performances where they will further develop their skills in musicianship, teamwork, and leadership. 

Though running costs for camps have significantly increased, Music Camp remains a highly subsidised event to ensure that all students can participate.  This year, the cost for this event is $350 per student.  A reminder that full payment is strictly due by 28 July - as we need to confirm numbers and dietary requirements with the venue. 

Production News

Our Production cast and crew have been working very hard over this term at rehearsals and Production Camp to develop this year's amazing show! Stay tuned for the start of Term 3 when tickets to Disney's The Little Mermaid will be released.  

Winners of Showcase Raffle

This year, for the first time, the Parents of Performing Arts committee ran a Showcase Raffle to raise funds towards our Performing Arts program.  Here are the lucky winners, who were announced on Compass and Facebook on Tue 13 June:

1 - 2024 Music Fees for One Student, $550:

Georgiana Papenfuss

2 - AMCAL Chemist Pamper Hamper $50:

Nadia Tan

3 - Schokolade Café Voucher $25: 

Rachel Bacon

4 - Schokolade Café Voucher $25: 

Elizabeth Freeman

5 - Schokolade Café Voucher $25: 

Brian Walther

All winners were selected randomly by a random number generator. 

Thank you to Schokolade Cafe and AMCAL Chemist at Studfield shops for their generous donations, as well as the POPA Committee for going to the effort to put this fundraiser together.

The Showcase Raffle raised $848.13. I'd like to thank everyone who participated in this fundraiser to support our Performing Arts program.

I hope families have a restful holidays and we'll see you in Term 3.

Daniel van Bergen

Leader of Performing Arts