The Arts

Recital Afternoon and Music Night

On Wednesday 18 July, 32 students performed on the Xanten Theatre stage to an audience of family and friends. The Recital Afternoon offered a final opportunity for students learning instruments or voice through the College to perform their prepared pieces and songs to a live audience before the upcoming Catholic Performing Arts Festival.

The afternoon was a great success and with the more casual and friendlier environment, the students played and sang extremely well, taking away some performance experience as well as some areas to improve on.

The following day, Thursday 19 July, was Music Night; a showcase of the College’s talented ensembles as well as some outstanding solo performances. Hosted by Samuel Eaton, Performing Arts Captain, the evening was the first of its kind since the move away from the Performing Arts Showcase, and was a huge success.

The evening began with two powerful numbers by the College Concert Band and was followed by an outstanding performance by the College Guitar Ensemble and a debut gig for the College String Ensemble. The College Choir and Senior Vocal Ensemble performances had glowing reviews from those who attended and the Liturgical Music Group, another first for the program, showcased their talents to begin the second half.

Between these ensemble performances were a few exceptional solo performances from Ethan Ricafranca on the piano and Caris O’Hara on the electric guitar, and a special guest performer, Ms Megan Partridge who played two numbers on the violin. The night finished up with the Year 11 band Skinny Elephants and the Year 12 band Electric Dissent who dazzled the audience with their high energy and upbeat songs.

A huge thank you to all of the teachers who assisted with both nights, particularly Mrs Katherine Freind who assisted with all of the planning, stage management and other behind the scenes tasks.

We wish all students the best of luck for their upcoming CPAF performances, and will report on their achievements as they unfold.

Mr C Beins (Head of Learning Area - The Arts)