Senior School Performing Arts

Mrs Jacqueline Shields, Head of Performing Arts

Little Shop of Horrors

Rehearsals for our production Little Shop of Horrors are well under way. Cast have been very busy perfecting choreography, practising harmonies and producing some hilarious characters ready for opening night. This hilarious spoof of 1950s sci-fi features music in the styles of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop, and early Motown. This tuneful and enormously entertaining story of monsters (both vegetative and human) will make for a hilariously fun night – one that you don’t want to miss out on! Tickets are now on sale through Ticketek and Orange CivicTheatre: Little Shop of Horrors tickets | Orange Civic Theatre | Ticketek Australia.

Camerata Concert

Friday 19 May, 6:00pm in the DPA

Our annual Camerata Concert is this Friday 19 May. Please join us for a concert presented by some of our wonderful classical musicians.

CONCERT BAND WORKSHOP WITH THE NSW ARTS UNIT WIND ORCHESTRA

Thursday 1 June 2023

Our Year 7 – 10 Concert Band students have been invited to participate in a 90 minute workshop with The Arts Unit Wind Orchestra on Thursday,1 June. This workshop will be run from 1:30pm-3:00pm at the Orange Regional Conservatorium. Students will spend the afternoon playing alongside members of The Arts Unit ensemble, under the direction of Mr Steve Williams (conductor of the Schools Spectacular orchestra). This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn and perform alongside students from other schools, under the direction of a fabulous conductor. Further information has been emailed to families – please contact Mrs Shields with any queries regarding this excursion jshields@kws.nsw.edu.au

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Thursday 8 June 2023

Performing Arts students and staff are looking forward to this year’s Music Festival, which will be held in the DPA. Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy music provided by Kinross Wolaroi ensembles and Year 12 Music students. There are limited tickets still available through the link sent to families. For further information, contact our Music Administrator Mrs Sharon Martin, at performingarts@kws.nsw.edu.au

ORANGE WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Friday 9 June at the Royal Hotel

Kinross Wolaroi School Stage Band has been invited to play for the Orange Winter Jazz Festival. Please come along to support them on Friday 9 June, 6pm to 7pm in the bistro of the Royal Hotel. Details of this performance have been emailed to relevant families.

PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVE SHOWCASE

Tuesday 13 June

Please join us for a fabulous showcase presented by students in Elective Music and Drama classes. Students in Years 8 and 10 who are considering studying Drama or Music for an elective or for senior years should come along to see what’s involved in these subjects!

One Day Tour to Eugowra and Young

Friday 16 June 2023

We are excited that the Kinross Wolaroi School Orchestra, Chamber Strings and Stage Band will be conducting a one-day tour to Eugowra and Young. We will be performing three concerts – one in Eugowra for students of St Joseph’s Primary and Eugowra Public schools and two in Young, at Young Public School followed by an evening performance at Young Town Hall. This tour will provide our students the opportunity to develop their performance and ensemble skills, as well as strengthening their ability to work in a cohesive team. Further information has been sent to families.

Congratulations Toby!

Toby Gough recently attended the International Music Examination Board graduation ceremony in Sydney where he received his Licentiate Diploma of Speech and Drama (Teaching).

Toby has been studying speech and drama since he was 5 and started teaching at Encore Speech and Drama in 2021. The Licentiate Teacher’s Diploma is the final level of IMEB examinations for Speech and Drama (Teaching).

The Licentiate Diploma involved preparing a comprehensive program to teach students of various ages and abilities. Toby sat both a theory and practical examination where he was asked to demonstrate a deep understanding of teaching techniques and an ability to adapt to student needs.

Congratulations Toby on this wonderful achievement!

Year 11 Music Performance Night

Students from Music 1 and 2 recently presented an informal concert for families and friends. Students from both classes performed a range of repertoire from rock to blues and classical music. Thanks to our wonderful accompanists Anne Stevens and Luke Moxey.

Saxophone Workshop at ORCM

Saxophonists Anabelle van Wyk and Zimmy Levi recently took part in a workshop for saxophonists with Associate Professor Michael Duke from Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This workshop was a fabulous opportunity for our students to work with a world class educator. Our thanks to Orange Regional Conservatorium for providing this opportunity.