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New to SPX Performing Arts Department in 2019 - Ukele and Guitar Club
- Performing Arts
- Public Speaking & Debating
Performing Arts
Welcome to the 2019 Performing Arts Program
Whether new to Pius or returning, the Performing Arts staff welcomes everyone to our program. Studies show that learning to play a musical instrument, acting, singing, composing and dancing offer enormous benefits to a child’s brain functioning and health. With this in mind, we encourage all boys to get involved in 2019.
Drama News
The cast of Great Expectations have been working hard in the holidays with extra rehearsals and learning their lines. They have now rehearsed to the end of the play and are starting to have a good idea of the plot and the importance of their character to Pip’s narrative. We were extremely fortunate to work with the dance teacher Liz Collier-Walsh on movement skills and the big dance number that begins the second act. It was an extremely hot day and the students worked very well together, having fun and learning the steps and choreography in a very short space of time.
The first excursion for Years 10-12 will be our annual outing to the Seymour Centre on 14 February to see OnStage. This is a showcase of exemplary HSC performances and projects from 2018 and is a wonderful opportunity for students to see examples of outstanding HSC drama works.
Ms Penny Lindley - Drama Teacher
New Member to Our Team, Mr Nathanael Primrose-Heaney
The Performing Arts Department cordially welcomes Mr Nathanael Primrose-Heaney to our team. Nathanael is a highly qualified teacher who has previously taught Music at Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College and MLC Burwood. Nathanael offers expertise in Strings and Music Technology and we look forward to him working with our music classes, orchestra and string ensembles.
How to Enrol in Private Tuition
The St Pius X College Performing Arts Department offers private lessons in the following activities:
- Brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba)
- Woodwind (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone)
- Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
- Percussion (Drum Kit, Tuned Percussion)
- Piano (Classical and Contemporary)
- Guitar (Classical, Electric and Bass)
- Voice/Singing (Classical and Contemporary)
- Musicianship or Music Theory
- Music Production Digital Music
- Composition
- Contemporary Dance
To enrol your son in any of the above activities please complete and return the 2019 Private Tuition Enrolment below to Pwaters@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au Private Lessons commence in Week 2.
Photo: Mr Geoff Power and the Senior Jazz Band
How to Join a Performing Arts Ensemble
St Pius X College proudly offers 32 Ensembles for boys to participate in.
- Chamber String Ensembles
- Choirs
- Concert Bands
- Dance Ensembles
- Digital Music Ensembles
- Digital Music Ensembles
- Drama Ensembles (from Term 2)
- Guitar Ensembles
- Jazz Bands
- Orchestra
- Percussion Ensembles
To make an enquiry about our joining an ensemble in 2019, please contact Pwaters@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au Ensemble Rehearsals commence in Week 2.
New to St Pius - Break Dance and Hip Hop Classes Run by Industry Professionals
Photo: Hideo Shinokubo and Year 10 student
Break Dance - Directed by Hideo Shinokubo of DanceCool:
Tuesday 7.30am-8.30am Drama Studio for boys in Years 7-12
Hip Hop Class - Directed by Tanya Carne of Dance Action
Tuesday Lunchtimes College Gym for boys in Years 5-6
Places are limited, please contact Pwaters@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au to register your son. Dance Groups commence in Week 4.
New to St Pius – Ukulele & Guitar Club - Uke Can Do It!
Ukulele & Guitar Club – Directed by Music Staff & Visiting Artists
Wednesday Lunchtimes Music Rm 1 for beginners in 5-12. Guitars and Ukes provided, or boys can bring their own. Please contact Pwaters@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au to register your son. Ukulele & Guitar Club commences in Week 4.
Performing Arts Meet and Greet and PAPA Meeting
For more information please come along to our Performing Arts Meet and Greet Evening Thursday 31st January at 6.00pm in the College Band Room.
Ms Pip Waters - Acting Performing Arts Coordinator
Public Speaking & Debating
Mrs Michele Waterson - Debating and Public Speaking Convener