Performing Arts Updates
HSC Drama Showcase
Congratulations to the Year 12 Drama class on their outstanding performances last Thursday evening at the HSC Drama Showcase. They performed their individual performances and group performances to a full audience who were thoroughly entertained. Well done and thank you to Ms Alex Dunkley who has provided so much support, encouragement and has prepared to students so well. Thank you also to Mrs Bec Choi and Mr Seb Key for their assistance on the night as well. We wish our Year 12 Drama class all the very best in the lead up to their HSC Drama performances on Wednesday 5th September.
HSC Music Recital Evening
Monday 3rd September 5:30pm
We look forward to hearing our talented HSC Music 2 and extension, and Music 1 students at their HSC Music Recital evening which is on Monday 3rd September. We hope you can come along and appreciate the hard work, talent and dedication that goes into preparing their music programs.
String Concert
Thursday 6th September 5:30pm
Our annual String Concert will be held on Thursday 6 September 5.30pm - 6.30pm in the KWS Chapel.
All prep and secondary string ensembles will perform on the night and I encourage all string players to attend even if they are not currently in a KWS ensemble, as it will inspire musicians at every level!
Can I ask that parents please bring a small plate of food to contribute to a light supper at the end of the evening.
This is a special opportunity both to farewell and thank our Year 12 students for their valuable contribution to KWS music and also to recognise the wonderful commitment of all our string players. We look forward to seeing you there!
Koristers – Opera Australia Performance
Tuesday 28th August
Students in Koristers will be very busy preparing to perform in Madam Butterfly with the Australian Opera. They have a number of rehearsals happening over the weekend with the performance on Tuesday evening at the Orange Civic Theatre.
A reminder that students in the Secondary School have been asked to advise their coaches of any absences from sport.
If you are interested in attending the Opera, tickets are available through Ticketek. It is a beautiful opera with some truly exquisite moments.
Thank you to Mrs Kate Edwards for her incredible organisation and directing this group so well. We look forward to hearing and seeing Koristers on stage next week!
AMEB exams
Congratulations to all the prep and secondary students who have sat AMEB exams over the last 2 weeks. Thank you to the tutors for their support, preparation, time and dedication they give to their students and also thank you to the parents for your support in ensuring your children have this opportunity and a goal to work towards. I know many students have been rewarded by excellent results!
Speech and Drama Orange Eisteddfod Results
Congratulations to the following students who achieved outstanding results in Speech and Drama at the Orange Eisteddfod:
Toby Gough
- Won the 14 Yrs Highest Pointscore
- Won the 14 Yrs Most Promising Performer
- Toby also received the Highest Overall Pointscore across all sections.
Charles Tink
- Highly Commended Australian Verse 14
Harry Coady
- 3rd - Australiana 14yrs & Under
- 3rd - Prepared Reading 14yr & Under
- Highly Commended - Monologue 14yrs
- Highly Commended - Prepared Reading 14yrs
- Won The Encouragement Award 14yrs
Luke Dominello & Harry Coady
- 1st in Duologue 14yrs & Under
Lucy Kirk
- 2nd Australian Verse Open
- 2nd Prose Open
- Highly Commended Prepared Reading
- 1st Sight Reading Open
- 2nd Public Speaking Open
- Highly Commended Dramatic Mono Open
- 2nd Australian Verse Open
- 3rd Duologue Open
- 3rd Australian Monologue Open
- 2nd Storytelling Open
- 1st News Reading Open
- Highly Commended Australiana Open
A sterling effort by all! Well done!
Please send Mrs McRae any achievements your child has achieved over the coming weeks in AMEB and Eisteddfods!
Dates for your Diaries:
Tuesday 28th August – Koristers perform with Opera Australia 7:30pm
Thursday 30th – Friday 31st August: Orange Eisteddfod – Choirs
Wednesday 5th September – Orange Eisteddfod – Band Day
Thursday 6th and Friday 7th September – Orange Eisteddfod – Strings
HSC Recital evening – Monday 3rd September 5:30pm
String Concert – Thursday 6th September
Tuesday 25th September – Winter Co-Curricular Assembly
Mrs Annie McRae
Acting Head of Performing Arts