Senior Performing Arts

HSC Showcase Season is Here!

Over the next few weeks, our fabulous HSC Performing Arts students will be presenting showcases of their HSC practical work: 

HSC Drama Showcase – Friday 22 August, KWS Performance Theatre 

Come along to the HSC Drama Showcase on Friday 22 August at 6:00 PM in the Performance Theatre and experience an evening of entertainment as our Year 12 students present their Individual and Group Major Work Projects and Performances. 

Don’t miss this celebration of creativity and talent—all are welcome!

HSC Music 1 Showcase – Wednesday 3 September, KWS Performance Theatre 

Come along and hear fabulous performances from the Class of 2025!  This event will be an engaging showcase of the dedication and musicianship of our Music 1 class.  Light refreshments, tea and coffee will be available. All are welcome to attend.

HSC Music 2/Extension Music Showcase – Friday 5 September, Orange Regional Conservatorium

A showcase of HSC performances from Music 2 and Extension Music students will be held at Orange Regional Conservatorium on Friday 5 September.  The evening will commence at 7pm and will conclude by 8:30pm.  There will be a short intermission with light refreshments, tea and coffee available.

This event is a wonderful showcase of the hard work, dedication and creativity of our advanced musicians – please come along and support them as they perform their HSC programs.

Congratulations

An AmusA for Isabel Wong

Long overdue congratulations are in order for Isabel Wong, who successfully completed her AmusA in Violin Performance last year and was awarded her diploma earlier this year.  Isabel, a student of Mrs Moxey, worked with diligence and musicality to prepare an extended program of advanced repertoire for this exacting exam, which requires candidates to perform with maturity and a refined level of musicianship.

Congratulations on your outstanding result Isabel!  We are so proud of your achievements! 

Ella Kerdic, Certificate of Performance 

Congratulations to Year 9 flautist Ella Kerdic, who has received a High Distinction in her Certificate of Performance (flute) examination. Ella has worked conscientiously over the last year, developing a 35 minute recital that she performed with nuanced stylistic understanding and technical assurance.

Congratulations Ella!

SSO PLAYERLINK – Phoebe Wong

Year 9 musician Phoebe Wong recently attended an intensive three-day orchestral workshop with members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Phoebe was selected from school aged musicians across NSW and was awarded the position of first clarinet – a wonderful honour! 

Congratulations on your selection into Playerlink Phoebe!

Looping Workshop with Nick Russoniello 

Monday 15 September

Year 11 Music students will be attending a loop pedal workshop with Australian saxophonist and composer, Nick Russoniello.  Nick has worked with many of Australia’s premier orchestras and is a member of the award-winning Nexas Saxophone Quartet. 

Nick is currently undertaking an Australian tour, presenting his Air Mass show at Orange Regional Gallery at 3pm on Sunday 14 September. Air Mass redefines the boundaries of the solo saxophone recital and combines extreme saxophone playing, audience generated sounds, live looping, body percussion and more. 

We’d strongly recommend our students attend Nick’s performance, find out more here and purchase tickets HERE.

Grand Piano Fundraising Raffle

Don't forget to purchase your tickets for our Grand Piano raffle, which features some amazing prizes! Please reach out to your families and friends to support our fundraising and have the chance to win.

City of Orange Eisteddfod

Many of our Co-Curricular Ensembles will be performing at this year’s City of Orange Eisteddfod.  Eisteddfodau provide our students with a wonderful opportunity to perform and to enjoy the performances of others.  Further information has been sent to families.  Key dates are as follows:

Band Day Wednesday 27 August

Chapel Band and Orchestra are only required for the evening session

Stage Band is required for the day, only.

Concert Band is required for both the day and evening sessions.

Please note that Intermediate Woodwind is now only performing in the evening session.

Strings Day - Thursday 28 August

Chamber Strings and Con Brio

Open Choral Day – Sunday 31 August

Chamber Choir

Key Dates - Terms 3 & 4