Performing Arts

Welcome to 2026!  We are really excited for this year, and wanted to give you a snapshot of what is happening in the Performing Arts department.

Ensembles

On Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February, our College Choir, Jazz Band, and Concert Band came together for two full days of rehearsals.  This was a great opportunity for students to read through their repertoire for the year, work in small group sectionals, and get excited about the year ahead.

We are still looking for more members for our Choir and Concert Band, so if your child is interested in singing or trying out percussion, now is the time!  No experience is necessary – just a willingness to give it a go.

Music Lessons

Instrumental music lessons have now begun on all instruments.  Year 7 students studying music this semester have received their instruments and we are looking forward to seeing what they achieve over the semester. 

Students and parents will receive an email at the end of each week with the lesson time for the following week.  Please ensure that your child brings their instrument and music to school on that day.

Production

Rehearsals for this year’s production are already underway, and the enthusiasm from students has been outstanding.  More details about the production will follow in due course – watch this space!

Eisteddfod

Entries for the Hamilton Eisteddfod are now open.  If your child is currently having music lessons at school and would like to enter as a soloist or as part of a small group, please get in touch with music staff as soon as possible.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their talents!

2026 Rehearsal Schedule

Choir – Monday lunchtime

Jazz Band – Tuesday lunchtime

Production – Tuesday after school / Wednesday lunchtime

Concert Band – Thursday lunchtime

Meet the Team

Gustav Pöhl – Faculty Leader of Performing Arts / Classroom Teacher

Claire Toffolon – Interim Ensembles & Band Coordinator / Classroom Teacher 

Harry Price – Choir Coordinator 

Jess Dixon – Classroom Teacher 

Adam McCarron – Music Admin / Drum & Guitar Teacher 

Tracey Ballard – Woodwind & Low Brass Teacher 

Francine Bell – Trumpet & Piano Teacher / Accompanist 

Leesa Clark – Flute Teacher 

Craig Everingham – Voice Teacher

Get in Touch

If you have any questions related to Music or the Production, please email music@monivae.vic.edu.au

Mr Gustav Pöhl                                   Mrs Claire Toffolon                            Mr Harry Price

Performing Arts Faculty Leader   Ensembles & Band Coordinator  Choir Coordinator