Music Notes

Nicole Bull, Academic Dean of Performing Arts

Jazz Cabaret this evening!

The Jazz Cabaret will commence this evening at 6.00pm in the Auditorium at the Glen Eira Town Hall, Caulfield. Students are reminded to be in attendance at 5.15pm and to be dressed in black with a touch of gold. 

We are looking forward to a spectacular night of jazz entertainment and fun. Our talented students will be performing an array of musical jazz items. The Krooners, Kadences, Contemporary Choir, Kantabile Choir, Orchestra, Concert Band, Stage Band, Celtic Band, Chamber Strings, Flute Trio and selected soloists will be entertaining you throughout the evening.

Remember to bring a plate of food and drink and enjoy a fun and relaxed night. There will be various raffles throughout the evening, including a Yamaha guitar from Pats Music, OzWind vouchers, a food and wine hamper and tickets to the Bird Basement. Raffle tickets will be available at the door for $2 each.

Senior School Production – High School Musical

Kilvington students are busy working hard on this year's Senior School Production of High School Musical, which will be staged in Term 2.

We have our first full cast Sunday rehearsal this weekend, commencing at 1.00pm and concluding at 5.00pm in Dalton Hall. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

PRODUCTION DATES 

• Thursday, 16 May – 7.30 – 9.30pm
• Friday, 17 May – 7.30 – 9.30pm
• Saturday, 18 May – 7.30 – 9.30pm

Trybooking details will be available in Term 2.

Friday Lunchtime Masterclasses

You can find sign-up sheets for the Senior Masterclasses in the PVC foyer. No need to sign up for the Junior Masterclasses, just turn up and join in.

Students presenting a work with piano accompaniment are asked to bring along the piano part with them or pass it beforehand to Mrs Kate Cole. 

Battle of the Bands

We all had a great time at the Battle of the Bands on Monday 18 March on the PVC Green. 

It was awesome to see bands made up of Years 7 to 12 students performing different styles and pieces. A big thank you to everyone who took part - you all made it such a fun and entertaining event!

Welcome to Darcy Gilkerson – Cello teacher

Darcy Gilkerson is a Melbourne-based cellist and composer with a passion for contemporary classical and improvisatory chamber music.

Performing in venues across the country and touring with various orchestras and ensembles, Darcy has found a home on the stage. 

His current project, the ‘Darcy Gilkerson Septet’, have performed Darcy's original compositions at the Tempo Rubato, Paris Cat, Longplay, the Brunswick Green and St Stephens Anglican Church in Melbourne.  

Darcy is very excited to be releasing his debut album this year, which will be a collection of his chamber works for Octet and Quintet.

As a composer and performer, Darcy's music explores themes of self-discovery, empowerment and joy. Using his skills as a performer, teacher and composer, Darcy’s goal is to invite his audience into a musical conversation and to engage in an exchange of emotion between performer and listener. 

Improvisation workshop with Duré Dara

Victorian high school students of any instrument are invited to take part in a FREE improvisation workshop inspired by the work of Duré Dara on Thursday 4 April. 

This workshop will be run by Duré Dara and Kaylie Melville, Speak Percussion’s Co-Artistic Director and Sounds Unheard Coordinator.

Find more details of the workshop here. You can also apply for the workshop here.

Diary dates - Term 1