Performing Arts

Important Dates

Thu 13 Mar: Staff Concert - Save the Date

Tue 18 Mar: POPA AGM & Meeting

Wed 26 Mar: College Open Night

Knox Festival Singers

Many of the senior vocalists sang at The Knox Festival last Saturday. Despite the sweltering heat, VCE vocalists, Emily Gray, Ivy Hale Moore, Nyx Main and Stephanie Coffey performed solo in front of an attentive audience. Our Combined Vocal Group, Mixed Voices and newly established ensemble, Harmony Group, each sang new and old pieces, ranging from gorgeous Beatles melodies to foot stomping gospel. Thank you to my fellow teachers, Susan Hull and Stuart Andrew for accompanying us on the day and a big congratulations to students for their efforts in representing our College. Audience included past students and our very own Leader of Performing Arts, Danny Van Bergen with his family. All were very complimentary of our wonderful Wantirna College singers.

Natalie Carolan

Performing Arts

Parents of Performing Arts Committee (POPA)

AGM Tue 18 March, 7pm

The Parents of Performing Arts (POPA) Committee advocates, supports and encourages the Wantirna College Performing Arts Program.  Members are welcome to participate in any, or all, of the following activities:

• Monthly meetings with the Leader of Performing Arts to stay across the latest news and provide feedback

• Serving Front of House refreshments at some of our Theatre events

• Fundraising activities such as raffles, Bunnings BBQ & the Trivia Night (every two years)

• Supporting other activities such as Production Gala Night

POPA fundraising efforts have assisted us to buy new instruments and equipment for our program, including Baby Grand Pianos, Violins, Oboes and Euphonium’s to name a few.

The Parents of Performing Arts Committee meet monthly in the General Staffroom with the Leader of Performing Arts, and report directly to College Council.  It is an excellent way to stay involved in your child’s schooling, meet other parents and keep up to date with the program – and it’s fun!

All parents of performing arts students are invited to attend the POPA AGM & March Meeting on Tuesday 18 March, 7pm, in the General Staff room. 

For more information or to join the POPA committee, please email Nicholetta in the Music Office: nri@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au

Term 1 Soirees

All of our Instrumental Music students participate in our annual Soirees at the end of Term 1.  These are informal first performances, without any fan-fare, often in small groups and in front of a small friendly audience of parents. In almost all cases, students are performing music they have only just been given, with many new students only performing a small part or a few notes. Term 1 Soirees are an opportunity for students gain confidence in front of an audience and share what they are working on with friends and family, and other students.  It is always astonishing to hear and see our students' confidence and skill level at the end of the year compared to the start of the year. 

Staff Concert

Back by popular demand, the 2025 Wantirna College Staff concert promises to be bigger and better than ever before with a stellar billing of talented staff including most of our Instrumental Music teachers, plus crowd favourites Priesty, Ms Walker and Mr Orwin AND some special surprises! 

This fundraiser raises money for the Instrumental Music program and is an entertaining evening for the whole family. Bring your friends!

Date: Thursday 13 March

Time: 7:30pm

Venue: Wantirna College Theatre

Refreshments available.

Tickets $10pp through Trybooking:

https://www.trybooking.com/CYZKV

Daniel van Bergen

Leader of Performing Arts