Performing Arts
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, Term 1 Dates
Tue 24 Mar: String Soiree
Thu 26 Mar: Brass Soiree
Fri 27 - Sun 29 March: Production Camp
Mon 30 Mar: Guitar Soiree (Mooroop)
Tue 31 Mar: Voice Soiree
Wed 1 Apr: Percussion Soiree (MRR)
Staff Concert : moved to Term 2.
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Term 1 Soirees
Our Soiree season has begun, and on Thursday 19 March, Woodwind students came together in the Theatre to perform for their families and friends in an informal setting.
The Soirees are the first chance of the year for students across years 7 to 12 to perform in front of an audience and for many of our new students, this is their first ever performance on their instrument.
One of the strengths of the Instrumental Music program is teaching performance skills and providing students with opportunities to learn how it feels, and how to prepare for, getting on stage. These skills are valuable life skills that also help in other educational settings.
Students performed a variety of pieces, from just a few notes to whole pieces - of which they are still learning and practicing. There were a few honks and squeaks here and there, and with support from teachers and peers, younger students were able to get back on track, whilst older students demonstrated the resilience they have built over the years.
It was so wonderful to meet and reconnect with families and students. I'm always reminded how supportive the Wantirna College community is.
I hope all the students had a wonderful time performing and listening to their peers. It is amazing how much growth takes place between now and the final peformances of the year.
I look forwad to seeing families at future events. Why not come along to the Staff Concert and see how resilient I am in the face of nerves..?
Chayla Ueckert-Smith
Instrumental Music
Staff Concert
Our annual Staff Concert will take place in Term 2 this year and will once again feature most of the Instrumental Music staff, together with some very talented staff from around the school. As well as the incredible breadth of talent and variety of performances, audiences are have also been deligthed by secret surprise performances in recent years - will there be a surprise this year? You'll have to come along to find out.
Save the Date: Wed 29 April, 7pm
Venue: Andrew Lewis Theatre
Tickets: $10
This is a fundraising event with all ticket sales going towards the Performing Arts program.
College Production
POPA Easter Raffle
Win 1 of 7 Great Prizes!
The Parents of Performing Arts committee is running their annual Easter Raffle Fundraiser to raise money towards our amazing Performing Arts program.
To go into the draw to win one of the following SEVEN great prizes, simply buy a $5.00 ticket HERE by 11:59pm, Mon 30 March:
Awesome prize pool:
1. Cool Cleaning pack - value $95
2. Take a Break pack - value $85
3. Green Thumb pack - value $80
4. The Icing on the Cake pack - value $80
5. Holiday Snack Pack - value $70
6. Pro Quip Jerry Can pack - value $60
7. Easter Egg Jar - value $50
Winners will be announced & prizes available for collection from the General Office on Tue 31 March. All money raised will go towards our Instrumental Music program.
Thank you to Pro Quip International , Kidman Kandles and @theiciThe Icing On The Cake for their generous donations!
Winners are selected randomly using Google Random Number selector. Thank you for your support.
POPA AGM 2026
At our AGM on Tuesday evening, we welcomed some new committee members and heard summaries about the work that PoPA did in 2025. This included fundraising, front of house activities and other ways they have supported the Performing Arts program.
With the help of the generous fundraising support from the wider community, PoPA were able to raise funds to purchase the following items in 2025:
LED Follow Spot and Stand
Pearl Snare Drum 14.5"
Loop Station
Studio Soundproofing
Digital Piano
Double Bass Racks
Cello Racks
Please find the President and Leader of Performing Arts reports attached for further information.
Nicholetta Rigano
Performing Arts Administrator