Performing Arts - Music & Theatre
Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music - Carolyn Hernandez

Performing Arts - Music & Theatre
Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music - Carolyn Hernandez
Congratulations to the newly announced cast members of Oliver! and Seussical!
Rehearsals have commenced in earnest. The community can be confident of entertaining shows ahead! A reminder to Oliver! families to respond to the information letter and contract details.


The College encourages students to participate in music examinations, as these provide a range of valuable benefits, including:
Receiving feedback from an external examiner, offering an additional perspective on their progress.
Working toward an authentic deadline, which often motivates consistent practice.
Gaining formal acknowledgement of their achievement in the form of a certificate.
Developing confidence in an exam environment, with skills that easily transfer to situations such as NAPLAN and other College assessments.
Building strong performance skills, which support students who may wish to pursue Music at VCE level.
Congratulations to the following Middle School students on achieving their examination level:
| Preliminary | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 |
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Nicole C Logan C Isaac L Miles | Ali AM Angad D Perry F Kiaan J Ryan L Chenglei L Jack M Joshua P Lucas S Anika S Kiara S
| Elijah B Matthan C Connor H Isaac J Adheesha K Thomas K Aidan L Jemimah M Harrison T Atishay S Mia W Jonathan W | Norah A Jaxon C Ethan C Gabrielle H McKenna L Summer L Harry Q Charlie W
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Congratulations to Isadora P on achieving Music Grade 4 level and to Angela C on achieving a pass with credit in both Grade 5 Piano and Violin. Congratulations too to Sydney Z on achieving an Honours standard in Grade 5 Drum Kit.




There are many performances not to be missed this year. Here is a date list for families’ calendars:
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
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| Come Together | 27/04/2026 | 7pm | Clocktower Theatre |
| Generations in Jazz | 1/5/26 – 3/5/26 | Mt Gambier S.A | |
Instrumental Concerts
| 20/05/2026 | 3:45 & 5pm | Canowindra |
| 21/05/2026 | 7pm | Yirramboi | |
| Seussical Performances (Yr 5/6) | 27/05/2026 | 4:30 & 6:30pm | Assembly Hall |
| 28/05/2026 | 6:30pm | ||
| Founders Day services | 25/06/2026 | 10:30am & 2:00pm TBC | St Paul’s Cathedral |
| FOM 1: Strings & Orffestra | 18/08/2026 | 5:00pm | Clocktower Theatre |
Oliver! Performance | 21/08/2026 | 7pm | Clocktower Theatre
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| 22/08/2026 | 2pm & 7pm | ||
| FOM 2: Band Concert | 26/08/2026 | 7pm | Clocktower Theatre |
| Battle of the Bands | 28/08/2026 | TBC | Penola College |
| FOM 3: VCE Music Concert | 31/08/2026 | 7:00pm | Assembly Hall |
| FOM 4: Out of the Blue | 02/09/2026 | 7:00pm | Bowery Theatre |
| FOM 5: Vocal Concert | 07/09/2026 | 7:00pm | Clocktower Theatre |
| Seussical Performances (Yr 5/6) | 09/09/2026 | 4:30 & 6:30pm | Assembly Hall |
| 10/09/2026 | 6:30 | ||
| JS Instrumental Concerts | 21/10/2026 | 3:45 & 5pm | CC – various spaces |
| Yr.5-12 Instrumental Concert | 22/10/2026 | 7pm | YC – various spaces |
| JS Carols Service | 24/11/2026 | 10:30am | St Paul’s Cathedral |
Year 6 Band Concerts
| 25/11/2026 | 7pm | Sports Hall |
| 26/11/2026 | 7pm | Sports Hall |
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For families interested in having their child learn an instrument, please reach out via email or directly via the form below.