Performing Arts 

Upcoming Events - Term 4

Wed 29 Nov: Combined School Concert, 7pm

Fri 1 Dec: Last Day Instrumental Music Lessons

Boronia Aged Care Excursion

It was my recent privilege to be invited to bring a group of Wantirna College students to perform music for the residents at Boronia Residential Aged Care. On the afternoon of Wednesday 22 November, Nicholetta Rigano, Daniel van Bergen and I accompanied eleven Year 9 and 10 students to the facility. 

The students not only donated their time to going on this excursion, but also organised their own rehearsals in their own time. Some students banded together to perform in ensembles, others performed solo. 

One of the residents, Gordon, had a beautiful violin that he had made himself, which he had never seen played. He was keen to see it played by a student. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a student on the day who could play the violin, however, I made a video of our Strings teacher, Tanya Bradley, playing the instrument. We showed this to Gordon and the other residents during our visit. This was well received and was a beautiful shared moment. 

Here is some feedback from Gordon's daughter, Kerry, who came along to watch our students perform:

'...a big thanks especially to the Wantirna college students and staff who so generously and courageously came to perform for us all!  It was such a treat, and great for young and old to come together to share their music and talent. Thanks so much for acknowledging Gordon’s violin 🎻 and for arranging to have it played so competently by the music teacher. Her composition was beautiful. It was a proud moment for Gordon and I could see that he was really moved by the gesture. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you all.'

The students who participated in this performance were Izzy Antonopoulos, Madi Cook, Kaylee Freeman, Chloe Glaister, Dimitre Gosios, Emily Gray, Sage Mogyorossy, Josh Reid, Hannah Sangster, Xavier Teo and Natalie Walker. 

On Wednesday afternoon myself and 10 music students from year 9 and 10 went to Boronia residential aged care to perform. There was a variety of instruments being played and a mix of small groups, pairs and solo performances. The residents loved it, some clapped along and others shared encouraging words. I enjoyed it and it was a great way to brighten up the residents day. - Kaylee Freeman, 10B

This outing went wonderfully, and will hopefully be the first of many. I was very proud of the way our students conducted themselves, and their willingness to do something kind for our elder community members. 

Michelle Lam

Performing Arts

Spring Vocal Concert

Last night, our Voice students presented a fantastic night of singing in solo, small group and choir performances, attended by a very supportive audience of family, friends and College staff.

Thank you to Mr Lewis and the Tech Crew for doing another outstanding job on sound, lighting and staging, with a special thank you to Upswitch for the use of the special lamp lighting on stage. Thank you to the Parents of Performing Arts for providing refreshments.

Wattle Planet Kinder Visit

On Monday lunchtime, our future students from Wattle Planet Kinder visited us again, as part of their music program, to watch our Stage Band rehearse.

The kindy children were delighted by all the instruments and our students were delighted by their response - clapping, dancing and interacting. We look forward to hosting them again in 2024!

Reminder: 2024 Instrumental Music/Voice Re-Enrolment

Don't forget to re-enrol for 2024!

Please take a moment to read the attached 2024 Instrumental Music Handbook, which outlines all aspects of our program including the list of fees/contributions. 

Should you have questions or wish to discuss instrumental lessons in 2024, please email your Instrumental teacher or contact the Music Office on 9881 7149. 

For existing 2023 Students:

To re-enrol for 2024, please click on the following link to complete a re-enrolment form.  This must be submitted online by Friday 17 November: Re-enrolment Form 2024 

For NEW enrolments of current College students:

We are now taking Expressions of Interest from students currently in Years 7,8 or 9 who wish to commence learning an instrument in 2024 and who are not already learning an instrument in our program. Please fill out our Expression of Interest from by Fri 24 November: 

https://forms.office.com/r/62nuFef6pB

For families with siblings commencing Year 7 in 2024:

Further information will be sent in coming weeks - please do not use the Re-enrolment form for NEW students commencing Year 7 next year.

Payments for the 2024 Instrumental Music year will appear on your Compass portal at the end of January and payment must be received (or a payment plan commenced) by Sunday 17 March, 2024. 

Danny van Bergen

Leader of Performing Arts