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Performing Arts - Music & Theatre

Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music - Carolyn Hernandez

Vocal Concert - An Evening of Delights! 

On Wednesday evening last week there was a vocal concert featuring students in Years 5 to 12 who take individual vocal lessons. It was a wonderful performance experience for the students that was appreciated by the enthusiastic audience. For some of the students it was their first experience of this type, while for the Senior School students, it was an anticipated performance event. 

 

Performing Arts staff transformed the multi-purpose room at Canowindra into a very special venue. 

 

One parent gave some feedback;

This was our first time attending a singing night, and I was blown away, not only by the incredible talent, but also by the effort put into creating such a cosy, intimate atmosphere for them to perform. 

 

Well done to you all; I see you all going above and beyond, and as a parent, it makes me so happy to know my child is in such caring hands. 

 

The participants are to be commended on their well-performed and well-executed performances. 

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Founders Day Preparation 

The Founders Day services are a highlight of the College calendar. This year there are 175 student musicians participating in the service. Parents and friends are warmly invited to attend the services at St Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday 25th June at 10:00am (Middle School) and/or 1pm (Years 9–12). Both services will feature the Symphonic Band, the Year 5-12 Choirs, String Orchestra and other selected instrumentalists. 

 

In preparation for the event, there are some extra rehearsals. Parents will be notified of these and will be asked to provide consent for the events associated with the day. Rehearsals will also appear on students’ Compass schedule. 

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Year 8 Dance & Drama Performance  

 

The Semester 1 Year 8 Dance and Drama classes are combining to present a performance to showcase their achievements. 

 

Entitled Show Class, the presentation is on Wednesday 17th June at 4:30pm in the Yirramboi Assembly Hall. 

 

It is an event not to be missed! 


Senior School Performing Arts Subjects 

Senior School offers a range of subjects that lead to or are part of the VCE or VET certificate. As students select their subjects for 2027, they are encouraged to consider the subjects below and to discuss the offerings with a Performing Arts staff member. 

 

Note – students can undertake more than one 3/4 (Year 12) VCE Music subject.  

YEAR 10

YEAR 11

YEAR 12

Dance 

Ms Borg

Mrs McWaters 

Mrs McCarthy 

 

VCE Dance Unit 1 & 2 

Ms Borg

Mrs McWaters 

Mrs McCarthy 

VCE Dance Unit 3 & 4 

Ms Borg

Mrs McWaters 

Mrs McCarthy 

Drama 

Mr Collins

 

VCE Drama Unit 1 & 2 

Mr Collins 

VCE Drama Unit 3 & 4 

Mr Collins

Music 

Mr Bennett

Mrs Hernandez

VCE Music Unit 1 & 2 

Mr Bennett

Mrs Hernandez

 

VCE Music Contemporary 

Performance Unit 3 & 4 

Mr Bennett

Mrs Hernandez

 

Music Technology 

Mr Bennett 

VET Music 

Sound Production 1/2 

Mr Bennett

VCE Music Inquiry 

Unit 3 & 4 

Mr Bennett

Mrs Hernandez

 

 

VET Music 

Sound Production 3/4 

Mr Bennett


Term 2 Performing Arts Events 

Term 2 performances and rehearsals:

Week Date Time Event Performers Location 
17/6/26 4:30 – 5:30pm Year 8 Dance/Drama performance Semester 1 Year 8 Dance and Drama classes 

Yirramboi Assembly Hall 

 

18/6/26 

8:30 – 9:55am 

 

Rehearsal Symphonic Band S201/2 
19/6/26 Various throughout the day Rehearsal Day (Focus – Founders Day & VSMF) 

String Orchestra 

Year 5-12 Choirs 

Chapel Band instrumentalists 

String Fusion 

Junior Strings 

Yirramboi Campus – various spaces 
10 24/6/26 Period 1 - 2 Founders Day – Full run through Students performing at Founders Day Services Yirramboi Assembly Hall 
25/6/26 All Day! Founders Day services – 10:30am & 1:00pm  Students performing at Founders Day Services St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne 

Instrumental/Vocal lessons 

Instruments taught:  

  • Acoustic guitar

  • Cello

  • Clarinet

  • Double Bass

  • Drumkit

  • Electric Bass

  • Electric Guitar

  • Euphonium

  • Flute

  • French Horn

  • Piano

  • Saxophone

  • Trumpet

  • Tuba

  • Viola

  • Violin

  • Voice

  • Theory

For families interested in having their child learn an instrument, please reach out via email or directly via the form below.