Senior School Performing Arts

Mrs Jacqueline Shields, Head of Performing Arts

ORANGE EISTEDDFOD RESULTS

Many of our co-curricular ensembles competed in the City of Orange Eisteddfod, gaining outstanding results across all areas. This year’s Eisteddfod was a very large one and our ensembles placed in every section entered. The adjudicator commented on both the high standard of music and size of the music program at KWS. Congratulations to our wonderful students and their directors on these outstanding results.

Chamber Strings

First - Secondary School String Ensemble (with a mark of 99)
First – Open String Ensemble

Thompson Ensemble

First - Secondary String Ensemble, 3-5 players
First – Open String Ensemble, 3 – 5 players

Intermediate Woodwind Ensemble

Third - Senior Instrumental Ensemble

Orchestra

First - Open Orchestra

VOX

Third - Secondary School Choir

Concert Band

First - Secondary School Large Band (with a mark of 99)
Second – Open Large Band

Stage Band

Second – Open Jazz Band
Second – Open Contemporary Ensemble
Second – Senior Jazz Band

Brass Ensemble

First - Open Instrumental Ensemble

Some of our students also competed in individual sections. Congratulations to these people:

INSTRUMENTAL

Isabel Wong

First – 16 Years and under String Solo
First – Open Grades 7 + String Solo
First - 13 – 16 Years Senior String Scholarship Solo

Bonnie McPhee and Isabel Wong

First – 16 Years and under Instrumental Duet

Anabelle van Wyk

Orange Eisteddfod

First - 18 Years & Under Jazz/Pop Woodwind Solo
Second - 18 Years & Under Woodwind Solo
First - Open Grades 7+ Woodwind Solo
First - Open Woodwind Jazz Solo

Bathurst Eisteddfod

First - 16 Years & Under Contemporary/Jazz Woodwind/Brass Solo
First - 16 Years & Under Film/Musical Theatre/Pop Woodwind Solo/Brass Solo
First - 16 Years & Under Classical Woodwind/Brass Solo
Second - Open Film/Musical Theatre/Pop Woodwind Solo

Forbes Eisteddfod

First - 16 Years & Under Own Choice Solo
First - Open Own Choice Solo
First - 16 Years & Under Classical Solo
Second - Open Classical Solo
Second - 16 Years & Under Jazz/Popular Solo
First - Open Jazz/Popular Solo
First - 16 Years & Under Australian/Contemporary Solo
First - Open Australian/Contemporary Solo
First - 13 Years & over Instrumental Championships Solo

SPEECH & DRAMA

Abbey Cunial

Third - Open Humorous
Second - Open Prepared Mime
Second - Open Indigenous Verse
Second - Open Dramatic Monologue
Highly Commended - Open Reading At Sight
Highly Commended - Open Australian Verse
Second - Open Duo Mime with Alice Scholte

Music 2 & Extension Music Showcase

Last weekend Music 2 and Extension Music students showcased their HSC repertoire in a mammoth recital at Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music. A massive thank you to their accompanists Luke Moxey and David Shaw, for all the support they have provided these students over the past two years. Our thanks to Lorraine Moxey, who played for a number of Extension Music ensembles; also thanks to Lindsay Irik, Alina Zborowski, Stephanie Li, Ann Stevens, Ann Perrin, Cassandra Key, Laith Ismail and Phil Moran. Our students are lucky to work with such fine musicians. We are grateful to Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music who have generously donated the use of their fabulous auditorium.

Music 1 HSC Showcase

Music 1 students entertained family and friends at a showcase of their HSC repertoire last week. Best wishes to these students for their HSC Practical Examinations which are being held this week. Thanks to their class teacher Mrs Churchward, along with accompanists Matt Arthur, David Shaw, Cassandra Key, Luke Ferguson and members of our Stage Band.

Strings Concert

We celebrated the end of a busy term for our string players with a wonderful concert hosted in the DPA which showcased all our string ensembles. The concert featured our youngest players in Beginner Strings through to our most experienced in Chamber Strings, celebrating both large and small string ensembles performing a wide range of music. The high standard of music performed reflected the dedication and commitment of our string tutors and ensemble directors. Thanks to Ms Lindsay Irik and Mrs Katie Sinclair for their direction of Junior School string ensembles, and Mrs Lorraine Moxey for her direction of our Senior School ensembles. We also acknowledge all our fabulous students and parents who support our program.

2023 Music Leaders' Lunch

Performing Arts Staff recently hosted a farewell lunch for our 2023 Music Leaders to say thank you for their wonderful service and support over the past 12 months. A massive thank you and congratulations to this lovely group of students:

Music Captain/String Leader Shelley Hayes

Music Vice Captain Zachary Annett

Band Leader Oliver Wong

Band Leader Toby Gough

String Leader Stephanie Wong

Choral Leader Isaac Birmili

Choral Leader Greta Bourne

MUSIC LEADERS 2024

Music Leaders have an important role in the Performing Arts Department – they help set the tone for a positive culture in ensembles, assist in the planning and running of Music Camp and Music Festival and act as MC’s for various events. Congratulations to the following students who are our Music Leaders for 2024:

Music Captain and Drum Major Angus Croft

Music Vice Captain Ivy Hawker

Band Leader Laynee Visser

Band Leader Alex Caban

String Leader William Knight

String Leader Maddie Sinclair

Choral Leader Nina Smedley

Choral Leader Kate Adams