Music Notes

Kurt Abell, Head of Instrumental Music

Vocal Soiree

Last Friday, we were treated to some fantastic performances at our Term 1 Vocal Soiree. Fifteen students, spanning from Year 2 to Year 12, showcased a diverse array of vocal selections, covering a wide range of musical styles and genres. 

Congratulations to all of the singers who participated, and a huge thank you to our amazing vocal teachers and accompanists.

Jazz Cabaret Evening - 27 March

The final countdown is on for our Jazz Cabaret evening on Thursday, 27 March, set to take place before a sell-out audience at the Glen Eira Town Hall. 

All our senior ensembles and soloists are looking forward to welcoming members of the Kilvington community for a great night of musical entertainment. 

Don’t forget to bring a plate of food and drink and enjoy a fun and relaxed night. There will be various raffles throughout the evening, including a Yamaha keyboard from Pats Music, Ozwind vouchers, food and wine hampers and tickets to the Bird Basement.

If parents are available to help on the night, and/or can donate prizes/vouchers for the raffles, please contact Music Reception at music.admin@kilvington.vic.edu.au.

Your assistance would be most appreciated.

2025 Senior School Production – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 

Kilvington students are hard at work preparing for the Senior School Production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, set to be staged in Term 2 from 22 to 24 May. 

Here’s a sneak peek into the excitement from three of our leads: Elijah Slavinskis, Oliver Sey and Sinclair McClimont.

This production has been so fun this first term. Being able to work with the other leads has been a blast, and learning all the dancing and singing with the chorus has been amazing. I can't wait to see how it all turns out! – Oliver Sey, Year 8

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has many surprises in store for you and it is already on a roll. The only thing left is your pure imagination. – Sinclair McClimont, Year 10

As this is my last school production, it’s a very special experience for me. It has been awesome to see everyone get super enthusiastic and excited about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It has particularly been great to see so many younger students involved in this fabulous experience at Kilvington. – Elijah Slavinskis, Year 12

Hope to see you all there! 

Music Week – Monday 24 to Friday 28 March

Next week, we are celebrating Music Week at Kilvington, with a range of exciting performances and events.

Free workshop by Speak Percussion - 7 April

Join Speak Percussion for a free two-hour workshop on Monday, 7 April at the Darebin Arts Centre in applying electronic audio effects to acoustic percussion instruments to create new and exciting sounds. 

The Expanding Sound: An Introduction to Electroacoustic Techniques for Percussion workshop is suitable for secondary school percussion students and composition students. Places are limited. 

Find more information and secure your spot here!

Day of Percussion, Monash University – 13 April

The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance at Monash University invites percussionists to their Day of Percussion! This is a free event, suitable for school students, emerging professionals and percussion enthusiasts of all ages. 

You are warmly invited to participate and perform in the events throughout the day. Teacher participants can be provided with a professional learning certificate for five hours on request.

Find more information and register here. 

Day of Woodwind, Monash University – 4 May

The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance at Monash University invites music educators, high school wind players and wind enthusiasts of all ages and levels to participate in a free day of collaboration, conversation and masterclasses with a great line-up of inspiring artists.

Find more information and register here.

Diary dates - Term 1