PERFORMING ARTS

What an amazing term we have had in the Performing Arts faculty. The standard of performance has definitely increased over the last six months, and we have thoroughly enjoyed bringing you many performances throughout this term.

EAST CAMPUS ENSEMBLES CONCERT

Congratulations to all the students who took part in the East Campus Ensembles Concert on Thursday 19 June in the gymnasium at East. The energy levels were high, as were all the performances by each ensemble. Thank you to students and the directors/conductors involved in the Year 8 Strings, Year 8 Bands, Keenan Strings, Ovenden Band, World Music Ensemble, East Choir, Years 8 & 9 Percussion Ensembles and the Junior Stage Band. What a fantastic way to end the semester!

Thank you to MAV for their continued support in ensuring that the events are recorded for posterity and that all groups look and sound fabulous. Thanks also to the fantastic facilities team who are there to help with set up for these events.

Megan Papworth

Head of Performing Arts

YEAR 12 NIGHT

Congratulations to our Year 12 VCE Music Performance students for performing at the VCE Music Night on Wednesday 11 June. 

Students were outstanding in taking the stage, presenting a piece from their recital programs. They demonstrated confidence, performing to an exceptional standard. There was a wide range of styles and genres presented on the night. Students performed in a variety of settings - both solo and group. The engaging performances were well attended by staff, friends and family.

Andrew Albanis

Classroom Music Teacher

GIGS ON THE GREEN - MCKINNON ROAD CAMPUS

Throughout the term, our Gigs on the Green stage has hosted several talented groups of students. They have performed a variety of genres and showcased some of the diverse musical talent from the McKinnon Road campus. 

Students from Years 7 to 12 dazzled the crowds and provided excellent entertainment during these lunchtime performances. Well done to Sophia Mavrogiannis (Year 7), Zoe Windust (Year 7), Rhapsody Borrirak (Year 11), Milana Smirnova (Year 12) Daniel Howe (Year 12), Michael Du (Year 12), Katelyn Ngyuen (Year 12), Luca Frazer (Year 12) and JJ Braithwaite (Year 12). 

We look forward to more performances next term!

Paschal Lee

Classroom Music Teacher

SOUNDS ON THE GROUNDS AND MUSIC CLUB - EAST CAMPUS

Well done and congratulations to Ruma Lee (Year 9),Benjamin Nguyen (Year 9),Lexuan Ding (Year 9) and Tristan Tan (Year 9) for performing at ‘Sounds on the grounds’ on Friday 30 May. The set was well received by the large audience they had pulled in. Playing popular songs like APT by Bruno Mars and Rose, Bad romance by Lady Gaga and Stay with me by Miki Matsubara. 

Special guest appearance by Mr Dmitry Serebrianik on trumpet set the vibe for the performance. Well done to the boys for showcasing their skilful musical talents. 

A special mention to Addison Rood (Year 8) and Emma Saffer (Year 8) for stepping up and performing for ‘Reconciliation week’. With little preparation time they sang two acoustic pieces. Riptide by Vance Joy and Atlantis by Seafret (supported by Mr Browne on acoustic Guitar). Both songs were performed with confidence and the crowd responded with a thunderous applause and cheers of appreciation. 

Well done to the students who performed on Wednesday 18 June - Zhenni Ruddock (Year 9), Mika Ben Shitrit (Year 8), Jana Bryant (Year 8), Ben Davidson (Year 8), Nina Grunbaum (Year 9), Oliver Lai (Year 9), Sebastian Le (Year 9), Daniel Lewis (Year 9), Ryan Nguyen (Year 8), Alexander O’Neill (Year 9), Clyde Saunders (Year 8), Angelo Udthachat (Year 9), Emily Van Oosten (Year 9), Jane Wang (Year 9) and Meredith Zhu (Year 8). It is great to see student agency at work. 

All members played an important part in the success of the group's performance and your efforts and contributions to the club are highly appreciated. The crowd enjoyed your performance, and we look forward to hearing you perform again at the next ‘Sounds on the grounds’.

Ben Browne

Classroom Music Teacher

BREATHWORK FINAL PERFORMANCE

The Unit 1 VCE Music class have been working through a Monash University funded Breath Circle Mindful Music Program this term, that is tailored towards young performers. At the conclusion of the program, the participating students undertook a final performance with a group of six visiting musicians on Wednesday 25 June, in the Theatre during Periods 5 and 6. 

This concert blended live music with guided breathing techniques to support mindfulness and emotional regulation through original compositions that have been created to support meditation and calm. The music was accompanied by guided breathing led by Beata Heymann that was designed to help regulate the nervous system and support a relaxed state.

It was wonderful to see a warm and receptive audience embrace this opportunity to take a moment to stop and breathe. Thank you to Patty Etcell and Leah Humphrey who worked with the visiting team to help facilitate this fantastic opportunity.

MARY POPPINS TICKETS ON SALE

Tickets are now on sale for the McKinnon Secondary College production of MARY POPPINS. Performance dates are as follows:

• Thursday 7 August, 7pm

• Friday 8 August, 7pm

• Saturday 9 August, 1pm

• Saturday 9 August, 7pm

Don't delay - all four shows are already 3/4 sold out just from the cast!

Lucy Angell

Producer

DATES FOR TERM 3

Megan Papworth

Head of Performing Arts