Performing Arts

Music Update

Dear Music Students, Parents and Carers,

Welcome to 2026! 

Lessons for the majority of students have started back again in week 2 so hopefully you are all starting to hear a bit of practice going on at home. This year ensembles will be running slightly differently than in the past few years, and we will be trialing small ensembles for Semester 1, returning to large ensembles for Semester 2. For parents of new year 7 students who join our program, details for their rehearsal times will be sent out at a later date, so please disregard the times below for now.

The reasoning for this is to provide students with a unique experience playing in a group comprising of just their instrument, also enabling a greater opportunity for instrumental staff to provide further specialised instruction.

Rehearsal times for this year are:

Rehearsal times have been organised to balance staff workloads and availability of a suitable rehearsal space on certain days. Compass will start showing rehearsal times as staff enrol students into these groups, but ensembles rehearsals will all start next week. (9 Feb).

Some students will have their after-school rehearsal times change in Semester 2, and as a parent of two very busy kids myself, I understand the organisational challenge this may cause some families. Please get in touch if you have any concerns!

Being part of an ensemble/band is one of the more rewarding aspects of learning an instrument and is also a compulsory part of our program here at EMC. If the rehearsal times don’t align with your schedule, please email me at: dominic.parsons@education.vic.gov.au

Kind Regards,

Dominic Parsons

Instrumental Music Co-ordinator.

2026 Performing Arts Captains

🎭✨ Introducing Our 2026 Performing Arts Captains! ✨🎶

We are proud to announce our 2026 student leaders across College Performing Arts, College Music and PAC. 

These students have demonstrated commitment, creativity, leadership and a genuine passion for the arts at our College. They will play an integral role in fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and inclusivity within the Performing Arts. 

If you have ideas on how we can continue to improve our programs, speak to your Captains! They are here to represent you, listen to your ideas and help shape the future of Performing Arts at our College.

Emergent 2025 Graduate Showcase

We would like to congratulate Kiara Mavondo on her outstanding achievement in being selected to perform at the 2025 Emergent Graduate Showcase at Bunjil Place.

Kiara will present her VCE/VET Dance Performance Solo, demonstrating an exceptional level of skill, artistry and dedication. The Graduate Showcase celebrates the highest-achieving VCE and VET Performing Arts students across the region, making this a significant honour.

Congratulations again, Kiara. We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to seeing you shine on stage.