Performing Arts - Music & Theatre
Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music - Carolyn Hernandez
Term 3 – THE Performance Term!
While Overnewton’s Performing Arts students present outstanding performances throughout the year, the events scheduled for Term 3 are particularly special. The Overnewton Festival of Music, the College musical Oliver, the Year 5/6 production Seussical (Season 2), and performances at the Victorian Schools Music Festival will showcase the remarkable talent, commitment and hard work of our students. A full list of events can be found below.
Ticket information for upcoming events will be released throughout the term. This week, we are pleased to announce that tickets for Oliver! are now on sale via the Clocktower Centre website. Order now to secure your seats via the link below.
Founders Day
Founders’ Day was especially memorable this year, with the attendance of the Archbishop of Melbourne, The Most Reverend Dr Ric Thorpe. Music played a significant role in the service, enriching the occasion and enhancing the worship experience. Warm thanks are extended to the Year 5–12 Choirs, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra and Chapel Band musicians for their outstanding performances and for leading the congregation in song.
Middle School End of Term Celebration
Middle School students were treated to some lunchtime rock music on the final Wednesday of term. The audience enthusiastically supported the excellent musicians as they entertained. The rock bands are now preparing for performances at Out of the Blue on Wednesday 2nd September at our new live music venue – “Musicland”.
2027 Year 9 & Senior School Performing Arts Subjects
Year 9 and Senior School offer a range of subjects that lead to or are part of the VCE or VCE 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.
| Year 9 | Dance | Ms Borg Mrs McWaters Mrs McCarthy
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| Drama | Mr Collins Mrs Bonello
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| Music | Mr Almery Mrs Hernandez
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| Music Technology | Mr Almery Mr Bennett
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| Year 10 | Dance | Ms Borg Mrs McWaters Mrs McCarthy
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| Drama | Mr Collins
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| Music | Mr Bennett Mrs Hernandez
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| Music Technology | Mr Bennett
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| Year 11 | VCE Dance Unit 1 & 2 | Ms Borg Mrs McWaters Mrs McCarthy
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| VCE Drama Unit 1 & 2 | Mr Collins
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| VCE Music Unit 1 & 2 | Mr Bennett Mrs Hernandez
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| VET Music Sound Production 1/2 | Mr Bennett
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| Year 12 | VCE Dance Unit 3 & 4 | Ms Borg Mrs McWaters Mrs McCarthy
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| VCE Drama Unit 3 & 4 |
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| VCE Music Contemporary Performance Unit 3 & 4 | Mr Bennett Mrs Hernandez
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| VCE Music Inquiry Unit 3 & 4 | Mr Bennett Mrs Hernandez
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| VET Music Sound Production 3/4 | Mr Bennett |
NOTE – Students can do more than one VCE Music Year 12 subject. Acceleration is possible in Dance and Music
Term 3 Performing Arts Events
| Date | Time | Event | Performers |
Friday 31 July | Junior Strings meet in MU3 at 8:00am. | Victorian School Music Festival Hawthorn Arts Centre | Junior Strings and String Fusion |
| String Fusion meet at gate 3 pick up circle at 8:15am | |||
Friday 31 July | Meet at Overnewton Rd bus stop at 10:45am | Victorian School Music Festival Hawthorn Arts Centre | String Orchestra |
Tuesday 18 August | 5:00pm - performers arrive at 4pm | The Festival of Music: A Celebration of Strings Clocktower Centre | All string ensembles and Orffestra |
Thursday 20 August | Morning | Victorian School Music Festival Hawthorn Arts Centre | Gravity Band |
Friday 21 August | 7:00pm | College Musical: Oliver! Clocktower Centre | Oliver cast and crew |
Saturday 22 August | 2:00pm & 7:00pm | ||
Monday 24 August | 6:15pm | Victorian School Music Festival Hawthorn Arts Centre | Symphonic Band |
| Wednesday 26 August | 7:00pm | The Festival of Music: Bands in Concert Clocktower Centre | Burrito, Gravity, Symphonic Bands, Big Band, Little Big band, SS Jazz Band, Year 9 Jazz band |
Friday 28 August | Afternoon | Burrito Band at Junior School Book Week Assembly Canowindra Campus | Burrito Band |
Friday 28 August | 7:00pm | Battle of the Bands Penola Catholic College | Selected Rock Bands |
Monday 31 August | 7:00pm | Festival of Music: VCE Concert Yirramboi Assembly Hall | VCE Music Students |
| Wednesday 2 September | 7:00pm | Festival of Music: Out of the Blue Musicland, Fawkner | Rock Bands |
Monday 7 September | 7:00pm | Festival of Music: Choral Showcase Clocktower Centre | Choirs Year 1 - 12 |
| Wednesday 9 September | 6:30pm | Year 5/6 Musical Season 2: Seussical Performance 1 Yirramboi Assembly Hall | Season 2 Cast |
| Thursday 10 September | 4:30pm & 6:30pm |
Instrumental/Vocal lessons
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For families interested in having their child learn an instrument, please reach out via email or directly via the form below.