Performing Arts

Music Matters

More Fantastic Results from the Sydney Eisteddfod!

Our ensembles continued to shine at last week's Sydney Eisteddfod, with our Jazz Ensembles achieving outstanding results against some very tough competition:

Junior Jazz Ensemble – 3rd Place
Intermediate Jazz Ensemble – 2nd Place
Senior Jazz Ensemble – 2nd Place

A special mention must go to our Intermediate Jazz Ensemble, whose achievement was particularly remarkable. Competing in a division of 10 schools, they performed against ensembles from schools including Meriden, St Augustine’s, Knox, Monte Sant’ Angelo and Cheltenham Girls High School. Eight of the ten ensembles in this division were their school's premier jazz bands, predominantly comprising Year 11 and 12 students. Schools often enter this division to avoid the elite ensembles in the Championship section, making the standard exceptionally high.

In contrast, our Intermediate Jazz Ensemble is made up of students from Years 8–10, making their second-place finish an extraordinary accomplishment and a testament to their dedication, musicianship and hard work.

We congratulate all of our talented students on their performances and thank our outstanding ensemble directors, Ms Laura Power and Mr Geoff Power, whose expertise, passion and commitment over many years have helped nurture and develop these young musicians to such a high level. These results are a wonderful reward for the countless hours of rehearsal and preparation invested by both staff and students.

Rotary Gordon Woodhouse Memorial Scholarship:

Tuesday 9 June, Zenith Theatre, 7:00 pm.

Our representative this year is Year 12 HSC Music 2 and Extension singer, Antony Autore. Antony will be performing works by Bach and Brahms. All are encouraging to come and support Antony and also witness other local musical talent from surroundings schools as they compete for the $2,500 prize.

Some dates for your diaries:

Band Workshops

Intermediate Concert Band Workshop – Sunday 14 June – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Senior Concert Band Workshop – Sunday 21 June – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Term 3:

The Concert Club - Concert #2 – Thursday, 30 July 7:00 pm
Year 11 Australian Music Composition Workshop @ MLC – Friday 31 July
Drumline Competition – 2 August – more details to come

Intermediate Concert Band:

Friday 21 August - informal practise performance for the States 3:15 pm
Sunday 23 August - NSW State Band Championship times TBC

Elective Music Showcase – Friday 19 June, 5:15pm, Band Room

Join us for a wonderful evening of music as our Elective Music students from Years 9–11 showcase their talents in both solo and ensemble performances. This annual concert highlights the dedication, creativity and musical growth of our young musicians across a variety of styles and settings. We warmly invite families and friends to attend what promises to be an entertaining and inspiring evening in the Band Room.

Performing Arts Cultural Tour

ETA Visa - for Australian passport holders into the UK. Please make sure this is done with adequate time before departure. https://www.gov.uk/eta

Note: digital fingerprint access is done at Vienna airport for entry into Austria/Germany

Could you please send the receipt of your son’s ETA to mdodd@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au for our files.

Final Performing Arts Cultural Tour Meeting

Wednesday 10 June, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm in the Band Room

Please ensure one parent and the touring student attend this meeting. At this meeting, we will provide detailed information about travel arrangements, accommodation, packing requirements and recommendations, and other important tour details. This will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Students will also receive their tour apparel at this meeting.

Performing Arts Dates Term 2:

As always, please check the Performing Arts section of Woodchatta each week and feel free to reach out to our helpful Performing Arts staff if you have further enquiries:

Cocurricular / Performing Arts Admin assistant: Ms Merryn Dodd,

mdodd@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Private Tuition Coordinator: Mr Stephen Cummins, scummins@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Ensembles Program Coordinator: Mr Andrew Saar, asaar@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Leader of Learning, Drama: Ms Penny Lindley, plindley@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Head of Performing Arts: Mrs Annabel Westhoff, awesthoff@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts