Senior School Performing Arts

City Of Orange ANZAC Day March

Congratulations to our wonderful Drum Corp students who led the Kinross Wolaroi contingent in this year’s ANZAC Day march.  Music Captain and  Drum Major Angus Croft (bass drum) was joined by Zaro Jalal, Hamish Slack-Smith, Anabelle van Wyk, Olivia Martin and Bonnie McPhee playing snare drum.  These students spent time in their holidays preparing for the march and represented the school superbly on the day. Thank you also to musicians Charlotte Hoskins, Phoebe Wong, Will Hoskins, Olivia Martin and Anabelle van Wyk who joined with OHS band and played beautifully for the formal service in Robertson Park. 

Purdue University Glee Club Choir Visit

Kinross Wolaroi is hosting a visit by the renowned Purdue University Glee Club Choir, based in Indiana, USA, who are touring Australia in May this year. The choir will be holding a concert in the DPA at 7pm on 20 May, which is open to the public.  In addition, our students are invited to attend an open rehearsal at 3:30pm – 4:15pm.  The Kinross Wolaroi School Chamber Choir, Koristers and VOX will also be performing at the concert and the Thompson String Ensemble will be performing in the foyer prior to the concert commencing. Please come along and support these wonderful musicians.

Further information has been sent to families.

Acacia String Quartet Workshop

The wonderful Acacia String Quartet will be visiting Kinross Wolaroi School on Thursday, May 30 to run a workshop with Chamber Strings.  Acacia String Quartet will also play for our students in a short lunchtime concert.  This visit provides our students with an excellent opportunity to hear and work with professional players and we are all looking forward to working with them.  Further information has been provided to families.

Music Festival 20

Thursday 6 June 2024 

Performing Arts students and staff are looking forward to this year’s Music Festival, which will be held in the DPA.  Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy music provided by our ensembles and Year 12 Music students.  Tickets are on sale through Trybooking and further information will be communicated to families shortly.

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Performing Arts Elective Showcase 

Thursday 13 June 2024

This showcase will feature performances from our talented Drama and Music students from Years 9 – 11.  Please come along and support our wonderful performing arts students!

IMEB Success: Isabella, Charlotte and Alice

Congratulations to Isabella Lloyd-George, Charlotte Buckley and Alice Commins who recently graduated with Performance Diplomas for Speech and Drama from the International Music Examinations Board (Australia). Isabella, Charlotte and Alice have honed their Speech and Drama performance skills over a number of years and we are delighted with their achievement! Congratulations to you all!

Alice - Performance Diploma of Speech and Drama

Charlotte - Performance Diploma of Speech and Drama

Isabella - Associate Diploma of Speech and Drama (Performance)

Tryband Wrapup

Performing Arts staff are so excited that many of year 7 students who participated in last term’s Tryband program are continuing with individual lessons on their chosen instruments.  Here’s Hugh, about to start his first tuba lesson with instrumental tutor Neil Ryan.  

AMEB Examinations

AMEB Exams are a great way to encourage your child’s musical development by creating a tangible goal to work towars each year. Exams are also an excellent performance opportunity that recognises a students’ progression and achievement through structured grades.

Enrolments for AMEB exams are due by Friday 10 May. Please speak with your instrumental teacher to find out whether you need to enrol your child for an AMEB instrumental exam. Exams will be held onsite at School, with exact dates to be confirmed closer to the time. Central West NSW dates are expected to be held between July and early August 2024.

Should you have any queries regarding AMEB examinations for your child, please don’t hesitate to contact Sharon Martin, Music Administrator at performingarts@kws.nsw.edu.au