Encore Music & Theatre

Battle of the Bands! 

The results are in from last week’s Battle of the Bands at Penola Catholic College, and our students did us proud! A special congratulations goes to Nathan Y, who impressed the judges with his electric violin performance and was recognised with the Individual Encouragement Award, a fantastic achievement that reflects his talent and dedication. We also applaud all our talented participants who took to the stage and represented the College so well.

Next up, we can look forward to seeing all our rock bands perform at Out of the Blue at the Bowery Theatre. Don’t miss it – booking details are below.

Photos Courtesy of Penola Catholic College 

Let it Go!!! Frozen Kids was Superb 

Last week the Year 5 and 6 cast presented three performances of Frozen Kids. The packed audiences were loud in their appreciation of our young stars.  

A huge vote of thanks to Mrs McCarthy, Ms Eilis, Mr Almery and Ms Borg for their invaluable support of the students.

Gravity Band at VSMF 

This week Gravity Band performed at the Victorian Schools Music Festival. They achieved a “gold” rank. See the Middle School page for a report. 

The Festival of Music – Luminescent Strings and Winds of Radiance 

On Monday there were two very special concerts held at the Brimbank Salvation Army that demonstrated the musical development that occurs in a student’s education.  

Luminescent Strings featured the College string ensembles. We heard performances from the Suzuki Strings - children who started their string instrument this year, and from those who have been learning for many years performing in the String Orchestra, There was also a performance from Orffestra featuring mallet, tuned percussion, guitar, violins and drums. 

At the Winds of Radiance concert, the College bands took to the stage. The Burrito, Gravity and Symphonic Bands performed, as did the Little Big Band and the Year 9 Music Group. The climax of the evening was a performance from the combined Gravity and Symphonic Bands featuring 70 performers!  

Audience members at both concerts appreciated the skill and commitment of the musicians. Thanks are due to Mrs Prue Jury, the College Ensemble Leaders and to all the directors of the groups that performed. 

The Festival of Music – Only Two Events Left! 

Tickets are now available for the final two Festival of Music events.  Shining in Song at the Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds is a delightful vocal concert featuring the Year 1 to 12 choirs.  Out of the Blue @ the Bowery will bring the Festival to a close with our rock and jazz bands thrilling the audience.  

Tickets can be booked below:

Term 3 Performances 

Details of the exciting Term 3 performances are below. Families of participants will be notified of specific detail by email –  

Individual Music Lessons – Term 3 is a great time to start lessons! 

The College offers individual lessons on a range of woodwind, brass, string, percussion and keyboard instruments. Information regarding organisation and lesson cost can be accessed in the Instrumental and Vocal Lesson Handbook in the Compass Performing Arts folder here.

Families can register their children for lessons here – Music Lesson Enrolment.