Performing Arts
Music Matters
Performing Arts Festival
Next week sees the start of our Performing Arts Festival where we showcase individual performances of our private instrumental and vocal students in a series of studio concerts. Please see detailed information below. Parking will be available on the school grounds with entry via Kirk Street and students are expected to wear their summer uniform. Sports uniform is acceptable for those students returning from training.
Term 4: PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
PRIVATE TUITION STUDIO CONCERTS AND DRAMA ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE
Performing Arts thrives in the Junior School as our youngest students take to the stage!
Our Junior School students are preparing to share their creativity and passion for performance in two special events.
On Thursday 30 October, the Junior Drama Ensemble will take the stage in the Drama Cocurricular Showcase at the Sarto Centre (5:00 pm). This evening of theatre will capture the students’ imagination, teamwork and growing confidence, followed by captivating performances from the Intermediate and Senior Drama Ensembles.
The celebrations continue on Friday 31 October with our inaugural Junior School Concert in the College Gym at 1:30 pm. Every boy in Years 5 and 6 will perform, showcasing their classroom music-learning and achievements from the semester. The concert will also feature inspiring performances from the Junior Concert Band, Junior Chorale and Junior Guitar Ensemble, promising an afternoon filled with energy, creativity and community spirit.
Families and friends are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the talent, joy and dedication of our young performers as we conclude another vibrant year in the Performing Arts.
Private Tuition Reminders
Students currently undertaking private instrumental or vocal tuition at the College do not need to reapply for lessons in 2026, as all enrolments will automatically roll over.
If your son will not be continuing with his tutor next year, please ensure that three weeks’ written notice is provided to the tutor before the end of term, as per the agreement and to assist with our planning for next year.
Clipboard will be open in coming weeks for new lesson applications for 2026.
For any private tuition enquiries, please contact your son’s tutor directly or Mr Stephen Cummins, Coordinator of Private Tuition, at scummins@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Hired instruments: Students with hired instruments are reminded to return them to their tutor at their last lesson or the Music Office before the end of term after their last ensemble rehearsal.
For all other enquiries, please contact Ms Merryn Dodd, Performing Arts Administration Assistant, at sperformingarts@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.
Term 4 Performing Arts important dates for your diary:
Performing Arts Festival Studio Concerts: Thursday 23 October – Thursday 30 October
Drama Cocurricular Showcase – Thursday 30 October - Junior, Intermediate and Senior Drama Ensembles, Sarto Centre, 5:00 pm. Car park will be open for parking. Please use entrance via Kirk St
Thursday 30 October – Year 5 Orientation before school – Junior Jazz (TBC)
Thursday 30 October – Senior Leaders Investiture at The Concourse – Senior Concert Band – 11:00 am -1:00 pm (morning rehearsal as usual to set up and rehearse)
Friday 31 October – Junior School Concert in the Gym – Junior Concert Band, Junior Chorale and Junior Guitar Ensemble and all of Years 5 and 6 students – 1:30 pm, College gym
Tuesday 4 November – Year 7 Orientation before school – Intermediate Concert Band (TBC)
Tuesday 11 November – Remembrance Day Assembly – Senior Concert Band – 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday 21 November – Year 6 Graduation at Oxford Falls – Junior Chorale
Friday 21 November – Christmas Twilight Concert – All Concert Bands, all Jazz Bands, all Percussion Ensembles, Orchestra, Guitar Ensembles, Choirs, Rock Ensemble, Bass Ensemble – more information to come – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 2 December – Road to Bethlehem – Ensembles TBC
Wednesday 3 December – End of Year Awards assembly – Senior Jazz Band (TBC)
Audition for Monte Sant' Angelo's 2026 production of The SpongeBob Musical - Youth Edition
Auditions are being held after school on Wednesday 26 November 2025, with callbacks on Thursday 26 November 2025. Performances will be in March 2026. Auditions details:
Where: O'Regan Arts and Cultural Common, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College
When: Wednesday 26 November 2025 from 3:30 pm
Callbacks: Thursday 27 November 2025 from 3:30 pm
All students who will be in Years 7 - 12 2026 are eligible to audition.
See attached for further information, including link to register to audition.
Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts
Drama Matters
Drama Cocurricular Showcase
Please join us in the Sarto Centre on Thursday 30 October for the Drama Cocurricular Showcase, which is part of our Performing Arts Festival. Commencing at 5:00 pm, the showcase will feature our Junior, Intermediate and Senior Drama Ensembles.
Upcoming Drama events:
- Sunday 19 October 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Senior Drama Ensemble will rehearse their scenes from True West at the Sarto Centre.
- Sunday 26 October 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm: Intermediate Drama Ensemble will rehearse their short plays and will be given timeslots for each rehearsal.
- Thursday 30 October: Junior, Intermediate & Senior Drama performances starting at 5:00 pm (part of the Performing Arts Week) in the Sarto Centre
- Thursday 20 November: Drama Showcase, a selection of performances from students studying Drama in 2025 starting at 5:00 pm
Ms Penny Lindley - Leader of Learning, Drama