Music Notes

Kurt Abell, Head of Instrumental Music

Year 9 Own The Stage Music Showcase

On Tuesday this week, our Year 9 Own The Stage Music students presented their end-of-semester showcase performance. The concert featured a wonderful mix of solo and ensemble pieces, highlighting the skills and confidence students have developed throughout the semester in this Performing Arts elective.

Congratulations to all students on their impressive performances. Thank you to Miss Amy Potts for her guidance and coordination of this special event.

Annual Dance Concert

On Wednesday 29 October, Kilvington proudly hosted our annual Dance Concert. Now in its second year, the evening featured a mix of solos, duos and trio performances across a variety of styles, including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap and cali physi (a calisthenics style that combines elements of dance and gymnastics).

The Kilvington Dancers also presented several larger group numbers, with membership having doubled since last year.

We congratulate all our dancers on a terrific demonstration of their passion, creativity and skill, wonderfully led by our 2025 Dance Captains, Vicky Tian and Sienna Katotas. 

Any students interested in joining the Kilvington Dancers, or who would like to find out more information about our dance events, please contact Miss Potts.

Annual Bands Concert

On Thursday 30 October, our wind, brass and percussion students took to the stage at our annual Bands Concert. 

The audience enjoyed a wide range of performances, beginning with our Year 5 Band. It was wonderful to see how much these students have grown, having only started their instruments at the beginning of the year.

Performances spanned a variety of styles, from Disney classics, pop hits and movie favourites, to traditional concert band, blues and Latin music. The evening featured spectacular contributions from the Year 5 Band, Kadenza Band, Clarinet Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Stage Band and Concert Band.

Highlights included the Year 5 Band performing the theme from Jurassic Park, the Percussion Ensemble turning everyday items like rubbish bins and buckets into musical instruments, and the Concert Band’s fantastic rendition of The Great Locomotive Chase.

Congratulations to all the students who performed on the evening, and thank you to our band parents and families for their ongoing support.

Friday Soirées in Term 4 

Last Friday, around twenty students from ELC to Year 10 took part in our first Friday Soirée for Term 4. These events provide a wonderful opportunity for students to share their music in a relaxed and supportive performance environment.

The final general soirée for this term will take place on Friday 14 November. Students who wish to perform need to contact Mr Abell.

VCE Music Lunchtime Recitals

Audiences have been treated to a series of lunchtime performances over the first few weeks of Term 4, as our VCE Music students presented their recital programs in preparation for their external performance examinations.

This year’s VCE Music cohort included students of voice, piano, saxophone, guitar and viola, each showcasing impressive skill and musicianship across a diverse range of genres and styles.

Congratulations to all Unit 4 Music students on their outstanding performances, and special thanks to our accompanists and instrumental teachers for their ongoing support and guidance.

Petite Pianists Soirée – 10 Nov

Our youngest musicians are ready to shine! Join us for the Petite Pianists Soirée, a joyful celebration of our talented students from ELC to Year 2. This delightful afternoon will feature budding pianists sharing the music they’ve been learning. 

Key details

• Date: Monday 10 November 
• Time: 3.45pm 
• Location: PVC7 

We look forward to welcoming families and friends for this special celebration of young talent! For more information, please contact our Head of Keyboard, Ms Kate Cole.

AMEB results

Congratulations to the following students on their recent AMEB Results:

• Amber Antonoff – Preliminary Grade Piano (Honours)
• Lucy Canobie – Grade 2 Violin (Honours)
• Jamie Chong – Grade 1 Piano for Leisure (High Distinction)
• Jasmine Li – Grade 3 Piano
• Sinclair McClimont – Grade 6 Singing (Honours)
• Nina Seuret-Batterham – Grade 4 Flute
• Vicky Tian – Grade 5 Flute
• Alice Yin – Grade 3 Flute

• Olive Youn – Grade 6 Cello

   

Well done to all students on their hard work and dedication to their musical studies!

2026 Music Tuition Enrolments

Enrolments for Music and Speech and Drama lessons in 2026 are now open!

Students who have been part of the Year 5 Band Program or the Years 2 and 3 String Program are strongly encouraged to continue developing their musical skills by enrolling in instrumental music lessons next year.

If you would like to commence lessons in 2026, please complete the online form here. 

A friendly reminder that enrolments now automatically roll over each year. If your child is currently enrolled in Music or Speech and Drama tuition, you do not need to complete a new form to continue in 2026. However, if you wish to cease lessons at the end of 2025, please email our Music Administrator by Friday 7 November. 

For questions regarding lessons, please contact the Music Department on 8574 7637 or email music.admin@kilvington.vic.edu.au. 

Term 4 Diary Dates