Performing Arts

Music Matters

Congratulations to:

• Our Year 12 HSC musicians and actors who provided such fabulous entertainment for their audiences (fans?!) who came to support them at the ‘Splinters, Splashes, Stage, Snaps, Stories and Sounds’ evening last Thursday night. This was wonderful preparation for their HSC practical exams this week (Drama) and next (Music). Thank you also to our incredible ensemble members Mr Matt Thomson (keyboards), Mr Brendan Jones (guitar), Mr Steve Cummins (double bass/bass guitar), Mr Tim Bridgen (drums) and Ms Stella Waddington (piano) who accompanied our musicians with great professionalism. We are extremely lucky to have them supporting our students. Members of our Live Production crew were able to put their skills to the test with sound and lighting, with special thanks to Year 9 Elective Music student Noah Watson, for operating the mixing desk throughout the evening.

To view the entire major works on display at the Splinters, Splashes, Sounds, Stage and Stories, please click the following link:

Thank you to:

• The Senior and Junior Chorale members who harmonised so beautifully at Friday’s Father’s Day Mass in the church. I received many compliments from fathers and staff who appreciated their efforts. Well done boys!
• Our Junior, Intermediate and Senior Guitar Ensembles, under the guidance of Mr Shane Cranney, who entertained the fathers at breakfast on Friday.

• Mr Ryan Balboa for providing beautiful singing at the Junior School Father's Day liturgy last Thursday.

Come and watch:

‘Farewell to Seniors’ Twilight Concert - Friday 6 September  – College gym, 5:00 pm.

This concert celebrates the Class of 2024 in their final performance at the College, as a variety of our ensembles entertain the crowds. This night also sees PAPA give each Year 12 Performing Arts student and ensemble member a memento to celebrate their time in the Performing Arts at the College. 

All performers are asked to come to the gym at 3:30 pm to receive their food vouchers and listen to important information regarding the concert. 

The following ensembles will be performing at this event:

• Junior and Intermediate Guitar Ensembles (pre-show entertainment outside)
• Junior School Concert Band 
• Bass Guitar Ensemble 
• Intermediate Concert Band 
• Junior Jazz Ensemble 
• Rock Ensemble 
• Senior Percussion Ensemble 
• Intermediate Jazz Ensemble 
• College Orchestra
• Senior Guitar Ensemble 
• Senior Concert Band 
• Senior Chorale 
• Senior Jazz Ensemble 
• Live Production Crew will be assisting

PAPA will be supplying BBQ sausages and drinks for all performers, which will also be available to purchase by the wider school community until 5:00 pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits will also be on offer until the commencement of the concert. We look forward to seeing you there and, as always, ask that you respect the hard work of our performers and ensemble directors by supporting them until the end of the evening, which should conclude by 6:30 pm. You won’t be disappointed! 

Audition - The Sound of Music at Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College

Auditions for Monte Sant' Angelo's production of The Sound of Music are being held on Wednesday 18 September, with call backs on Friday 20 September.  Please click the link for further information.

Important Performing Arts dates for Term 3:

• Thursday 5 September  - HSC Drama examination from 8:30 am – Sarto Centre
• Friday 6 September - ‘Farewell to Seniors’ Twilight Concert - 5:00 pm, Gym, all welcome
• Sunday 8 September  – HSC Music performance tech rehearsal – full program, all students
• Tuesday 10 September  – Cocurricular Colours Awards Ceremony – Intermediate Concert Band
• Wednesday 11 September  – HSC Music 1 Performance examination from 9:00 am
• Thursday 12 September  - HSC Music 2 and Extension Performance examination from 1:00 pm
• Wednesday 18 September  - Forestville RSL Concert – Intermediate Jazz Band, all welcome
• Saturday 21 September  - Manly Jazz Festival – Senior Jazz - 10:00 am - 10:45 am (1st band on the Jazz Stars of The Future stage)
• Tuesday 24 September  – Year 12 College Farewell, The Concourse, Snr and Intermediate Jazz Bands
• Wednesday 25 September – Year 12 Graduation Mass – Senior and Junior Chorales

Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts

Drama Matters

HSC Drama

Well done to the HSC Drama students who successfully presented their Major Work projects last week at the Splinters, Splashes, Sounds, Stage & Stories event. 

On Thursday 5 September, the students will present their Drama Practical Examination to the NESA Markers. This consists of their Group and Individual Projects. Good Luck and Well Done for your achievements this year. 

High School Production 2024-2025 Oliver Twist 

Production starts for the Oliver Twist cast and crew with meetings and a read through scheduled for the next couple of weeks. Please ensure you have checked the details below, so you do not miss any meetings. Rehearsals will begin Week 1, Term 4,  Friday 25 October in the Sarto Centre.

Upcoming dates:

• Friday 6 September 3:15 pm: Oliver Twistcrew meeting in Sarto Centre
• Wednesday 11 September 6:15 pm: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. Students in Year 9, 10, 11 & 12 Elective Drama will head to Belvoir Street Theatre to watch this hit adaptation of the book. 
• Friday 13 September 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm: Oliver Twistread through and costume call. All crew and cast needed at this event.

Audition - The Sound of Music at Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College

Auditions for Monte Sant' Angelo's production of The Sound of Music are being held on Wednesday 18 September, with call backs on Friday 20 September.  Please see the link for further information.

Ms Penny Lindley - Leader of Learning, Drama