Performing Arts

Music Matters

New singing teacher: We are excited to introduce our new singing teacher, Ms Leah Berry. Leah is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where she majored in vocal jazz studies. Leah has experience in both teaching and performing in a variety of styles and genres. Leah will be contacting students who have signed up via Clipboard for singing lessons soon.

Piano lessons: We are aware that there are still some piano students waiting to be placed with a teacher. We are currently interviewing for this position and hope to have your fingers tinkling the ivories in the not-too-distant future! 

Some exciting dates for your diaries:

PAPA parents’ social evening – 28March 

Oliver Twist College drama production -  Wednesday 30 April, Thursday 1 May and Friday 2 May, 7:00 pm, at the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood – tickets to be released in coming weeks.

James Morrison – the one and only jazz legend will be performing with our jazz ensembles and his own quartet in ‘An Evening of Jazz’ – Friday 23 May.  Tickets to be released in coming weeks.

PAPA Comedy Fundraiser – 20 September.

Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts

And from our Performing Arts Parents’ Association (PAPA):

Call for PAPA committee members

We are a small and fun group of parent/carer volunteers still looking for new members to join us in the following positions:

·       Assistant Secretary

·       Catering Coordinator

·       Holiday Programs Coordinator

·       Fundraising Coordinator

If you want to have a chat about a particular role, contact us at

papaparents@pandf.spx.nsw.edu.au

SAVE THE DATE: PAPA social event

Our first social event to come together and get to know fellow Performing Arts parents/carers.  

Join us for drinks and finger food on Friday 28 March at 6:30 pm – location/registration details to come.

Mrs Sylvia Ulevik - PAPA President

Drama Matters

Oliver Twist Rehearsals

I’m continually impressed by the attitude and enthusiasm of the buddy actors in this production. We have 8 weeks until we ‘Bump In’ the show at the Zenith. I am in the process of organising the lighting and musical needs at the theatre and the show is slowly coming together. More props arrived this week, which is always exciting, and I will be booking extra items with Sydney Props, ready to be picked up before our holiday workshops in April. 

Just a gentle reminder to please inform me of any absences and to remember the rehearsal etiquette of no phones in the rehearsal room. Instead take the opportunity to look through your lines or ask a friendly cast member or crew member to go over them with you. 

Please check the NEW REHEARSAL schedule below. Missed scenes have now been added.

Upcoming events:

Oliver Twist Rehearsals: Ongoing – please check the schedule.  

Wednesday 19 March: Periods 2-6 Picnic at Hanging Rock at the Sydney Theatre Company at The Drama Theatre, Opera House for Years 9-12 Elective Drama.

Ms Penny Lindley - Leader of Learning, Drama