MUSIC

News from Cherie Spannenburg

Head of Music

Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory rehearsals got underway in Week 2. Rehearsals are on three times a week at both colleges. The show is going to be fantastic and a lot of fun. Performances are at CPAC from May 2 to 4, and tickets go on sale soon. Contracts need to be returned asap. Payments can be made through the uniform shop on the Saints website.

 

Musical camp is at the end of the holidays – April 13 & 14 at Saints in Lennon Hall. 

 

Instrumental Music

Ensemble rehearsals commenced in Week 2. If your son plays an instrument and is interested in joining one of these, please email me at cspannenbu@cns.catholic.edu.au asap. Please see the rehearsal schedule below:

Combined Saints Colleges Wind Ensemble

L105

Monday 7:20am

Saints Percussion Ensemble

L105

Monday 3:30–:30pm

Saints Guitar Ensemble

L101

Tuesday 7:20am

Combined Saints Colleges Concert Band

L105

Tuesday 7:20am

Saints Choir

L101

Wednesday 7:20am

Combined Saints Colleges String Orchestra

L105

Thursday 7:20am

Saints Big Band

L105

Friday 7:20am

You'll notice that we have added a new ensemble – Guitar Ensemble in 2024. All students who have instrumental music lessons at the College are expected to join an appropriate ensemble. The guitar ensemble gives our guitarists an opportunity to play in a group which will be a lot of fun with some great repertoire coming their way.

 

A reminder that the times given above are the starting times. All students should arrive at least five minutes before the rehearsal starting time.

 

Instrumental lessons also commenced in Week 2. If your son is interested in learning an instrument, please contact me on the above email address for more information. 

 

2024

Our program is busy and vibrant with many opportunities for performances. We entertain assemblies, perform in productions and music nights as well as provided liturgical music for the College. There is plenty of activities to participate in.

 

Information for events and performances can be found on the Arts Department facebook page. There will be information in the newsletter and parent slips sent out. Below is a calendar of events planned so far. This will be added to during the year, so please reread it each edition to check that you are abreast of all that his happening.

 

Term 1

DateEventWhereGroup

Week 4

Thursday 15 Feb

Commencement MassLennon HallCantors & Mass musicians

Week 8

14 March 

College AssemblyLennon HallMusical cast

Term Break

13 April-14 April

Musical CampLennon HallMusical cast, orchestra and backstage crew

 

Term 2

DateEventWhereGroup

Week 2

Thursday 25 April

ANZAC Dawn ServiceCairns RSLCollege Choir

Week 3

Thursday-Saturday 2-4 May

 College musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

 

CPACMusical cast, orchestra and crew

Week 4

Thursday 9 May

Mother’s Day AssemblyLennon HallTBA

Week 6

Wednesday 22 May

Saints Unplugged JuniorL105Assorted soloists
Thursday 23 MaySaints Unplugged SeniorL105Assorted soloists

Week 8

Friday 7 June

Champagnat MassLennon HallCantors and Mass musicians

Week 10

Tuesday-Friday

18-21 June

Cairns & District Junior EisteddfodCPAC

CSC Wind Ensemble Saints Percussion Ensemble

Saints Choir

CSC String Ensemble

Saints Big Band

 

Term 3

DateEventWhereGroup

Week 3

Thursday 25 July

NAIDOC AssemblyLennon HallTBA

Week 6

Thursday 15 Aug

Assumption MassSt Monica’s CathedralCantors

Week 7

Tuesday 20 Aug

Cerise & Blue Open EveningSaintsAll ensembles

Week 8

Monday 26 Aug

Combined Colleges Ensemble EveningLennon Hall

CSC Wind Ensemble

CSC Concert Band

CSC String Ensemble

Thursday 29 AugFather’s Day AssemblyLennon Hall TBA

Week 9

Wed 4 September

Ensemble PhotosLennon HallAll ensembles, musical cast, orchestra and crew
Thursday 5 SeptemberSaints Unplugged SeniorL105Assorted soloists

 

Term 4

DateEventWhereGroup

Week 3

Thursday 17 October

Valedictory Mass & AssemblyLennon HallCantors, Mass musicians, senior music class

Week 6

Wednesday 6 Nov

Saints Unplugged JuniorL105Assorted soloists

Week 7

Friday 15 Nov

Annual Awards EveningLennon Hall

Saints Percussion Ensemble

Saints Choir

Saints Big Band

Week 9

Friday 29 November

Advent LiturgyLennon HallCantors and Mass musicians