MUSIC
News from Cherie Spannenburg
Head of Music
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
Date | Event | Where | Group |
Week 4 Thursday 15 Feb | Commencement Mass | Lennon Hall | Cantors & Mass musicians |
Week 8 14 March | College Assembly | Lennon Hall | Musical cast |
Term Break 13 April-14 April | Musical Camp | Lennon Hall | Musical cast, orchestra and backstage crew |
Term 2
Date | Event | Where | Group |
Week 2 Thursday 25 April | ANZAC Dawn Service | Cairns RSL | College Choir |
Week 3 Thursday-Saturday 2-4 May | College musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
| CPAC | Musical cast, orchestra and crew |
Week 4 Thursday 9 May | Mother’s Day Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 6 Wednesday 22 May | Saints Unplugged Junior | L105 | Assorted soloists |
Thursday 23 May | Saints Unplugged Senior | L105 | Assorted soloists |
Week 8 Friday 7 June | Champagnat Mass | Lennon Hall | Cantors and Mass musicians |
Week 10 Tuesday-Friday 18-21 June | Cairns & District Junior Eisteddfod | CPAC | CSC Wind Ensemble Saints Percussion Ensemble Saints Choir CSC String Ensemble Saints Big Band |
Term 3
Date | Event | Where | Group |
Week 3 Thursday 25 July | NAIDOC Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 6 Thursday 15 Aug | Assumption Mass | St Monica’s Cathedral | Cantors |
Week 7 Tuesday 20 Aug | Cerise & Blue Open Evening | Saints | All ensembles |
Week 8 Monday 26 Aug | Combined Colleges Ensemble Evening | Lennon Hall | CSC Wind Ensemble CSC Concert Band CSC String Ensemble |
Thursday 29 Aug | Father’s Day Assembly | Lennon Hall | TBA |
Week 9 Wed 4 September | Ensemble Photos | Lennon Hall | All ensembles, musical cast, orchestra and crew |
Thursday 5 September | Saints Unplugged Senior | L105 | Assorted soloists |
Term 4
Date | Event | Where | Group |
Week 3 Thursday 17 October | Valedictory Mass & Assembly | Lennon Hall | Cantors, Mass musicians, senior music class |
Week 6 Wednesday 6 Nov | Saints Unplugged Junior | L105 | Assorted soloists |
Week 7 Friday 15 Nov | Annual Awards Evening | Lennon Hall | Saints Percussion Ensemble Saints Choir Saints Big Band |
Week 9 Friday 29 November | Advent Liturgy | Lennon Hall | Cantors and Mass musicians |