Performing Arts
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Term 2 Dates
Tue 21 April: POPA Meeting, 7:30pm
Wed 22 April: ANZAC Day Assembly
Wed 29 April: Staff Concert
Tue 12 May: POPA Meeting, 7:30pm
Wed 13 May: NEVR Concert, Hamer Hall
Mon 18 May: Showcase #1 Ensemble
Tue 19 May: Showcase #2 Chamber
Wed 20 May: Showcase #3 Solo
Thu 21 May: Showcase #4 Dance
Fri 22 May: Showcase #5 Contemporary
Mon 1 - Wed 3 June: Music Camp
Tue 9 June: 9/10 Drama Performance
Wed 10 June: 9/10 Theatre Styles Perf
Tue 16 June: POPA Meeting, 7:30pm
Thu 19 June: Contemporary Band Evening
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Term 1 Soirees
Continuing on from our last Newsletter, we've had the String, Brass, Guitar, Voice & Percussion Soirees! Incredibly a couple of students who walked 50km for the iCan Challenge on Wed came straight from the finish line, back to school to perform in their percussion Soiree!
The Vocal Soiree on Tuesday was an amazing night of performance. It was so incredible to see the year 12s perform their final Soiree, and the year 7s just begin their musical journey.
All the performers sang absolutely beautifully and it was evident that everyone practiced as much as they could. While there were quite a few unplanned absences due to illness, all students rose above it and gave the best performance they could.
A wide array of music was performed, ranging from contemporary and pop songs to music theatre to reimagined works. It was absolutely beautiful to see multiple year levels brought together by singing and music, and the community that was fostered on the night is something that cannot be replicated in the school yard.
I would like to thank the voice teachers Miss Hull, Miss Carolan, and Miss Myers for providing the voice students of wantirna college an incredible opportunity to just get up and perform, regardless of their age or amount of experience.
Jaiden Dollery
Performing Arts Captain
Staff Concert
Our annual Staff Concert will take place in Term 2 this year and will once again feature most of the Instrumental Music staff, together with some very talented staff from around the school. As well as the incredible breadth of talent and variety of performances, audiences are have also been deligthed by secret surprise performances in recent years - will there be a surprise this year? You'll have to come along to find out.
Save the Date: Wed 29 April, 7pm
Venue: Andrew Lewis Theatre
Tickets: $10
This is a fundraising event with all ticket sales going towards the Performing Arts program.
College Production
Last weekend, students attended our annual Production Camp at Candlebark Farm. They worked incredibly hard over two days, really putting in the effort to get the big ensemble numbers for Matilda the Musical right. Long blocks of time were spent rehearsing, going over choreography and timing, again and again, to make sure everything was tight and in sync.
It was great to see how they supported each other, stayed focused, and kept pushing even when they were tired. You can really see the improvement already, and their hard work is starting to pay off with much more confident and polished performances.
It’s exciting to see it all coming together and we're shaping up to be a fantastic show. A big thank you to parents for getting students there and supporting them over the weekend, and to the staff and volunteers for the time and effort they’ve put in to help students reach their goals.
Have you put Matilda on your Calendar yet?
POPA Easter Raffle Winners
Congratulations to the following people who won prizes in this year's POPA Easter Raffle:
And the winners are:
1. Angela Murray: Cool Cleaning pk - value $95
2. Fonz Rigano: Take a Break pack - value $85
3. Carolyn Prothero: Green Thumb pack - value $80
4. Vanessa Grasso: The Icing on the Cake pack - value $80
5. Shane Papenfuss: Holiday Snack Pack - value $70
6. Vicky Power: Pro Quip Jerry Can pack - value $60
7. Shilpa Vekaria: Easter Egg Jar - value $50
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket. Together we raised over $1200 and all funds will go towards our Instrumental Music program.
Thank you to Pro Quip International , Kidman Kandles and The Icing On The Cake for their generous donations!
Winners are selected randomly using Google Random Number selector in the presence of a witness. Thank you for your support.
Nicholetta Rigano
Performing Arts Administrator