PERFORMING ARTS

STRING QUARTET

On Wednesday 24 July, Mrs Bugeja's String Quartet provided the music for the Region's 35 Year Service Award ceremony at the Dingley Hotel. This was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talents of McKinnon's music students to staff from around the region. Congratulations to Kevin Jin (Year 12), May Tran (Year 12), Phoebe Rodda (Year 12) and Jack Sweeney (Year 12). And a special mention to Mr Frank Russo who was there receiving his 35-year service award.

Clare Bugeja

Instrumental Music Teacher

VCE THEATRE STUDIES

It's been a busy start to semester 2 for all VCE Theatre Studies students heading to the theatre to see live productions as part of their Unit 2 and Unit 4 outcomes. On Thursday 25 July the Years 12s ventured to the city to see Macbeth (An Undoing), presented at the Malthouse Theatre. This viewing focussed on Lady Macbeth and the telling of her story using imaginative costumes, sets and other production roles, all which the Year 12s have been unpacking in class and preparing to write on for their final exam.

On Wednesday 31 July, the Year 11s took on a more 'light-hearted' show and shared in the magic of Beauty and the Beast the Musical, presented at Her Majesty's Theatre. With a focus this semester on modern theatre styles, the use of musical elements and magic provided valuable insight into theatrical possibilities, providing valuable and engaging conversations in class as well as preparing students for their upcoming assessment.

An enjoyable, educational and memorable start to the term for all.

Ellie Adler

Theatre Studies Teacher

VSMF - INTERMEDIATE STAGE BAND

Congratulations to the Intermediate Stage Band on their outstanding performance at the sectional performance on Wednesday 31 July. Adjudicator Jemima Bunn acknowledged the amazing sounds that the band had worked hard to achieve and gave special congratulations to Frankie Noble (Year 10) for her excellent solo in the ballad. Thank you to Stuart Byrne for his development of this group and organisation of the excursion, and to Martin West for his

attendance.

BAND CLINICIAN AND WORKSHOP

On Wednesday 31 July both Year 8 Bands and the Ovenden Band had a fantastic opportunity to work with Joe O’Callaghan, local music teacher, band director and jazz musician. Students were encouraged to think about internalising the beat, developing a balanced sound within the ensemble and finding interesting ways to convey musicality within their own part.

FUTURE DATES

Please note that there are many performances this term. Our major performance will be the Winter Concert - and you will receive direct communications from me regarding this in the next few weeks. This concert is a highlight for the Instrumental Music faculty, and we look forward to celebrating our music making with you at the Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University.

Please note these dates for the term:

Brass Night: Tuesday 13 August 2024 (McKinnon Road Theatre)
VSMF (Orchestra performance): Tuesday 20 August 2024
VSMF (Keenan Strings performance): Wednesday 21 August 2024
Winter Concert: Wednesday 28 August 2024 (Monash University - Robert Blackwood Hall)
VSMF (Wind Symphony performance): Tuesday 3 September 2024
VSMF (Ovenden Band performance): Thursday 5 September 2024
Years 11 and 12 Music Night: Wednesday 11 September 2024 (McKinnon Road Theatre)

ENSEMBLES

Core ensembles days and times

McKinnon Road campus (Auditorium)

Choir (vocal students 10-12): Tuesday lunchtime
Wind Symphony: Tuesday after school (3:30 - 5pm)
Orchestra: Thursday after school (3:30 - 5pm)

East campus (VG.1)

East Campus Choir (Vocal students Years 8 - 9): Monday lunchtime
Keenan Strings: Monday after school (3:30 - 4.30pm)
Ovenden Band: Wednesday after school (3:30 - 4.30pm)

All other ensembles are by invitation and/or audition only, and dependent on ongoing commitment to the core ensemble.

MUSIC CLUB - EAST CAMPUS

Every Wednesday in VG1. Musicians of every level are welcome to come and work on some performance skills, song writing, or even just jamming with friends.

WINTER CONCERT TICKETING

Tickets for the concert are on sale now and can be found using this link:

https://www.monash.edu/performing-arts-centres/event/mckinnon-winter-concert/

Wheelchair/Accessible Seating

Wheelchair/Accessible seating can only be purchased by sending a purchase request to boxoffice@monash.edu.

Ticket prices are:

Standard $20, Child/Concession $16, and Group of 6 $81.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Instrumental Managers on imt-managers@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au

Megan Papworth

Learning Area Manager - Performing Arts