The Arts

Arts Department News

It has been a very busy start to the term in The Arts! “What’s new?”, I hear you say!

Creative Generation

Over the past few months, we have had three very talented students involved in Creative Generation - State Schools on Stage. This culminated in a huge weekend of performances at the Convention Centre from Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th July. Congratulations to Evey F (Year 7), Jayden F (Year 11) and Sarah (Year 12) for being selected to participate in this incredible showcase of the depth of talent in the Arts in our Queensland state schools. It was a fantastic show, made all the more so by these talented young musicians.  Photo credits: Tracy Fulwood, Jayden Fulwood, Elizabeth Fletcher, Rebecca Wang

SHEP/AHEP

Over the holidays we had two students attend the State Honours Ensemble Program at the Queensland Conservatorium. Congratulations to Bethan W  for being selected to participate in SHEP Brisbane on Flute and Viola respectively. Similarly, Madeleine W was selected on violin for SHEP Sth-East QLD at the end of May. We hope you enjoyed this fantastic opportunity to work with world class tutors and conductors in your pursuit of musical excellence and perform at the Conservatorium.

Congratulations also to Catriona W who has been selected on Cello for the upcoming SHEP QLD program – this is the highest level overed to students from around the state and we are thrilled that Cat has been included. Finally, congratulations to Alexandria D (Viola), Jefferson D (Trombone) and Charlotte F (Double Bass) who have auditioned successfully for the Australian Honours Ensemble Program to be held at the Conservatorium at the end of September. 

Big Bass Day

On Sunday 23 July, two of our intrepid Double Bassists attended the Big Brisbane Bass Day at The Old Museum run by esteemed local bassist Marian Heckenberg. The event gathered 105 participants from all ages, alongside 12 professional tutors, for a day of workshops, rehearsals and performances. Congratulations to Charlotte F (Year 9) and Aiden W (Year 7) on their involvement. Photo credit: Camerata

Junior Ensemble Workshop

On Monday 29th July all the students in our Concert Band, Vivaldi Strings and Chorale attended a workshop day here at school. They worked closely with guest conductors, Bevan Messenger, Andrea Messenger and Joshua Clifford on new repertoire as well as refining some current pieces. We also had specialist tutors in to work each group – drawing from the talents in our community – a huge thank you to Fons Hartog, Caleb Hodgkinson and Evalyn Lagreig who worked alongside our talented teachers Mrs Dinnis, Mrs Forgan, Ms Donovan and Ms Dargusch on the day. The students certainly got a lot out of their intensive time with our guests – their performances in our afternoon concert were really impressive.

Australian Percussion Eisteddfod

This weekend our percussion ensemble Asymmetry are off to Sydney to compete in the Australian Percussion Eisteddfod. After placing third last year, they are keen to show what a year’s worth of playing can achieve! They will be playing in the group competition on Sunday – be sure to send them good wishes!

Music Extension Final Recital

Wednesday evening, 31st July, saw the final Music Extension Recital for 2023. After six years together, the 12 AMPed class were in incredible form – 6 awesome performances and 7 beautiful compositions. It has been my privilege to watch these young people grow into amazing young artists – each with their own unique voice. They are brilliant!

Upcoming events – Save the Date!

Junior Exhibition – Gallery – Friday 2 August

TULA Concert – Tuesday 13th August

Fanfare State Final – Friday 16th August

Reelies and Artskape – Thursday 22nd August

Scene Workshop Excursion – Year 11 Drama – Thursday 29 August

Students bring the Drama ! 

Last Friday night the curtain went down for the final time for the year12 Drama students. The IA3 performances were a contemporary take on the Greek tragedy Antigone. Students had studied a variety of styles over the last two years in senior Drama from Absurdist to Political theatre and this final task allowed them to apply this knowledge in a creative and contemporary setting. The students should be incredibly proud of the work they have presented, it was innovative, polished and professional.

It has been such a pleasure working with this fantastic group of very creative and open minded young people. Amazing adventures await them, I know they put their creative skills to good use and make the world a better place. 

I hope they look back fondly on the experiences they had in Drama during their high school years and remember all the worlds a stage!

Ms. Smentek 

🎬 Reelies Student Film Festival – A Night of Cinematic Creativity! 🍿

Lights, camera, action! The highly anticipated Reelies Student Film Festival is just around the corner, and it promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the best in student filmmaking. Join us Thursday 22 August (Week 7 Term 3) in the JI Undercroft for a night of films and fun.

Event Details:

• Date: 22 August 2024
• Time: 6:00pm (screening starts at 6:30pm)
• Location: JI Undercroft
• Entry: Free!  

This year’s Reelies will showcase an incredible lineup of films created by our talented senior film and media students. The festival will be set up in an outdoor cinema style, creating a cozy, relaxed atmosphere perfect for a family-friendly night out. Enjoy the creative stories, captivating visuals, and impressive production skills. 

But that’s not all! Arrive early and immerse yourself in the world of art at the TULA Gallery in G Block, where the ArtSkape exhibition featuring Year 12 visual installations and major works will be on display from 4:00pm.

Snacks & Treats: No movie night is complete without popcorn and movie snacks! These will be available for purchase throughout the evening, so you can munch and enjoy as you watch.

The Reelies will also feature a short awards ceremony after the screening to honour outstanding achievements in film production. Judged and presented by our illustrious alumni, it’s a fantastic way to celebrate the hard work and creativity of our graduating students.

Gather your family and friends for a night of celebration, inspiration, and entertainment. The students have been developing these works throughout the year and look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendars now and be part of a night that’s sure to shine!

For more details and updates, stay tuned to our school newsletter and social media channels. 

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