Performing Arts - Music & Theatre
Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music - Carolyn Hernandez
Generations in Jazz – What an Experience!
Twenty‑one students travelled to Mt Gambier, South Australia last Friday to participate in the prestigious Generations in Jazz music festival, joining more than 5,000 student musicians from across Australia and New Zealand. The festival commenced with a concert on Friday evening featuring renowned jazz composer and trumpeter Bert Joris.
On Saturday, the College Big Band and Jazz Band performed in separate divisions for adjudicators and received valuable feedback. The Big Band achieved an outstanding fourth place, finishing just one point behind third place. Congratulations to Joshua, Jaime, Sydney, Pearce and Aidan, who were awarded Best Rhythm Section in a highly competitive field of 20 schools. In addition, Ethan, Jaime and Pearce were selected for the prestigious “Superband”, recognising them as the leading musicians on their respective instrumental part.
The Saturday night Gala Concert featured internationally renowned jazz legends Tower of Power, followed on Sunday morning by workshops led by band members. The festival concluded with a final concert and the announcement of award winners.
Congratulations to all the students who represented the College with such distinction. Sincere thanks to George Katsikas and Stephen Hornby for directing the ensembles, and to Paul Van Ross and Carolyn Hernandez for accompanying and supporting the students throughout the event.
Seussical Kids – Ticket Sales
Ticket sales are now open for Seussical Kids Season 1. The Year 5 and 6 cast have been rehearsing every Friday to perfect their roles for the performance.
Tickets can be booked below.
Instrumental Concert Series
All families of students learning instruments have been sent an email with details of the Concert Series at Canowindra on 20th May, and Yirramboi on 21st May. The registration links have been provided to enable families to confirm a place for their child.
The concerts provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in an encouraging environment.
Please note that this year, Yirramboi vocalists will have their concert on Wednesday 3rd June at 7pm. Further details to follow.
Term 2 Performing Arts Events
There is much to look forward to in Term 2:
| Week | Date | Time | Event | Performers | Location |
| 4 | 14/5/26 | Period 1 | Middle School Assembly
| Gravity Band | Yirramboi Sports Hall |
| 5 | 20/5/26 | Period 2 | Schools Alive Performance | Junior Strings | Canowindra Multipurpose Hall |
| 3:45pm | Instrumental Music Concert 1 | Canowindra students learning an instrument | Canowindra – various spaces | ||
| 5:00pm | Instrumental Music Concert 2 | ||||
| 21/5/26 | 7pm | Instrumental Music Concert 3 | Yirramboi students learning an instrument | Yirramboi Campus – various spaces | |
| 6 | 27/5/26 | 6:30 | 5/6 Musical – Seussical Season 1: Perf 1 | Season 1 Year 5/6 Musical Cast | Yirramboi Assembly Hall
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| 28/5/26 | 4:30 | 5/6 Musical – Seussical Season 1: Perf 2 | |||
| 6:30 | 5/6 Musical – Seussical Season 1: Perf 3 | ||||
28/5/26
| 7:00pm | The Best of British! – Regional Rock Band event | Selected Rock Bands | Reservoir High School Performing Arts Centre | |
| 29/5/26 | 6:30 | VCE Drama performance – Changing Times, Changing Minds… Change the World | VCE Drama Classes | M18 – Black Box Theatre | |
| 7 | 1/6/26 | Period 2 | Schools Alive Performance | TBA | Yirramboi Assembly Hall
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| 3/6/26 | 7:00pm
| Vocal Concert | Yirramboi students learning voice | Yirramboi Stage | |
| 9 | 17/6/26 | 4:30 – 5:30pm | Year 8 Dance/Drama performance | Semester 1 Year 8 Dance and Drama classes | Yirramboi Assembly Hall
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| 19/6/26 | Various throughout the day | Rehearsal Day (Focus – Founders Day) | TBA | Yirramboi Campus – various spaces | |
| 10 | 24/6/26 | TBC | Founders Day – Full run through | Students performing at Founders Day Services | Yirramboi Assembly Hall |
| 25/6/26 | All Day! | Founders Day services – 10:30am & 2:00pm (TBC) | Students performing at Founders Day Services | St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne |
Instrumental/Vocal lessons
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For families interested in having their child learn an instrument, please reach out via email or directly via the form below.