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Term 3 Dates

Fri 11 September: Gala Concert

Gala Concert - Next Week

Friday 11 September, 7pm

Bunjil Place Theatre, Narre Warren

Tickets $20 HERE

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We will be holding our annual Gala Concert next week at the world-renowned Bunjil Pl Theatre.  

 

Featuring performances by most of our Music ensembles, as well as Dance, Theatre and Production performances, this event is a highlight of the Wantirna College calendar and not to be missed. Tickets are $20 and are available to book via the Bunjil Pl Theatre via the link above. Parents and carers are asked to Consent on Compass.

 

Daniel van Bergen

Leader of Performing Arts

VSMF

Congratulations to Symphonic Band for being awarded Gold at this year's Victorian Schools Music festival and to the Concert Band who were awarded Bronze. Both ensembles will be performing at next week's Gala Concert. Don't forget to buy your ticket (link above)!

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POPA Father's Day Raffle

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Congratulations to the following people who have won prizes in this year's POPA FATHER’s DAY Raffle! Your prizes are now ready for collection at the General Office. Photo Id may be required.

 

Prize Winners:

  1. Craig Broughton: Manly Mystery Prize, $166 

  2. W. Matt: ProQuip Water Jerry Can & Wildtap Bundle, $125 

  3. Brooke Hay: Fab Dad Fuel Voucher, $100 

  4. Diana Mersey: Men’s Macho Pamper Pack, $100 

  5. Marie Metherell: Grill & Chill Pack, $100 

  6. Angela Murray: Snack Attack Pack, $80 

  7. Shane Papenfuss: Dungeons & Dragons Prop & Cookie Pack, $70 

  8. Janine Henwood: ProQuip Black Heavy Duty Fuel Can, $57.95 

  9. Trudy Napper: ProQuip Ultimate Mower Can & Caddy Pack, $55 

  10. Celeste Burgess: Bevvie Pack, value $50 

  11. Georgie Coombs: Soft Drink pack, value $40 

            

This raffle raised over $1000 with proceeds going towards the Instrumental Music program. All winners were selected at random by a random number generator.

 

Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser to support our Performing Arts department and thank you to PROQUIP INTERNATIONAL, THE ICING ON THE CAKE and OF THE FAE for donating parts of this amazing prize pool.

 

Nicholetta Rigano

Performing Arts Administrator

nri@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au

 

A message from: Melbourne Youth Orchestras 2027 Summer School 

 Join over 800 young musicians at the University of Melbourne Southbank Campus from Monday 11 January to Saturday 16 January for the Melbourne Youth Orchestras 2027 Summer School.

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This inspirational week features daily rehearsals across Symphony Orchestras, String Orchestras, Symphonic Bands, and Jazz Orchestras for all skill levels, alongside engaging workshops, surprise guests, and celebratory concerts.

 

Expand your technique, explore new repertoire, and make unforgettable musical discoveries in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct.

 

As 2027 marks MYO's 60th anniversary, the week will also carry a special celebratory flair, with extra events throughout.​

 

Read more and apply here: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/ 

 

Please note applications close Monday 14 September

 

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