Performing Arts
Music Matters
Superband for Bishop’s Mass – Week 11: Our Junior and Senior Chorales, College Orchestra, Senior Concert Band and Drumline will combine to create a ‘Superband’ providing music for the Bishop’s Blessing and Consecration of the New Altar and Waterford Learning Centre Mass.
Rehearsals will be outside at SPX as follows:
Monday 7 April – 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm (the rest of the school will be leaving early due to the noise disruption to classes). Please note that any musicians and singers who usually attend sport training on Monday afternoons will not be able to attend training on this day as they will be rehearsing for Tuesday's event.
Tuesday 8 April – 7:30 am sound check/tech rehearsal
- Tuesday April 8 – 9:30 am Bishop’s Mass.
Students involved will receive an email next week. Year groups are having singing practice to familiarise themselves with the chosen hymns and parts of the mass.
Please come and support our incredible Senior Jazz Ensemble, with their director, Mr Geoff Power, performing live at the Forestville RSL Concert, next Wednesday 9 April, 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm.
An Evening of Jazz with James Morrison
Tickets are selling fast to see this legendary Australian Jazz icon at St Pius X College!
James will be working with our jazz ensemble students throughout the day on Friday 23 May, followed by a masterclass with his quartet for all our interested musicians after school.
This day will culminate in a special concert that evening, where James will be performing with our jazz ensembles as well as his own quartet and will also include performances by our concert bands. An email has been sent to Performing Arts families detailing which students will be performing and therefore won’t require a ticket. We hope you can join us for this extraordinary event!
Tickets can be purchased at:
or using the QR code:
College Drama production: Oliver Twist tickets are now on sale!
Oliver Twist: Tickets are selling fast for the College’s production of the play, Oliver Twist. Performances are Week 1 next term on 30 April, 1 May and 2 May, at 7:00 pm in the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood.
Our Leader of Learning, Drama, Ms Penny Lindley, with assistance from Mr Andrew Saar and Mr Stephen Cummins (music) are working with a talented cast from SPX, Mercy College and Loreto Normanhurst. They have all been working tirelessly to produce an entertaining and thoughtful rendition of this classic. Our last production sold out, so don’t miss out! All tickets are a very reasonable $30.
Book your tickets here:
Important Performing Arts dates for your diary
Term 1
- HSC Major Works Day & Music Performance Assessments – Friday 4 April
- Senior Jazz Performance - Wednesday 9 April, Forestville RSL Concert , 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Term 2
Oliver Twist College drama production – 30 April, 1 May, 2 May, 7:00 pm, at the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood - tickets on sale now
Jazz Workshop Day - SPX, Sunday 4 May, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
James Morrison Workshop Day - Masterclass and Concert - 23 May
Chamber Music Concert - Friday 30 May, 7:00 pm, Sarto Centre
Junior Jazz - Sydney Eisteddfod Tuesday 10 June 6:30 pm – time tbc
Intermediate Concert Band (ICB) - Sydney Eisteddfod - Wednesday 11 June 4:00 pm – time tbc
Elective Music Performance Evening - SPX - Monday 16 June
Intermediate Concert Band workshop - Sunday 22 June - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
ICB - NSW State Band Championships (time TBC) - Sunday 24 August
Term 3
PAPA Comedy Fundraiser – 20 September
Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts
From PAPA:
It’s a wrap: PAPA parents and carers' social event
Last Friday night almost 30 Performing Arts parents and carers braved the miserable weather to attend the inaugural PAPA social event at the Willoughby Hotel. Enjoying stanching balls, salt and pepper squid and a selection of mezze plates, the group enjoyed meeting fellow Performing Arts families from across the year groups. Thank you to our wonderful committee member, Jana Gibson, for her excellent organisation of the event.
Call for volunteers: Oliver Twist drama production
We’re still looking for 20+ volunteers to support the production over rehearsal and performance dates. These include assisting in wardrobe, hair and make-up and general runners.
Performances are in Term 2 Week 1 - 30 April, 1 May and 2 May at 7:00 pm - and includes a talented cast from SPX, Mercy College and Loreto Normanhurst.
Volunteer here - https://rb.gy/65juk7
Mrs Sylvia Ulevik - PAPA President
Drama Matters
Oliver Twist
Friday, 2 May, is now sold out! Tickets are still available for the other two performances.
We are currently in the process of putting the entire show together and transitioning between scenes. It's important for actors to feel secure with their lines and blocking, allowing them to be fully present during their performances.
All actors are encouraged to stay alert and work on their scripts when not on stage. Supporting the cast by watching and listening to fellow performers is crucial. Now is the time for both cast and crew to immerse themselves in the whole play and understand how each role contributes to the larger story we are telling.
Parents, please be aware your son will be at school and in rehearsals until 6:00 pm on Monday 7 April and Friday 11 April. Please pack extra food if they need a snack to keep their energy up. We also have a Sunday all-day rehearsal coming up. Students should bring all lunch and snacks.
Upcoming Rehearsals
Intermediate Drama Ensemble
This week marks the final session of the term, during which students will perform their Melodrama scenes.
Year 9 students are encouraged to speak with me about joining the Senior Drama class next term. Please note that moving up to the senior class is not automatic. Any Year 9 student wishing to remain in the Intermediate class is warmly welcome. Seniors will meet on Mondays after school.
Upcoming events:
Drama Performance Assessments: Year 9 Thursday lunchtime in the Sarto (3 April). Year 10 Monday lunchtime in the Sarto with a showing to the Primary School (7 April).
HSC Drama Major Work Day: The Year 12 Drama students will be presenting the first half of their Individual Projects to be marked. This includes their logbook and concept for the project. They will spend the day working with me and actor (NIDA) and playwright (atyp) Tom Aston.
Oliver Twist Rehearsals: Ongoing – please check the schedule. ALL CAST rehearsals from now on. Tickets are ON SALE. Friday 2 May is SOLD OUT! Week 11 rehearsals finish at 6:00 pm.
Oliver Twist: Holiday Rehearsals and pre-Zenith Dress Rehearsals: 24 April - 27 April ALL CAST, crew and musicians on certain days. Students will rehearse with costumes and props so this will be a very exciting time.
Ms Penny Lindley - Leader of Learning, Drama