Performing Arts
Music Gala
On Wednesday June 20, the Music Department held the annual Music Gala Concert. Over 150 of Brentwood’s finest young musicians took to the stage and once again demonstrated the diverse range and depth of musical talent we have at Brentwood. For the students, the concert was the culmination of months of lessons, ensemble rehearsals and countless hours practicing at home perfecting their parts for this very special occasion. The audience was treated to a wide array of wonderful music, all of which was performed to an exceedingly high standard by the talented bunch of music students, some of whom were performing for the very first time.
The concert began with a collaborative piece that saw the students from the Senior Concert Band, String Ensemble and Choir all joining together to perform a song entitled ‘Here You Lie’ by Melbourne based composer, Mark Puddy. From then on it was a musical journey across a number of musical styles and genres with each performance impressing and entertaining the large audience made up of family, friends and Brentwood staff.
Other highlights included outstanding solo performances from Alice Arakane (Violin), Louis Cameron (Guitar), Kirsten Thomas (Piano) and Maddy Eldridge (Voice), as well as a sneak peak performance from our upcoming production of In The Heights. The night was brought to a close with a bang as the Jazz Band teamed up with the Choir and performing the inspirational anthem, ‘This is Me’.
The concert was a huge success with all the students’ enjoying their performance experience with many keen to do it all again! Thanks to the Music Teaching team (Ann-Marie Mackay, Felicity Eastwood, Glenda Hanslow, Ursula Cettolin, Sue Cook, Rennata Morrison, Damon Key, Troy Male and Nick Milosevic) for all the hard work that was put into preparing the students for the concert as well as a big thank-you to all members of the school community who attended the concert.
Ben Franklin, Director of Music
In The Heights - Tickets Selling Fast
Tickets have been on sale for our College musical In The Heights since early this term and some performances are getting quite full.
The students and production team have been rehearsing upwards of 3 times a week and the show is coming together very nicely. Our dedicated team of staff helpers have been starting work on the sets, costumes and props and I can tell you that this is going to be a fantastic show.
Every year we end up with a waiting list of people wanting tickets as our shows sell out, so get in now and secure your tickets before they are gone!
Brentwood Staff Production
Many years ago a group of staff put on a play called COSI for charity and it was a raging success. Coming this September, a group of staff are putting on a production of “The Agency” for charity again!
This year we will be supporting a range of charities that include; The Stroke Foundation and Food Bank.
We have one community show for students and parents to come and see the production. Thursday 6 September at 7:30pm with an estimated finish time of 9:45pm - 10:00pm.
All tickets are $10 per person with profits going to charity.
To book - please click on this link:
https://www.trybooking.com/WMKH
Now - based on last time, this event sells VERY fast...so please book today as seats will be limited.
Who is in the cast?
In no particular order, here are some of staff participating and "treading the boards" for this event:
- Brenton Van Vliet (College Operations and Performing Arts)
- Ms Barton
- Mr Franklin
- Mr Van Ginneken
- Mr Strong
- Ms Whitton
- Ms Allan
- Ms Woodward
- Ms Mortimer
- Ms Mills
- Mr Alaimo
- Mr Cohen
- Mr Miller
- Mr Lilly
- Mr Hunt
- Ms Anrep
- Ms Caminiti
- Ms Hocking
- Mrs Mackay
- Ms Emerton
- Mr B
The show will be directed by Mr B. Rehearsals have already begun and we are having a great time...so you will too.
We hope to see you at the show.
The Brentwood Staff Production Team!
