Performing Arts Updates
Camerata Concert
This Friday night we are very excited to be hosting our annual Camerata concert, which will showcase our wonderful solo musicians. Students will present a variety of works, some of which were performed as part of the concerto competition earlier last term. It is sure to be an amazing night of music, so please come along to support our students. The concert will begin at 6.30pm in the DPA chapel, a light supper will be provided during the interval.
Cadet Passing Out Parade
Congratulations to all students involved in the Marching Band for the Cadet Passing out Parade last week. The band performed a choreographed version of ‘Seven Nation Army’. It was a lot of fun to prepare this item, which challenged the students to move in formation whilst playing. They also played the traditional parade pieces, and were very ably lead by Lachlan Cisco as the Drum Major. Thank you for all of your efforts, and congratulations on such a wonderful display, Marching Band! A reminder to the Chamber Strings and Stage Band members that you will be performing at the cadet dinner on the 22nd June. Final details to follow.
ZEAL Theatre Performance
Next Friday (boarders travel day), we will be visited by the ZEAL theatre company to perform their original work ‘King Hit’. It is a verbatim piece, which has been inspired by real-life events and stories. The performers will also complete a workshop for the HSC Drama students which will aid in the development of their Group Devised performance. Drama students need to ensure that all permission notes are returned this week. Please see Ms Anthony if you have any questions.
Performing Arts Festival
This week, all students involved in the upcoming Performing Arts Festival have been sent information regarding rehearsals and the performance. There is a ‘Combined Item Rehearsal’ this Sunday from 10.00 – 11.00am for all students who will be singing in the combined item (that is, all students in SWE, Stage Band, VOX, Chamber Choir, Koristers, Chamber Strings who are not in Orchestra). A reminder too that for the festival, students will need to be dressed in Performance Blacks. Please see the information sent home for full details, or see Ms Anthony or Mrs McRae if you have any questions.
Wind Octet
Over the weekend, one of our Senior Music students Hamish McIntyre was involved in a series of concerts as part of a Wind Octet. They played music by Mozart, Weber and Haydn on Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, and Double Bass. By all accounts, the standard of the performances was exceptional. It was a great experience for Hamish to be playing such sophisticated repertoire with professional musicians. Congratulations.
Scenes from Childhood
The KWS Performing Arts Department presents Scenes from Childhood - Thursday 21 June 2018 from 7pm at the Orange Civic Theatre.
Term 2 Key Dates for your diary
Friday 1st June Camerata Concert 6.30pm DPA Chapel
Friday 8th June ZEAL Theatre Performance for Elective Drama Students
Thursday 21st June Performing Arts Festival 6.30pm OCT
Friday 22nd June Cadet Dinner (Stage Band and Chamber Strings)
Wednesday 27th June Elective Music and Drama Night
Heidi Anthony
Head of Performing Arts