Faculty News

Term 3 is shaping up to be incredibly busy for Mazenod’s performing arts students. 

Week one saw the return of the Mazenod/Avila musical, with the very successful production of “Freaky Friday.” Our performers on stage were superb, and justifiably received an enthusiastic reception from all attendees. Mention, too, must be made of student musicians who performed in the pit and those who assisted as part of the backstage crew. The commitment shown by students was first class. Many had never had the opportunity to be part of a performance of such magnitude or difficulty. These young men put in hard work and deserve to feel very proud of their accomplishments. 

The show would not be possible without the voluntary contribution of many of our wonderful staff members (too many to thank individually!) All go above and beyond to ensure that the Mazenod/Avila production runs smoothly – our students are blessed to have such caring and knowledgeable teachers working alongside them. 

Another important event taking place in Term 3 is the Victorian School’s Music Festival, held at the beautiful Hawthorn Arts Centre. This festival gives students a chance to perform 3 major works and receive feedback from a high-profile adjudicator. They also take part in workshops targeted at improving their ensemble musicianship. Mazenod has multiple ensembles taking part throughout Term 3.  

In August we will again hold our “Winter Recitals”. These recital evenings give our young men the opportunity to perform as soloists in front of an audience of friends, family and peers. Please refer to the “Musical Notes” section of the newsletter for specific dates and details. 

Finally, our musicians are currently working tirelessly toward the annual Mazenod College Gala, to be held on Tuesday 5th September in the Provence Centre. This is our major concert event of the year, showcasing all our instrumental and vocal ensembles. Always a grand evening, enjoyed by the musicians and audience members alike, we encourage all parents and family members to come along to this free event and be entertained by our terrific young musicians. 

George Melitsis

Director of Music Operations