John XXIII College Newsletter

Music - Week 36

Week 7 Performances

Congratulations to John XXIII College musicians for the outstanding performances this week. On Tuesday we celebrated the inaugural Montgomery Christmas Concert with the Chamber Orchestra, Christmas Band, Flute Ensemble and Brass Ensemble, performing to residents of Montgomery House and an audience of parents and guests. Wednesday featured fantastic performances by the Combined Choir and Chamber Choir, with accompaniment by the Senior String Quintet and featured soloists.

 

A terrific week of music at and, around the College!

 

Primary Soiree

Held this Thursday 5 December at 5:30pm, the Primary Soiree is the pinnacle of primary performances of the year! Featuring performances by Wanju Voices, Primary Singers, Year 5 Band, Primary Band, Mini Minors, String Orchestra and Senior Voices, the concert is set in the beautiful surrounds of the Primary Amphitheatre. The concert will also feature some Christmas Carols for singing along so, be sure to warm up, beforehand!

Students should meet their directors at the following locations at 5pm:

  • Year 5 and Primary Bands – Amphitheatre Undercover Area
  • Mini Minors and String Orchestra – Library Courtyard
  • Wanju Voices and Primary Singers – MacKillop Room

* Students in multiple groups should unpack their instruments in the allocated areas and then move to the MacKillop Room for warm-ups.

 

Dress for the occasion is normal school uniform.

Please contact the Music Department with any queries.

Year 9 Musical

This Thursday 5 December at 7:30pm, the Year 9 Music Theatre class will present Seussical: The Musical in Roncalli Hall! Based on the weird and wacky works of Dr Seuss, this short musical is presented entirely in song and rhyme. Will Horton be able to save the Whos of Whoville? Will Gertrude ever get someone to notice her, with only a one-feather tail? Can Jojo think her way out of an unthinkable spot? Oh, the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss!

 

Featuring a live band and an incredible cast of Year 9s, this free event is not to be missed!