PERFORMING ARTS
Virtual Instrumental Concert Series
Thank you to all of the students who participated in the Virtual Instrumental Concert Series!
Just like last year, this has been quite a challenging time for our instrumental music students. One of the greatest joys about learning an instrument is being able to perform to family and friends. While admittedly a virtual concert is not quite the same as a live audience. I hope that all students enjoyed the opportunity to showcase their talents and gifts to the wider school community through these videos.
We have put together a series of 4 concerts showcasing the various instruments students are studying at St Andrews. Within these videos you will see a wide range of student progress. Some students have only been learning for a few weeks while others are working on putting their pieces together for VCE Music Performance. One of the things about these concerts was seeing all students come together under a common theme of glorifying the Lord through their performance.
All of these videos will be released during the first week of Term 4.
I would also like to thank a few people who helped put this instrumental concert together. Firstly our wonderful instrumental music teachers for helping in preparing students for this concert. Secondly, Evan Hughes and Peter Friend have done an amazing job editing all of the videos to be ready for the concerts. Finally a big thank you to Michelle Perera for putting all of the concert programs together.
I would like to finish with a bible verse that has been central to the performing arts team this year.
Sing to him a new song; play skilfully, and shout for joy.
Psalm 33:3
Luke Batty
Head of Performing Arts
2021 Music Olympics
The students LOVED participating in the 2021 Music Olympics, and because our winners weren’t able to perform in person, I hope you enjoy this video! We had a lot of fun getting creative with our music, and everyone did a fantastic job! Music credit: Eye of the Tiger.
Despite not being able to run most of our ensembles during lockdowns, we are so blessed to be able to continue our junior choirs online!!
Both MicroVox and MiniVox have continued to run, which has been fantastic for our year 1-4 students that are involved in these ensembles! We are learning and practising many new skills, and are really enjoying SUCH a fun time together!
Please get in touch with Rachel Ranger or Michelle Perera if your child is interested in joining one of these groups. These ensembles will be continuing whether we are online or on campus!
Rachael Ranger
Primary Music Teacher
Stagecraft
The Year 9 Theatre class have been studying Stagecraft – elements of theatre design that contribute to telling the story. A recent assignment involved investigating costume design – each student was given a “stock character” type, and a time period, and they needed to research the clothes worn in that era, then use what they had at home to replicate the look. They did a fantastic job thinking creatively, and finding items at home to put together costumes suitable for their given character. It’s amazing what can be used as a costume piece!
Karen Elbourne
Theatre Studies and Drama Teacher