Senior School Performing Arts

Camerata 2023 

The Performing Arts faculty had the pleasure of hosting Kinross Wolaroi’s annual Camerata Concert in the Derek Pigot Auditorium Friday evening. The concert is an opportunity for our music students to showcase works they have been preparing over the year, and they did not disappoint! Supported by the formidable piano accompanying skills of Mr Luke Moxey, Mr David Shaw and Mrs Anne Stevens, the evening featured 29 student performers from Years seven to twelve, showcasing the refined skill and quality of music students at Kinross. Students delighted the audience, performing works spanning various genres and instruments to a very high quality. The concert was an excellent reminder that our students are as keen as ever to perform. 

Thank you to Miss Katherine Howarth for her efforts in organising the evening.

Big Band Blast

Stage Band continues to go from strength to strength, recently attending Big Band Blast at Charles Sturt University. This event brings together jazz bands from all over the state to play together and workshop with Australian Jazz musicians including John Morrison and Jacki Cooper, along with jazz lecturers from various universities. Staff were super proud of the way our students conducted themselves and performed.

Golden Alumni 

Performance from Kinross Wolaroi's Thompson Ensemble

The School recently had the pleasure of hosting alumni who graduated in the 1970’s and before.  An assembly was held which featured a performance from the Thompson String Ensemble. Thank you to Mrs Moxey and students for the many hours of rehearsal put into preparing for this performance. 

Year 12 Music 2 Performance Night

Students from Music 2 and Extension Music recently presented a concert for families and friends. Thanks to our wonderful accompanists David Shaw and Luke Moxey, whose work enables our students to shine. There will be one final recital this term, on Monday 19 June 5:30pm in the Performance Theatre.  Please come along and support our Year 12 students.

Congratulations Shubhang

Shubhang Nagar recently attended the IMEB graduation ceremony in Sydney where he received his Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama.

 Shubhang enrolled in Speech and Drama in year 5 and has participated in numerous Eisteddfodau, winning the Senior Scholarship at the 2022 City of Orange Eisteddfod. In 2022 he sat for his Diploma exams, where he passed with Honours in his theory exams. 

Congratulations Shubhang on this wonderful achievement! 

Concert Band Workshop with the NSW Arts Unit Wind Orchestra

Thursday 1 June 2023

Our Year 7 – 10 Concert Band students will be participating in a 90 minute workshop with The Arts Unit Wind Orchestra this Thursday 1 June. This workshop will be run from 1:30pm - 3:00pm at the Orange Regional Conservatorium. Students will spend the afternoon playing alongside members of The Arts Unit ensemble, under the direction of Mr Steve Williams (conductor of the Schools Spectacular orchestra). This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn and perform alongside students from other schools, under the direction of a fabulous conductor. 

Music Festival

Thursday 8 June 2023 

Performing Arts students and staff are looking forward to this year’s Music Festival, which will be held in the DPA.  Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy music provided by Kinross Wolaroi ensembles and Year 12 Music students.  A handful of tickets are still available through the link sent to families (as at publishing). For further information, contact our Music Administrator, Mrs Sharon Martin, at performingarts@kws.nsw.edu.au

Orange Winter Jazz Festival

Friday 9 June at the Royal Hotel

Kinross Wolaroi School Stage Band has been invited to play for the Orange Winter Jazz Festival.  Please come along to support them on Friday 9 June, 6pm to 7pm in the bistro of the Royal Hotel.  Details of this performance have been emailed to relevant families. 

Performing Arts Elective Showcase

Tuesday 13 June

Please join us for a fabulous showcase presented by students in Elective Music and Drama classes.  Students in Years 8 and 10 who are considering studying Drama or Music for an elective or for senior years should come along to see what’s involved in these subjects!

One Day Tour to Eugowra and Young

Friday 16 June 2023

We are excited that our SchOrchestra, Chamber Strings and Stage Band will be conducting a one-day tour to Eugowra and Young.  We will be performing three concerts – one in Eugowra for students of St Joseph’s Primary and Eugowra Public schools and two in Young, at Young Public School followed by an evening performance at Young Town Hall. This tour will provide our students the opportunity to develop their performance and ensemble skills, as well as strengthening their ability to work in a cohesive team.  Further information has been sent to families.