PERFORMING ARTS

REMEMBRANCE DAY – FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER

Thank you to Mr Martin West and Ms Blanka West for organising the Intermediate Saxophone Ensemble and vocalists to represent the school on Remembrance Day commemorations held at the Cenotaph at the Bentleigh Memorial Gardens. As well as presenting the Australian National Anthem, their rendition of “I Am Australian” was warmly received and helped create a profound sense of occasion on this day. 

Student musicians included JJ Braithwaite (Year 9), Michael Liu (Year 9), Tonya Mikhaylova (Year 10), Khiem Tran (Year 8) and Amelie Villella (Year 9). Vocalists were Olivia Capurro-Martinez (Year 9), Adele Finn (Year 9) and Vincent Song (Year 9).

MUSIC THEATRE GUILD VICTORIA

Jodie Silberthau (Year 11) received a commendation for Female in a Leading Role for the Guilds which are awards given to amateur and school music theater performances. Her commendation was for the role of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin Junior, performed by the Players Theatre Company. Congratulations Jodie!

YEAR 11 MUSIC PERFORMANCE NIGHT

Congratulations to the Year 11 Music Performance class and Mr Andrew Albanis on putting together a fabulous evening of live music. 

This was a terrific celebration of the high level of artistry developed over the year with students showcasing their talent and hard work as they transition to Year 12.

EAST CAMPUS WOODWIND NIGHT - THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER

We had a great night of music making held in the 2nd floor performance space in front of the mezzanine steps. Eight ensembles of flutes, clarinets and saxophones presented an entertaining program from a wide range of musical styles to our enthusiastic audience who delighted in the warm and rich acoustics and grand spectacle of this unique venue. Congratulations to all performers on the night and thanks to Ms Russo, Mr Morrissey and Mr West for directing the music plus Mr Serebrianik and the tech crew for their contributions on the night.

YEARS 10 AND 11 THEATRE NIGHT

Well done to Ms Lucy Angell and the Years 10 and 11 Drama and Theater students on ending the year with an impressive showcase of their work. It was wonderful to see the high level of growth achieved from all students involved.

ART SHOW

Thank you to Ruben Stein-Fooks (Year 11), Genevieve Halford (Year 11), Talia Zamir (Year 12), Georgia Foran (Year 12), Seffra Tienstra (Year 12), Antonia Darmos (Year 11), Minh Dang (Year 11), Elinor Roif (Year 10) and Jack O’Malley (Year 10) for generously providing outstanding live music for the McKinnon Art Show. It was terrific to see the visual and performing arts joining forces for the return of this incredible event.

PRODUCTION 2023

We are excited for the upcoming auditions for our 2023 show “The Wedding Singer”. Those wishing to audition should have already completed the booking form posted on Compass with the first round of auditions commencing on Wednesday 23 November. Good luck to all involved.

DIARY REMINDERS - PERFORMANCE DATES FOR TERM 4

 Thursday 24 November

Intermediate Concert - (East Campus) Ensembles involved:

1. Ovenden Band
2. Keenan Strings
3. Intermediate Stage Band
4. East Percussion Ensemble
5. World Music Ensemble

Friday 25 November 

Year 9 Musical Production performance - (Main Campus) 

Wednesday 7 December

Junior Concert - Main Campus (all students to leave hire instruments after concert) 

Ensembles involved:

1. Year 7 Bands
2. Year 8 Bands
3. Year 7 Strings
4. Year 8 Strings
5. Junior Stage Band
6. Year 7 Strings extension ensemble
7. Junior Percussion Ensemble
8. Year 8 String Quartet
9. McKinnon Choir

Monday 12 December

2023 Year 7 Parent Information Night - Intermediate Stage Band 

Wednesday 14 December and Thursday 15 December

Presentation Night rehearsals and actual Presentation Night - Main Campus

Senior Stage Band 

We look forward to seeing you at these events!

Baltazar Kurowski

Music Department