Senior School Performing Arts

Guys and Dolls

As notes are erased, scripts returned, and costumes packed away for another year, there remains a lingering feeling of joy and pride for those involved in the 2022 musical production of Guys & Dolls, (particularly when passing your production family in the playground). 

It is hard to summarise the experience into a short passage, but I wanted to take this opportunity on behalf of the production team to commend all the students involved in the production. I know all the staff involved will agree and echo the praise when I say we are extremely proud of the students, both on stage, and behind the scenes. Every year the students amaze me with their enthusiasm, energy, and sheer talent. They embraced the colourful world of underground dice-slinging gamblers, the glitzy showgirls, the pious missionaries, and the high-stakes romance that the story entailed. It was also exciting to work with a live orchestra this year, an opportunity to showcase the diverse talent that Kinross Wolaroi School has on display. I would also like to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, creativity, and expertise of the production team, (Catherine Litchfield, Seb Key, Riley Holland, Helena Rollo, Andrew Orme-Smith and Jess Rollo), who are truly exceptional at their craft. A special thank you to the families and friends who supported the staff and students both in the lead up and throughout the production’s run. 

Again – well done to all involved! Bravo!

Miss Dunkley, Director

Post script: I’m sure that I speak for everyone when I offer a heartfelt THANK YOU to Miss Dunkley for her vision, creativity, leadership, drive and hard work. Directing a musical is not for the faint hearted and we are very grateful to Miss Dunkley for taking on this huge commitment. 

Mrs Shields

HSC Drama Showcase 2022

Year 12 Drama students will be presenting a showcase of their HSC performances on Thursday 18 August.  All welcome – please come along and support our talented Drama students.  A light supper will be offered.

Anabelle wows New York

Anabelle van Wyk recently returned from New York, having played for audiences at Carnegie Hall.  Annabelle won the Intermediate Woodwind section of the Golden Classical Music Awards and was invited to New York to perform in the winner’s concert.  Congratulations Annabelle!  We are so proud of you!

AMEB Examinations

Annual AMEB examinations are currently underway in the Performing Arts Department. We commend our students on their resilience and grit in preparing for their exams and wish them all the best as they perform for examiners. Thank you to our instrumental tutors for their work in preparing their students and a massive thank you to our wonderful Music Administrator, Mrs Sharon Martin, for the hours of administration required to organise and host the AMEB.

Save the Date

HSC Music Recitals

• 12 Music 1 class – Friday 19 August, 6pm in the Performance Theatre
• 12 Music 2 & Extension Music – Sunday 21 August, 3pm at Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music, 73A Hill Street

Annual Strings Concert – Friday 16 September, 5.30pm in the DPA

City of Orange Eisteddfod 2022

Many of our ensembles will be performing as part of this year’s Orange Eisteddfod in the coming weeks.  Please note details for your child’s ensemble in the table below.  Further information will be emailed to families later in the week. 

Orange Eisteddfod Dates for Parents