Performing Arts
Soul band
The MGC Soul band is open to all students within the school. They play a variety of soul classics and new songs and perform at our Pedal Cinema, as well as Music Camp, assemblies, Vocal Showcase evenings and Presentation Night. Students must understand that it is a yearlong commitment they make in joining the MGC Soul Band. They rehearse every Monday and Wednesday lunchtime in the music room.
Lead by: Melbourne Girls’ College’s guitar teacher Andy Clarke
Choir
The school choir is a non-auditioned choir who rehearse every Monday lunchtime in the auditorium. They perform a varied repertoire of pop, musical theatre and jazz tunes and perform at assemblies, Vocal Showcase and Presentation Night. They compete in the Victorian Schools Music Festival.
Lead by: Ellyce Calder and Susan De Jong
Acapella Choir
Our show choir is an auditioned ensemble open to all students from Year 8-12. They represent MGC at many events, including Open Day, Information Evenings and Presentation Night and compete in the AUS-ACA National A’capella Championships.
Lead by: Ellyce Calder and Susan De Jong
Junior String Ensemble
The MGC String Ensemble is open to all students within the school, not just those involved in lessons at MGC. Students who play Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass and Harp are welcome. They perform at our music camp, string soirees, assemblies and Presentation Night. Students must understand that it is a yearlong commitment they make in joining the MGC Junior string ensemble. Rehearsals are Thursday Lunchtimes in the Music room.
Lead by: Wen Chin
MGC Senior String Quartet
The MGC Senior String Quartet is an auditioned ensemble who rehearse every Monday lunchtime. They perform at our music camp, assemblies, string soirees and Presentation Night. Students must understand that it is a yearlong commitment they make in joining the MGC Senior String Quartet.
MGC Orchestra
The MGC Orchestra is open to all students within the school, not just those involved in lessons at MGC. The orchestra plays a range of genres including contemporary popular, rock, jazz, blues as well as an emphasis on improvisation. We are always open to student suggestions for new repertoire. It is expected that students involved in lessons at MGC will actively participate in the MGC Orchestra. There are several performance opportunities throughout the year, including our school musical and/or Generations in Jazz, Music Camp, assemblies and soirees. Students must understand that it is a yearlong commitment they make in joining the MGC Orchestra. MGC Orchestra meets every Wednesday morning at 7.45am in the Music Room. New members are welcome throughout the year.
Lead by: Tony Hicks
Dance
The dance program is dedicated to developing students who are technically trained and equipped with performance skills to succeed. The dance course is centred around technical and choreographic development as well as performance based classes. Theoretical aspects of dance such as anatomy and body awareness and the study and analysis of several dance works are explored and understood in great depth. Students have the opportunity to be involved in the dance program whereby students attend an audition program. Classes offered include Ballet, Contemporary, Commercial Jazz and Hip Hop.
When: Students undertake classes during school hours but can also attend after-hours training
Teacher: Mr Evans (08810597@mgc.vic.edu.au)