Performing Arts News

Fame Jr Update

It is less than 9 weeks until opening night of this year’s production of Fame Jr (which sounds longer than it is!). The students have been working very hard this term in the PAC, both after school and during lunchtimes to perfect vocals, acting status and dance moves. We have also had a number of meetings with students involved in the crew and started allocating roles and responsibilities.

On Wednesday 21st June and Thursday 22nd June the cast, Ms Baker-Goldsmith, Ms Peters and myself will be embarking on 2 full days of rehearsals where we will really see the show coming to life. These rehearsals will be quite intense and where we see friendships across year levels form and where we really see the students’ dedication and commitment go up a notch for the show.

We will also be showing a sneak peak of Fame Jr at the Semester 1 Music Gala Night, which is taking place on Monday 26th June at 7pm in the last week of term 2. This is also a great opportunity to see our fellow performing arts students perform and show you what they have been learning so far this year.

Fame Jr will be showing on Tuesday 15th August, Wednesday 16th August and Thursday 17th August next term. We will keep you posted with when tickets are available and thank you to all for the support so far.

Sarah Mortimer

Director, Fame Jr

Radio Club

Radio Club is a club that gives any student in the college the opportunity to run their own radio show for an hour. A few times per term (usually once a month), a group of 3-4 students meet early on a Thursday morning and make their way to 88.3 Southern FM radio station in North Brighton to present a morning breakfast radio show.

The radio show can include conversations and music, but it is up to the group to decide what they would like to present during their hour on air. After the radio show there is a debriefing at Cafe Whyte to discuss what went well and what could be improved for the next show.

Last week I attended the station and I think it was one of the best shows I have been a part of presenting. The more times you attend, the more you improve and get more comfortable with talking on air and using all of the station broadcasting equipment.

There are many benefits in participating in Radio Club. This includes improving public speaking skills and being part of a team. Speaking fluently, articulately and on your feet is a life skill that is required in all fields.

If you are interested in participating in one of our next shows, contact Ms Baker-Goldsmith or come along to our weekly meetings on Tuesdays in Room 1 (the new Music room).

Erin Herr

Year 10

GEC Semester 1 Music Gala Night

All parents, carers, students and staff are warmly invited to the GEC Semester 1 Music Gala Night on Monday 26th June at 7pm in the Glen Eira College PAC. There will be a range of both ensemble and solo performances from students in the college Instrumental Music Program, including beginners who started learning their instruments this year.

The evening will also include a preview of one of the items from our upcoming performance of Fame Jr.

Book your tickets through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/291695

Gold coin donation to go towards the purchase of new instruments gratefully accepted at the door.

Laura Baker-Goldsmith

Head of Performing Arts

Victorian State Schools Spectacular – Get your tickets now!

We are proud and excited to have some of our students from Years 7-11 participating in the 2017 Victorian State Schools Spectacular: Anything is Possible in the auditioned PAU Choir, the Mass Choir, the Orchestra and even behind the scenes in marketing and technical production. This program – managed by the Department of Education and Training – helps to develop each student’s performance skills, discipline, perseverance, cooperation and confidence under the training of industry professionals.

Performing Arts Unit (PAU) Choir

Sophie Rowsell 9B

Estelle Lipovetsky 9C

Mass Choir students

Maayan Ashkar 10A

Bridie Skinner 9C

Kei Someda 9C

Sophie Swiatlo 8B

Jasmine Shaw 8B

Rosie Bitmead 8C

Sasha Hudson 8C

Mieka Maloney 8C

Clea McKeown 8C

Lottie Hudson 8E

Emma Laird 8E

Maani Baker 7C

Keely Edwards 7C

Alicia Scott 7C

Caleb Hopewell 7F

Maiya McLean 7F

Isabella Zambas 7F

Orchestra - Mikki Clemans 9C

Technical production

Barney Miller 11B

Ashley Szmerling 11B

Boris Pribil from 11B

Christopher Rudel 9C

This year’s Spectacular will be held at Hisense Arena on Saturday 16 September, with two shows at 1pm and 6:30pm. For a fun, family entertainment experience, and to cheer on our students from the audience, be quick to secure your tickets.

General Admission tickets – available from 9am on Tuesday 13 June

• Adult – $40
• Child Under 15 – $20
• Concession – $30

Buy 10 tickets and get one adult ticket free (for group bookings please call 1300 364 001)

To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular or phone Ticketek on 132 849.