Performing Arts

DRAMA MATTERS

Expectations Fulfilled:  Congratulations to the cast and company of “Great Expectations”. With one successful show under their belts we wish them the very best for their final performances this week.

Please read the fantastic feedback received by audiences attached here for your enjoyment:

TICKETS are still available for tomorrow night (Thursday 4 April) for just $20, and the show will beat anything you see in London’s West End!  

Book via  trybooking:   https://www.trybooking.com/482280

Please click on the flyer below for details. 

Ms Penny Lindley - Drama Teacher/Director

MUSIC MATTERS

NEWS FLASH – Our Upcoming Twilight Concert is Headed to the Big Stage at Oxford Falls

“Twilight Around the World”  - Thursday May 9, 6pm

At the Christian Brothers’ Centre  - 1 Dreadnought Rd Oxford Falls 

With its massive stage, lighting bars, in-built sound system, abundant seating, all-weather conditions, professional kitchen and ample parking, we are very excited to be hosting our first Twilight Concert for 2019 at the Christian Brothers’ Centre, 1 Dreadnought Rd Oxford Falls. In order to ensure our collective success, we kindly stress that this is a compulsory event for all Performing Arts students. With our multi-cultural, “Around the World” theme and international menu, the evening will be a fantastic community celebration.

Save the Date:  Years 9, 10 & 11 Elective Music Performance Evening - Tuesday 9 April 9 at 5pm

Parents and friends are cordially invited to attend our Elective Music Recital Tuesday April 9 at 5pm in the Band Room. Each student will perform just one item and the concert will conclude by 6.30pm.

Meet the Music Student Reviews - Barry Douglas Plays Brahms and Sydney Symphony Orchestra Plays Sibelius Symphony No 7

Last Wednesday our Elective Music students experienced their third excursion to the Sydney Opera House.  Please enjoy reading their concert reflections attached here for your perusal:

Vocal Ensemble Enjoys an Afternoon Workshop with Australian Tenor, Andrew Goodwin

Last Wednesday our Senior Vocalists enjoyed an open rehearsal with Australian Tenor, Andrew Goodwin.  Andrew helped our students release more conviction and joy in their singing.  He demonstrated the art of vocal improvisation over an existing chorus and shared his glorious voice and passion for performance. We are grateful for this opportunity for our students to learn from an industry professional. The day could not have ended on a happier note!

St Pius Music Students Exhibit High Levels of Creativity – Check Out Aiden’s Latest Invention, “The Tubman”

Aiden of Year 7 has been helping Mr Cranney keep track of his guitar picks. In case you didn’t know, once a guitar pick gets dropped, it is often lost for good under furniture or into the black hole for guitar picks.  Aiden has successfully made several attempts at laser printing pick holders. He we see Aiden presenting his guitar teacher, Mr Cranney with his latest model made on his family’s 3D Printer.  His latest prototype has 12 x 2 mm pick holder slots and a tray for various other shapes and sizes.  We hope that Aiden patents his designs. Well done Aiden. Keep up the terrific guitar playing and inventiveness.

Senior Concert Band Musicians Working Hard to Learn New Repertoire

Ms Pip Waters - Acting Performing Arts Coordinator