PERFORMING ARTS
Over the last fortnight we have now started our core business in learning and creating music throughout both the Main and East Campuses.
LESSONS AND ENSEMBLES
Instrumental music lessons have now started so please ensure that you watch the Compass schedules and emails for confirmation.
A reminder that all payments for instrument hire and lessons should be made through the Finance Office or on Compass.
Students who are learning an instrument at the school are required to be part of the core ensemble program, and again being part of the instrumental program is dependent on commitment and attendance at ensembles.
These ensembles are an integral part of the music program, where students can apply the musical skills that they have covered in their individual or small group lessons. All ensembles have now started rehearsing.
Core ensembles days and times
Main campus (Auditorium)
- Wind Symphony - Tuesday after school (3:30 - 5pm)
- Choir (vocal students 10-12) - Thursday lunchtime
- Orchestra - Thursday after school (3:30 - 5pm)
East campus (VG.1) (to start week beginning Monday 14 February)
- East Campus Choir (Vocal students Years 8 - 9) Monday lunchtime
- Keenan Strings - Monday after school (3:30 - 4.30pm)
- Ovenden Band - Wednesday after school (3:30 - 4.30pm)
All other ensembles are by invitation and/or audition only, and dependent on ongoing commitment to the core ensemble.
HOUSE MUSIC
Rehearsals are now well underway. Most rehearsals will take place on the Main Campus before and after school. There will be some rehearsals at lunchtime for the choral groups, with the East campus students joining by Google Meet.
House Music will be held Periods 5 & 6 on Tuesday 22 March and we are looking forward to seeing and hearing the amazing work that all the students are completing under the direction of their House Captains.
All information for rehearsals will be on the daily newsfeed, but captains are also communicating via classroom or a google site.
YEAR 12 THEATRE STUDIES
The Year 12 Theatre Studies students have now completed the casting for the student directed play Human Combustion. This will be performed in early June as part of their studies for Unit 3. Students take on all production roles including set, costume and lighting design. Tickets will be available soon and we are looking forward to seeing the work they are developing.
CLUBS
Guitar and Digital Club will be starting at both campuses in the next few weeks. We look forward to working with students to develop their skills on either guitar or electronic music at lunchtime.
Drama club has started at the East Campus - Friday lunchtimes in VG.2.
Megan Papworth
Performing Arts Manager