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PERFORMING ARTS

WINTER CONCERT

All ensembles are rehearsing intensely to ensure that they are at an incredible standard for the upcoming Winter Concert on Wednesday 24 August. Students are reminded to keep an eye on the Newsfeed on Compass and on their schedule to ensure that they make all rehearsals to make the night an absolute success.

 

This concert is a showcase of the work that the students in the core ensembles have been undertaking over the past eight months. Tickets are on sale directly through this link https://www.monash.edu/performing-arts-centres/event/annual-winter-concert-2/ or through Monash University booking office. Students who are performing do not require a ticket.

 

Prices: Adults $20, Concession $15, Family (2 Adults/2 Children) $60, and Group of 6 $81

PAST EVENTS

String Night - Monday 1 August 

Congratulations to all the string students and staff who were involved in an amazing twilight performance. Soloists, small groups, Keenan strings and Chamber strings delighted the audience with their capacity to perform at such a high level. Thank you to Clare Bugeja, Stuart Cook, Rose Kavanagh, Andrew Albanis and Christine Vincent for the work they did leading up to, and the performance itself. Thank you also to the AV team for their continued support.

Brass Night - Tuesday 2 August 

Fun was had and music was made when brass musicians of all ages assembled in the Theatre to present a wide variety of music to parents and friends. Amazing solos were featured between ensemble items large and small. Musical offerings ranged from classical concertos to jazz standards, the Ukrainian National Anthem to music evoking Melbourne's streets, movie themes to traditional folk tunes.

 

For some items, saxophonists and rhythm section players got to join in the action. It was very exciting to be performing this concert live again in front of a packed audience after two years away, and the enthusiasm of the Year 7 students participating for the first time was obvious!

Thanks to Mr Serebrianik, Ms Videon and the other music and tech crew staff for putting on such a wonderful event.

Harry Kollias
Harry Kollias

Harry Kollias (Year 11 Student) and the Wind Symphony Brass

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES - TERM 3

  • Thursday 18 August - Ovenden at VSMF
  • Wednesday 24 August - Winter Concert (performed at Monash University)
  • Friday 9 September - Big Band Bash tickets available here 

LESSONS AND ENSEMBLES

A reminder that instrumental music lessons have now recommenced 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) 

  • 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.

CLUBS

Guitar and Digital Club - Wednesday lunchtimes

Main Campus - A05

East Campus - VG.5

 

Drama Club Friday lunchtimes

Main Campus - Theatre (Year 7 Drama Club)

East Campus - VG.2

 

Megan Papworth

Head of Performing Arts