Music Notes

Nicole Bull, Academic Dean of Performing Arts 

Welcome to Term 2

There is so much happening in Term 2 in Performing Arts which we are excited about. 

On Wednesday 11 May, our VCE students performed their recital repertoire to a very supportive and thoroughly entertained audience. Our next Music Notes edition will feature our talented VCE students. 

We wish all the cast and crew of Mamma Mia! all the best for our production on May 19 to 21st. 

Mamma Mia! - Tickets on sale 

Come and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment and support all our students and staff who have put an enormous amount of time and effort into this fantastic production. 

EVENT BOOKING DETAILS 

• Production dates: Thursday 19 May, Friday 20 May, Saturday 21 May 
• Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm 
• Venue: Dalton Hall, Kilvington Grammar School 
• Cost: Concession - $25.00; Adult - $35.00; Family: $90.00 
• Trybooking link here. 

REMAINING REHEARSAL PRODUCTION DATES  

• Friday, 13 May – 4.00 – 8.30pm (tech run, full cast) 
• Sunday, 15 May – 9.00am – 5.00pm (full rehearsal, full cast) 
• Wednesday, 18 May – 3.45 – 8.30pm – (dress rehearsal, full cast) 

Mamma Mia! - Cast interview 

Production Captain, Renae Bekas, and female lead, Donna Sheridan, hold a conversation with the four male leads - Elijah Slavinskis, David Overton, Noah Emons and Jack Campbell-Manley - to prepare for the opening night of Mamma Mia! on Thursday 19 May. 

Renae: What do you think of the story, characters, themes and ideas of Mamma Mia!? 

• Elijah ('Sam Carmichael' - charming, successful architect, and one of Donna’s love interests): It’s honestly a pretty weird and wacky story, but at its core, it’s a story about family and love.  
• Jack ('Sky Rymand' - Sophie Sheridan’s fiancé): Mamma Mia! is one of my all-time favourite musicals, and I’ve always loved the characters and its themes. 
• Noah ('Bill Austin - good-natured travel writer, another of Donna’s love interests): Mamma Mia! takes a more musical approach to story crafting than past Kilvington productions, with the story built around the music of ABBA rather than the other way around, leading to a hilarious plot with plenty of twists and turns. 
• David ('Harry Bright' - wealthy and conservative financier, another of Donna’s love interests): The characters are bold, dramatic and fun, as is the whole show. With a really big and talented chorus, the ensemble numbers should be amazing.  

Renae: How have you approached production and your performance, including your character development? 

• David: Being a jukebox musical (consisting of existing popular songs), Mamma Mia! presents a unique opportunity for me to develop an interesting character with little to work with. This has been an enjoyable challenge, and Ms Kosky’s expertise in drama coaching has really helped me grow as an actor. 
• Elijah: I really didn’t think too much about the character, but Miss Kosky has really put an emphasis on character and emotion. This has made me think a lot more about Sam’s character and how he’s feeling and what he wants in each scene. 
• Jack: With regards to the rehearsals, I’ve tried to make my character as believable as possible, referencing other stage shows of Mamma Mia!. 

Renae: What will surprise people about Kilvington’s production of Mamma Mia! in comparison to the movie? 

• Jack: I think with our version, people will be surprised at the depth at which we approach our characters' lines and how we get the audience to think. 
• Noah: Compared to the movie, Mamma Mia’s! stage production includes quite a few extra songs including Thank You for the Music and Knowing Me, Knowing You. Our production will have a strong focus on chorus and unique staging design features, meaning the audience will find themselves closer to the action than ever before! 
• David: Those who have seen previous Kilvington performances will sure be in for a surprise with a new set design and plenty of focus on the acting elements in the show. It should be spectacular. 

We can't wait to see the show! 

Winter concert - 15 June  

Our annual Winter Concert for students from Year 8 and below will be presented on Wednesday, 15 June. Auditions for soloists will be held in the coming weeks. Please watch the bulletin for audition times. Ticketing information will be available soon. 

Concerto Concert – June 22

On the evening of Wednesday June 22, select music students have been invited to perform at the Concerto Concert at 'The Edge' Federation

Square.  

Various ensembles, choirs and soloists will be performing, including Kilvington Orchestra and Chamber Strings. Contemporary Choir, Krooners and Kadences will perform (as a massed choir). 

This is a unique opportunity for our students to perform in an amphitheatre with state-of-the-art facilities. Further information on booking tickets for the concert will be made available soon.  

Star of the week 

Marco Cavuoto from Daintree ELC recently learnt Suzuki Violin with Miss Vanessa Neagle. Marco only commenced violin lessons this year and he already knows how to play with good posture. In his last lesson, Marco played the opening of Twinkle's Busy Busy Stop Stop with the bow all on his own. Well done Marco! 

Friday Afternoon Soirees 2022 

The Friday Afternoon Soirees have started back for Term 2. The Soirees are held in PVC7, from 3.45 to  4.30pm. All KGS music, speech and drama students (ELC to Year 12) are welcome to perform, as well as students who attend lessons outside of School.  

All performances must be booked in, either by writing your name and details of your performance on the Friday Afternoon Soiree forms pinned up on the Notice Board in the Music Building foyer, or by emailing Ms Carmel Slater (Head of Keyboard and Theory) at slaterc@kilvington.vic.edu.au. 

Items should be no longer than three to four minutes, with a maximum of 15 items per soiree.  

The dates for this term’s Soirees are as follows: 

Friday May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, and 24. 

Please contact Ms Slater for further information. 

AMEB exam session & enrolment dates 2022 

Diary dates - Term 2