INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS
As term 1 draws to a close, there are already some amazing things to celebrate in Instrumental Music and the Performing Arts.
Assemblies
We were very privileged to have a performance of the song ‘We are the World’ at the Harmony day assembly, performed by Hakha Chin students. It was very fitting for the message of the day and super inspiring.
Celebrate Mooroolbark
On a beautiful sunny day, our students performed at the Celebrate Mooroolbark festival. They represented the College fantastically and performed with pride, drawing members of the community in from all around, gathering quite a large audience. Highlights included our singer, Esther Ngun Tha Sung, giving everything in her performance and also the Keyboard Ensembles version of ‘Baby Elephant Walk’. Special thanks to our Instrumental Teachers Jessy Turner and Erica Sykes for planning and attending the event.
2022 College Production – We Will Rock You
Production rehearsals have begun after school on Tuesday and Thursdays, with students embracing the challenge of new roles and songs. Students began by discussing what they thought production should look, sound and feel like. Lots of mentions of find a place to belong and feeling safe.
We have been impressed already with the quality of acting and singing and look forward to building the show next term and beyond.
Vocal Program
Our Voice students have been working hard this term to establish their foundational skills and work towards performing at various school events during 2022. It’s been fantastic to see a large influx of Year 7s into our program, they are all doing so well.
We’ve been working hard on Tuesday lunchtimes in the ‘Undercover Voices’ which is a Vocal Ensemble specifically for Year 7 students (and any others who wish to join.) We’ve belted out songs such as Stitches (Shawn Mendes), Believer (Imagine Dragons) and of course ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ (from Encanto).
The students are developing their ears for parts and harmonies. They are also seeing the benefits of working together, leaning on each other’s strengths, and working on areas of improvement. When this all comes together, they produce a stunning product, that we can’t wait for you all to hear. Brilliant work Voice Students!
Instrumental Recruitment
Recently, our Brass, Woodwind and Percussion teachers have been visiting Year 7 & 8 classes offering a chance to try various instruments, which has had a really positive response from students. If students are interested in joining the program, spots are filling fast! If you would like your student to be involved please request an enrolment link through administration or speak to an Instrumental Teacher in the music department.
Jordan van Keulen
Instrumental Music Coordinator