Ms Mari Eleanor
Term 2 is in full swing, and ensembles are preparing programs for a range of College events, including the Twilight Open Evening, the Performing Arts Co-Curricular Showcase, and the end of term Assembly.
Rehearsals are continuing apace, and this wonderful musical is really coming together. We are excited to present in the first week of August - watch this space!
Roberto Salazar teaches piano/keyboard, singing, guitar, and drums, and our Rock Band. Information brochures are available from the Performing Arts office at Recess and Lunch, or from Performing Arts teachers.
The Choir is preparing repertoire for a range of performances this term, including the Twilight Open Evening, our Performing Arts Co-Curricular Program Showcase, and the end of term Assembly.
The Lunchtime Concert Band and the Senior Concert Band and will rehearse on alternating Thursdays for this year. Students who play flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or bass guitar are welcome to join. An instrumental program for Year 7 students to learn Wind or Brass instruments is in the pipeline, and more information is to come. Students and parents can also contact me at the Performing Arts Office.
This ensemble will resume part way during Term 2 when our Year 7 students have completed the Ukelele lessons component of the Year 7 Music curriculum. Watch this space for more information, or ask a Music teacher.
Students have the opportunity to develop arts-based leadership skills in Performing Arts, including planning events, conducted rehearsals, and communicating with ensemble members between rehearsals. This year our leadership team is made up of the following students:
The Arts Captain: Isabelle Cresp
Production Co-Captains: Nikki Kihumba and Kiara Mammolit
Marian College Choir: Thanksgiving Brown
Concert Bands: Grace Davis
Winds Section Leader: Abigail Cresp
Brass Section Leader: Anjelina Tremoulis
Flute Choir: Cadence Le and Alicia McKerral
Play Ukelele - Zoe Brown
The Showcase will take place at 7pm in the O'Neill Auditorium on Thursday 18th June. There is no charge, and all are welcome to attend. The evening will conclude at 8,30pm and there will be performances from all ensembles, a trailer for The Addams Family, and students taking Creative Music Lessons.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at the College.
