Performing Arts and Instrumental News

This past Semester has been very busy for both students and staff in the Performing Arts.

Students have been rehearsing every Monday after school and many lunchtimes for our production “Anastasia.” College bands, college choirs, instrumentalists and vocalists have been rehearsing for the Showcase and vocal night.

Year 10 Music in Industry Concert

On Monday, 29th May, the year 10 Music in Industry class performed to parents and friends in the Potato Shed. Many students had never performed before in public so the nerves were very real. Well done to this class who certainly rose to the occasion.

Woodwind & Brass Instrumental Music Soiree

The Loyola Centre was a great venue for the Woodwind / Brass evening. On Tuesday, 30th May, many instrumental students played to parents and friends.

Under the direction of Mr Tim Neal, we were delighted to have the Stage Band perform. I thank Mr Michael Wilding for organising and preparing this event while I was on LSL. I also thank our brass and woodwind tutors for preparing the students- Mrs Janice Wilding, Mrs Sally Hobbs, Mr Tim Neal, Ms Britteny Ling and Ms Annie Bourke.

Year 7 Music Showcase

Last Monday evening, Monday19th June, over one hundred Year 7 music students performed their works to a large gathering of parents and friends in the MPC. I am constantly amazed at how quickly the students learn to play their instrument in such a short time.

Mr Michael Wilding, the Coordinator, is to be congratulated for running a very slick program. I thank the Year 7 music staff, Mrs Wilding, Ms Ling, Mrs Hobbs and Ms Bourke for their hard work and incredible dedication in preparing the Year 7 students. Special thanks to the members of the Honours, Junior and Senior bands for performing and their talented directors Mrs Wilding and Mr Wilding.

Thanks also to the parents at home for enduring their child’s practice over the Semester!

Farewell to Mrs Green

Staff and students were sad to say farewell to drama and English teacher, Mrs Rhea Green as she leaves to go on maternity leave. Rhea has been the director of our musical “Anastasia “and we shall miss her very much. We wish Rhea and her husband Stewart all the best with their new bub.

Junior Rock Band

Mr Rudd’s Junior Rock Band has been rocking!

The students worked hard and prepared their songs this semester for the Year 7 and 8 retreat days. As this rock band has been so successful, Mr Rudd is looking for more students to form additional bands in Terms 3 & 4.

Students are asked to see or email Mr Rudd if they are interested in joining a band.

Pa rum pum pum pum!

Students have been delighted to welcome our new drum teacher, Mr Sam Patterson. Sam is becoming quite a favourite and his lesson times are filling fast.

Yo, Sam here! (potentially your new drum teacher!)
While I’m sure other instruments are cool and all, we all know bringing the groove, the explosive-nature or the rhythmic driving force of drums is simply the best. I live and breathe drums, I love sharing my knowledge of this incredible instrument, how to play and perform in bands, taking your skill set to the next level, as well as teaching the art of self-expression.Saint Ignatius College has been a pleasure to teach at thus far and there are more vacancies if you are interested! I hope to meet you soon, let's get drumming

Sam Patterson

Instrumental Music and Public Speaking lessons.

Timetables are being organised this week for next term for private lessons. Please go onto Operoo and fill in the enrolment form if you are interested in your son/daughter taking lessons.

Please keep in mind that any Year 7 who has recently been in the Year 7 music program and wishes to learn an instrument privately, may be given an instrument for free for next semester. The conditions for free hire is that the student joins the Honours band.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to have a chat or you are having problems with enrolling on line.

Future Events

Instrumental Showcase- Wednesday, August 2nd. 7-9pm. MPC

Vocal Night – Wednesday August 16th. 7pm- 8.30pm. Potato Shed.

“Anastasia” – Thursday 14th, Friday 15th & Saturday 16th September. (More info to come).

Have a great break.

Regards,

Mrs Linda Pape.