CAPA News

Contents

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Waniora Fete Performce

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Sound of Silence

Secondary Schools Choral Concert

Sydney Symphony in Wollongong

Aboriginal Dance Workshop

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South Coast Dance Festival

Page 5

“Captivate” Showcase

Alice in Woonona-Land

Issue 1 18 May 2018

Waniora Fete Performance

Last Saturday six of our Creative and

Performing Arts students from Years 8-11

performed at the Waniora Primary School

Fete. Our students entertained the large

audience with a range of popular acoustic

songs featuring beautiful vocal harmonies

that they put together themselves.

Congratulations to Tyler Wade in Year 8,

Carla Baker, Riley Walker, Marcie Morrow

and Josh Burton in Year 10, and Ethan W

Johnson in Year 11. The students were

rewarded with a food voucher for their

efforts.

Thank you to everyone who came and

supported our students.

EXCELLENCE INNOVATION SUCCESS

The Sound of Silence After many years of juggling a full timetable of ensemble rehearsals,

elective classes and music lessons, our staff and students were very

happy to hear that our Music Practice Room was transformed into a

soundproof studio that can be used for recording during the holidays.

Two new walls were built and treated to reduce the transmission of

noise between the rooms and the results have been impressive. We are

now able to use the studio without disturbing classes and our students

are very excited about using the space for rehearsals and recording.

Secondary Schools

Choral Concert The Woonona HS Vocal Ensemble have attended and

enjoyed this concert for the past two years. This

year, all interested students are invited to attend “In

Concert” on Tuesday 22nd May at the Sydney Town

Hall. The concert costs $15 and will showcase the

best vocal and instrumental ensembles from NSW

Public Schools performing with acclaimed vocal

group The Idea of North. Please see Miss R Sharp in

the Music Staffroom for a permission note.

Sydney Symphony in Wollongong On Thursday 24th May, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will be visiting the Wollongong Town Hall on their regional tour. The

program for the concert has been designed for high school students and will feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Movement

I, Elgar’s Sea Pictures, Where Corals Lie, Shostakovich’s The Golden Age, Movement III and Smetana’s Overture from The

Bartered Bride. This is a wonderful opportunity for all interested students to see a professional ensemble for just $15. Please see

Miss R Sharp for a permission note.

Aboriginal Dance Workshop

During Term 1, tutors from Bangarra Dance theatre and The Arts Unit travelled to centres across NSW conducting Aboriginal

Secondary Dance Workshops. 800 students from 121 schools across the state participated in this program and 117 were

shortlisted for consideration for the 30 places available for the NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company. These

shortlisted students stood out for their commitment and effort in the workshop activities. Congratulations to Angel Watson in

Year 11 who was shortlisted.

EXCELLENCE INNOVATION SUCCESS

South Coast Dance Festival The countdown is on with only two weeks until the South Coast Dance Festival begins. Both companies have been busily re-

hearsing after school with Mrs Steele and Miss K Sharp and we can’t wait to see them perform. Company K’s item “What

Doesn’t Kill You” explores how our identity is shaped by experiences, like raw minerals transforming into gemstones. Company

Z’s item “Tomorrow” explores the many frustrations of daily life in an orphanage.

The festival runs from Wednesday 30th May to Saturday 2nd June at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in Wollongong. Com-

pany K is performing on Wednesday and Saturday evening and the Friday matinee. Company Z is performing on Thursday and

Friday evening and the Saturday matinee. Tickets for the shows are available from online at www.merrigong.com.au Please

come along to support our talented students and staff, and many other public schools.

EXCELLENCE INNOVATION SUCCESS

“Captivate”

Creative and Performing Arts Showcase 2018 marks the third year of our popular Year 7 CAPA Enrichment Class Program.

7C and 7P are looking forward to showcasing the work they have completed so far at “Captivate” on Thursday 7th June from

6pm. The evening will feature a variety of performances and displays from 7C and 7P, along with the Woonona Community of

Schools Primary Band and all WHS ensembles including bands, vocal ensemble, dance companies, drama, circus and art

displays.

Entry is just $5 or $15 for a family of 4. Keep an eye out for the poster in the next newsletter.

Alice in Woonona-land

Rehearsals are well underway for our upcoming production of “Alice.” Ms King and her cast of talented students have been

working hard after school twice a week and will soon begin weekend rehearsals in preparation for the performances in Week 8

of this term. At this stage, there will be matinee performances on both Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st June, and one

evening performance on Thursday 21st June. See the poster below for ticket prices and times.

Miss Rhiannon Sharp

Head Teacher CAPA (Music)

EXCELLENCE INNOVATION SUCCESS