2024 has seen a shift from students only participating in music to also leading some new initiatives in the department. It has been very exciting to see students lead, create and work collaboratively with others to enable their vision to come to life. We have also been very lucky to have students from other areas of the performing arts help us to create videos and scenarios that will be on show at our upcoming performances. ‘Broadway Bound’ was an ensemble which students advocated for after the success of our school production Chicago – Teen Edition and our leaders were very excited to plan these sessions and run the rehearsals.
This semester, our talented Arts Captains have launched an exciting new initiative for all musical theatre enthusiasts: the ‘Broadway Bound’ ensemble. Recognising that students interested in musical theatre previously had only one semester to explore their passion through the school musical, we created this ensemble to provide continuous opportunities for students to develop their skills and gain stage experience.
Broadway Bound meets once a week, allowing students to select two pieces they are excited to be a part of. Whether they choose a lead role or contribute as a vital ensemble member, each participant engages in rehearsals where each week focuses on one of the three core disciplines—singing, dancing, or acting. Additionally, the program emphasises the importance of stage presence, characterisation, and the invaluable experience of simply being on stage. Under the expert guidance of our experienced Arts Captains, students not only refine their technical skills but also grow in confidence and expressiveness.
Jasmine P (11AMJE)
Drama Captain
All music ensembles are currently preparing for our Music Camp Experience and Celebration Concert with a theme of ‘Let’s Go to the Movies’. To tie in with this theme, Angelique M (12ADWR) and Estelle C (12MCMI), have taken charge as directors and are filming a video clip of the choir to debut at the opening of the concert. We are very lucky to have a number of non-music students volunteer to help with lighting, sound, choreography and filming on this project. The choir students who have taken part are enjoying being part of this new experience and we can’t wait to see the final results on Wednesday 11 September.
This year, we are thrilled to present our Year 10 – 12 Cabaret showcase with the empowering theme of ‘Strong Female Leads.’ This selection celebrates powerful female characters and voices in musical theatre, offering students the chance to explore and embody strength and resilience through performance.
The showcase is set for Week 2 of Term 4, and we cannot wait to share the hard work and dedication of our ensemble with the school community.
Jo-Anne Mileto
Instrumental Music Coordinator
