Term 4 has started with a ‘bang’ in the Instrumental Music Department with lessons, rehearsals and performances in full swing.
As we celebrate the end of a journey for our Year 12 students, many of our graduating students have celebrated a week of final rehearsals as they prepare to leave us for future adventures after exams. We were very lucky to celebrate some of these dedicated students and thank them for their support of all things music in our ‘Year 10 to 12 Cabaret’ on Monday night.
The Cabaret was an evening for Senior students currently undertaking lessons to share their successes in a relaxed setting with family and friends. The night included a variety of instruments and musical styles and we are very excited for our future Senior students as they displayed courage and determination in their preparation of performances. The audience was entertained and are looking forward to future performances by these talented students.
This week, Students from Year 8 and 11 OLMC Choir were invited to perform as part of the opening prayer for the MMC Conference at the Catholic Leadership Centre, East Melbourne. After a lovely early morning train ride, we were able to share our vocal talents with members of the Mercy community from all walks of life. It was an extremely special event for our students as they performed the ‘Suscipe of Catherine McAuley’ to a grateful audience and were able to experience the effect and joy that their talents could bring to others.
Finally, Advanced Choir students and members of the OLMC String Quartet were recently special guests at Marcellin College’s Art Show. The girls performed for 45 minutes as parents and friends of our communities wandered through the art work presented by students. It was again another event in which students could not only show their exceptional talents, but also bring joy and peacefulness to others.
Over the coming weeks music students will continue to perform at a range of events, so, keep an eye on SIMON/PAM for future sightings!
Jo-Anne Mileto
Instrumental Music Coordinator
