The music department has had a busy end to the term with competitions, performances and rehearsals for the many upcoming events in Term 3.
On Wednesday June 11 our Advanced Choir and Cantors headed off to the stunning Hawthorn Arts Centre where they each competed against a number of school and adult choirs at the Boroondara Eisteddfod. Not only were the students able to perform and receive feedback on their work, they were also able to hear a variety of choirs, both school and adult aged, perform a range of pieces in a wide range of styles. The Cantors performed in the open section and although they didn’t place, we were extremely proud of their performance and representation of OLMC. Advanced Choir are to be congratulated on placing 2nd in the Secondary School section. Thank you to all the parents who came to watch their child perform, it is wonderful that they have your support.
As part of ‘Dare to Donate’ this year the arts Captains decided to create a music version entitled ‘Dare to….’ The aim of this dare was for students to perform in areas that they would not normally play or sing in and challenge themselves to perform in front of family and friends. The week started with the rock band playing songs whilst the Social Justice team sold food to create a music festival feel – there was lots of grooving outside! On Tuesday the students from year 7 and 8 who are currently having instrumental music lessons were challenged to perform for their family and friends to showcase their learning this semester. We would like to congratulate those students for whom this was their first public performance. You have all worked extremely hard to get to the point where you can present a song in public. The courage and determination you have shown in the lead up to this event has been inspirational and we can’t wait to see how you continue to improve in semester two. Finally, Broadway Bound will perform on Tuesday 1 July at the MHT to their fellow students during lunchtime – an extremely big dare! We look forward to seeing these student-led performances under the theme ‘Step Back in Time’. Thanks to the Year 11 music leaders who have helped to organise this event during a busy term.
Jo-Anne Mileto
Instrumental Music Coordinator
