It has been a busy term in the Creative and Performing Arts!
We began the term with Music Camp where we took 52 musicians away to Long Point Conference Centre for three days of learning and creative collaboration. Students learned both vocal and instrumental repertoire and had the opportunity to engage in a variety of elective sessions exploring harmony, recording studio fundamentals, boom whacking and rhythm making. We were treated to a masterclass by Glenn Cunningham, a professional musician and composed who was a finalist on Season 1 of The Voice.
Juggling, balance acrobatics and puppeteering are some of the skills Year 9 Drama have been developing this year. Swoop Physical Theatre came to the College and ran a circus workshop where students built balancing shapes with their bodies that they will incorporate into their performances. They also travelled to Broughton Anglican College for the 2024 MISA Drama day where they learned about puppetry with 220 other students from the region. This term Year 9 Drama will develop their own original plays in the style of melodrama.
Junior Concert Band have begun to welcome students from the Year 4 Band Program into their rehearsals in recent weeks. It is quite daunting for young students to join such a large group with older, more experienced musicians, yet they have fitted in perfectly and are quickly adapting to the complexity of the repertoire.
During this past week, CAPA hosted the Young Performers Evening, a night dedicated to showcasing the work of students who receive private/group music tuition at the College. It was a wonderful evening that included students of all abilities and instrument types performing for family and friends. I want to thank our tutors for their ongoing support of our musicians and am excited to see them continue to grow throughout the remainder of the year.
We have lots happening in Term 4 so stay tuned for all things CAPA!
Luke Robinson
Productions & Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator