NEVR Concert – Sonic Canvas
On Wednesday 29 May, the annual North Eastern Victoria Region Concert was held at Hamer Hall. This is an enormous event featuring music students from 72 primary and secondary government schools from across the state. 18 music students from MWSC took part in combined ensembles in 2024 including the string orchestra, concert band, symphonic band and symphony orchestra. These ensembles are a great opportunity for students to work together and meet musicians from other schools.
In 2024, Madeleine D of Year 12 was chosen through an audition process to feature as one of only three soloists chosen for the concert. Singing the ABBA song ‘The Winner Takes it All’ and accompanied by 2016 Alumni Ray Liang on the piano, the duo’s rendition of this beautiful song was well received by the audience. In addition to this, Mr Joseph Yu our Head of Brass conducted the finale, Symphony Orchestra, and 3 students; Natasha L (Year 11), Jaylen K (Year 10) and Beatrice L (Year 12) had their artwork chosen and displayed through the backdrop presentation at the concert. Beatrice’s artwork titled ‘Gliding to Liberty’ was also featured in the program.
It was a wonderful concert and experience for our staff and students.
Unit 1 Recital
On Thursday 21 May, the Year 11 music class performed their first recital. The recital process is a valuable opportunity for students to begin mastering performance skills performing for a supportive audience of staff, students, friends and families. The recitals offer students feedback from a panel of music teachers, who cross-mark across the VCAA criteria, preparing students for the practical exam at the end of Year 12. Thank You to Mr Tim O’Connor, Ms Misa Murphy and Ms Melissa Knowles who assisted with marking these students. Congratulations to the Year 11 class on a poised and well prepared performance.
Victoria State School Spectacular
The annual Victorian State Schools Spectacular program is an invaluable performing arts opportunity for Victoria’s government primary and secondary school students.
The program showcases and unites government school communities through working towards a common goal of more students reaching the highest level of achievement in the arts, ensuring kids are happy, healthy and resilient, and building pride in our schools.
In 2024, the performance will take place on Saturday 14 September and we are proud to have two of our students chosen to take part. Shion M (Year 11) will be playing violin in the orchestra, and Ananya H (Year 11) will be performing as a lead vocalist. Congratulations to both of these students, and I look forward to watching you perform in September.
Mrs Tijtje Keatley
Music Director