Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF) – Jazz Bands
Last Monday night, the MWSC Stage Band, directed by Ms Tijtje Keatley represented the college at the Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF). Despite a challenging lead-up to the event, the group delivered an outstanding performance, earning a Gold Award alongside elite private and specialist music schools. To put their achievement in perspective, the Senior section entered by our Stage Band includes only 12 select bands capable of performing the complex set works.
Last Friday, our Jazz Band directed by Mr Damien Maughan competed in the Junior Jazz Section, which I was fortunate enough to attend. Mirroring the excellence of the Stage Band, the group played with remarkable precision and also earned a Gold Award.
Both ensembles had the privilege of working directly with chief adjudicator Mr Roosevelt Griffin III, a renowned jazz educator from Chicago, who led an engaging onstage workshop following their performances.
Well done to both of these hard-working groups.
Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF) – Choirs
On Wednesday, both of our college choirs represented the school at the Victorian School Music Festival, marking the culmination of a busy term that saw nine of our music ensembles take to the stage in this prestigious event.
This was a milestone occasion, as it was the first time both choirs attended the festival in one year. Our singers had a fantastic experience receiving constructive feedback from expert adjudicators, taking part in onstage masterclasses to refine their ensemble skills, and listening to performances from other schools.
A huge congratulations to director Mr Tom Frost for his leadership of these groups and well done to all of our dedicated student performers.
Gala Concert – Important Ticket Update
Preparations for our upcoming Gala Concert are well underway, with all ensembles busily rehearsing and fine-tuning their performances for what promises to be a fantastic showcase of student talent.
The showcase will take place across two separate sessions on Thursday 8 October in the College Theatre. Please note that separate tickets are required for each session:
- Concert 1 (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM): Featuring Strings, Percussion, Choirs, and Guitar Ensembles.
- Concert 2 (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM): Featuring Concert Bands, Rock, and Jazz Ensembles.
Important Ticketing Details:
Due to limited seating capacity in the theatre, tickets are strictly capped at 2 per family during the initial release to ensure every performing student has the opportunity to bring family and friends.
If remaining tickets are available, they will go on general sale during the first week of next term. Tickets are selling fast, so we urge families to secure theirs as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Links to purchase tickets:
Concert 1: https://www.trybooking.com/DOZYG
Concert 2: https://www.trybooking.com/DPACJ
Mrs Tijtje Keatley
Music Director