The Performing Arts Showcase held on Tuesday 12 September was a true celebration of the effort, hard work, talent and camaraderie among the Music and Drama students.
Our biggest thanks and congratulations go to the students who performed on the evening.
Friends and family were audience to a stunning display of our Performing Arts students in their 'happy place' on stage, and the results of many hours of individual and ensemble practise and rehearsals. The program included a range of music from TV, film and musical theatre across a variety of styles including baroque to The Beatles, a dose of rock anthems through the decades, songs and tunes written by Herbie Han, Dolly Parton, Sondheim, Leonard Cohen and more. Not forgetting, a selection of the students' original work was performed as well.
Our wonderful hosts on the evening, Performing Arts Prefect Vivienne Mackenzie and Music Prefect Primrose Dillon noted in their addresses to our audience the friendships, connections, sense of community and support from their families over their time at MLMC were all important factors in their individual music and performance achievements.
Thank you to the Instrumental Music staff directing ensembles on the night — Ms Caroline Dickason (College choir), Ms Alison Little-Hales (string ensemble) and Mr Dean Cooper (drumline), while I directed the show band.
Thank you also to Mr Tom Bruckner for his technical expertise during sound check and the performances, Instrumental Music secretary Mrs Sharon Flint for her enthusiastic support with planning and administration and assistance on the evening, and Deputy Principal — Learning and Teaching Mrs Anita Kay-Taylor for her presence, assistance with equipment and relentless support of all things Performing Arts at MLMC.
