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An abundance of awards for Rangitoto College’s performing arts

The students and staff in Rangitoto College’s co-curricular performing arts groups have been very busy recently, with performances and competitions in abundance.

The May Music and Food Concert Series, consisting of Rock Bands and Rocky Road, Chamber Music and Chocolate, and Jazz Club, was closely followed by the Drama Company’s production of Alice in Wonderland. The show was supported by over 1000 patrons.

Dance and music groups were also involved in numerous competitions this term, achieving success across many categories.

SMOKEFREE ROCKQUEST

North Shore Regional Band Competition

Of the 10 Rangitoto bands entered in the heats, Stacked and Loophole qualified to compete in the finals. Stacked received the People’s Choice Award and their lead singer, Tyler Jamieson, received the APRA Lyric Writers’ Award. Loophole placed third in the finals and their lead guitarist, Robert Kim, received a Musicianship Award.

Auckland Regional Solo/Duo Competition

Lucas Hebberd and Amelia Davey placed third with Amelia receiving the APRA Lyric Award. Melinda Xu received the Rockshop Electronic Assist Performance Award.

NZCT CHAMBER MUSIC CONTEST – AUCKLAND REGIONAL COMPETITION

Of the seven Rangitoto chamber groups entered, Trio Noir and Stymphalian Trio were selected as two of the top 12 finalists (out of over 70 entries in the Auckland region). Rangitoto chamber group Trio Anima received a KBB Award (four of these awards are given, specifically for groups incorporating a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument).

IMPACT DANCE COMPETITION

Hip Hop Mega Crew placed fourth and received an Excellence Award.

NATIONAL DANCE CHALLENGE NZ

Magnum Company – second place in Contemporary Troupe Award, Secondary School Division Magnum Senior Troupe – second place in Jazz Troupe Award, Secondary School Division Overture Ballet Troupe – first place in Lyrical Troupe Award, Secondary School Division Magnum Junior Troupe– first place in Jazz Troupe Award, Secondary School Division Magnum Junior Troupe – Special Troupe Award for Choreography Magnum Junior Troupe – awarded Secondary School Dance Team of the Year Rangitoto College – Overall Winning School (highest scoring high school troupe and overall highest scoring school)