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2014 has been a very full yet rewarding year for the St Joseph’s College Music Department. The tour to Canberra, the ACCent on Music Concert in Hamer Hall and the Production ‘All Shook Up’ stand out as highlights. Our tour to Canberra in May saw the Stage Band and Intermediate Bands receive Gold Awards for their performances at the Australian
National Eisteddfod. The Senior Band, performing in the A Grade
Section, received a Silver Award. As well as performing the boys were able to visit both houses of Parliament and the War
Memorial. The mock debate held in the Old Parliament House of Representatives was a lively affair, which demonstrated much debating prowess amongst our musicians.
Many trips to Melbourne as well as one full rehearsal at home culminated in The Associated Catholic Colleges Accent on
Music Concert. The opportunity to perform in one of Australia’s foremost concert venues with one of Australia’s iconic musicians
James Morrison, was indeed a once in a lifetime opportunity which will hopefully inspire our boys to even greater heights musically.
Our Senior Band performed very well and our representatives in the combined Choir, Junior Band, Senior Band and Jazz Band all performed with distinction. The combined Jazz Band was lead by Mr John Shawcross. The production of ‘All Shook Up’ in August saw many musicians involved either onstage or in the orchestral pit. The commitment of students and staff to the production was superb, considering that all other music groups kept rehearsing and performing during this busy period. Strong performances were delivered by all the lead actors, while the ensemble grew in strength in each performance. We were delighted with the improvement in the Band throughout the process, many of whom were performing in their first production. The Vocal Ensemble has enjoyed working with Miss Tania Spence this year. As well as performing at all the School Music Concerts, Masses and Special Assemblies, the boys have once again participated in Citizenship Ceremonies for the Geelong City Council. We thank the Year 12 boys Ryan Bentley, Thomas Howell, Liam Monagle, Christopher Napper and David Van Etten for their dedicated support of the Vocal Ensemble over their time at St Joseph’s College. ‘Up in Arms’ were winners of the Edstock Battle of the Bands competition held as part of Edmund Rice Day. The Band also took out the group prize later in the year.
- David Gallaher, Director of Music
Playing with James Morrison at ACCent on Music, Hamer Hall
ACCent on Music, Hamer Hall TALENT QUEST RESULTS:
Junior Solo Section Nathan Fox Senior Solo Section Eamon Dooley Junior Group Section Alexander Petkovski & Josiah Howard Senior Group Section ‘Up In Arms’ Riley Harman, Jeremy Pryslak, Sebastian Rawson, Mackenzie Heard
SOLO NIGHT RESULTS:
A GRADE
1st Eamon Dooley Piano 2nd Ryan Bentley Voice 3rd Jonathan Dulce Piano
B GRADE
1st Matthew Graham Saxophone 2nd Eamon Dooley Oboe 3rd Jonathan Dulce Flute
C GRADE
1st Josiah Howard Guitar 2nd James Bowers Double Bass 3rd David Higginbottom Trumpet
D GRADE
1st Angus O’Connell Saxophone 2nd Jonathan Zarb Xylophone 3rd Jake Raimondo Trumpet
LEARNERS GRADE
1st Archie Bowers Flute 2nd Thomas Bucki-Smith Saxophone 3rd Michael Moreno Percussion
YEAR 9 MUSIC PERFORMANCE
The year 9 music enrichment class have participated in many performances this year. Students have composed their own music and performed in many different styles and settings. Highlights for 2014 include a Celtic set at the reception for the opening of the Westcourt campus, ANZAC day commemoration where students performed Green Fields of France for special guests, teachers and fellow students, a song writing workshop with special guest musician/songwriter Justin Gall and an excursion to the Open Air Music Festival at The Gordon for Mental Health week.
Amy Young
Canberra music tour
PERFORMANCES UNDERTAKEN
Feb 10 - New Parents Music Night; Senior Band Feb 11 - VCE Awards; Senior Band March 3 - Saxophone Ensemble performance, Probus Club March 17 - ACC rehearsal St Bede’s; Senior and Intermediate Bands March 19 - Westcourt Opening; Stage Band March 20 - Edstock Battle of The Bands; Rock Bands, Stage Band March 24 - ACC rehearsal; Senior and Intermediate Bands April 2 - Combined Concert with Eltham High School; SJC Bands & Vocal Ensemble May 12 - Mothers’ Day Mass; Junior Band and Vocal Ensemble May 21-25 - Canberra Tour; Senior, Intermediate and Stage Bands June 12 - Band Workshop at Kardinia College; Junior Band June 26 - Maureen Zampatti Concert July 28 - Arts Assembly; Senior Band, Intermediate Band July 28 - Citizenship Ceremony, Geelong Town Hall; Vocal Ensemble July 29 - Talent Quest Aug 11-16 - All Shook Up, GPAC Aug 19 - Victoria Schools Music Festival, Federation Square; Intermediate Band Aug 31 - ACC Rehearsal, St Bernard’s, Melbourne Sep 1 - ACC Rehearsal, St Bernard’s, Melbourne Sep 9 - VCE Music Recitals, SJC Sep 10 - Woodwind students studio recital, Geelong College Sep 11 - VCE guitarists recital, SJC Sep 14 - ACC rehearsals at Mazenod College Sep 17 - ACC Concert Hamer Hall Oct 9 - Headspace Music Festival at The Gordon Oct 11-19 - VCE Performance Examinations, Geelong & Melbourne Oct 15 - Solo Night Competition, PAC Oct 16 - Royal Geelong Show Band Competition; Stage Band, Senior Band, Intermediate Band Oct 20 - Year 12 Final Mass; Vocal Ensemble Oct 21 - New Year 7 Parents Information Evening; Junior Band Oct 22 - 2015 Leaders Investiture Ceremony; Senior Band Nov 6 - Year 11 VCE recitals Nov 19 - Victoria Schools Music Festival, Federation Square; Junior Band Nov 21 - Piano student’s recital, PAC Nov 26 - Music Tour of Primary Schools; Junior Band Nov 28 - Awards Night and Music Showcase, All College Ensembles
TALENT QUEST WINNERS L-R: Josiah Howard, Eamon Dooley, Alexander Petkovski EDSTOCK WINNERS L-R: Sebastian Rawson, Jeremy Pryslak, Mackenzie Heard, Riley Harman
All Shook Up
STAGE BAND
Edmund Rice Day Edmund Rice Day
STAGE BAND Back Row: Diarmuid O’Reilly, Ryan Bentley, Christopher Napper, James Doherty, William Conway, James Bowers Front Row: Michael-Patrick Hehir, Oscar Senftleben, Matthew Graham, Jonathan Dulce, Liam Jelley, Waadhi Conole, Thomas Howell Staff: Michael Wilding, John Shawcross, David Gallaher
Mothers Day Mass Mothers Day Mass
JUNIOR BAND ACADEMY Back Row: Aidan Wong, Eamon Wheatland, Riley Pendergast, Matthew Graham, Sebastian Heath, Lachlan Baker, Teague Ryan, Patrick Bongiorno, James Doherty Middle Row: Oliver Sims, Finn Dripps, Alexander Petkovski, William Davies, Thomas Chapple, William Gowans, William Ryan, William McFarlane, Benjamin Soppitt, Hugh Stanton Front Row: Charlie Scanlon, Harrison Kanellos, Max McMahon, Joel Lewis, Archie Bowers, Michael Moreno, Thomas Bucki-Smith, Leif Stojanovski Staff: David Gallaher, Michael Wilding, Angela Gionis, Amy Young, John Shawcross
INTERMEDIATE BAND Back Row: Connor Morrison, Aiden Sweeney, Colm O’Connor, Tomas Azzopardi, Jack Sadler-Cahoon, Patrick Consedine, Joshua Spork Third Row: Samuel Chalmers, Josiah Howard, Sean Wee, Thomas Boardman, Hamish McManus, Samuel Ford Second Row: Max Aitken, Jonathan Zarb, Sean Doherty, Harry Hockley Samon, Angus Moore, David Higginbottom, Alexander Jaskiewicz Front Row: Gerard O’Connor, Liam Eibl, Matthew Zulumovski, Ethan Belleville, Zachary Sullivan, James Maiden, Kieren Fernandes, Jake Raimondo Staff: John Shawcross, Michael Wilding, David Gallaher
Intermediate Band
SENIOR BAND Back Row: Diarmuid O’Reilly, James Doherty, Christopher Napper, Ryan Bentley, William Conway, Liam Maiden, Nathan Gillespie Third Row: Oscar Senftleben, Jonathan Dulce, Matthew Graham, Liam Jelley, Waadhi Conole, Eamon Dooley Second Row: Sean Doherty, Hamish McManus, Connor Morrison, Patrick Consedine, Aiden Sweeney, Josiah Howard, James Bowers Front Row: Alexander Petkovski, Michael-Patrick Hehir, Thomas Howell, Finbar Kinna, Jonathan Zarb, Ethan Belleville, David Higginbottom, Patrick Carroll Staff: Michael Wilding, John Shawcross, David Gallaher
Vocal Ensemble
SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE L-R: Diarmuid O’Reilly, James Doherty, Matthew Graham Staff: Michael Wilding PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE L-R: Harry Hockley Samon, Finbar Kinna, Oscar Senftleben, William Conway, Patrick Consedine, Patrick Carroll
Cast & Crew of ‘All Shook Up’
SJC’S ‘ALL SHOOK UP’ NOMINATED FOR 5 STATE AWARDS!
44 College Productions were reviewed by the judges this year and SJC’s “All Shook Up” has been nominated for the following five awards in the junior section of the Music Theatre Guild Of Victoria:
Junior Production Of The Year
Direction Of A Junior Production – Janine McLean Musical Direction Of A Junior Production – John Shawcross/Michael Wilding Junior Male Performer In A Leading Role – Ryan Bentley
Junior Male Performer In A Supporting Role – David Van Etten
To be nominated for these awards is a reflection of the skill and dedication of all the Production Team and the Cast who worked so hard to reach a great level. To be nominated in so many categories against some “heavyweight”
Colleges, is in itself a great reward for all involved.
I am sure there will be good news on 13 December when the Awards are announced, but to be nominated in so many categories against some “heavyweight” Colleges, is in itself a great reward for all involved.
Congratulations to the Company of All Shook Up!
