Creative and Performing Arts
Throughout the 2015 year, Arndell Anglican College students will have the opportunity to become involved in the CAPA program in many various forms. From school based performances to community projects, the CAPA department enables students to use their God given gifts to become involved in the life of the College and the wider community. The Arts play a vital role in many students’ lives and it is through the opportunities in performance and showcases that students can truly represent their gifts. The following is a list of events that the College will be presenting throughout the year. Please put these dates in your calendar and come and join the College for the many performances on offer. A number of events are ticketed and more information will be available closer to the specific performance dates.
Teaching Staff
Head of Department – Mr. Chris Wilson
Music – Mrs. Merryn Court, Miss Rachel Joyce, Mrs. Karen Merrick
Drama/Dance – Mrs. Michelle Wilson
Visual Arts – Mrs. Kym Sanders, Miss Megan Bryant, Mrs. Jacqi Willis
2015 Events
Foundation day March 6th: The Combined choir will perform “Trumpets Resound” by Allan Robert Petker with Isaac Macgregor (Year 11) accompanying on Trumpet. The combined Choir is made up of students from years K – 12. The choir will also lead the congregational hymn “Amazing Grace”. The CAPA department will also stage a number of other performances from the College’s ensembles and elective classes throughout the day’s celebrations. (Coordinators – Mr Wilson, Mrs Court)
Open Day – Family Fun Day May 2nd: Throughout the day the schools numerous ensembles will provide music for attendees. The schools Rock Bands, Vocal Ensembles and Stage Band will perform a number of items. Cast members from our upcoming school Musical “ANNIE” will also be performing excerpts from the show. (Coordinator – Mr Wilson)
Anzac Service 24th April: Selected students from Music will provide a reflective performance piece at this special assembly in acknowledgement of the service and sacrifice of our armed forces. (Coordinator – Mr Wilson)
“ANNIE” – School Musical 11th - 13th June: The secondary school will present the beloved Musical “Annie”. Students from years 7 – 12 have been cast in this production, which looks to be the largest scale Musical the school has undertaken. Please look out for information regarding ticket sales closer to the date. (Director – Mrs Wilson, Producer – Mr Wilson, Music Director – Mrs Court)
Visual Arts Evening 24th July: This evening is an opportunity for year 12 students to exhibit their HSC Body of works before they are sent for BOS marking. The evening will also feature a range of works from years 7 – 11 showcasing the Arndell Anglican College Visual Arts department. (Coordinator – Mrs Sanders, Miss Bryant, Mrs Willis)
HSC Drama Evening Friday 31st July: The HSC Drama night provides our Year 12 Drama students the opportunity to present their Major Individual Projects and their Group Performances to the school community before the official Board of Studies marking day. The HSC Group Performances are student devised theatrical pieces that present a variety of themes, styles and contexts that the students have wanted to explore. HSC Drama students will also showcase their Individual Projects in the areas of; Monologue Performance, Costume Design, Short Film Making, Theatre Critiques, Director’s Folios and Publicity and Promotion. (Coordinator – Mrs Wilson)
HSC Music Evening Friday 31st July: The HSC Music students will combine with the HSC Drama students for this evening and play a selection of repertoire in preparation for their upcoming HSC examinations. The performances will be Vocal, Guitar and Piano and will include a diverse mix of musical genres. It is an excellent opportunity for students to perform for their families and peers in a relaxed environment before the HSC examination. (Coordinator – Mrs Court)
“Arndell on Stage” – Drama Evening Friday 28th August: This year each of the Elective Drama classes will have the opportunity to showcase their dramatic talent and curriculum based projects at the annual Arndell on Stage Drama evening. A variety of dramatic styles and forms are presented – such as Comedy, Slapstick and Farce, Contemporary Tragedies as well as the classic works of Shakespeare and student devised adaptions. (Coordinator Mrs Wilson)
Peripatetic Concert Week 9 term 3: Students involved in the Peripatetic program at Arndell Anglican College have to opportunity to perform for their family, friends and peers at one of our Peripatetic concerts. Each concert is presented in a casual environment where students can present pieces they have been working on throughout the year. (Coordinator – Mr Wilson)
Creative Arts Week 10 Term 3: Throughout Week 10, the Junior School will be learning about the Arts with a focus on Asia. “Out of Asia” will have performances and displays from all the primary year groups culminating with a final performance at the Friday assembly. (Coordinator – Miss Joyce)
Showcase Evening – Week 3 Term 4: Join Arndell’s Music and Dance students as they present a showcase of work from throughout the year. All Music ensembles, from the Stage Band to the Guitar Ensemble will be performing as well as the College’s Dance groups. (Coordinators– Mr Wilson, Mrs Wilson)
Infants Nativity Week 8 Term 4: Come and join the infant school as they celebrate and present the birth of Jesus in the infants Nativity. With song, drama and dance, the students from Prep to Year 2 will perform their specially devised performance for all family members. (Coordinator – Miss Joyce)
Presentation Evening 3rd December: Music students from the College will perform a variety of pieces during the Presentation Evening. Ensembles that have worked throughout the year will have an opportunity to perform at this special end of year event for the entire school community. (Coordinator – Mr Wilson)
Hawkesbury Eisteddfod – TBC: 2015 will see Arndell’s Music Ensembles and Dance Groups compete in the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod. Exact dates will be published once entries are confirmed. This will be an excellent opportunity for the students to perform in an external competition against other local schools.(Coordinators – Mr Wilson, Mrs Wilson)
Community performances – TBC: Throughout the 2015 year Arndell Anglican College Creative and performing Arts students will be involved in a number of community performances. Details of these performances will be posted on the College’s Facebook page and in the Advocate prior to the event. (Coordinator – Mr Chris Wilson)