The Arts 2018

Contents

Contents 1 Contents 2 Calendar 3 Overview 5

Performing Arts Events

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House Music

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Years 9–12 Play Triptych

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Prep–Year 4 Biennial Production Swept Away

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Years 9–12 Musical Footloose the Musical

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Years 5–8 Production The Worm

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ELC End of Year Celebration Concert

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VCE Showings

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Public Speaking Competitions

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Young Playwrights Extension Program Presentation

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Year 9 Performing Arts Opportunities

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Music Events

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Leonard Cohen in Words and Music

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Music Showcase

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One Voice

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VCE/VET Music

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Year 7 Band

35 Soirées 36

Morning Melodies

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External Events

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Visual Arts Events

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Senior School Art and Design Exhibitions

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ELTHAM on Film

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Science Gallery Street Art Exhibition

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Student Leaders

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Key Contacts

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ECCA and the Arts

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Calendar

Calendar Performing Arts Music Visual Arts Term 1 27 Feb

House Music

Open to the public

22 Mar

Leonard Cohen in Words and Music

Open to the public

28 Mar

Science Gallery Street Art Exhibition

Open to the public

Term 2 5–6 May VCE Drama Unit 3 Ensemble Performance Exorcists Open to the public 7 May

Junior School Piano Soirée Open to ELTHAM College families

10 May

Music Showcase

Open to the public

14 May

VET Music Industry Concert 1

Open to ELTHAM College students and staff

23–26 May

Years 9–12 Play Triptych

Open to the public

24 May

Morning Melodies Jazz

Open to the public

31 May

VCE Music Performance Soirée 1

Open to ELTHAM College families

5 June

Unit 3 VCE Art Exhibition – First Works

Open to the public

7 June

Guitar Soirée Open to ELTHAM College families

14 June

Strings/Woodwind/Brass Soirée

Open to ELTHAM College families

19 June

Year 7 Band Concert 1

Open to ELTHAM College families

21 June

VET Music Industry Concert 2

Open to ELTHAM College families

26–27 June Prep–Year 4 Biennial Production Swept Away

Open to invited guests

Term 3 26 July

Percussion Soirée Open to ELTHAM College families

3 Aug

One Voice Open to ELTHAM College families

13 Aug

Senior School Piano Soirée Open to ELTHAM College families

14 Aug

Lara McQuillan Trophy

Open to ELTHAM College families

15 Aug

Morning Melodies VCE

Open to the public

22 Aug

Carson Trophy Open to ELTHAM College families

29 Aug–1 Sept

Years 9–12 Musical Footloose the Musical

Open to the public

6 Sept

VET Music Industry Concert 3

Open to the public

10 Sept

Unit 3/4 Art and Design Exhibition

Open to the public

26 Oct

ELTHAM on Film Open to the public

31 Oct

VCE Music Performance Soirée 2

Open to ELTHAM College families

8–10 Nov

Years 5–8 Production The Worm

Open to the public

Term 4

14 Nov VCE Theatre Studies Unit 1/2 Showing Playhouse Open to the public 27 and 29 Nov

ELC End of Year Celebration Concert

1 Dec

Young Playwrights Extension Program Presentation Open to invited guests

4 Dec

Morning Melodies Christmas

Open to the public

4 Dec Year 10 and Unit 1/2 Art and Design Exhibition

Open to the public

4 Dec

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Year 7 Band Concert 2

Open to ELTHAM College families

Open to ELTHAM College families

Overview

Overview Welcome to the 2018 ELTHAM College Arts Season.

We are proud to present to you our year of shows, showcases and special presentations. ELTHAM College is all about growing hearts and minds. We believe the arts have a unique place in the College community, unleashing imaginative possibilities and fostering creative ideas and practices, while engaging with every young person who wishes to delve into the arts.

Great art speaks directly to your soul, and we have an enormous assortment of opportunities for the College community to embrace.

Our arts program encourages respectful collaboration across art disciplines and year levels. Our students engage with the creative process and take on leadership roles as we present and develop our work.

Every member of the community has the opportunity to be involved in the 2018 season, and we will be encouraging all of our parents, students, and staff to extend themselves by trying something new this year. That may be singing in the choir, editing a short film, or attending a gallery exhibition.

This booklet is a celebration of the diverse range of artistic opportunities offered to the College community and it details the varied ways our young people will be expressing themselves through contemporary arts practice; be that through music, dance, sculpture, spoken word, theatrical design, or any other form of creative expression.

Each of the events listed in the following pages will be the result of many hours of precision practice. We believe strongly in the power of art to create positive change, both within and outside of ourselves.

Albert Einstein once said, “Not everything that counts can be counted�.

This wisdom is aptly applied to artistic pursuit where the process is just as important as the outcome, and much can be gained by experiencing the dedication, growth and resilience needed to produce a great piece of art.

Art needs to be experienced, heard, felt and lived. We look forward to seeing you at our events throughout the year.

Nicholas Waxman, Head of Visual and Performing Arts and Nicole Howard, Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator

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Performing Arts Events 5

Performing Arts Curriculum

House Music Since 1990, House Music has grown to be an annual extravaganza and one of the most prestigious events on the College calendar. The Years 5–12 House competition is completely student led, and consists of themed performances involving music, dance, drama and visual arts, as well chamber items from some of our best instrumentalists. It is always an event you would not want to miss!

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House Music

When Tuesday 27 February, 7.30pm

Year Levels involved Years 5–12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

Staff contact Nicole Howard nhoward@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets Adults $38 Child/Student $18 Concession $23 Purchase at artscentremelbourne.com.au

Photos from House Music 2017

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Performing Arts Co-curricular

Years 9–12 Play Triptych Triptych is a collection of three short plays connected by the theme of social pressure and the monster within: Harvey Thinks in Black by Amanda Sykes, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Les Précieuses ridicules by Molière.

These works will be presented as a collection and will be varied in their performance style, genre and atmosphere; one experiential, one a comedy and the other a classic horror. The audience will be taken through a range of experiences throughout the evening where even the intermission will be used to enhance the central themes of the pieces.

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Years 9–12 Play Triptych

When Wednesday 23–Saturday 26 May, 7.30pm

Directors Amanda Sykes, Nicholas Waxman and Fred Whitlock

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Year Levels involved Years 9–12

Appropriate for ages 12+ Open to the public

Tickets Staff contact Nicholas Waxman Adults $20 nwaxman@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au ELTHAM student $10 Concession $15 Purchase at trybooking.com/UCVV

Photos from the 2017 Years 9–12 Play ‘Animal Farm’

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Performing Arts Curriculum

Prep–Year 4 Biennial Production Swept Away The Prep–Year 4 Biennial Production, Swept Away - A Little Big Adventure, provides a chance for students to be involved in a cohesive Performing Arts experience designed to maximise inclusion for all.

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Prep–Year 4 Biennial Production

When Tuesday 26–Wednesday 27 June, 6.30pm Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Year Levels involved Prep–Year 4

Appropriate for all ages

Staff contact Nick Cheadle ncheadle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to invited guests

Photos from the 2016 Prep–Year 4 Biennial Production ‘Alice In Wonderland’

Tickets are free

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Performing Arts Co-curricular

Years 9–12 Musical Footloose the Musical Classic ‘80s megahit Footloose comes to the stage with this all dancing, all singing comedy.

All the hits you expect, like ‘Let’s Hear it for the Boy’, ‘Holding Out for a Hero’; and of course the titular Kenny Loggins toe-tapping favourite ‘Footloose’, plus a range of new songs that all come together to tell the story of a small town being challenged by big ideas.

Jump for joy and rock along to the iconic soundtrack as the young people of Bomont struggle against their overbearing parents for their right to dance.

The Years 9–12 musical is often sold out, so grab tickets early!

When Wednesday 29 August– Saturday 1 September, 7.30pm Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Music Tom Snow, Lyrics Dean Pitchford, Book Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie

Appropriate for ages 5+ Open to the public

Tickets Adults $25 Staff contact Nicholas Waxman ELTHAM student $10 nwaxman@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au Concession $20

Year Levels involved Years 9–12

Purchase at trybooking.com/UCWT

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Years 9–12 Musical Footloose the Musical

Photos from the 2017 Years 9–12 Musical ‘Urinetown’

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Performing Arts Co-curricular

Years 5–8 Production The Worm The Worm is a musical comedy inspired by the unbelievable true story of the strange events that occur at a school in Melbourne.

Here the details are taken to the extreme as the students, staff and community of the fictional Beacon College become a worldwide sensation. The actions of just one young person become such a powerful image that it threatens civil society and becomes a hot button political issue.

This brand new comic musical is full of sensational songs and laugh-out-loud moments.

Following up on the acclaimed production of Wild Swans, this is sure to be a hit.

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Photos from the 2017 Years 5–8 Production ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Years 5–8 Production The Worm

When Thursday 8–Saturday 10 November, 7.30pm

Book and lyrics Nicholas Waxman, Music Sean Donehue (Class of 2015)

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Year Levels involved Years 5–8

Appropriate for ages 5+ Open to the public

Tickets Staff contact Nicholas Waxman Adults $20 nwaxman@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au ELTHAM student $10 Concession $15 Purchase at trybooking.com/UCXE

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Performing Arts Curriculum

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ELC End of Year Concert

ELC End of Year Celebration Concert This concert provides students and staff with the opportunity to collaboratively demonstrate the growth and development that has occurred throughout the year in a meaningful and enriching experience, while also capturing the sense of belonging and teamwork throughout the ELC. The storyline of the concert is developed in consultation with the children and encompasses the many areas of learning that have been explored throughout the year in each classroom. Dances are choreographed and each child is given an opportunity to design their own costume and perform in front of friends and family.

When Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 November, 9.30am and 6.00pm Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Year Levels involved ELC

Appropriate for all ages

Staff contact Kathryn Barclay kbarclay@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to invited guests

Photos from the 2017 ELC End of Year Concert ‘The Wise Message’

Tickets are free

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Performing Arts Curriculum

VCE Showings VCE Drama Unit 3 Ensemble Performance – Exorcists In Unit 3 the students’ focus is on nonnaturalistic devised ensemble drama.

Students explore non-naturalistic performance styles and associated conventions. Collaboratively they devise, develop and present an ensemble performance. This year the focus is on the supernatural and the use of alternative spaces. Be prepared to laugh and be spooked all at the same time!

When Saturday 5–Sunday 6 May, 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Year Levels involved Year 12

Appropriate for ages 13+

Staff contact Amanda Sykes asykes@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets are free RSVP at trybooking.com/UKBY

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VCE Showings

VCE Theatre Studies Unit 1/2 Showing – Playhouse This showing is the culmination of a year’s work on different iconic theatre styles: Ancient Greek, Elizabethan, Realism, Epic, Surrealism and Verbatim.

Students are required to present eclectic and historically authentic performances for an audience as part of their studies. They will be presenting scenes, monologues and design concepts for their work.

This event will begin in the Clarke Auditorium, but as it is a piece of promenade theatre the audience will change location throughout the event.

When Wednesday 14 November, 7.30pm Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium and other locations

Year Levels involved Years 10–11

Appropriate for ages 10+

Staff contact Nicholas Waxman Open to the public nwaxman@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au Tickets are free RSVP at trybooking.com/UKBW

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Performing Arts Curriculum

Public Speaking Competitions

Public Speaking Competitions Lara McQuillan Trophy This annual competition provides an opportunity and ‘real life’ context for students to develop, consolidate and showcase their skills in researching and writing an oral presentation.

When Tuesday 14 August, 11.00am

Year Levels involved Years 3–6

Appropriate for ages 8+

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Recital Hall

Open to ELTHAM College families Staff contact Dayle Van Zanten dvanzanten@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au Tickets not required

Carson Trophy All Senior School students research and craft a speech on a topic that interests them, with the intent to persuade an audience to their point of view. We believe this helps expose young people to the risks of presenting in public and is designed not just to grow their skills, but to grow their confidence.

Finalists from each year level are then chosen to compete at an evening event, with the ultimate winner awarded the Carson Trophy.

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When Wednesday 22 August, 7.30pm Year Levels involved Years 7–12

Appropriate for all ages

Where ELTHAM College

Open to ELTHAM College families

Staff contact Stuart King sking@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Tickets not required

Performing Arts Curriculum

Young Playwrights Extension Program Presentation

Young Playwrights Extension Program Presentation After the success in its pilot year, the Young Playwrights Extension Program will be running again in 2018. Budding playwrights develop the skills necessary to research, plan, create, edit, and present a short play for performance.

The group will be guided through the developmental process and refine their writing skills in a number of key areas. Character development, story structure, genre, tone, pacing and many other elements of the process are broken down as the plays are constructed.

This event will be the culmination of their efforts as they present a rehearsed reading of their work.

When Saturday 1 December, 2.00pm

Year Levels involved Years 5–12

Appropriate for ages 10+

Where La Mama Theatre, Carlton

Staff contact Nicholas Waxman Open to invited guests nwaxman@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au Tickets are free

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Performing Arts Co-curricular

Year 9 Performing Arts Opportunities Situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, our Year 9 City Campus provides our students with access to a range of exciting performance opportunities. Year 9 students are challenged to extend themselves and develop their passions in the areas of comedy (stand-up and sketch), performance poetry, improvisation and dramatic writing, directing and acting.

While these programs are offered by a range of external providers the Year 9 team support students by organising workshops with industry professionals and providing our students with time to write and rehearse.

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Year 9 Performing Arts Opportunities

Class Clowns (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) When Heats occur in March Grand Final occurs Friday 20 April Where Forum Theatre (Grand Final)

Year Levels involved Years 9–12

Appropriate for all ages

Staff contact Evan Watts ewatts@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets through Melbourne International Comedy Festival

OutLoud Slam Poetry (Melbourne Writers Festival) When August

Year Levels involved Years 9–10

Appropriate for all ages

Where The Wheelers Centre (Heats) Deakin Edge, Federation Square (Final)

Staff contact Evan Watts ewatts@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets through Melbourne Writers Festival

Impro Melbourne Theatresports Challenge When Sunday 12 August

Year Levels involved Years 9–12

Appropriate for all ages

Where David Williamson Theatre

Staff contact Evan Watts ewatts@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets through Impro Melbourne

Suitcase Series (Malthouse Theatre) When November

Year Levels involved Years 9–10

Appropriate for all ages

Where Malthouse Theatre

Staff contact Evan Watts ewatts@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets not required 23

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Music Events 25

Music Co-curricular

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Photo of the Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre

Leonard Cohen in Words and Music

Leonard Cohen in Words and Music This inaugural artist showcase will provide our music students with an opportunity to explore the song writing of one of our generation’s greatest composers, Leonard Cohen.

When Thursday 22 March, 7.30pm

Year Levels involved Years 7–12

Appropriate for ages 5+

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets are free RSVP at trybooking.com/UCTF

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Music Co-curricular

Music Showcase This concert showcases the vast and varied music opportunities that ELTHAM has on offer. Students from Prep–Year 12 will perform pieces that they have practised throughout Semester 1 with their band, instrumental ensemble or choral group, as part of the co-curricular program.

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Photos from the 2017 Music Showcase

Music Showcase

When Thursday 10 May, 7.30pm

Year Levels involved Prep–Year 12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets are free RSVP at trybooking.com/UCVQ

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Music Co-curricular

One Voice The One Voice Concert highlights our esteemed co-curricular choral program. This annual concert not only features all of our student choirs but also includes a performance from our staff, parent and alumni choir, under the direction of some of our choir students.

When Friday 3 August, 7.30pm

Year Levels involved Prep–Year 12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Staff contact Melissa Lee mlee@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families (open to the public if tickets don’t sell out) Tickets are free RSVP at trybooking.com/UCRE

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Photos from the 2017 One Voice Concert

One Voice

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Music Curriculum

VCE/VET Music Each semester our VCE Music Performance students and VET Music Industry (Performance) students prepare a program of works for assessment. Our VET Music Industry (Sound Production) students are also assessed as part of these events, for their sound production of the performances.

VCE Music Performance Soirée 1 When Thursday 31 May, 7.30pm

Year Levels involved Years 10–12

Appropriate for ages 5+

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Littlefield Music Centre

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

VCE Music Performance Soirée 2

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When Wednesday 31 October, 7.30pm Year Levels involved Years 10–12

Appropriate for ages 5+

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Littlefield Music Centre

Open to ELTHAM College families

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Tickets not required

VCE/VET Music

VET Music Industry Concert 1 When Monday 14 May, 1.00pm

Year Levels involved Years 10–12

Appropriate for ages 5+

Where Sports Centre Café

Staff contact Melissa Lee mlee@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College students and staff Tickets not required

VET Music Industry Concert 2 When Thursday 21 June, 7.30pm

Year Levels involved Years 10–12

Appropriate for ages 5+

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Littlefield Music Centre

Staff contact Melissa Lee mlee@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

VET Music Industry Concert 3 When Thursday 6 September, 7.30pm Year Levels involved Years 10–12 Where Panton Hill Hotel

Staff contact Melissa Lee mlee@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Appropriate for ages 18+ (children must be accompanied by an adult) Open to the public Reservations Book a table for dinner at the Panton Hill Hotel

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Year 7 Band

Music Curriculum

Year 7 Band In Year 7 all students receive tutoring on a particular musical instrument throughout the year. They then come together once a semester to perform as a concert band.

Year 7 Band Concert 1 When Tuesday 19 June, 4.00pm

Year Levels involved Year 7

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

Year 7 Band Concert 2

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When Tuesday 4 December, 4.00pm

Year Levels involved Year 7

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

Soirées

Music Co-curricular

Soirées There are a number of soirées held across the year, giving private instrumental students and smaller ensembles a chance to perform to a supportive audience.

Junior School Piano Soirée When Monday 7 May, 6.30pm

Year Levels involved ELC–Year 6

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Recital Hall

Staff contact Rebecca Mason rmason@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

Senior School Piano Soirée When Monday 13 August, 6.30pm

Year Levels involved Years 7–12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Recital Hall

Staff contact Rebecca Mason rmason@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

Guitar Soirée When Thursday 7 June, 6.30pm

Year Levels involved Prep–Year 12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Littlefield Music Centre

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

Strings/Woodwind/Brass Soirée When Thursday 14 June, 6.30pm

Year Levels involved Prep–Year 12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Littlefield Music Centre

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

Percussion Soirée When Thursday 26 July, 6.30pm

Year Levels involved Prep–Year 12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Littlefield Music Centre

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to ELTHAM College families Tickets not required

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Morning Melodies

Music Co-curricular

Morning Melodies Our Morning Melodies series brings together performances by our students with morning tea at the picturesque Swipers Gully Coffee Shop. Community groups and the general public are warmly welcomed to these popular morning performances.

Morning Melodies Jazz When Thursday 24 May, 10.00am

Year Levels involved Years 7–12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Swipers Gully Coffee Shop

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Reservations Book a table at Swipers Gully Coffee Shop

Morning Melodies VCE When Wednesday 15 August, 10.00am Year Levels involved Years 11–12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Swipers Gully Coffee Shop

Open to the public

Staff contact Aaron Searle asearle@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Reservations Book a table at Swipers Gully Coffee Shop

Morning Melodies Christmas

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When Tuesday 4 December, 10.00am Year Levels involved Prep–Year 12

Appropriate for all ages

Where Swipers Gully Coffee Shop

Open to the public

Staff contact Melissa Lee mlee@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Reservations Book a table at Swipers Gully Coffee Shop

External Music Events

Music Co-curricular

External Events ELTHAM music students and ensembles relish the opportunity to participate in external public performances. Every year our ensembles, choirs and instrumental students participate in local festivals, community events and ceremonies as well as performances/competitions with other Victorian schools.

This is a small example of the community events our students support throughout any given year.

Eltham/Montmorency RSL and Eltham Rotary Dawn Service When Wednesday 25 April

Year Levels involved various

Appropriate for all ages

Where Eltham War Memorial

Staff contact Nicole Howard nhoward@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets not required

IPSHA Choral Festival When August (TBC)

Year Levels involved Years 4–6

Appropriate for all ages

Where TBC

Staff contact Nicole Howard nhoward@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets TBC

Eltham Rotary Festival When Saturday 10 November Sunday 11 November Where Eltham

Year Levels involved various

Appropriate for all ages

Staff contact Nicole Howard nhoward@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets not required

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Visual Arts Events 39

Visual Arts Curriculum

Senior School Art and Design Exhibitions

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Senior School Art and Design Exhibitions

Unit 3 VCE Art Exhibition – First Works First Works celebrates the completion of the first half of a significant folio and recognises the efforts of the Unit 3 VCE Art students.

When Tuesday 5 June, 5.30pm

Year Levels involved Years 11–12

Where L.E Clarke Visual Arts Building Staff contact Jo Ruchel jruchel@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Appropriate for all ages Open to the public Tickets not required

Unit 3/4 Art and Design Exhibition This exhibition showcases the work of the Unit 3/4 VCE Art, Studio Art and Visual Communication Design students, as well as the VET Creative Digital Media and Furniture Making students. It is a celebration of their outcomes and an opportunity to reflect on their achievements with family and friends.

When Monday 10 September, 5.30pm Year Levels involved Years 11–12

Appropriate for all ages

Where L.E Clarke Visual Arts Building Staff contact Jo Ruchel jruchel@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets not required

Year 10 and Unit 1/2 Art and Design Exhibition This exhibition showcases the work of the Year 10 Art, Design and Digital Art students, as well as the Unit 1/2 VCE Studio Art and Visual Communication Design students. It is a great opportunity to share our talented students’ work in a formal exhibition setting.

When Tuesday 4 December, 5.30pm

Year Levels involved Years 10–11

Where L.E Clarke Visual Arts Building Staff contact Jo Ruchel jruchel@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

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Visual Arts Curriculum

ELTHAM on Film ELTHAM on Film is an annual film festival run by the College’s Media department. This festival showcases a range of different films produced throughout the school and acknowledges students’ accomplishments and excellence in film making. It allows students to present their creative projects in front of a large audience in a real movie theatre; giving students a small taste of the filmmaking industry.

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ELTHAM on Film

When Friday 26 October

Year Levels involved Years 10–11

Appropriate for all ages

Where Village Cinemas Doncaster

Staff contact Andrew Hyde ahyde@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets Purchase at trybooking.com/UDGN

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Visual Arts Curriculum

Science Gallery Street Art Exhibition The Science Gallery Street Art Exhibition is the culmination of the Term 1 integrated science and English unit. Through our association with University of Melbourne’s Science Gallery, students develop artwork in response to the current theme. For 2018 the theme is ‘Perfection’. The works are displayed for a day in Guildford Lane and are ‘leave behinds’. ‘Leave-behinds’ are usually defined as artworks that are left in alleyways and laneways to be appreciated and taken home by members of the public.

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When Wednesday 28 March

Year Levels involved Year 9

Appropriate for all ages

Where Guildford Lane, Melbourne

Staff contact Evan Watts ewatts@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Open to the public Tickets not required

Photos from the 2017 Science Gallery Street Art Exhibition ‘Blood’

Science Gallery Street Art Exhibition

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Student Leaders A Word From the Senior School Captains In the upcoming year, we are all very thrilled to be a part of the ever-growing Arts family at ELTHAM College. Filled with a number of huge events such as: the Years 9–12 Musical Footloose the Musical, ELTHAM on Film and the Senior School Art and Design Exhibitions, the next 12 months are completely packed with fantastic opportunities for all students, teachers and parents. We are looking forward to seeing the continued growth in the community, created through an everincreasing network of student, artists and respective families.

We hope to see even more people putting themselves out there as well, stepping a little outside of their comfort zones through the student built community and we hope to create a place where both creativity flows and innovation is second nature through traditional and unconventional means.

Olivia Bhatia Junior School Arts Captain (Performing Arts)

Ben Hardy-White Film Productions Captain

Georgina Hayes Visual Arts Captain

Caitlin Howden Debating Leader

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Student Leaders

Catherine Mackie Junior School Arts Captain (Music)

Marchella Rusciano-Barrow Film Productions Leader

Devlin Stewart Performing Arts Captain

Mitchel Tandora Theatre Productions Leader

Rosegennan Whitlock-Whyte Visual Arts Leader

Ava Udovicic Junior School Arts Captain (Visual Arts)

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Key Contacts Nicholas (Nick) Waxman Head of Visual and Performing Arts Phone 9433 9830 Email nwaxman@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au Nick is an award winning director and teacher with 10 years of professional experience as a writer, performer, comedian and presenter. Nick has worked with a number of premier theatre and art institutions in various capacities. These have included: Melbourne Theatre Company, Victorian College of the Arts, National Institute of Dramatic Art, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival and Regional Arts Victoria. Nick writes and hosts a drama teacher podcast called ‘The Aside’, he is on the committee of management for Drama Victoria and is a contributing writer for Australian Teachers Magazine and LeadershipEd. Nick’s written work has appeared on the VCE Playlist on two occasions and he has worked with the VCAA as written exam and solo performance assessor. Nick was featured in an episode of the TV show ‘The Story Detective’ and has appeared on several national advertising campaigns.

Nick is a trained singer, dancer, and actor with a BA (Music Theatre) from University of Ballarat. He graduated with high distinction from Victoria University with a double degree in Drama. He was awarded Hume City Councils ‘Graduate Teacher of the Year’ in 2011, and won the Best Director award by the Victorian Drama League for his work on ‘Harvey’ in 2016. Nick is a published poet and an avid reader of Australian history.

Nick believes in the power of art to create positive change and is excited to work with the community to develop an enviable Arts program at ELTHAM.

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Key Contacts

Nicole Howard Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Phone 9433 9919 Email nhoward@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au Nicole is both a musician and a qualified Arts manager. She has both a Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and a Masters of Arts and Cultural Management, also from the University of Melbourne.

She has performed in numerous professional settings including playing the role of Gretel in the Victorian Opera’s Hansel and Gretel, as an understudy to Marina Prior at the Australian Open tennis final and as a child performed on John Farnham’s ‘Chain Reaction’ album.

Nicole has a particular love of choral music, having sung with the Australian Children’s Choir as a youngster, and having been the Victorian Coordinator of the Australian Girls’ Choir. In 2008 she was selected as a guest choral conductor for the World Symposium of Choral Music held in Copenhagen, Denmark. This opportunity saw Nicole work with the Danish Children’s Choir under the tutelage of internationally renowned choral director, Zimfira Poloz (Kazhakstan/Canada).

In recent years Nicole’s music focus has been on her vocal teaching. She currently does the equivalent of a day’s teaching at ELTHAM working with vocal students from Year 5 – 12. She has previously taught in vocal programs at MLC, Canterbury Girls, Our Lady of Sion, Sienna College and Tintern Grammar.

In addition to her love of all things musical, Nicole is a sports nut. For the last two years she has been an Assistant Coach with the Melbourne Boomers in the Women’s National Basketball League and will bring her expertise to the ELTHAM Basketball Academy program in 2018.

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ECCA and the Arts

ECCA and the Arts MASTERWORKS Email info@masterworks.com.au An exhibition of contemporary art in the vineyard.

MASTERWORKS is a community-wide event organised by the ELTHAM College Community Association (ECCA). The invitational art exhibition is a showcase of creativity, where celebrated artists have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. Over the past sixteen years it has achieved a reputation as an exceptional art show, while also raising funds for the College.

The exhibition is held at ELTHAM College’s Hospitality Training Centre, Swipers Gully Training Restaurant, 25 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground VIC 3097; with Opening Night being held on Thursday 11 October.

Friends of Music and Performing Arts (FoMPA) Email ecca@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au Friends of Music and Performing Arts (FoMPA) is an ELTHAM family based volunteer group that collaborates with the Music and Drama faculties of the College. Our aim is to support and provide opportunities for student participation and enjoyment of music and performing arts, in line with the objectives of the ELTHAM College Community Association (ECCA) and ELTHAM College.

If you are interested in joining FoMPA, please email ecca@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au.

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