Tuesday 17 September Hamer Hall 2024
On behalf of all Luther College musicians, past and present, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Luther in Concert 2024.
This year’s concert builds on the outstanding 60 year tradition of excellence in performing arts at Luther College. This evening will showcase the rich history and ongoing legacy through performances from our large ensembles, small groups, VCE soloists, and on-screen reflections. We are also thrilled to welcome the Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School Senior Choir and an encore performance from the cast of the recent college production, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Tonight’s performance is the culmination of many months of hard work and dedicated rehearsals from students and staff. We are excited to bring you an extraordinary display of talent, professionalism, and a prime example of the community and culture created through a shared love of the performing arts. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated Luther College Performing Arts staff for their exceptional teaching and care. I also want to acknowledge the Executive Leadership Team and our Luther College community, whose continued support ensures that all students receive a well-rounded education.
This night would not be possible without the willingness and dedication of our college families. I truly thank you for your commitment in ensuring students attend ensemble rehearsals outside of school hours.
This evening holds special significance as it marks the final concert for our Year 12 musicians and performers. I am grateful to our Music Captains, Holly Bowd and Abby Harris, as well as our many ensemble leaders, for their role in shaping the future of our performing arts program.
To the departing students, may your experiences be cherished memories as you embrace new opportunities now and into the future. Thank you for your contributions, your passion and commitment to music at Luther College.
We trust that you will be inspired and entertained by the talents of both current and past Luther College students, and we thank you for your continued support of the performing arts at Luther College.
Please enjoy Luther in Concert 2024.
David George Head of Performing Arts (Co-curricular)
Program
Maplewood String Orchestra Director
acc. Collyer String Orchestra
Wood’s Bolero
Mark Wood
Welcome
Vanessa Neagle
David George
Concert Band Director
Chips, and Salsa Too
Ed Kiefer
Laura Clisby
Senior Choir Director
MLK Merran Wickham
U2 arr. Bob Chillcott and George Torbay
Symphonic Band Director
Zipline David George
JaRod Hall
Acoustica Director
Danse Macabre, Op.40
Camille Saint-Saens
Nick O’Mara
Training Band & The Scrolls, Directors
acc. Maplewood String Orchestra
Fanfare and Fireworks
Brian Balmages
Gabby Hill and Rosalind Burns
Collyer String Orchestra Director
Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor RV 522
Antonio Vivaldi
Rosalind Burns
Acc. Geoff Urquhart (Harpsichord)
Abby Harris – VCE Vocal Soloist Acc. Michaela Marshall
My Mind
YEBBA
Intermezzo String Quartet
Director
Palladio Vanessa Neagle
Karl Jenkins arr. Robert Longfield
Show Choir Director
Revolting Children
Jade Biezen
Tim Minchin arr. Mac Huff Acc. Hamish Thompson
Rock Skool Director
Shut Up and Dance
Walk the Moon
Vashti Sivell
Brass Ensemble Director
Pirates of the Caribbean
Klaus Badelt arr. Lachlan Penninkilampi
Laura Clisby
Guitar Ensemble Director
Beat It Gerard Assi
Michael Jackson arr. Gerard Assi
Good Shepherd Lutheran Director
Primary School Senior Choir
Amanda Bendle
Perfect Day Acc. Michelle Humphreys
Colin Towns arr. Daniel Brinsmead
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Director
It Must Be Believed To Be Seen
Music and Lyrics by Marc Shaiman
Kate Amey
Orchestra led by David George and Scott Wittman
Make It Up Club
Strasbourg/St Denis
Roy Hargrove
Amati String Quartet
Theme from the Polovtsian Dances
Alexander Borodin
Music Captains
The Luther Rock Experience
I Believe in a Thing Called Love
The Darkness
A Choired Taste
Director
Zoe Frater
Director
Lore Burns
Abby Harris and Holly Bowd
Director
Thom Mann
Director Run to You
Kate Amey
Music and Lyrics by Benjamin Bram and Pentatonix
Soul Band
Love Theory
Kirk Franklin
Thank You
Director
Adrian Perger
Jacqui Layfield, Principal
Finale Director
Joyful Joyful
Ludwig van Beethoven
Arr. Merven Warren
Adapted by Roger Emerson
Kate Amey
