Choir and Music News
Choir News: Thursday 6 June, Sing Out Twilight Concert, Empire Theatre
Anticipation and excitement is building as our Choir prepares to perform at the Empire Theatre at Sing Out on Thursday 6 June. We are so proud of our students for their commitment, enthusiasm and persistence as they memorise complex two-part choral arrangements. It is important that participating students attend our remaining 3 scheduled rehearsals so we are ready for the concert.
Upcoming Choir rehearsals:
- Tuesday 28 May from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
- Wednesday 29 May and 5 June from 7:45am – 8:25am
Parents are reminded to purchase tickets for family members wishing to attend in the audience. Tickets for the Sing Out Twilight Concert on Thursday 6 June can be purchased from the Empire Theatre Box Office or via their website Sing Out - Empire Theatre
empiretheatre.com.au/whats-on/sing-out
(N.B. Participating students do not need tickets; our SSPS choir will have seating allocated with other performing schools.)
SSPS Students Shine At Toowoomba Eisteddfod
Congratulations to the following students from SSPS who competed in the vocal, piano, and speech and drama sessions of the Toowoomba Eisteddfod at the Empire Theatre over the past fortnight: Alexis Allen, Estelle Harlen, Alessandra O’Campo (Year 6) and Matilda Parker (Year 5).
We would like to celebrate the dedication of these students in preparing for the competition, as well as their courage and skill in performing to a large audience in a highly-competitive environment, showcasing their musical and dramatic excellence in the performing arts.
Special mention to our Year 6 students who were awarded places in the various sections in which they competed, as follows.
Alexis Allen & Estelle Harlen:
- Highly Commended, Year 6 Poem in Pairs
Alessandra O’Campo:
- 1st place, Music Theatre Performance Solo
- 1st place, Contemporary Commercial Vocal Solo
- 2nd place, Australian Composer Solo
- 2nd place, Year 6 Vocal Solo
- Highly Commended, Piano Solo
Tarzan The Musical – Toowoomba Choral Society
Following her fantastic Eisteddfod success, we are delighted to hear that Alessandra will perform in the ensemble for the upcoming musical theatre production of Tarzan at the Empire Theatre in July. This is an outstanding opportunity for her to showcase her talent on a larger stage and work alongside other talented performers.
Tarzan the Musical is sure to be an entertaining production that the whole family can enjoy on the holidays. Tickets can be booked via the Empire Theatre website or at the Box Office.
Kathryn Stewart (Music Teacher/Choir Director)
