{"id":69,"date":"2021-12-02T10:08:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T23:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sacs.nsw.edu.au\/junior\/beyond-the-classroom\/co-curricular\/performing-arts\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T13:56:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T02:56:30","slug":"performing-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sacs.nsw.edu.au\/middle\/beyond-the-classroom\/performing-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Performing Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">St Andrew\u2019s Cathedral School has long been a leader within the independent school sector in Performing Arts. From our beginnings in 1885 as a Choir School, we have a proud history of music education. Music is central to the life of our school. While the Cathedral Choir has a reputation for developing quality vocalists, the School has also played a major role in the development of professional concert musicians and actors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Our teaching team across performing arts draws upon professional performance careers, technical knowledge of Performing Arts, and backgrounds in a range of subject-specific specialisations such as acting, conducting, instrumental and vocal pedagogy, ethnomusicology, improvisation, theatre production and musical theatre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Music can be experienced in the classroom, in ensembles and through individual tuition on an instrument or voice. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The Music Department engages a large number of visiting music tutors, covering a wide range of vocal, string, wind, brass, keyboard and percussion instruments. Individual lessons are offered weekly during term time. Each student who is learning privately is encouraged to participate in Music Ensembles. These ensembles are graded so that each student can be placed into a group appropriate to their level of proficiency. These activities are designed to supplement and extend the work that is covered in private lessons and also to provide performance opportunities at various concerts that are arranged during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classroom Music can be selected as an elective subject in Years 8 and 9, and is studied by all students in Year 7. Opportunities are also available to attend international music and drama tours, and a musical or major drama production takes place in professional venues in alternate years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Middle School music ensembles <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Alongside the individual and group lessons offered, students are encouraged to participate in an ensemble. These ensembles are graded so that each student can be placed into a group appropriate to their level of proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The ensembles on offer currently are listed below. Some of these ensembles are auditioned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: initial\">Cello Ensemble<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chamber Choir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chamber Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial\">Chamber Orchestra<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concert Band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial\">Jazz Band <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jazz Orchestra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jazz Combos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle School and Senior College Chapel Bands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle School Choir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rock bands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saxophone Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Choir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinfonia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>String Orchestra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symphony Orchestra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boys Vocal Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Girls Vocal Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wind Quintet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wind Symphony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concert and performance opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All instrumental students are to perform in at least one concert or assembly each year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many performance opportunities provided by the School:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lunch-time concerts on Mondays and Wednesday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performances at every assembly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly Maestros concerts on Thursdays after school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soir\u00e9es presented by instrumental and singing tutors once a year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase Concert held annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performances (gigs) around the city for charities and business functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End of year Evening of Celebration and Prize-giving and special award assemblies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School events such as Christmas carols etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"feature-slider \">\n\t<div class=\"slider full-screen-width\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"owl-carousel owl-theme\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A variety of drama groups and ensembles operate throughout the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drama can also be selected as an elective subject in Years 8 and 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of drama ensembles are offered as additional co-curricular activities for students across Years 7 to 9 and provide training and performance opportunities for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These ensembles include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion accordion-flush \">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header h4\" id=\"#accordionheading69e73a58981ff\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordioncollapse69e73a58981ff\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accordion69e73a58981ff\">\n\t\t\t\tTheatresports\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"accordioncollapse69e73a58981ff\" class=\"collapse accordion-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"#accordionheading69e73a58981ff\" data-bs-parent=\"#app\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The goal of these ensembles is to promote confidence and problem-solving skills, increase social and self-awareness, and develop acting and public speaking skills in a dynamic learning environment. Our professional theatresports coach Mr Dave Callan runs three age-based ensembles. No prior experience is necessary and entry is open to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Students learn the improvisation skills required for theatresports competition and may be selected to represent the School in the Theatresports Schools Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><strong>Theatresports training:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theatresports Juniors Years 7-8 Monday 3.30pm-5pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theatresports Intermediate Years 9-10 Thursday 3.30pm-5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion accordion-flush \">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header h4\" id=\"#accordionheading69e73a5898500\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordioncollapse69e73a5898500\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accordion69e73a5898500\">\n\t\t\t\tYear 7 Drama Club\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"accordioncollapse69e73a5898500\" class=\"collapse accordion-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"#accordionheading69e73a5898500\" data-bs-parent=\"#app\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>All Year 7 students are welcome to join the Year 7 Drama Club, which runs on Thursdays from 3.30pm-4.30pm. This group will explore the basics of improvisation, drama games and play-building. Early in Term 4, students present a short work to parents in a workshop context after school.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion accordion-flush \">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header h4\" id=\"#accordionheading69e73a5898610\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordioncollapse69e73a5898610\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accordion69e73a5898610\">\n\t\t\t\tMiddle School Drama Ensemble\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"accordioncollapse69e73a5898610\" class=\"collapse accordion-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"#accordionheading69e73a5898610\" data-bs-parent=\"#app\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Year 8-9 students are invited to audition for this ensemble, which occurs in late Term 1, with rehearsals beginning in Term 2. The group works towards presenting a piece of scripted drama over a three-night run late in Term 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion accordion-flush \">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header h4\" id=\"#accordionheading69e73a589875b\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordioncollapse69e73a589875b\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accordion69e73a589875b\">\n\t\t\t\tMajor Drama Production\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"accordioncollapse69e73a589875b\" class=\"collapse accordion-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"#accordionheading69e73a589875b\" data-bs-parent=\"#app\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The biennial major drama production is cast from Year 10-12 students by audition. Recent productions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent musicals have included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The Madwoman of Chailot<\/em>, directed by Mrs Josie Jones, performed in Chapter House, 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Mr Burns<\/em>, directed by Ryan Desauliner, performed in Chapter House, 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Jane Eyre<\/em>, directed by Mrs Ashleigh Chakarovski, performed in the BBC Auditorium, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion accordion-flush \">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header h4\" id=\"#accordionheading69e73a5898936\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordioncollapse69e73a5898936\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#accordion69e73a5898936\">\n\t\t\t\tSchool Musical\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"accordioncollapse69e73a5898936\" class=\"collapse accordion-collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"#accordionheading69e73a5898936\" data-bs-parent=\"#app\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The biennial school musical is a highly professional extravaganza involving actors, musicians, dancers and singers across the School. It takes place on the alternate year to the major drama production. The productions are always a huge success, and can often involve up to 150 students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent productions have included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Treasure Island,<\/em>\u00a0The Playhouse Theatre, NIDA, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Little Mermaid,<\/em> The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Annie<\/em>, The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fiddler on the Roof<\/em>, Parade Theatre, NIDA, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, Parade Theatre, NIDA, 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Peter Pan<\/em>, Concourse Theatre, Chatswood, 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Beauty and the Beast<\/em>, Parade Theatre, NIDA, 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Children of Eden<\/em>, Parade Theatre, NIDA, 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Paris<\/em>, Seymour Theatre Centre, 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat<\/em>, Sydney Square, 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Guys and Dolls<\/em>, Seymour Theatre Centre, 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Les Miserables<\/em>, St Andrew\u2019s Cathedral Chapter House, 2007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pirates of Penzance<\/em>, Seymour Theatre Centre, 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Godspell<\/em>, St Andrew\u2019s Cathedral, 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>West Side Story<\/em>, Footbridge Theatre, 2003<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Oliver<\/em>, in association with St Vincent\u2019s College, 1998<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-font-azo has-medium-font-size\"><strong> For more information on St Andrew&#8217;s Performing Arts programme <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sacs.nsw.edu.au\/beyond-the-classroom\/performing-arts\/\">Performing Arts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-font-azo has-medium-font-size\"><strong>You may be interested in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sacs.nsw.edu.au\/middle\/beyond-the-classroom\/sport\/\">Sport<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sacs.nsw.edu.au\/middle\/beyond-the-classroom\/clubs-and-activities\/\">Other co-curricular<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students are transformed by participation in our performing arts programmes. 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