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Fine Arts Showcases
Grade 10 students celebrated the end of the first term with a pair of Fine Arts showcases this week, highlighting their efforts and progress over the last few months.
Grade 10 students go through a rotation, picking two curricular Fine Arts over the course of the year, and the performances this week marked the end of the first portion. Wednesday saw drama and instrumental students take the stage, while Friday featured dance, film and music technology inside the theatre, along with a visual arts exhibit in the lobby.
On Wednesday, the drama students performed vignettes from the play It’s Not You, It’s Me, a short comedy by Don Zolidis. The instrumental music group played three songs: “Counting Stars,” “Hallelujah” and “Clocks.” Music teacher Mr. Vince Hale noted that several students in that group had never played an instrument prior to this year, but took huge steps to being ready to perform for their peers.
“In Instrumental 10, a remarkable transformation unfolded as several students, with no prior music experience at the beginning of the school year, embraced the challenge of learning to play instruments,” he said. “Over the course of five months, their dedication and passion for music blossomed, culminating in a performance in front of their entire year group that impressed all their peers. The journey from beginners to confident performers showcased not only their newfound musical talents but also the power of perseverance.”
Ash B. had to do double duty on Wednesday, performing her vignette as scheduled and filling in with the instrumental music group when the scheduled bassist was unable to attend. Other standout performers included Brendan G., Lona Y. and Brady Z. in drama, and Sharm P., who added some vocals to the instrumental music performance.
Dance teacher Ms. Annie Marland was proud of her small group, including one student who just joined the class last week. The group performed a contemporary jazz number to ABBA’s “Mamma Mia.”
“I was impressed by their confidence and energy,” she said. “They worked really hard.”
The students performed in front of the backdrop for the musical, Grease, which the School is preparing to present in a matter of weeks. The production will go ahead at Victoria’s McPherson Playhouse on Thursday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, February 9 at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m.
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