Category: Music

Grease is the Word

November 28, 2017


Over 100 students across both campuses auditioned to be a part of next year’s musical, Grease. Our Drama teachers have been blown away by the sheer talent of our students, which will make for a slick production.

“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!” – Psalm 27:6

Musical Service in Action: Happy 40th Birthday to Glengarry Hospital

November 9, 2017

We were honoured to receive an invitation to perform at the Glengarry Private Hospital 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Students from the Year 11 and Year 12 Music ATAR classes provided music for this special occasion in the newly landscaped courtyard garden.  After a speech from the hospital CEO, Mila Snyman (Year 12) performed Romberg’s Sonata in E minor opus 38 on ‘cello, accompanied by Mrs Jamison, which was very well received by the audience.

The students led the guests in an enthusiastic rendition of “Happy Birthday” as the enormous hospital birthday cake was cut!

Our Year 11 and Year 12 students, Mr Bourgault and Mrs Jamison then provided background music for the rest of the morning while the guests enjoyed morning tea. The musicians performed in small groups and as soloists –  a woodwind trio, ‘cello duet, ‘cello and violin duet, trombone trio, clarinet solo and ‘cello solo – displaying a diverse array of instruments and a wide variety of music.

The hospital staff were very appreciative of our students’ contribution to the atmosphere of the morning. Our music students are wonderful ambassadors for St Stephen’s School and it is such a pleasure to watch them excel on their instruments.

“My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.” – Psalm 57:7

African Drum Workshop

September 7, 2017

The South African Service Learning Tour Invites you to:

 

Drum For A Cause

Take part of in a drumming workshop whilst enjoying a traditional SA braai!

Akwaaba (“uh-kwaa-buh”)…meaning “welcome” in the Akan language from Ghana, Akwaaba’s vision is to use traditional African drumming and music as a tool to promote harmony and cultural understanding.​ Led by Paul Osei Kofi, Akwaaba has been entertaining a wide variety of audiences for over 20 years with energetic, powerful and interactive performances, drum circles and workshops. Use of traditional African hand drums and other percussion instruments bring alive the rhythms of Africa.

Place: St Stephen’s School Duncraig Quad Area

Date: October 12th 2017

Time: 6-7:30pm

Tickets available from tour students and Mr. Osborne 

Price: $20 a ticket

There will also be cold drinks for sale.

*Because students are present THIS IS A SMOKE AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT*

 

The Arts Award Assembly

September 1, 2017

The Arts Award Assembly took place today.

It was a wonderful array of Debating, Drama, Music, Art, and Singing.

Principal Donella Beare along with ex-student Alex Morris presented the many awards. Alex is a graduate of the University of Western Australia having completed a Bachelor of Music majoring in Composition in 2009. During primary and secondary school at St Stephen’s, Alex studied music and had an active involvement in all available vocal ensembles and the string ensembles on the violin.

It was an opportunity to acknowledge ex-student Amy Reid who had her work ‘Girl in a Manhole’ displayed in the Art Gallery of WA where she won the Exhibition Medallion of 2016.

Parents were invited for morning tea afterwards.

Synthesis Exhibition + Film Festival

August 23, 2017

The Synthesis Exhibition + Film Festival opened the doors and welcomed the throne of visitors.

Every year the festival impossibly surpasses the previous year.

Such talent, such vision.

Well done to everyone!

If you couldn’t make it last night it is open from August 23 – August 29 from 8:30 am -4:00 pm.

Musical Talents Come Together

August 10, 2017

Students Richard Brider, Year 11 Duncraig, and Jacob Pinsky, Year 12 Carramar, performed at the Mount Pleasant College Open Day recently. Both students are studying a Certificate III in Music at Mount Pleasant College as part of the SSS External Vocational Education and Training (VET) program.

“Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” – Leo Buscaglia

St Stephen’s School in the news – Synthesis Film Festival back!

July 24, 2017

Thank you to the  Joondalup-Wanneroo Times/Weekender for showcasing this event.

Photo courtesy of the Joondalup Times.

Read the full article here:

http://www.communitynews.com.au/joondalup-times/news/joondalup-synthesis-film-festival-is-back

Don’t forget if you are a secondary student attending school in the City of Joondalup and interested in making short films then there is still time to submit your entries. Just under $1500 worth of vouchers are up for grabs.