Performing Arts News
The boys in Year 4 have been showing excellent focus and teamwork skills as they explore improvisation and the elements of drama. Some of their tasks have included working in collaboration with others to develop an improvisation related to a given current affair issue, and role-playing a wide range of characters and imagined situations to create performances that use character roles and sounds to convey situations. One of their favourite tasks required them to collaborate and respond through improvisation and movement to create human machines. The boys then presented these performances to their classmates. Below are a couple of freeze-frame photos from the activity.
I also have a fantastic collection of photos that will be showcased soon from the Music Camp that took place in Week 6. I spoke with fellow Ensemble directors after the camp and we all noted how focused and engaged the boys were throughout rehearsals and workshops. With the Junior and Middle School Autumn Concert fast approaching (Week 8, Friday 20 June) this really highlighted the value of the boys participating in intensive rehearsals. The Camp Concert provided an excellent opportunity for the boys to be inspired by each other as they often do not get the opportunity to listen to the variety of ensembles that rehearse every week at Scotch College - especially when they are back stage for most of the Autumn Concert!
Phebe Samson
Performing Arts Teacher
