Junior School Showcase 2023

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Junior School Showcase 2023

The annual Junior School Showcase celebrates the dedication, progress and diversity of music ensembles and performers in the Junior School at Somerset College. This evening, talent will be celebrated across two concerts, showcasing solo performers and ensembles from both the early and upper primary years. We kindly ask that audience members remain in attendance until the end of each concert. This ensures the integrity of the concert format and an enjoyable experience for performers and audience members alike. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all staff who have assisted with the organisation and presentation of this showcase. Thank you also to the many dedicated students who will perform this evening and to the vivacious student volunteers assisting behind the scenes. Finally, thank you to our parents and wider school community for your unwavering support of our children and music programs. On behalf of Somerset College Performing Arts staff, we wish you an enjoyable evening and a joyfully musical year ahead.

Ms Kiah Leslie

Junior School Teacher

a CONCERT 1 - 6.00PM

COOL CATS CHOIR Performing: Hobble Gobble Directed by Mrs Brigitte Weintrop

Conducted by Bella Beer Composer: P. Stanhope

PIANO SOLO Zoey Wang Performing: Resist

Teacher: Mrs Helen Little Composer: P. Stanhope

PIANO SOLO Taya Liu Performing: Toccatina Teacher: Mrs Helen Little Composer: M. Goldston

PIANO SOLO Aryanne Zhong

Performing: Robbie's Reel Teacher: Mrs Helen Little Composer: J. Kotchie

SUZUKI STRINGS Performing: Twinkle A & Theme; Allegretto; Hunters Chorus; Perpetual Motion Teacher: Mr John Mitchell Composer: S. Suzuki, Weber and Bohm

GUITAR SOLO Will Davidson

Performing: Aunt Rhody Teacher: Mr Bryce Leader Composer: Traditional

GUITAR SOLO Sean Pazaratz Performing: Allegretto Teacher: Mr Bryce Leader Composer: F. Carulli

STRINGS SOLO Stacey Yang

Performing: Sonata in E Minor Teacher: Mrs Katherine Hopkins Accompanied by Mrs Sue Roberts Composer: A Vavaldi MELODIC MYNAS Performing: Naughty Directed by Mrs Brigitte Weintrop Conducted by Bella Beer Composer: T. Minchin SPEECH AND DRAMA Lucy Loon Performing: My Teacher Took My iPad Teacher: Ms Jane Irvine Creactor: K. Nesbitt VOCAL DUET Charlie Pignolet and Ansh Sutaria Performing: I Wanna Be Like You Teacher: Ms Jenine Carnell Creactor: R.M. Sherman and R.B. Sherman STRINGS SOLO Diella Lee Performing: Concerto No. 5 in D Major Teacher: Mr John Mitchell Composer: F. Seitz JUNIOR RECORDER ENSEMBLE Performing: Sou Gan & Grandma Grunts Directed by Mrs Helen Little Composer: Traditional and J. Pitts

CONCERT 2 - 6.45PM

JUNIOR CONCERT BAND Performing: Stars Directed by Mrs Kirsten McGrath Composer: A McGinty STRINGS SOLO Evan Li Performing: Hungarian Dance Teacher: Mrs Helen Moffatt Composer: J. Brahms (Arr. Forbes)

PIANO SOLO Chloe Tu

Performing: Summer Rain Teacher: Mrs Helen Little Composer: K. Bailey

PIANO SOLO James Baumfield

Performing: Secret Agent Teacher: Mrs Helen Little Composer: P. Jutras

JUNIOR PERCUSSION CLUB Performing: Theme From William Tell Teacher: Mr Russell Pearce Composer: G. Rossini

GUITAR SOLO Knox Black Performing: Andante Teacher: Mr Bryce Leader Composer: N. Paganini GUITAR SOLO Ansh Sutaria Performing: Waltz Teacher: Mr Bryce Leader Composer: N. Paganini

GUITAR SOLO Sanaaya Mapabandara Performing: Rigadoon Teacher: Mr Bryce Leader Composer: H. Purcell

JUNIOR SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 2 Performing: Scooter Ride Medley

Teacher: Mrs Helen Moffatt Accompanied by Tony Xia Composer: S. Chin

PIANO SOLO Carolyn Goldie

Performing: Cha Cha Cha Teacher: Mrs Helen Little Composer: G. Hengeveld

SPEECH AND DRAMA Charlize Garlick and Abigail Birt Performing: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors Teacher: Ms Jane Irvine Creactor: I. Mcwethy JUNIOR SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 1 Performing: Aeolius Directed by Mrs Helen Moffatt Accompanied by Tony Xia Composer: M. Fenske

STRINGS SOLO Alessandro Martinese Performing: 'Summer' Violin Concerto in G Minor Op.8 No.2 Teacher: Mrs Sachie Yuki Composer: A Vivaldi

JUNIOR CHORALE Performing: The Moon Directed by Ms Kiah Leslie Accompanied by Mrs Sue Roberts Composer: A Beck