The College Choir and Brass Ensemble will be rehearsing for and performing at St Mary’s Cathedral for the Year 12 Graduation Mass. The rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, 20 September and Mass on Wednesday, 21 September.
Students will travel via bus on both days, departing the College at approximately 1:30pm and returning to the College at approximately 4:30pm. Students in Years 10 and 11 may depart directly from St Mary’s Cathedral, if they have a signed letter from a parent/carer.
Lunch will be provided on Tuesday, 20 September, however students must bring their own lunch on Wednesday, 21 September.
Please complete the permission slip below by Monday, 19 September, if your son is in either of these ensembles.
>>> Click here to view and complete the permission slip.
Mr Chris Balkizas
Head of Music
E: cbalkizas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Private music lessons are well underway. Students are to be reminded to check their schedule, be punctual to their lessons and inform the teacher at least the day prior, if they are unable to attend their scheduled lesson. We have excellent, well qualified peripatetic teachers at Waverley College and lessons are available on a large variety of instruments.
Parents who would like to enrol their son to commence instrumental lessons are encouraged to complete the following online application form. Private Music lessons are not compulsory, but are strongly encouraged for students performing in the many ensembles on offer at the College.
>>> Click here to view and complete the Private Music Tuition Form.
Any student who wishes to learn an instrument, or join an ensemble, or the Rock Band program, are welcome to visit the PAC and speak to any of the music staff.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to call the Music Office 9369 0623 or email kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Congratulations to Guy Hammerschmidt (Year 12) on completing and receiving his certificate for his 8th Grade AMEB Trombone Examination. A huge milestone in his musical journey!
Waverley is very proud of you.
Guy Hammerschmidt
Mr Chris Balkizas
Head of Music
E: cbalkizas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Visual Arts Club will be offered at Waverley as a Summer activity for students from Years 5-12. It will commence Term 4, Week 2, 2022.
Visual Arts Club provides an opportunity for students to build skills in critical and creative thinking. This summer, students will be introduced to: Expressions in Clay: Texture Through Sculptural Form.
Each student will be introduced to a range of ceramic handbuilding techniques such as pinch-pots, slabs and coiling techniques to build the fundamental form for their ceramic sculpture.
Natural and synthetic textures will be used to create impressions in the clay, forming crevices to catch and control glaze. Students will be involved in the firing and glazing process, learning glaze theory to further extend their knowledge on how clay bodies react when heated.
In Visual Arts Club students will:
Cost: $110.00
Materials: all materials will be supplied (all works will be bisque and glaze fired)
Session times: select ONE from the following:
Ms Natalie Oates
Head of Visual Arts
E: noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
You are cordially invited to the HSC Drama Showcase next Tuesday, 30 August 4pm, in the Performing Arts Centre theatre, to celebrate the wonderful achievements of the HSC Drama class.
This talented class will be performing both group and solo performances. Everyone is invited to this free event. Tea and coffee will be available.
Ms Alison Jinga
Head of Drama
E: ajinga@waverley.nsw.edu.au
This week, the 2022 HSC Music Recital showcased the talents of our Year 12 students in the PAC Recital Room. Eight students played and sang diverse repertoire on their chosen instrument, with material ranging from rock guitarist Joe Satriani’s ‘Satch Boogie’ to classical works by Saint-Saëns, popular songs, blues pieces and works by jazz legends such as Denny Ilett.
It was clear that students had spent countless hours perfecting their chosen pieces and had a true understanding of their instrument.
Playing to an appreciative audience of parents, carers, students and teachers, these students demonstrated that they were well prepared for their upcoming HSC practical examination and were comfortable in a performance environment.
We wish each and every one of you, the very best for your HSC.
Thank you to our music makers: Max Leedham (voice); Luke Stewart (tuba); Hugo Pizzol (trumpet); Louis Kitto (electric guitar); Evan Hodges (alto saxophone); Harrison Gippel (clarinet); Charles Alexander (electric guitar) and Guy Hammerschmidt (trombone).
With special thanks to Mr Chris Balkizas (Head of Music); Mr Chris Blenkinsopp (Music Teacher) and Ms Jaz Dolso (Music Teacher) as well as our tireless accompanists and instrumental teachers.
Ms Vanessa Witton
Marketing Communications Specialist
E: vwitton@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Parents, carers, students and Waverley community members are invited to attend the St Clares and Waverley College annual ART and DESIGN HSC showcase on Wednesday, 17 August.
The event is a collection of Year 12 major works from the students of 2022.
Each work reflects selected material processes explored by the student throughout the year.
Works will be on display from:
Date: Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Brother JP Lacey Gymnasium, 131 Birrell Street Waverley
Ms Nat Oates
Head of Visual Arts
E: noates@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The 23rd annual Clancy Religious Art Prize is an exhibition open to all Sydney Catholic Secondary Schools. The prize is a celebration of students’ creativity and spirituality, expressed through Visual Arts, inspired by Cardinal Edward Clancy.
The Clancy Religious Art Prize is named in honour of Cardinal Edward Bede Clancy, the seventh Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney. This art prize is a moment when we can encounter and appreciate beauty through the works of our students. This years theme encompassed ‘Scripture: The Bridge between Heaven and Earth.’
Waverley College entered submissions from Zac Coonan (Year 10) and a collaborative piece by James Iatrou, Finn Stranix and Anderson Franulovich (Year 11).
Zac Coonan’s photographic work ‘My Connection to Heaven’ placed 3rd, receiving the Brian Jordan Prize. Zac’s selected photograph demonstrates his interpretation of the art prize’s theme and how he sees the ocean, sky and horizon line as the bridge to heaven. Congratulations Zac on a prestigious achievement.
Congratulations Zac Coonan (Year 10) for placing 3rd and winning the Brian Jordan Prize
Collaborative ceramic artwork by Finn, James and Anderson, was inspired by artist Andy Goldsworthy and his ephemeral artworks. Their interpretation of the theme was conceptual and of high calibre.
Collaborative Artwork by James Iatrou, Finn Stranix and Anderson Franulovich: ‘He is Preparing His Eternal Place for You’
Lastly, congratulations and well done to Zac, Finn, James and Anderson in their efforts to create such conceptual and reflective artworks of our faith.
Should you wish to participate in art competitions, please speak to Ms Turnbull in Visual Arts for upcoming events.
Ms Jenna Turnbull
Innovation Coordinator and Visual Arts Teacher
E: jturnbull@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Rock Band Concert originally scheduled for Tuesday, 9 August has been postponed.
A new date will be advised over the coming weeks.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
The Music Department offers Ensembles in a genre of music styles for all music tastes.
The College Rock Band Groups ranging from the Junior School to Year 10 will be performing on Tuesday, 9 August from 4pm to 5pm in the Recital Room of the Performing Arts Centre.
Parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg – Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Our impressive Music Department offers Ensembles in a wide variety of music genres and styles, to cater to all music tastes.
The College Rock Band Groups, ranging from the Junior School to Year 10, will perform on Tuesday, 9 August from 4pm to 5pm in the Recital Room of the Performing Arts Centre (PAC).
Parents and friends are very welcome to come along. We look forward to seeing you!
More information will be communicated to you in Term 3.
Ms Keiran Kossenberg
Performing Arts Centre Coordinator
E: kkossenberg@waverley.nsw.edu.au
A most appreciative audience of parents and friends enjoyed an evening of wonderful music on 16 June at the 2022 Festival of Bands. The students were excited to be performing in a celebration of live music, highlighting our concert bands, brass ensembles, and jazz ensembles. Guy Hammerschmidt and Hugo Pizzol (Year 12), were featured as soloists.
Year 12 Soloist Guy Hammerschmidt
Year 12 Soloist Hugo Pizzol with the Cliff Goodchild Concert Band
This may have been the last opportunity for our Year 12 cohort to play in the College bands. The Music Department wishes them good luck in their upcoming examinations and expresses our thanks to Luke Stewart, Evan Hodges, our MCs on the night, Harrison Gippel, Solomon Tuqiri, Mack Trustrum, Hugo Pizzol and Guy Hammerschmidt. A welcoming speech was made by the College Captain, Daniel McSweeny, who incidentally, has been a member of the bands up until this year.
Our guest ensemble was Bondi Brass. Bondi Brass was founded by Cliff Goodchild and initially included students who played in his three school bands: namely, Waverley College, Marcellin College and Sydney Boys High. Cliff’s son, Paul Goodchild, was an Old Boy of the College, and famed trumpeter, who sadly passed away in March, this year.
Special Guests Bondi Brass
Repertoire performed by Bondi Brass included: Flourish by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns, Bugler’s Holiday by Leroy Anderson and Waltzing Matilda arr Gordon Langford.
Jazz Band B with Fox Stapleton as Soloist
Matthew Coorey Concert Band
This event would not have been such a success, without the generous support and work from the following members of the Music Department:
Waterford Concert Band
Mr Dan Williams
Head of Bands
E: dwilliams@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Mr Chris Balkizas
Head of Music
E: cbalkizas@waverley.nsw.edu.au
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional Custodians of the land on which Waverley College is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual connections to the land, waters, seas and sky and their rich contribution to society.
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