By: Jeannie Jackson, Music Teacher
Did you know that our Music Department at Regency Park Campus organized 24 large-scale events throughout this school year? From drama productions, to year-level violin concerts, to charity performances for Seeds of Hope, the performing arts are an important aspect of school life at YCIS. Here are just a few of the events from this year.
Christmas Productions – Years 1-6
Christmas is always a busy time of year with the school year already in full swing. And Music events and activities are no exception. Each year level is involved in the production of a Christmas musical, complete with costumes, singing and choreography. Led by the year-level leaders and music department, students performed 5 different productions in December alone!
Year 1 – Christmas on Candy Cane Lane
Year 2 – Countdown to Christmas
Year 3 – Prehistoric Christmas
Year 4 – How to Train Your Reindeer
Years 5&6 – Christmas Assembly
Robin & the Sherwood Hoodies – Year 5 & 6 Spring Musical
Last March, over 100 Year 5 and 6 students collaborated together to perform Robin & the Sherwood Hoodies, a musical by Craig Hawes. A hilarious twist on the traditional Robin Hood tale, our fearless hero and his merry men sang and danced their way into our hearts. One of our biggest shows of the year, it was complete with amazing costumes, stunning sets and some incredible props including a life-sized squisher!
Violin Concerts – Years 1, 2 & 3
At YCIS, we have a unique violin program where children begin lessons in K4 and continue through to Year 3. Students have three violin lessons during the course of a week – two instructional and one practice. The final concerts at the end of the school year are an opportunity for students to show off all their hard work. On May 5, Year 1 performed their concert to parents and friends.
Following soon after was the Year 2s & 3s with their Star Wars-themed concert June 1-2.
Finally, we will present the Summer Music Concert on Friday, June 23. This is an opportunity for students who have participated in Performing Arts activites throughout the year, to perform to their parents and friends. It is a true celebration of the programmes and opportunities on offer at YCIS.