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Welcome to the very first edition of Saltus Stage, our new online Performing Arts Magazine!
What a busy term! This year we welcome our new Brass teacher to the Instrumental team direct from Edinburgh; Miss Lorna McDonald. Miss McDonald has already made an impression in the department with her own brand of humour. Find out more about the changes to Brass at Saltus in the Brass focus on page 9..
Ms. Jones, Head of Music continues to keep us all on our toes with her knowledge and enthusiasm for all things technical and is proud to be the driving force and designer of this new magazine. She is also wearing a new hat this year as the Director of our upcoming school show, Chicago set to take place February 27th-March 1st 2014, more details found within!
Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Head of Drama Head of Drama Ms. Kelly saw Drama students excel on stage, an excerpt from which was chosen for the Premier’s Concert starring Head Boy, William Finnerty.
The Performing Arts trip to Stratford, Ontario in September enabled Drama students to further their knowledge of theatre and use these Productions for coursework evaluation.
Saltus is once again gearing up for Christmas with the Annual Carols for All event, a foundation Christmas concert and students entertaining all over the island, from morning rush hour at Buei to the lighting of the Corporation of Hamilton's Christmas tree. Mrs. Fox continues to prepare students to perform at many Community events throughout the year and is shortly producing the Upper Primary show, A Pirate Christmas. Mr. Guerrard is again writing and producing his show, Let it Snow for the Lower Primary Department.
String playing continues to flourish under the direction of Ms. Haslam and was further extended this year with the introduction of an Intermediate Ensemble, named Stringendo. This group now has four double bass players who we hope to see incorporated into the Senior Orchestra in the future.
Check out the spotlight sections for more on Curriculum and the busy work the extra-curriculuar groups have been up to!
As a Department we continue to be exceptionally proud of the fine results that these students achieve. To be such accomplished performers at this age requires self-discipline, determination and sacrifice.
So in the spirit of the Season, join with us in celebrating the accomplishments of the future generation as we wish you all a wonderful Christmas.
Saltus Performing Arts Department.