The St Hilda’s Choir sets the tone for Music Night
Music Night goes from strength to strength
Music Night at St Hilda’s is always a popular event on the first semester calendar, proving to be a fantastic opportunity for the musically inclined to show the rest of the College what they have in store for us for the rest of the year. And this year was no exception, with more acts than in previous years eager to be involved.
From the opening act of the evening, the Choir, with a rousing rendition of Connie Francis’ 1958 hit ‘Stupid Cupid’ all the way to Rob Henham’s forced, yet intoxicatingly entertaining encore of a song to which he didn’t remember all of the words, the night indeed went from strength to strength.
The versatility of the acts presented to the rest of the College was amazing and more entertaining than anyone could have anticipated.
From a cappella Tracey Chapman by Ming-Li, to a beautiful Norah Jones number by Erin Jellie and Frances Cameron. Not to mention a jazz number as well as an original composition all from first year students.
The 1980s theme for the night was a success with vibrant makeup, teased hair, and the odd fluorescent garment spicing up the Dining Hall.
A big thank you must go out to Lenore, the kitchen staff and the workschemers for helping us to run the night and also to Sophia Exiner, for her help as accompanist for the Music Conveners’ act. Your help was greatly appreciated. The night came off as a huge success and a credit to all of the performers as well as my fellow music conveners in organising such an entertaining evening which was most definitely enjoyed by all.
Ashlee Thompson, Music Convener
A musical showcase for St Hilda’s talent: Big bouquets were in order when the College community celebrated its musical talent at the annual St Hilda’s Music Recital. Friends, family, guests and fellow students were entertained by high-standard performances in a program of top quality music, featuring solo, duet and trio items on a diverse range of instruments.
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Full houses went all the way to ‘The Forum’
“Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” The St Hilda’s production of Broadway’s greatest farce was light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and showed why one of the funniest musicals ever written is the perfect escape from life’s troubles.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, presented during the first weekend in October, took comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.
The result was a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom. Everyone involved in the production worked tirelessly to give two brilliant hours of entertainment, with the RMIT’s Kaleide Theatre filled to the rafters with sell-out crowds for all three nights. Thanks to Accenture who proudly supported the production.
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