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"Midnight: The Cinderella Musical" is a contemporary Australian reimagining of the Cinderella story in which Ella, a strong and independent young woman, tries to challenge tradition and use her voice to bring positive change to her kingdom.
The St Andrews Christian College Musical production for 2026 is “Midnight: The Cinderella Musical”! We have been working hard all year to get the production ready, and can’t wait to show it to the college community in August. The musical involves a cast of 75 students from year 5 to year 12, a student crew and a large team of staff.
We invite people of all ages to attend this production, at our 4 performances:
All performances will be held at Burrinja theatre in Upwey – a beautiful venue, and a great place to gain theatre experience for our students.
St Andrews musicals are award winning and highly regarded – you will enjoy an excellent performance, while supporting our hardworking student performers and crew.
We invite people of all ages to attend this production, at our 4 performances:
Where: Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey
A highlight of the Drama Department’s yearly performance calendar is the Unit 3 Theatre Studies class production, performed in April. This year’s play was Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory. Radium Girls tells the true story of a group of young factory workers in the 1920s who become seriously ill after being exposed to radium while painting watch dials. As they fight for justice against the company that endangered them, the play explores themes of courage, corporate responsibility, and the power of collective action.
The Unit 3 class worked tirelessly for a term to perform and create designs for this challenging production, and the Unit 1 class ably assisted as the crew members. The resulting production was a striking piece of theatre that balanced historical storytelling with strong emotional impact. I am proud of the work done by the students and grateful for the opportunity to guide them through the process of creating theatre together.
It was a milestone evening for our music programme as we celebrated our Jazz Night. For the very first time, we took this highly anticipated event offsite. The response from our school community was amazing, resulting in a completely sold out venue to farewell and support our talented students. The evening was a wonderful showcase of the hard work and dedication our musicians have poured into their rehearsals over the term. A special congratulations must go to all the ensembles featured on the night. The audience was treated to fantastic and energetic instrumental sets from the Jazz Band, Jazz combo, and Junior Jazz Band and vocal ensembles including Perfect 5th, Euphonix, and Harmonium. This concert served as a great send off for our students heading into Generations in Jazz. Thank you to everyone who secured a ticket and filled the venue with such wonderful energy. Your ongoing enthusiasm ensures a thriving environment for the performing arts at our college.
Earlier this month, 79 students and 9 staff members made the seven hour journey to Mount Gambier, South Australia, to participate in the prestigious Generations in Jazz Festival. This incredible event hosts over 5000 students from across Australia and New Zealand who gather to perform for experienced adjudicators, compete, and attend a spectacular Gala Concert featuring world renowned musicians.We sent six of our ensembles to compete across various divisions. Our representatives included the Jazz Band, Junior Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, our two large vocal ensembles (Harmonium and Euphonix), and our small vocal ensemble, Perfect 5th.
Reflecting on the growth of the St Andrews Christian College music department over the last few years is truly encouraging. We have evolved from a school that once took fewer than 8 students to this festival simply for the experience, to a highly successful competitor with over 70 students involved this year. We have earned a strong reputation for playing skilfully, pursuing excellence in competition, and most importantly, seeking to glorify Christ through our music.
We are thrilled to announce that St Andrews Christian College was the recipient of several fantastic awards this year. A massive congratulations to all our participating students.
These awards recognise a high-performing group of students for their teamwork and skill within their ensemble.
A Superband is a highly coveted 'all-star' list of the best instrumentalists from each division. This year's exceptional recipients are:
Congratulations again to our dedicated musicians, and a heartfelt thank you to the staff and families who support them in their pursuit of musical excellence.
On Monday 11th May, our students took to the stage for the highly anticipated St Andrews Christian College Autumn Concert. This year marked a significant milestone for our music programme, as it was our very first time hosting this major musical event offsite at the Burrinja Community Arts Centre.
Playing to an almost completely sold out theatre the evening was a stunning showcase of classical music, and our students certainly delivered. Taking our music programme into a professional external venue is a big step, and the students handled the transition with incredible maturity and skill, resulting in performances that truly celebrated their musical growth over the year.
The audience was treated to a wonderful variety of repertoire, highlighting the dedication and hard work of the following ensembles:
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the incredible St Andrews community, staff and ensemble directors.
Your unwavering support, from encouraging practice at home to purchasing tickets and filling the auditorium with such positive energy, is what makes these events possible. We are incredibly proud of what our students have achieved and look forward to sharing more music with you in the future.
"Midnight: The Cinderella Musical" is a contemporary Australian reimagining of the Cinderella story in which Ella, a strong and independent young woman, tries to challenge tradition and use her voice to bring positive change to her kingdom.
The St Andrews Christian College Musical production for 2026 is “Midnight: The Cinderella Musical”! We have been working hard all year to get the production ready, and can’t wait to show it to the college community in August. The musical involves a cast of 75 students from year 5 to year 12, a student crew and a large team of staff.
We invite people of all ages to attend this production, at our 4 performances:
All performances will be held at Burrinja theatre in Upwey – a beautiful venue, and a great place to gain theatre experience for our students.
St Andrews musicals are award winning and highly regarded – you will enjoy an excellent performance, while supporting our hardworking student performers and crew.
We invite people of all ages to attend this production, at our 4 performances:
Where: Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey
A highlight of the Drama Department’s yearly performance calendar is the Unit 3 Theatre Studies class production, performed in April. This year’s play was Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory. Radium Girls tells the true story of a group of young factory workers in the 1920s who become seriously ill after being exposed to radium while painting watch dials. As they fight for justice against the company that endangered them, the play explores themes of courage, corporate responsibility, and the power of collective action.
The Unit 3 class worked tirelessly for a term to perform and create designs for this challenging production, and the Unit 1 class ably assisted as the crew members. The resulting production was a striking piece of theatre that balanced historical storytelling with strong emotional impact. I am proud of the work done by the students and grateful for the opportunity to guide them through the process of creating theatre together.
It was a milestone evening for our music programme as we celebrated our Jazz Night. For the very first time, we took this highly anticipated event offsite. The response from our school community was amazing, resulting in a completely sold out venue to farewell and support our talented students. The evening was a wonderful showcase of the hard work and dedication our musicians have poured into their rehearsals over the term. A special congratulations must go to all the ensembles featured on the night. The audience was treated to fantastic and energetic instrumental sets from the Jazz Band, Jazz combo, and Junior Jazz Band and vocal ensembles including Perfect 5th, Euphonix, and Harmonium. This concert served as a great send off for our students heading into Generations in Jazz. Thank you to everyone who secured a ticket and filled the venue with such wonderful energy. Your ongoing enthusiasm ensures a thriving environment for the performing arts at our college.
Earlier this month, 79 students and 9 staff members made the seven hour journey to Mount Gambier, South Australia, to participate in the prestigious Generations in Jazz Festival. This incredible event hosts over 5000 students from across Australia and New Zealand who gather to perform for experienced adjudicators, compete, and attend a spectacular Gala Concert featuring world renowned musicians.We sent six of our ensembles to compete across various divisions. Our representatives included the Jazz Band, Junior Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, our two large vocal ensembles (Harmonium and Euphonix), and our small vocal ensemble, Perfect 5th.
Reflecting on the growth of the St Andrews Christian College music department over the last few years is truly encouraging. We have evolved from a school that once took fewer than 8 students to this festival simply for the experience, to a highly successful competitor with over 70 students involved this year. We have earned a strong reputation for playing skilfully, pursuing excellence in competition, and most importantly, seeking to glorify Christ through our music.
We are thrilled to announce that St Andrews Christian College was the recipient of several fantastic awards this year. A massive congratulations to all our participating students.
These awards recognise a high-performing group of students for their teamwork and skill within their ensemble.
A Superband is a highly coveted 'all-star' list of the best instrumentalists from each division. This year's exceptional recipients are:
Congratulations again to our dedicated musicians, and a heartfelt thank you to the staff and families who support them in their pursuit of musical excellence.
On Monday 11th May, our students took to the stage for the highly anticipated St Andrews Christian College Autumn Concert. This year marked a significant milestone for our music programme, as it was our very first time hosting this major musical event offsite at the Burrinja Community Arts Centre.
Playing to an almost completely sold out theatre the evening was a stunning showcase of classical music, and our students certainly delivered. Taking our music programme into a professional external venue is a big step, and the students handled the transition with incredible maturity and skill, resulting in performances that truly celebrated their musical growth over the year.
The audience was treated to a wonderful variety of repertoire, highlighting the dedication and hard work of the following ensembles:
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the incredible St Andrews community, staff and ensemble directors.
Your unwavering support, from encouraging practice at home to purchasing tickets and filling the auditorium with such positive energy, is what makes these events possible. We are incredibly proud of what our students have achieved and look forward to sharing more music with you in the future.
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