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Creative Arts
Rurea, taitea, kia tu ko taikaka anake
Strip away the bark and expose the heartwood
Creative Arts
Creative Arts at ҹɫapp encompasses a range of activities for all students to engage with during their time at the College.
Creative Arts have a page which you are welcome to follow.
Music
Instrumental Lessons
Each year students can choose to learn a musical instrument. Most lessons are free through the itinerant scheme. This is optional, in Year 9, all students will learn a little bit of keyboard and guitar in Music class through option rotations.
Students will need to sign in with your Roncalli Gmail to access and complete this with your caregiver. Applications close 7 February at 4pm.
Contemporary Bands
Students can form bands and contemporary music groups and rehearse at lunchtimes and after- school by arrangement with Miss Hall. Drum kits, amps, keyboards and guitars are provided in the Music block. Students can choose to perform at local schools and for community events and may choose to compete at Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats.
Music Production and Creating Music
Our Music department has a range of midi instruments to help you develop your skills and knowledge of working with a DAW ( Digital Audio Workstation) on your own digital device if you have an interest in Music production or Beat Making.
There are also national songwriting and composition contests available to all students each year. Click on the links below to learn more
SingOut4Justice:
Play It Strange:
Liturgical Music
Students have the opportunity to help lead and share their musical gifts and talents with the college at our College Mass celebrations and House liturgies at Sacred Heart Basilica and our College Chapel. These take place throughout the year and students can speak with Miss Hall if they would like to participate as a musician for these events.
Roncalli Choir: Directed by Ella Thomas
Choir rehearses one lunchtime a week. All students are welcome to join. Our choir performs at the Big Sing Regional in Dunedin in Term 2, Jubilate in Timaru and our College Masses and Prizegiving.
Showquest: Student Choreographed and Directed
Showquest is a National annual dance performance event that takes place in Christchurch at the end of Term 2. Students prepare in Term 1 and Term 2 during lunchtimes.
From the Artroom
Artwork of the Week 2024
Miss Victoria Chappell
Live Theatre Miss Victoria Chappell v.chappell@roncalli.school.nz
Students devise and direct performances throughout the year through Drama courses and also have the opportunity to attend professional performances and participate in workshops.
Ms Nikki Hall
Ukulele Orchestra Ms Nikki Hall n.hall@roncalli.school.nz
Just like a larger orchestra they often play different parts and move well beyond the basic ukulele strum, rehearsals Friday lunchtimes in the Music block.
Ms Nikki Hall
Rock Bands Ms Nikki Hall n.hall@roncalli.school.nz
Students establish and rehearse in ensembles to perform for local events and in Smokefree Rockquest. Senior music students are keen to mentor our junior rock bands
Mr Mark Pribis
Audio Visual (AV) Mr Mark Pribis m.pribis@roncalli.school.nz
Join a dedicated team of students who run lighting consoles, mixing desks, and set up and run the technical support for events daily at the College.
Ms Nikki Hall
Itinerant and Private instrumental lessons Ms Nikki Hall n.hall@roncalli.school.nz
Weekly twenty minute individual and group lessons delivered by instrument specialists and open to all students. See Miss Hall in the Music Block for more information. There are some college instruments available for hire.
Annual Events
Inter-house Singing: An event run through the College House system that gives every student an opportunity to perform in a massed choir. All students participate in either Haka or Waiata and then present their house's song choice for a particular theme.
One Day Dazzle: ҹɫapp's own "Stage Challenge" House event where students create and direct an all-inclusive showcase with costumes, lights, staging, props, dancing, singing, and occasionally acrobatics.
Roncalli Rhythms: An evening concert that showcases the best instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles of the college.
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Roncalli enables students to explore different areas of culture and arts through the many engaging activities and opportunities on offer. There is so much support available to help students build their confidence in expressing themselves through creativity and culture.
