Dubbo South Public School class 5/6L singing choir were awarded First Place for their performance of ‘Hearts in Harmony’ and ‘Spongebob SquarePants’. Their very proud teacher, Louise Heaslip, said the class worked very hard and for many it was their first time on stage.
Dubbo South Public School class 5/6L recorder group were awarded First Place for their performance of ‘Hot Cross Buns’ and ‘Grock Rock’.
Dubbo College South Campus’ rock band, Jeez Louise, comprised mainly of students from Year 9 elective music class, claimed a well-deserved 2nd place, performing a captivating rendition of ‘Seven Nation Army’ and an original composition, ‘Mistakes’. The Year 10 boys also garnered recognition for their outstanding performance, receiving a Highly Commended award for their spirited renditions of ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ and ‘Johnny be Good’.
The Dubbo College jazz band left a lasting impression, securing a Highly Commended. Mostly composed of Year 9 students from South Campus, and several senior campus students, the jazz band mesmerised the audience with lively performances of 'Louis, Louis’ and ‘Handclap’. Their dedication and hard work paid off as they claimed second place, narrowly edged out by Mudgee High School.
The Dubbo College Concert Band earned them a well-deserved second place out of the five concert bands in the Secondary Schools Concert Band section. With their renditions of ‘Beyond the Void’ and ‘You’re Welcome’, the 50-piece concert band captivated the adjudicator and received high praise for their cohesive performance.
The 17-member strong, St Laurence’s Primary Band made up of students from Year 3 to 6, performed 'We Will Rock You' and the theme from 'Star Wars', placing second in their section. The band’s conductor, Ms Jessica Manning is incredibly proud and felt the students played the best she had ever heard them.
Central West Leadership Academy Stage 2/3/4 students won the small school section at the Dubbo Eisteddfod with their renditions of ‘Supernova’ and ‘School Song’.
Incredibly talented primary and secondary school students from around our region -- and beyond -- recently converged by the busload on the region’s major arts event of the year, the City of Dubbo Eisteddfod. The results speak for themselves, and staff and students can be very proud. If you'd like your students to be featured in Dubbo Photo News to record their achievement for all time, please email photos@dubbophotonews.com.au
