1994 School Magazine

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A special event of Arts Weel< was a recital of Indian Classical Dancing by Priya Srini\, asa. Priya is in Year 12 and

rts Wee1< 94 at the Brisbane Girls' Grammar School aimed at exposing all students in the school to an

is a ITighly qualified performer. She introdLiced her iteiTTs with a brief talk about the meaning of the stories POT- trayed and 1< GPt ITer audience spell- bound WITh her grace, dignity and beautiful ino\, Ginents The Music Concert on Wednes- day night featured winners of the Instrumental and Vocal Competitions oroanized by Ms Myers-OSwell. The standards were, as always, superb and reflected the dedication of both students and staff in their pursuit of musical excellence. The winner of the R. T. and A. E. Ieffries BUTSary was judgecl on the night. We congratulate Maiy Broughton on ITer skilful and inLisical performance and wisl\ ITer well in ITer ftiiure ITTtisical studies The culmination of Arts Vieek was the Senior Drama Prodtiction The Matilda Women. The cast and crew produced a performance of exceptional POWei directed by Mrs

experience of the Arts and in par- Ticular to some aspects of Asian Cuntire A display of student Art work was open on the ground floor of G Block dunno the wee!{ and was widely attended by students, par Grits and staff. Years 9 and 10 were entertained by the professionalism andmusicalhumourofBrass Razoo Sister Moon, a capella Vocal En- senTble, performed nTodern and ITa- dinonal works for Year 11 an<1were verywellreceived. These three young women have recorded a CD and perform regularly around Australia A feast of Shakes peare was pre- sented to Year 12 by Paul She tman in a one-man show focussing on "Hamlet" Lunchtime activities included Shi- Ian playing The Chinese Dulcimer and Mr Viev Hand D. L. ham dem- onsiraring traditional Chinese paint- ing. "Living Statues" gave students

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MurplTy. The au- Ihor Sue Rider was in attendance and enjoyed the inno- vanve interpreta- lion of her play The production was not only en- tenaining but also informed the au- dience about the lives of pioneer v. ,o11Ten in AUS- ITalia whose con- tTibution to our

an opportunity To experience an- other D raina genre. A recital by Miss Torenbeek' s drama group showcased the work of the PIF vate speecl\ and drama students The annual Theatre Dance Recital in the Au- ditorium, under a balloon arch, drew a ITUgG audience who clapped and cheered a variety of acts inclLiding solo and group performers. The standard of per- toinnance was very good and reflectecl long ITours of re- hearsal

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