Victoria’s State School Spectacular is just around the corner and students from across Victoria are deep into rehearsals for the grand performance, which will take place next month.
The spectacular showcases the talents of Victorian state school students over two performances that include song, dance and circus.
Victoria University year 12 student Chloe will be playing the bass trombone as part of the 75-piece ensemble in the spectacular.
She said she’s excited for the opportunity to play in the show for the first time.
“I’ve never done any out of school activities so this was new, but it ended up being more fun than I imagined,” Chloe said.
She said she’s made many new friends during rehearsals for the show.
“It’s like I can make so many new connections in so many news areas of Melbourne and share in our common interests in music,” she said.
Chloe said year 12 students should still give the spectacular a go even if they’re worried about taking on the extra workload.
“It’s completely fine… you never know if you get this chance again so you might as well do it,” she said.
Copperfield College students and siblings Aydin and Chloe have been selected as principal dancers for the show.
Aydin said he felt honoured to be named as a principal dancer.
“This is the third time that I have participated in the Victorian State School spectacular. I feel that being in this show has helped me grow not only as a performer but as a person as well,” Aydin said.
“It feels special being able to share the stage with my sister at John Cain arena. It is a chance to showcase that we can do this together and that we have got each other’s backs.
“I enjoy how diverse this year’s show is and each routine can give you a different emotion in just the first movements or lyrics. I also enjoy the amazing choreography this year.”
This year will be Chloe’s first show.
She said she’s been loving every moment of it so far.
“Being in the show with Aydin feels extremely special as it makes me feel more comfortable with having someone I know so well with me through the whole experience,” Chloe said.
“What I enjoy the most about the show is being able to try new styles, getting to work with a whole bunch of people within the arts being able to see the whole show come together.”
Aydin and Chloe said they would both love to have careers in dance, performing arts and choreography in the future.
The State School Spectacular will be showing at the John Cain arena on Saturday, September 13 with performances at 1pm and 6.30pm.
Details: https://www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular/
