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DON'T  STOP  THE  MUSIC  -­‐  HOW  MUSIC  CAME  TO  CHALLIS    Don't  Stop  The  Music    -­‐    How  Music  Came  to  Challis  -­‐  is  an  exciting  collaboration  between  primary  school  students,  music  educators,   international  stars  and  Perth’s  most  exciting   tertiary  ensembles.  Classic   FM's   Russell   Torrance   helps   chart   the   journey   of   students   of   Challis   Community   Primary  School  who  are  part  of  a  new  school  music  program.  With  their   imaginations   ignited  they  show  us  what  they  haved  learnt,  supported  by  a  collective  of  exceptional  performers.   Ten  months  ago  Challis  Community  Primary  School   in  Armadale  had  virtually  no  musical  resources.  Now,   thanks  to  passionate  teachers,  music   tutors,  choir  and  music  mentor  Micheál  McCarthy,  and  community   support,   it  has  a   rapidly  developing  music   culture  with  a   flourishing  choir  and  over  80  students  learning  brass  and  string  instruments.    The   Concert   celebrates   the   achievements   of   the   students   whose   talents   are   showcased   with   the  support   of   WAAPA's   Jazz   Ensemble,   the   ethereal   sounds   of   Eneksis   Vocal   Ensemble,   the   award-­‐winning   Defying   Gravity,   the   virtuosic   sounds   of   the   UWA   Conservatorium   of   Music   Symphony  Orchestra,   Eastwinds   -­‐   a  multicultural   experience   presented   by  Musica   Viva   Australia,   the   Classic  Sounds   folk   group,   and   the   Salvation   Army's   renowned   Perth   Fortress   Band.   The   children  will   be  supported  by  mentor  James  Morrison.  

The  Concert  is  the  first  event  in  a  national  campaign  to  shine  a  light  on  music  education  in  Australia,  supported   by   award-­‐winning   educator   and   researcher   in   music   education   and   cognitive  development,  Dr  Anita  Collins.    It  is  a  wonderful  opportunity  to  bring  together  music  educators  and  influencers  ahead  of  the  launch  of  the  Campaign  when  the  television  series  airs  in  November  2018.  The  Campaign  will  encourage  Australians  to  donate  unused  musical  instruments  to  children  in  need  and  empower  passionate  educators  to  start  music  programs  in  their  own  schools.    

Extracts   from   the   Concert   will   feature   in   the   television   documentary   to   be   screened   on   the   ABC  which  follows  the  teachers,  the  children  and  their  families  to  show  the  powerful  impact  that  music  has  on  all  aspects  of  their  lives.  

ARTISTS  Challis  Community  Primary  School  children   including  Challis  choir,  violin,  cello  and  guitar  students,  and  Salvation  Army  (Challis)  Just  Brass  band.  MC  Russell  Torrance  (Classic  FM)  The  Salvation  Army  Perth  Fortress  Band  George  Walley  UWA  Conservatorium  of  Music  Symphony  Orchestra  Eastwinds  presented  by  Musica  Viva  Australia  Classic  Sounds  folk  band  Western  Australian  Academy  of  Performing  Arts  (Edith  Cowan  University):  Defying  Gravity  Eneksis  Vocal  Ensemble  Jazz  Ensemble  

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 PROGRAM  Taiko  Drumming  -­‐    WAAPA's  Defying  Gravity    Wandjoo  My  Friend  -­‐  performed  by  writer  George  Walley  with  Challis  guitar  group  and  Challis  choir  conducted  by  Jocelyn  Campbell.  I  Am  The  Earth  -­‐  music  and  lyrics  by  Glyn  Leymann  performed  by  Challis  choir  conducted  by  Micheál  McCarthy.  Ode   to   Joy   -­‐   Beethoven,   performed   by   UWA   Conservatorium   of   Music   Symphony   Orchestra   and  Challis  string  students,  conducted  by  Professor  Alan  Lourens  Irish   Washer   Woman   -­‐   Traditional,   Arr.   Rachel   John   performed   by   Classic   Sounds   folk   band   and  Challis  string  group.  Caged  Bird  -­‐    performed  by  Eastwinds  from  Musica  Viva  Australia.  Big   Bad  World   -­‐  music   and   lyrics   by  Guy   Sebastian,   performed   by  UWA  Conservatorium   of  Music  Symphony  Orchestra  James  Morrison  and  Challis  choir  conducted  by  Professor  Alan  Lourens.  Northern  Lights  -­‐  by  Ola  Gjeilo  performed  by  Eneksis  Vocal  Ensemble.  London  Bridge  -­‐  Challis  Just  Brass  students,  Michelle  Wilde  conducting.  Nature  Boy  –  WAAPA  Jazz  Ensemble,  James  Morrison  .  Classics  in  Brass  -­‐  performed  by  Salvation  Army  Perth  Fortress  Band  and  Challis  Just  Brass  students,  John  Collinson  conducting.  Siyhamba  -­‐  Eneksis  Vocal  Ensemble  and  Challis  choir  conducted  by  Micheál  McCarthy.