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EVENT PROGRAM INFORMATION Student Performers

Solo Vocalists

Vy Dao Silent Night Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber with lyrics by Joseph Mohr

Anisija Dimoski Someday at Christmas Composed by Stevie Wonder, Ron Miller and Bryan Wells Cidelle Rodrigues The First Noel Originally edited by William Sandys and arranged by Davies Gilbert Alaina Santos When a Child is Born Originally composed by Ciro Dammicco with lyrics by Fred Jay Julian Tsobanopoulos Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Originally composed by Hugh Martin

Senior Vocal Ensemble

Carol of the Bells Originally composed by Mykola Leontovych

Aliya Awad Rhea John Rosemary Lombardo Alexandra Matula Ashly Reji Leanne Sebastian Ava Villella St Monica's College Singers

Winter Wonderland Composed by Fleix Bernard with lyrics by Richard B. Smith

Aliya Awad Rhea John Rosemary Lombardo Alexandra Matula Ashly Reji Leanne Sebastian Ava Villella Leanne Sebastian Ava Cleary Luca Novembre

Staff Performers

Joy to the World Composed by George Frideric Handel

Theresa McLaurin Vocals Benjamin Hodges Vocals Jane Murone Vocals Gabrielle Crowley V ocals/Violin Ed Chan Piano James Ball Piano Jack Beeche Saxophone/Clarinet Dion Hatherell Trombone Joanne Ghiocas T rumpet/ Horn Claire Cross Double bass/Cello Luke Streeter G uitar Leonie Rizzi Flute Alumni Performers

Olivia Chamoun Class of 2017

A Child is Born Composed by Thad Jones and Alec Wilde Arrangement by Olivia Chamoun

Olivia Chamoun is a Melbourne based Jazz vocalist, composer and educator. She is a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Music (Jazz Voice) at the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music – Monash University. As the recipient of theprestigious ‘Monash Jazz Music Scholarship’ in 2018, Olivia has since performed with local and international artists such as Ambrose Akinmusire (US), Tim Ries (US), Terri-Lyne Carrington (US), Linda Oh (US), and in 2020, participated in recording projects with Kristin Berardi (AUS) and Dave Douglas (US). Aside from her Jazz performance, she is deeply passionate about Sacred Music and Music Therapy/Education for students with additional needs. In the future, Olivia hopes to study a Masters in Music Therapy, as well as release her debut album with her jazz quartet. Olivia graduated from St Monica’s College in 2017. Isabelle Mazzarella Class of 2012

Away in a Manger Composed by William J. Kirkpatrick Carl Mueller and James R. Murray

Isabelle Mazzarella is currently in her Third Year of her Bachelor of Music at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, The University of Melbourne. During her time at St Monica’s College, she participated in various college events, including playing the role of The Wardrobe in Beauty and the Beast in 2015, Rona Lisa Piretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2016 and the title role in Mary Poppins in 2017. During her time at University, Isabelle has participated in operas such as Dialogues des Carmélites in 2018 and Albert Herring and Orphée Aux Enfers in 2019 and is a member of MCM’s Vocal Ensemble and Chamber Choir. Recently, she also performed as a member of the Melbourne Opera Chorus in their February 2020 Season of Beethoven’s Fidelio. Prior to the global pandemic, Isabelle had been rehearsing the role of Eurydice for Savoy Opera Company’s production of Orpheus in the Underworld, and the First Alms Sister for Cordelia’s Potted Opera’s production of Puccini’s Suor Angelica. Sarah Jones Class of 2015

My Grown Up Christmas List Originally composed by David Foster with lyrics by Linda Thompson-Jenner

Sarah Jones graduated from St Monica's College in 2015. In Year 12 she was Music Captain and was a member of the College choir since Year 8. She believes that being in the music program has helped set a foundation for where she is now. Sarah established her own Music School based in the Western Suburbs that has been successful since 2017, as well as taking part in her band 'Sarahj' as the lead singer and management. The band is of an Alternative/Pop/Punk style where she has had the opportunity to experience song writing, producing, regular performances and studio work. Since graduating, Sarah is a regular vocalist for TV networks such as Channel 7,9 and 10 where she records backing vocals for shows, ad's and companies. She has also been doing regular backing vocals for many big Australian artists. Sarah has also had the opportunity to study and network in LA, New York and the UK. Sarah is also currently cast in a Netflix series that begins shooting overseas mid-next year. She is also studying a double Bachelor Degree in Law and Criminology. Madeline Perrone Class of 2012

All I Want for Christmas Is You Composed by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff

Since graduating from St Monica’s College, Madeline Perrone, fulfilled aspirations of studying Performing Arts in New York City, USA. After 2 years of intensive study, Madeline lived and worked all across America, performing in many musicals and shows. Returning to her home state Melbourne in 2014, Madeline went on, performing in Australian Professional Musical Theatre, in shows such as Fiddler on the Roof and Australian Premiere of Madiba (Nelson Mandela), alongside Anthony Warlow, Sigrid Thornton and other Australian household names. Today, Madeline runs an Event Entertainment Company, Entertainment Collective, providing live music for Wedding and Events around Melbourne. Madeline is also a singing coach out of her home studio, The Studio by Entertainment Collective. Michelle Francis Cook Class of 1992

O' Holy Night Composed by Adolphe Adam

Italo-Australian soprano, Michelle Francis Cook, studied at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) Australia, where she received her degree in opera and received the award for Best Voice. She continued operatic studies at the Australian National Accademy of Music (ANAM), the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Formazione, Italy, and Campus Opera, Gran Canaria.

Michelle has studied with prestigious teachers including Erik Halfvarson, Cristina Gallardo-Domas, Margaret Baker - Genovesi, Paolo Washington and Deborah Polaski. Shortly after graduation, Michelle performed the roles of Mimi, Giorgetta, and Anne Trulove with Melbourne City Opera and Opera Australia (OzOpera). She has won several awards, including four Acclaim Awards, which included singing the role of Madama Cortese, Il Viaggio a Reims, Rossini, for Florence Opera, Italy. Michelle performed Le Donne di Giacomo Puccini, Australia, and roles in the Puccini Festival, in Torre del Lago, Italy. Other roles include Leonora, Il Trovatore, Tosca, Puccini and Santuzza, Cavalleria Rusticana, Mascagni which she has performed on several occasions with great success.

Michelle has recorded a CD with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra in the Czechia and has sung at the Opera de Oviedo 'Alredador” concert of Massenet, and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, (Mozart). Since 2007 Michelle has sung roles in the Gran Teatre del Liceu: 4th Magd and Schleppträgerin of Elektra, Strauss, Pepa Tiefland and Prilepa in Pikovaya Dama, roles in Der Rosenkavalier, Les Mamelles de Tiresias, and recently a Flower Maiden in Parsifal, Wagner. In the Gran Teatro del Liceu, Michelle was cover for the role of Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni and La Pepona La Cabeza del Bautista, and other small roles.

Throughout 2012 and 2013 Michelle sang in various concerts and toured with the Viva Verdi Concert with Orchestra, singing repertoire from Il Trovatore, La Traviata, La Forza del Destino, Ernani, etc, and Un Día en La Opera orchestral concert, singing spinto soprano repertoire. In September 2016, she sang Carmen (Bizet) in Terrassa, Barcelona, and Tosca in 2017, touring France and Spain with the acclaimed opera productions Opera 2001 with great critique. She successfully performed the role of Aida (Verdi) for AOIST opera productions in November 2018 and is currently preparing Madama Butterfly for 2020.

Michelle’s current full roles include Leonora (Il Trovatore), Tosca, Santuzza, Giorgetta (Il Tabarro), Donna Elvira, and Aida. Michelle has sung roles in the following languages - Italian, German, French, Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Czech, English and Portuguese. Special Guests

Peter Hitchener Denis Walter OAM

Tony Shaw Anthony Koutafides

Thank You

Mr Brian Hanley Dan Rudolph College Principal Jenny Cavallo Peter Hitchener Linda Malorni Channel 9 Corina Ragona Denis Walter OAM Carmen Kelly Anthony Koutafides Eric Lacorcia Tony Shaw Jane Murone Senior Leadership Group SMC Singers Vocal Ensemble Director Amorina Chirico Richard Whitehouse DRC Campus Director Jon Pav Paula Di Maria Gaby Crowley DSC Campus Director Senior Vocal Ensemble Director Benjamin Hodges Joanna Czochralski Faculty Leader of Performing Arts Kim Nicholls Dion Hatherell Deidre Burggraaf Director of Music Emad Attie Director of Promotions and Events