Mangere College Magazine 2017

ROCKqUEST
on Saturday 13th May,
MC band ‘effectively‘
successfully sailed through
the Manukau heats and
into the regional final of
the Smokefree rockquest
competition, 2017.
The band was up against twelve
other groups from different schools
when they performed on Friday
16th June at the Dorothy Winstone
Centre, Auckland Girls’ Grammar
School. Taua Tavioni (Drums
and band leader extraordinaire),
William Fonua (Bass), Criss Papau
(Vocals), Isaak Samoa (E. Guitar),
Holly Rapana (E.-Acoustic Guitar)
and Wesley Komiti (Keyboard)
all represented MC with great
stage presence and much pride.
Despite not getting through to the
next round on this occasion, they
should be applauded for such a
lively performance and all their
efforts in the lead up to the event.
Many congratulations go to Criss
Papau for winning best vocalist on
the night!
- Ms Taryn Slee, Rockquest
Facilitator
PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT
on wednesday, the 21st
June, Mangere College
had its first Music-dance
combined Performing arts
Night featuring a group of
40 talented musicians and
dancers.
They took over the auditorium and
entertained with an exciting visual
and musical spectacle comprising
a range of original contemporary
dance works, drum, guitar and vocal
solos, vocal ensemble performances
and band performances. The
backstage area was buzzing as
students excitedly prepared for their
turn in the spotlight and supported
their peers.
The event kicked off with a mighty
drum solo by Tearataua Tavioni,
followed by two impressive guitar
solos from Nicholas Ingram and
Nathan Ashin. The huge potential
and raw talent displayed by the
performers was highly evident
as they showcased their own
arrangements of songs and routines
to a receptive crowd.
Dance groups from Levels 1, 2 and
3 performed their own original
compositions including ‘Beauty is
Found on the Inside’, ‘Community,
Prejudice and Judgement’ and
a piece based on either a waka
or pounamu. The quality of these
performances demonstrates the
growth and development of Dance
at MC under the capable hands and
expertise of Mrs Thomson.
The supportive, enthusiastic crowd
gave a warm reception when
they were treated to a Samoan
traditional song beautifully sung by
Victoria Soti and Josephine Fa’asisila.
They were excellently accompanied
by Wesley Komiti who continues to
impress on piano.
MC’s newly formed Gospel Band
delivered a rousing performance
of ‘Chasing Me Down’ by Israel
Houghton featuring Vera Wilson,
Veronika Faalogo, Spencer Moli
and Lopi Papau on vocals. They
were joined by Joeta Taituave
Fuimaono (drums), David Vaatofu
(bass), Caleb Chan-Ting (piano)
and Tonga Palenapa (guitar). Many
congratulations to the band and
thanks to Mr Pearson, band director.
Following on from the outstanding
Year 12/13 class dance, one of the
highlights of the evening was the
Year 11 class dance to Michael
Jackson’s ‘Thriller’, complete with
mood lighting, zombie costumes,
makeup and superb choreography.
The resident rock band, ‘Effectively’,
closed off the night with their
original song ‘End of Time’, which
saw the whole audience up on their
feet dancing the night away. Special
mention goes to lead singer, Criss
Papau, for his two fantastic vocal
performances on the night.
It was truly an electric and unifying
night that had the Performing Arts
students and staff in their element
and already looking forward to
the next one! Many thanks to staff,
families and friends who supported
the event.
- Mr Euden,
HOD Performing Arts
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