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to perform in front of a large and appreciative audience.
Take a closer look at the groups who will be entertaining you this year.

Adelaide Hills Vocational College
The Adelaide Hills Vocational College has an eclectic cohort of students from all over the Adelaide Hills and beyond. College students can learn in an adult environment, gaining pathways into University, VET, and also directly into full and part-time work. Students can study a variety of subjects including Music of which these students have and are undertaking studies in this area. Links with community are also encouraged and forged at the Voc College, as you will see, in our Mt Barker Carols performance with musicians supporting the students from our local community.

Musaic
‘Musaic’ is a vocal group at St Francis de Sales College open to all students in years 7 to 12. The group rehearses once a week, mainly focusing on choral arrangements of pop songs.
It is a great way for students to get involved in singing and introduced to singing with multiple parts. Whether they are having vocal lessons or not, all are welcome!
This year, ‘Musaic’ has also combined with another of the College’s instrumental ensembles, ‘Mixed Bag’ to perform together at the End of Year Showcase.
We look forward to being part of the Mt Barker Carols every year and are so excited to be joining with the Carols Big Band!
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Somethin' Else
Somethin’ Else is Cornerstone College’s advanced vocal ensemble.
It is an audition-based group of students in Years 10-12. Somethin’ Else typically focuses on advanced jazz and pop material with complex harmonies.
They have recently performed at Ukaria Cultural Centre, Cornerstone’s annual Cabaret and are looking forward to sharing their music at the Mount Barker Carols this year.

Mt Barker High Vocal Ensemble
The Mount Barker High School Vocal Ensemble is open for all students to join and rehearses once a week.
Eight dedicated students from Years 7-9 give up their lunch time each week to rehearse and develop their skills in ensemble singing.
Many of the students have come through the Festival of Music program at Primary School, continuing their love for singing at high school.
They are directed by Ms Taasha Coates and accompanied by Mr Alex McFarlane on guitar.