Samaritan College is a three-campus, Reception to Year 12 Catholic Education school in Whyalla.
The Samaritan College Band Programme is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn & grow in a
musical environment - where they not only develop techniques on their chosen instrument -
but also teamwork, communication, flexibility, resilience and an overarching sense of fun!
In 2024 - for the seventh consecutive year - Stormfront created, coordinated & directed this exciting programme!
The Samaritan College Band Programme is open to students in years 4 and above across all three campuses.
Students learn Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums and Percussion, with opportunities to
also play Keyboard, Ukulele and Sing, enjoying a diverse repertoire and performance opportunities during the year.
This year also saw our introduction of the Windstars Year 4 Programme enabling
young Woodwinders to learn their craft on cool TOOTS & DOODS instead of needing
to instantly enter the Band Programme on difficult full-sized Clarinets and Flutes.
In 2024 our Band's main performance focus was the triennual "Samaritan Spectacular" event at
Middleback Arts Centre, with members also participating in a host of other great performances &
opportunities including the rampagingly successful "Samaritan Shines" and McHappy Day.
September 11th and 12th saw our Woodwind Ensemble entertaining with a
2-song set at Middleback Theatre as Guest Act on the annual
Whyalla Combined Primary Schools Choir concert.
We thank Samaritan Band Alumni Isabella for joining us on Clarinet!
November 14th brought a "best ever" Samaritan Shines evening as our Band led an
impressive cast of Singers, Dancers and Soloists to promote the very best the College has to offer.
Saturday 16th November saw our 2024 Band Programme wrap as a Senior Ensemble donated their
time to play a set at Whyalla's McHappy Day raising money for sick kids.
December 9th wrapped our sensational Band Year as Samaritan College
met at Middleback Theatre to present the school's annual Prize Night.
Our "Excellence in Band Awards" recognised students from this year's Programme
who've shown outstanding progress, dedication and talent as part of our Band crew.
CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing 2024 "Excellence in Band" Winners:
BAILIE for Excellence in Percussion
SAXON for Excellence in Bass
NICHOLAS & RUBY for Excellence in Woodwind
ROLAND for Excellence in Keyboard
LIAM for Excellence in Guitar
PATRICK for Excellence in Drums
