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B IAL IK
R IS ING STAR 9In the Name of L VE
Director’s Notes
A year ago, who would have thought we’d be back here where it all began, in the Victor Smorgon Hall at Bialik, and that the theme we chose only days after
Bialik Rising Star 8, would be so poignant today as we adjust to our new lives and our new normal. What the world needs now is, indeed, love sweet love. Love
is something we have all experienced in one form or another and love has been the muse of songwriters for centuries. This year’s theme is a far-reaching one,
that not only traverses through multiple genres of music, but also lends itself to the many expressions, colours and shades of love, and the myriad of emotions
that go to make up what love is. The pandemic has given us an opportunity to re-imagine our show. It threw us curve ball after curve ball and begged us to give
into it. But we did not. Yes, the show is different, but as a school, we kept the small flickering flame alight and made sure that it was going to burn brighter than
ever. The efforts of our singers, instrumentalists and production team, and their positivity and determination to give their best, has resulted in a wonderful show
against all odds. The show is a testament to the human spirit and shows an irrepressible optimism that encapsulates ‘Im tirzu, ein zo agadah’ – if you will it, it is
no dream. Our determination was aided by our unbelievable luck that saw us still being able to record performances in real time, only three days before the
stage four lockdown came into effect. Perhaps there are other powers even stronger than love at work here? Tonight, our virtual audience will potentially be our
largest in the history of the show, which is so exciting. Sit back, relax, pump up the volume and enjoy Bialik Rising Star 9 – online.
Julian Duband
Head of Music - Bialik Rising Star Director
Principal’s Notes
Said Duke Orsino in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, “If music be the food of love, play on.” This exhortation to the band was picked up later on in the 17th
century by the composer Henry Purcell, yet love as a theme predated them both.
Tu B’Av. The 15th day of the Jewish month of Av was the matchmaking day for young love during the Second Temple era, and two thousand years later was
the original night of Bialik College’s 9th Bialik Rising Star.
What better theme then, than In the Name Of Love, could there be?
Our twenty four finalists, fourteen backup musicians (one of whom is also a finalist – what better statement of menschlichkeit could we see than this?), two
hosts, technical and media crew, teachers, director, producer and administrator have been working for months to ensure that, despite the Lockdown we are
now all facing and the return to Digital Bialik, The Show Must Go On.
Kol Hakavod to all involved for showing their love of music and community in coming together for BRS in another night of talent, musicality, performance, fun,
mutual support and competition.
If we couldn’t make BRS on Tu B’Av, our wonderful music department has brought Tu B’Av to us! Sit back on your sofa, get a drink from your own private bar,
read your digital program, check your wifi is fully operable and enjoy the evening!
B’Shalom,
Jeremy Stowe-Lindner
Principal
Order of Performances JUNIOR SECTION Years 4 - 6
Song Title Composer/Artist Performer(s)
1. It Must Have Been Love Roxette Lia Rushiniak
2. Can’t Help Falling in Love Elvis Presley Amber Goldberg
3. Love of My Life Queen Noam Goldberger
4. What the World Needs Now is Love Burt Bacharach Tara Filer
5. Love Lennon & Maisy Frida Kallenbach & Olivia Wolman
6. Love Someone Lukas Graham Leon Pratt
INTERMEDIATE SECTION Years 7 - 9
7. Somebody to Love Queen Jasmine Filer
8. The Things We Do for Love 10CC Hannah Owide & Amy Rabinov
9. Skinny Love Birdy Lexie Goldenberg
10. Where is the Love Black Eyed Peas Bar Fridman & Dean Gorski
11. Make You Feel My Love Bob Dylan Ella Holzer
12. Put a Little Love on Me Niall Horin Joel Lewis
13. The Power of Love Gabriel Alpin Mia Vardi & Monique Zohar
14. Someone You Loved Lewis Capaldi Daniel Carmeli
SENIOR SECTION Years 10 - 12
15. I Can’t Make You Love Me Bonnie Rait Jordan Kaplan
16. I’m Not in Love 10CC Max Engelman
17. Love ‘Ain’t Eli Young Band Shoshi Feldman & Natalie Kontrobarsky
18. What’s Love Got to Do with It? Tina Turner Ray Levin
19. Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen Max De Waal
Adjudication Awards
Junior Winner (Years 4-5)
Intermediate Winner (Years 7 – 9)
Senior Winner (Years 10 – 12)
Overall Encouragement Award
Overall ‘Bialik Rising Star 2020’ Winner
Accompanying Musicians
All accompanying musicians have been drawn from the Music elective classes and co-curricular ensemble program.
Shailee Carmeli – Acoustic Guitar
Adam Efron – Piano/Keyboard
Dustin Feldman - Drums
Maor Goichman – Electric Guitar
Josh Gouralnik - Drums
Natalie Kontrobarsky – Piano/Keyboard
Jacob Leighton - Drums
Yehonatan Margolin – Piano/Keyboard
Daniel Markov – Bass Guitar
Devon Melzak - Percussion
Hannah Ogawa - Keyboard
Ithay Rott - Drums
Yuli Segev – Acoustic Guitar
Jamie Sobol - Drums
Staff Musicians Julian Duband Piano/Music Arrangement
Marc Tienstra Bass Guitar/Guitar/Music Arrangement
Staff Production Team Julian Duband Director
Deborah Farago Producer
Marc Tienstra Assistant Director
Administrative Support Aviva Barazani
Audio Visual Support & Videography Eloise Fletcher
Student Technical Crew Ashlyn Grosman
Ricky Schwartz
Year 12 Hosts
Mazkirut Omanuyot: Britney Krongold
Kiah Shnider Acknowledgements Instrumental Music Staff: Dan Sheehan, Debbie Sherr, Alejandro Vega
Communications Department: Essie Bohan, Dot Liberman
Guest Adjudication Panel
Nancy Calò Nancy’s career in music and music education spans 22 years as a primary and secondary school music teacher and coordinator. She has also tutored in Music History subjects at the MCM. In addition, Nancy has combined her passions for music and the Italian language by coaching aspiring and professional opera singers in Italian diction. In this capacity, she has run courses at the VCA and Monash University, and master- classes for the Developing Artists’ Program at the Victorian Opera. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Music (Hons) from the University of Melbourne, majoring in Musicology, and a Master of Music (Musicology) in the area of Italian opera. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma of Education from the Australian Catholic University. Nancy coordinates the music program at Sacred Heart Girls' College, Oakleigh and directs the music at the parish of St Ignatius, Richmond. Gabe Zafrin Gabe is currently a first-year student at Monash University, studying a double degree in Commerce and Music, specialising in Popular Voice. Graduating from Bialik’s class of 2018, Gabe was ever-present at the music scene at Bialik. He has performed and accompanied at every Bialik Rising Star event since he was in Year 7, winning awards in the Intermediate section and Senior sections of the competition. He also performed with the Bialik Jazz Groovers and played piano in the band for the School Musical Hairspray in 2017, as well as contributing to many other Bialik music events.
Being consistently engaged in music throughout his senior years allowed Gabe to develop his taste in Soul RnB, Jazz and Rock, taking inspiration from greats such as Steely Dan, Billy Joel and Barry White. Following his gap year overseas, Gabe aspires to use this year as an opportunity to release his music and develop his capabilities as a vocalist and musician.