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The actual Performance is made up of many different pieces. A typical piece would have a Spotlight ed Soloist singing on an elevated platform in the Arena , surrounded by many Dancers and Actor s. On the Stage , the Orchestra would be playing the Instrumental part of the song while the Choirs behind and next to the orchestra would be singing the Chorus of the song. The first Schools Spectacular was Schools Spectacular 1983 and was intended to be a Sound test for the Sydney Entertainment Centre . Since then, the Schools Spectacular has evolved in ways no one could have imagined back then. Schools Spectacular 2005 was dubbed "The Face of Australia" and celebrated the Australian History , Landscape , Goal and Lifestyle . A tribute to Alec Campbell , the last surviving ANZAC , who had died in 2002, was in the production. Previous Schools Spectacular successes like John Foreman (Who hosted Schools Spectacular 2005) and Human Nature made appearances during the show. Schools Spectacular was broadcasted as a telecast with the highlights by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), and as a first, webcasted through the Internet onto their website, with the help and sponsorhip by Cisco Systems . See the News Bulletin on this event . The Schools Spectacular is funded by 'The Arts Unit' of the NSW Department of Education and Training. PAST THEMES Each year the School Spectacular follows a theme, usually reflective of something Australian: 1993 - One Spirit 1994 - International 1995 - Hats Off To Australia 1996 - Get Set 2000 1997 - The Edge 1998 - Reaching the World 1999 - To Be Australian 2000 - The Entertainers 2001 - Celebrate! 2002 - By Invitation 2003 - 20 Years on 2004 - 21st Birthday 2005 - The Face Of Australia 2006 - Shine 2007 - My Spec SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR 2007 Schools Spectacular 2007, dubbed "My Spec", will have its first matinee performance on Friday 23 November 2007, followed by an evening performance on the same day. There will be another presentation at 2pm and 8pm on Saturday 24 November. SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR 2006 The Schools Spectacular 2006 was held on the 24th and 25th of November, 2006, once again at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. This year's theme was 'Shine'. The show was about showcasing the wonderful 'shining' talent. This year over 3000 students participated in once again a truly spectacular show. This is an effort to list all the pieces in the order they were performed live, not as they were broadcast on ABC. The Musicians Orchestra: Schools Spectacular Orchestra Conductor: Stephen Williams - The Arts Unit Stage Band: Schools Spectacular Stage Band Stage Band Directors: Martin Hardy - Pittwater High School, Jason Isaac Choir: Schools Spectacular Choir Choir Conductors: George Torbay - The Arts Unit (Principal), Elizabeth Scott, Scott Ryan - The Arts Unit Featured Jazz Ensemble: Double Bass: Cameron Whipp - Caringbah High School Drums: James Jennings - Grossman High School Guitar: Paul Mason - Newtown High School of the Performing Arts Piano: Chris Long - Caringbah High School Saxophone: Michael Griffin - Newtown High School of the Performing Arts Trombone: Brendan Champion - Caringbah High School Trumpet: Ken Allars - Newtown High School of the Performing Arts Act 1 Opener
Voices That Shine
Deep Sea Dreaming
Permission To Shine
A Wizard's Tale
Lights On Broadway
Great Southern Stars
Act 2 Metal Shine
Shining Light
Jewel In The Crown
All That Glitters
The Lights That Shine At Christmas Time
Finale Shine On
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