SLOVENSKI MISIJON SV. CIRILA IN METODA, MELBOURNE - KEW
SLOVENIAN MISSION Sts. CYRIL AND METHODIUS, MELBOURNE - KEW
19 A'Beckett Street, KEW VIC 3101, Australia
Poštni naslov - postal address: PO Box 197 KEW VIC 3101, Australia
Tel.: 03 9853 7787; International Phone + 61 3 9853 7787
Pater Ciril A. Božič OFM, OAM
p. David Šrumpf OFM
Marija Anžič, laiška misijonarka, urednica Misli
40 mladinski koncert - Video segments:
KEW -
Melbourne 2014
Camera:
Janez Černe and Florjan Auser
Sound:
Simon Grilj
Editor:
Florjan Auser
Copyright:
Slovenian Media House
Part 1
Opening speech by Pater Ciril Božič OFM OAM
Father Ciril A Božič OFM OAM
Provincial delegate, Leader of Slovenian Mission, Melbourne
History line
Editor Katarina Vrisk
1. Glasniki Reunion Choir with Ensemble Karantanija (Melbourne)
Slovenian Youth Choir 'Glasniki' (The Heralds) first began in 1985 under Choirmaster
Walter Pahor, later under Mark Plesničar and finally for the last 6 years under Katarina
Vrisk. The choir had its last performance for St Nicholas Day in December of 1992.
Katarina Vrisk called upon all previous and interested members to come together
again to celebrate the 40th Slovenian Youth Concert.
Ensemble Karantanija have graced the stage from 1985 to 1998. This year, they have
re-formed and once again play Slovenian music. The band consists of brothers David
and Joe Jakša on trumpet and clarinet, Frank Petelin on accordion and Eddy Zupan on
guitar, with new member Andrej Hodnik on baritone.
Slovenija, od kot lepote tvoje? - S & V Avsenik
My Island Home - N Murray
Glasniki members: Christine Ferra, Barbara Brožič,
Veronica Smrdel - Roberts, Yelka Moloney,
Tanya Christofas, Greta Prosenik, Frances Petelin, Anita Serrao
Conductor: Katarina Vrisk
Accompanist: Lenti Lenko OAM
2. Ashley Horvat – Accordion Solo (Adelaide)
Ashley is 14 years old and has been playing the accordion since she was in primary
school. She has appeared in several Slovenian Youth Concerts and plays regularly for
the celebrations at the Slovenian Club Adelaide.
Sunrise, Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof - J Bock
Slovenija, od kot lepote tvoje? - S & V Avsenik
3. Slovenian Slomšek School Kew, ‘Metuljčki’ – singing and dancing (Melbourne)
Many of the children who attend the Slovenian Slomšek School Kew, are third
generation Slovenian Australians. Slovenian Slomšek School introduces students to
their culture through song and dance and helps them to connect to the language of
their parents and grandparents.
Prišla je miška iz mišnice
Folk Dancing
Members: Ivy Blatnik, Daniel and Lotti Bogovič, Claudia and Maja Fisher,
Olivia Pase, Sabrina and Evie Johnson, Anthony Petelin,
Marisa and Nicholas Paolucci, Christian Sefic
Accompanists for folk dancing: Frank (accordion) and Marcus Petelin
Teacher: Julie Kure - Bogovič
4. Marcus Bogovič – Guitar Solo (Melbourne)
Marcus has been playing the guitar for 6 years. He is currently in Year 7 at Marcellin
College where he has his lessons and is also a member of the school ensemble. He
recently completed his Grade 2 Rock and Pop Trinity College London Exam. This is
Marcus’ fifth youth concert performance.
Mean Jumper Blues - Blind Lemon Jefferson
Apache - The Shadows
5. Evie Johnson – Harp Solo (Melbourne)
Evie is 10 years old and started learning the harp 4 years ago. She has performed
every year at the annual concert organised by her harp teacher. Evie is currently preparing
for her Grade 1 exam in harp.
Raindrops for Rachel - F Clifton - Welker
Kangaroos - D Gough & D Perrett
6. Olivia Pase – Keyboard Solo (Melbourne)
Olivia is 9 years old. She has been playing the keyboard for nearly 2 years.
She attends Malvern Central School and is in Year 4.
Waltzing Elephants - James Bastien
7. Daniel Bogovič – Keyboard Solo (Melbourne)
Daniel is 9 years old and in Year 3 at St Gregory the Great Primary School. He started
playing keyboard this year and has lessons at his school with Metro Music. This is
Daniel’s first keyboard performance.
Hot Cross Buns
Tango Jumbo
Austrian Waltz
8. Madeline Mrak – Classical Dance Solo (Geelong)
Born in Australia, Madeline is proud of her Slovenian heritage. She has been a significant
contributor to the Slovenian community both in Geelong and Melbourne.
She attends Slovenian school in Geelong and has participated in the Pako Street
Multicultural Festival Parade for the last six years.
Moj prostor (My Place)
9. Christine, Owen and Ivy Ferra – Vocal Trio (Melbourne)
Christine has enjoyed performing at Slovenian Youth Concerts as a young girl and
wanted to share the experience and her love of Slovenian folk songs with her two
6 7
youngest children, Owen and Ivy. Owen had his first performance at the age of 3 and
Ivy had her first performance on Fathers’ Day this year.
Jaz pa pojdem na Gorenjsko - Folk Song
10. Lotti Bogovič – Vocal (Melbourne)
Eight year old Lotti started singing 4 months ago and has been learning the piano for
six months. She has been a member of the Johnny Young Talent School for 2 years,
mostly involved in dancing modern and pop styles. Her father is of Slovenian heritage
and her mother is of German heritage.
Roar - Katy Perry
11. Thomas Scott – Piano Solo (Melbourne)
Thomas is nearly 12 years old and is a Year 6 student at Christ Our Holy Redeemer in
East Oakleigh. He first started learning piano with his mother, Katarina Vrisk and is
currently learning with Ann Earle. This is Thomas’ second Slovenian Youth Concert
performance.
Black Swan - Martha Mier
12. Katherine Pistor - Vocal (Adelaide)
Katherine's come from a family of 7 children. She is a third
generation Slovenian and has participated in a youth choir. Katherine
participates in the Christmas festivities at the Slovenian church and club in Adelaide as an angel,
while her grandfather comes as St Nicholas. Edelweiss from The Sound of Music - R Rodgers and O Hammerstein
13. Men’s Quartet Kew – Vocal Quartet (Melbourne)
The members of this quartet are in the Slovenian Church Choir at Slovenian Mission
Melbourne. They sing every Sunday at Mass as a 4-part choir and on occasion appear
as a quartet singing litanies in church or in the church hall singing songs for Mothers’ or Fathers’ Day.
Dekle je zajemala z vedrom vodo - Slovenian Folk Song
Domača hiša - Slovenian Folk Song
Members: Tenor 1: Nino Burlovič
Tenor 2: Jože Grilj
Bass 1: Valentin Lenko
Bass 2: Ivan Horvat
14. Natalie Bratina – Flute Solo (Melbourne)
Natalie has appeared on the stage many times, most often dancing or singing or in
the occasional play or skit. She has recently started learning the flute and makes her
first public appearance today.
The Flintstones Theme - H Curtin
15. Rachel and Lenti Lenko - Vocal Duet and Button Accordion (Melbourne)
Rachel and Lenti, are both teachers. She is a primary school teacher and he is a piano
teacher. Lenti is well-known in the Slovenian community and has received an Order
of Australia Medal for his services to Slovenian youth and music. Rachel has Italian
heritage on her father’s side and today will sing two popular Slovenian traditional
songs in her ‘adopted’ language of Slovenian.
Moje dekle je še mlado - Folk Song
Mi se imamo radi - Folk Song
16. Ensemble Žagarji – Band (Melbourne)
A newcomer to the Slovenian Youth Concert and to audiences in Melbourne.
Ensemble Žagarji are composed of two stalwarts of the music scene in Melbourne,
Frank Petelin and Lenti Lenko and husband and wife team - Andrej and Tina Hodnik,
who were involved with folk-entertainment ensembles in their native Slovenia.
Meni ni za bogatijo - Ansambel Slak
Ne pozabi domovine - Ansambel Fantje z vseh vetrov
Members: Lenti Lenko (button accordion, vocals)
Andrej Hodnik (baritone, bass guitar, vocals)
Frank Petelin (guitar, vocals)
Tina Hodnik (vocals)
