Starlets

This week our Sparklers and Starlets classes combined to finish learning off the moves to our 2025 Finale Song "Happy". 

Homework this week is to run through "Happy" at home, trying to remember all of the choreography. 

The track, backing and lyrics can all be accessed via the resources folders (link on the right hand side of this page). 

This week we had a quick recap of the verse 1&2 vocals for our Term Three song ‘A Little Bit of You’ before moving on to work on our 2025 Finale song. This is the song that all nine of our musical theatre classes will perform together at the very end of our 2025 Musical Theatre Showcase in November (see the bottom of this page for more information about the showcase). 
Our 2025 Finale song is Happy by Pharrell Williams. We were impressed to learn that many of our Sparklers and Startlets are already familiar with the song (Thanks Despicable Me 2!). 
This week we learnt the moves for verse 1 and the chorus - lots of clapping!

Homework this week is to sing through ‘A Little Bit of Me’ and to sing AND dance through the first section of ‘Happy’ (ie verse 1 and the chorus)

A reminder that the resources for all Starlets songs (ie tracks, backing tracks & lyric sheets) can all be accessed from this page.

Throughout the year our Starlets class will work on several different songs that they will ultimately present at our Musical Theatre End of Year Showcase performances at the end of the year, on Saturday 22 November, 2025 (scroll down for more information about our 2025 Musical Theatre Showcase). 

Parents and Students are asked to keep an eye on this page, where updates, practice resources and homework notes will be regularly added throughout the year. 

TERM ONE SONG: Let It Go 
From Frozen, the Musical 
with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

Based on the Disney 2013 animated film Frozen, the story centers on the relationship between two sisters who are princesses, Elsa and Anna. Elsa has magical powers to freeze objects and people, which she does not know how to control.  Our song "Let It Go" occurs when Queen Elsa inadvertently causes the kingdom to become frozen in an eternal winter and flees her kingdom. Up in the mountains and away from the townspeople, Elsa realizes that she no longer needs to hide her ability and rejoices in being able to use her power freely.

TERM TWO SONG: Nowhere To Go But Up
From Mary Poppins Returns
With music Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman

Mary Poppins Returns is an American fantasy film released in 2018 a sequel to the 1964 film Mary Poppins. 
Set in London during the Great Depression, the film sees Mary Poppins, the former nanny of Jane and Michael Banks, return to them in the wake of the death of Michael's wife.
Our song "Nowhere to Go But Up" is sung by The Balloon Lady, Michael Banks, Jane Banks, and Jack at the end of the film where Mary, the children, and everyone from Cherry Tree Lane have fun with balloons. 

TERM THREE SONG: A Little Bit of You
From Frozen - The Broadway Musical
With music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

This term our Sparklers and Starlets classes are having fun working together on a combined class number!
"A Little Bit of You" is taken from the 2018 stage musical adaption of Disney's 2013 hit animated movie Frozen. The story of Frozen centers on the relationship between the two young princess sisters, Elsa and Anna. Elsa has magical powers to create snow and ice, which she does not know how to control. It's a story that celebrates staying true to ourselves and to our friends and whanau. Ultimately this dedication between the two sisters saves the day.
In the musical our song is sung by the young Elsa and Anna, as Elsa entertains her little sister with her ice powers. 

SHOWCASE FINALE SONG: Happy 
Written and performed by Pharrell Williams

Although it was released well over 10 years ago, most of our students, even including the  youngest of them are familiar with this song, due to its inclusion on the  Despicable Me 2 animated movie sound track.
'Happy' is about choosing happiness and resilience in the face of adversity, encouraging us find joy within ourselves and not let negativity define our mood, even when faced with bad news.
It's a a fun, upbeat song and a reminder of the power of positivity and the potential for joy in everyday life.

Song lyrics and practice tracks for all Starlets songs can be downloaded from this webpage for practicing at home. Click on the song title listed on the right hand side of the page, under Resources (above the tutor pics) to access these.