Music News

Soiree and Grandparents Day

The Marist College Ashgrove Music Department is grateful to have come together as a community for our annual Soiree on the last Thursday of Term 3. This concert is the culmination of the 2022 Concert Season which also farewells our graduating seniors. It sees the Champagnat Centre transformed into a vibrant event space hosting over 600 guests who were entertained by all of the College’s large and small ensembles performing across three stages. The evening was a great success with all ensembles performing to a very high standard. Thank you to all members of the College community who were able to attend in celebration and also to the Music Staff, P&F, College Tech Crew and Services Teams for their contributions. Of special mention are the Year 12 Co-curricular Music Students, some of whom have been involved in the co-curricular music program since starting at Marist Ashgrove in Year 5. Over my time at the College this particular cohort have proven to be one of the best. Congratulations boys and thank you for your commitment. 

Earlier in the day, the Music Department was delighted to present the Grandparents Day concert. It was wonderful to return to a near full Champagnat Centre hosting over 700 Grandparents who were enthralled with the showcase of music on display. Congratulations to all ensembles involved on their outstanding performances.   

Awards and Night of Celebration

Congratulations to Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Big Band 1 and String Quartet who all performed at this special event held in the Queensland Performing Arts Complex for the very first time. It was particularly pleasing to see all groups rise to the occasion in an environment that fully communicated the standard of excellence that the boys and staff have achieved throughout the year.

Term 4 Studio Concerts

Please note that the date for the Studio Concerts has been finalised as Thursday 3rd November commencing at 3:30pm. Students will be given further information on this event through their instrumental music lessons, email and the College App.

Term 4 Rehearsals

While these events mark the conclusion of weekly rehearsals for our Co-curricular Ensembles and the 2022 Concert Season, Term 4 will see some ensembles continuing to be involved in College Events such as Graduation. Details for these events will be communicated via email and the College App. Thanks to all members of the co-curricular music program for your participation and commitment throughout the year. We look forward to more exciting music making in 2023.