Co-curricular Arts News

Our continued thanks to all families and students, for what has been a great start to the year for all aspects of Performing Arts at Marist College Ashgrove. The term has commenced successfully, with drama activities, instrumental lessons and ensemble rehearsals underway. A reminder to all new students of the College, that it is not too late to join one of the College’s Co-curricular Arts activities. If you are interested in joining one of the College’s Arts activities please email the Music Department at music@marash.qld.edu.au to express your interest and staff will assist in allocating you to an appropriate ensemble/activity. It is also not too late to commence instrumental lessons for 2024, the College caters for students of all levels (beginner to advanced) on a range of instruments. Please drop into Music Reception to pick up an enrolment form or email the Music Department for more information.

Jersey Boys High School Edition

The Jersey Boys cast has been busy working over the last few weeks culminating with the Creative Team announcing the final main role allocations over the weekend.  Thank you so much to the students for their hard work - we are so proud of you all already and can’t wait to keep putting this show together! More information regarding backstage and production will follow in the next few weeks. Please save the date for May 9,10 and 11 when we will be presenting Jersey Boys in the Draney Theatre.

Inaugural Mass, Investiture and Academic Awards

Congratulations to all boys and staff involved in the Inaugural Mass held for the first time at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Week 2. Once again the boys rose to the occasion providing outstanding music for what was a very special occasion.

Marist College Ashgrove Audio Club

Marist College Ashgrove has a long history of providing students with leading, real-world education experiences in Music. The most recent example of this has been the extension of the existing Music Centre, to include a state-of-the-art Recording Studio, with multiple live recording spaces and a dedicated control room, with professional-level equipment. As well as extensive use in Senior Music, the College’s Co-Curricular Audio Club, run on Tuesday afternoons (3:15pm-4:15pm), provides students in all year levels with an opportunity to use and learn in this state-of-the-art space. Open to all students, including non-music students, students interested in joining can visit or email Music Reception music@marash.qld.edu.au for more information.

Marist Vocal Ensembles

At Marist College Ashgrove, all students have the opportunity to participate in our diverse offerings of the Co-curricular Music Program. Beyond our Instrumental program, the College has two non-auditioned Vocal Ensembles where all students can further involve themselves in College culture through a fun and supportive choral environment. Participation in Co-curricular Ensembles involves the weekly commitment of a morning rehearsal, as well as providing multiple performance opportunities for students throughout the year. Please email music@marash.qld.edu.au if your son wishes to participate in one of these Vocal Ensembles (Please include Year Level and Full Name). 

• Marist Voices - Open to all students in Years 5-6 
• Performance Choir - Open to all students in Years 7-12 

Term 1 Concert Dates

We are pleased to announce the following performances for Term 1. Booking links and the remaining Semester 1 dates will soon be available. 

Thursday 29 February, 6:30 PM, Premier Concert (Symphony Orchestra; Wind Orchestra 1; Guitar Orchestra 1; Chamber Strings; Chamber Choir; Big Band 1)

Wednesday 27 March, Two Performances: Year 5 Musical (All Year 5 students)

Performing Arts Rehearsal Schedule