Co-curricular Arts News

Celebrating Marist College Ashgrove’s Big Band 1 and 2 at Jumpers and Jazz

Congratulations to the talented musicians of Big Band 1 and Big Band 2 for their outstanding performance at the 2025 Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival in Warwick.

Originally scheduled for the Leslie Park Jazz Arena, the performance was relocated to the Warwick Town Hall due to inclement weather. Despite the last-minute venue change and several students being absent due to illness, the boys delivered an entertaining and polished set to a full and enthusiastic audience—reaffirming their place as one of the select school ensembles featured on the festival’s main program.

Their energy, musicianship and professionalism were on full display, with a dynamic program featuring swing, funk and contemporary jazz. It was a true testament to the calibre of the Marist jazz program, with the boys representing the College with pride and excellence.

Special thanks to Ms Megan Harmston and Ms Janelle Lee Long for their leadership, guidance and unwavering support of the bands. Their dedication is instrumental in creating opportunities like this for our students.

Well done once again to all involved—you represented Marist with distinction and flair and your contribution to Queensland’s most vibrant winter festival was a proud moment for our College community.The video and photos below capture a glimpse of what was a great day.

Marist College Ashgrove to Shine at Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival

Marist College Ashgrove is once again proud to be represented at the Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) - one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious school music festivals. Held annually at Villanova College in Brisbane, QCMF celebrates the rich musical life of Catholic schools across Queensland and beyond, welcoming over 15,000 students from more than 100 schools to perform across four days.

The festival provides a unique platform for ensembles of all types - bands, choirs, orchestras and instrumental groups - to perform in a supportive and encouraging environment. It is a celebration of collaboration, creativity and the shared joy of making music.

This year, Marist College Ashgrove will be proudly represented by seven ensembles, showcasing the depth and diversity of our Performing Arts program. Families and supporters are warmly encouraged to attend and cheer on our talented musicians at the following sessions:

• Marist Voices – Friday 15 August, 5:07pm
• Chamber Strings – Friday 15 August, 7:37pm
• Performance Choir – Saturday 16 August, 9:56am
• Chamber Choir – Saturday 16 August, 1:00pm
• Big Band 1 – Saturday 16 August, 5:54pm
• Symphony Orchestra – Sunday 17 August, 10:05am
• Wind Orchestra 1 – Sunday 17 August, 1:50pm

Further details regarding venue locations and arrival times will be shared with families via email in the near future.

Year 5 Band and String Concert

Thursday 31 July | Session 1 – 5:45pm | Session 2 – 6:30pm

Draney Theatre

Come along and hear the stars of the future, as the Year 5 Choir, Strings and Band perform for the final time this year.

The concert will be split into two sessions:

• Session 1: 5 Blue, 5 Gold, 5 Maroon, 5 Red
• Session 2: 5 Silver, 5 Violet, 5 White

Admission: Free, but tickets must be reserved via LINK (limit of 4 tickets per family).