Co-curricular Arts News
Dr Andrew Butt, Program Leader Co-curricular Arts
As we conclude Term 1 we wish the best of luck to all of our Year 5 students as they commence their Performing Arts journey on the Draney Theatre Stage on Wednesday night with their performance of Joust. We also look forward to a busy term 2 with numerous performances across a variety of genres and forms.
Year 5 Musical
Wednesday March 27 | Session 1 - 5:45 / Session 2 - 6:30pm | Draney Theatre
Join the Year 5 cohort of 2024 for their musical production of ‘Joust’. Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 35-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, is an event not to be missed.
Bookings:
Session 1 (5:45pm) 5 Blue, 5 Gold, 5 Maroon, 5 Red
https://events.humanitix.com/year-5-musical-2024-joust-5-45pm-session
Session 2 (6:30pm) 5 Silver, 5 Violet, 5 White
https://events.humanitix.com/year-5-musical-2024-joust-6-30pm-session
Ashgrove Anzac Day Ceremony
Tuesday April 25, 7:45am| Ashgrove Memorial Park
Following the Anzac Day march, Chamber Choir will be performing a reflection as part of the commemorative service. All members of the Ashgrove Community are invited to this special event.
ASHCAM Photographic Competition 2024 – Launch
Monday April 29 | Entries via WE Transfer
ASHCAM is Marists’ annual photography competition, which is open to the whole Marist Community to enter. The winner will be announced at assembly following the conclusion of Creative Arts Week. Winning photos will be displayed in the MCA Library afterwards. Further details will be communicated closer to the launch date.
International Jazz Day Celebration
Tuesday April 30,11:30am | Draney Theatre Foyer
In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people from all corners of the globe. Please join us on April 30 for a special performance from Big Band 1 to mark this important day for international jazz.
Lunchtime Concert: Free Admission
Autumn Concert
Thursday May 2, 6:30pm | Draney Theatre
As we feel the chill slowly creep into the Ashgrove air, we celebrate the musical advent of Autumn through our intermediate ensembles. This entertaining concert will feature Wind Orchestra 2, Guitar Orchestra 2, Performance Choir, Percussion Ensembles 1 & 2, Senior Strings, Big Band 2, and a special guest artist.Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-concert-2024
Aspects Art Show
Thursday May 2 | Goondiwindi
Members of the Visual Art and Music faculty will travel to the Goondiwindi show to present a series of creative workshops for the local community throughout the day.
MCA Musical - “Jersey Boys”
Thursday May 9 – Saturday May 11 | Draney Theatre
With much excitement, we welcome the return of musical productions at the College after a 20-year hiatus with this production held in conjunction with the girls from Mt St Michaels and the Stuartholme School. From the mean streets of Jersey to the American Bandstand, JERSEY BOYS: The School Edition follows the thrilling story of how four young men from the wrong side of the tracks became the biggest doo-wop sensation of all time: The Four Seasons.
Bookings: More information to be communicated regarding ticket bookings closer to performance dates.
May Ensembles Concert
Thursday May 16, 6:30pm | Draney Theatre
Marist has a thriving Music Department which all starts with the energy from our developing ensembles. This concert will present delightful performances from Marist Voices, String Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble 3 and Guitar Ensemble, Big Band 3 as well as featuring a special guest.
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/may-ensembles-concert-2024
Creative Industries Week (Curricular & Co-Curricular Arts workshops)
Monday May 27 – Friday May 31 | MCA
The College celebrates Creative Industries Week with a range of activities across the Arts including Visual Art, Media, Drama & Music. More details of workshops will be available via the newsletter closer to the date.
Studio Concerts
Tuesday May 28, 3:30pm | Draney Theatre & Music Centre
These intimate concerts will give our piano, guitar, brass, woodwind, string, percussion, and vocal students an opportunity to share their solo recital skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Admission: Free
Semester 1 Concert Celebration
Thursday May 30, 6.30pm | Draney Theatre
This concert will present the College’s premier ensembles in the centrepiece of the Performing and Visual Arts Centre (PVAC); the Molly and Len Draney Theatre. Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Wind Orchestra 1, Guitar Orchestra 1, Big Band 1, Percussion Ensemble 1 and Chamber Choir will all feature in a concert of outstanding music making. If you only make one concert this year, this is a must.
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/semester-1-concert-celebration-2024
Year 5 Band and Strings Concert
Thursday June 13, Session 1 - 5:45 / Session 2 - 6:30pm | Draney Theatre
Come along and hear Marist’s musical stars of the future. Featuring all students from the Year 5 cohort in their world debut performance.
Bookings:
Session 1 (5:45pm) 5 Blue, 5 Gold, 5 Maroon, 5 Red
Session 2 (6:30pm) 5 Silver, 5 Violet, 5 White
‘Liveworks’ – Middle School Curriculum Arts Showcase
Monday June 17, 6:00pm | Draney Theatre
Liveworks is an opportunity for Marist College to showcase all the hard work and progress that middle years students have made in curriculum in the classroom across the Arts. Further details on this event will be communicated closer to the event date.
For booking enquiries, please email music@marash.qld.edu.au
Throughout the semester, various small and large Performing Arts groups will feature in additional performances, including Lunchtime Concerts, College Assemblies, Liturgies, College Events, Festivals, House Meetings and more. Details of these performances will be available via the College App.