Music News

Music Eisteddfod 2025

We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend of music-making at John XXIII College! The annual Music Eisteddfod kicks off on Sunday, 10 August at 9:00am, with a packed two days of student performances as they contribute towards the House Music Shield. Students are encouraged to wear their house shirt on Sunday, and we invite parents and friends to come and support performers in this celebration of student gifts and talents. Families will receive SEQTA communication and updates regarding the Eisteddfod and its schedule, which is also included, below.

Students using backing tracks are asked to please ensure they have emailed the Music Office with files attached. All performers are asked to arrive at venues ten minutes before they are scheduled to start, but please be mindful that performances may be ongoing. It promises to be another wonderful festival of music for our College students and families!

Schedule.pdf

Sunday 10 August

Monday 11 August

Please contact the Music Office with any questions.

Catholic Performing Arts Festival

Congratulations to the following students for their recent performances in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival:

Giorgio Sommacal – Year 4 Piano Solo – Outstanding
Joshua Haydon – Year 4 Piano Solo – Outstanding
Niko Cha – Year 5 Piano Solo - Excellence

Chapel Choir

The Chapel Choir is open to all Years 1 to 12 students who love singing, with a focus on liturgical music. Rehearsals commence at 7:30am in the Chapel with Ms Haydon and Mr Johnston on Fridays. Chapel Choir then sings at Community Mass (commencing at 8:00am). Secondary students who sing in the choir may include this time in their Roncalli Service hours.

Please contact Ms Haydon for further information.