Co-curricular Arts News
Dr Andrew Butt, Program Leader - Co-curricular Arts
Lunchtime Concert – special guest: Barney McAll
Thursday July 18, 11:30am – 12:05pm | Experimental Theatre
All members of the College Community are invited to this special performance. Barney McAll was born and currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. He completed a Bachelor of Music at the Victorian College of Arts, studying with pianists Paul Grabowsky, Tony Gould and Mike Nock and with guitarist Doug Devries. Barney has had an extensive career as a jazz pianist and composer, working with some of Australia’s most recognisable jazz musicians. In 2015, Barney received an ARIA Music Award for ‘Best Jazz Album’ for Mooroolbark. Marist Music is honoured to have an Australian music icon sharing his talent and knowledge with our students.
Queensland Conservatorium State Honours Ensemble Program
The College was well represented at the Queensland Conservatorium State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) over the holidays. Congratulations to the following students who participated; Harrison Hind, Harry Marshall, Cooper Matthews, William Rourke, Olivier Canning, Sam Warren.
Queensland Catholic College Music Festival
As per the date hold communicated at the beginning of the year, we are pleased to confirm the College’s participation in this year’s Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival. This festival will host musical performances from Catholic School Ensembles from across Queensland.
Dates 15 - 18 August, 2024
Ensembles Involved: Wind Orchestra 1, Chamber Strings, Guitar Orchestra 1, Symphony Orchestra, Big Band 1, Performance Choir, Chamber Choir and Percussion Ensembles 1 and 2. Performance dates and times are as follows.
Ensemble | Date | Arrival | Venue | Performance Time |
| Guitar Orchestra 1 | Thursday, 15 August | 5:15pm | Augustine Centre | 6:15pm |
| Chamber Strings | Friday, 16 August | 5:25pm | Augustine Centre | 6:23pm |
| Performance Choir | Saturday, 17 August | 10:30am | St James Church | 11:26am |
| Percussion Ensemble 1 | Saturday, 17 August | 12:10pm | Augustine Centre | 1:10pm |
| Chamber Choir | Saturday, 17 August | 1:05pm | St James Church | 2:05pm |
| Big Band 1 | Saturday, 17 August | 2:30pm | Augustine Centre | 3:31pm |
| Percussion Ensemble 2 | Saturday, 17 August | 6:15pm | Goold Hall | 7:13pm |
| Wind Orchestra 1 | Sunday, 18 August | 1:30pm | Augustine Centre | 2:28pm |
| Symphony Orchestra | Sunday, 18 August | 11:00am | Augustine Centre | 12:01pm |
Year 5 Band and String Concert
Congratulations to the Year 5 boys who commenced their instrumental performance journey at the end of last Semester in the Draney Theatre. The event featured several highlights that were presented by the String and Band groups. We look forward to the continued development of our Year 5 students into this Semester. A reminder to Year 5 Parents to complete the short music survey sent out to you at the end of Term 2 if you haven’t already done so. Thank you to those parents who have already submitted your response.
Now is a great time to join one of the choirs at Marist!
If you are a keen singer and love to belt out a tune in the car, shower … or anywhere, then choir is for you! You will learn harmony singing skills, performance skills (including some dance and drama skills) and experience performing at exciting events throughout the year. Choir is available for any student to try with Marist Voices rehearsing on Tuesday mornings at 7:25am in the Blue Room and Performance Choir rehearsing on Friday mornings at 7:25am in the Experimental Theatre.
