Co-curricular Arts News
Dr Andrew Butt, Program Leader - Co-curricular Arts
Anzac Day
A big thank you to the boys and staff who provided music for several ANZAC services across Brisbane last Friday. It is incredibly encouraging to see our students and staff volunteering their time for such an important cause. The following boys and staff were involved in services held at Paddington and Ashgrove:
ANZAC Dawn Service – Ashgrove | 4:30am
Performing In Flanders Fields with Alison Braidwood:
- George Pollard
- Eamonn Kneen
- Killian Menzies
- Max McRae
- Cooper Matthews
ANZAC Day March – Ithaca War Memorial, Enoggera Terrace | 7:30am
Drumming for the march:
- George Pollard
- Eamonn Kneen
Art Club
Art Club is starting up again from Week 3.
Time: Tuesday afternoons, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Place: Room A03 (ART)
Please email Ms. Larsen at larsenc@marash.qld.edu.au for further information or to sign up.
This term, we will be making Rokkaku Dako (Japanese fighting kites) on which students will develop their own designs. We will also create bunting using vintage MCA sporting uniforms, which will be hung in boarding for National Boarding Week. Art Club is also open to art students who may wish to catch up on classwork.
Mother-Son Mass
On Wednesday, 7th May, the College community will celebrate all mothers at our annual Mother and Son Mass. This years’ service will feature the Chamber Choir. Members of the choir have received an email with more details about the performance.
Year 5 Musical: Pirates
Thursday, 8th May
- Session 1 – 5:45pm
- Session 2 – 6:30pm
- Location: Draney Theatre
Join our Year 5 students in their Draney Theatre debut as they embark on a rollicking adventure in Pirates. This production will feature a colourful crew of pirates, a mysterious stowaway, and plenty of sea-bound excitement. Admission is free, but seats must be reserved.
Brisbane Youth Jazz Festival 2025
Dates: May 14, 15 & 16
Performance by: Big Band 1 This festival provides a unique space for young, emerging jazz musicians from schools across Southern Queensland. Tailored to the aspirations of the next generation of professional musicians, this year’s festival will be hosted by MCA in our very own Draney Theatre. It enables young people to take their skills to the next level in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Big Band 1 will be performing on Wednesday, 14th May at 6:10pm. Boys are expected to arrive by 5:30pm.
Cathedral Concert
- Date: Thursday, 15th May
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: The Cathedral of St Stephen
The annual Cathedral Concert offers a unique opportunity for the College’s string and choral ensembles to perform in the stunning acoustics of St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Performances will include Marist Voices, Chamber Choir, Performance Choir, Chamber Strings, Senior Strings, and the String Ensemble.
