Co-curricular Arts News

Villanova Battle of The Bands 2024

A huge congratulations to Year 11 band The Waiting List (Ambrose Gonzalez, Christian Weston Kelly, Ben Gibson, Max Hammond and Addi Allen) for taking out first prize at the Villanova College Interschool Battle of the Bands competition on Saturday night. The boys really got the crowd going with their electrifying performance of originals and covers. The Waiting List are also entrants inTriple J Unearthed High 2024 as part of their participation in Audio Club (more information below). Members of the College community are encouraged to leave a positive review on this page, which will support their placing in the competition. Please go to the triplej website to give them your vote! https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/the-waiting-list/

Audio Club

Marist College Ashgrove Audio Club provides an opportunity for students to engage in real-world music-producing projects and learning experiences, utilising the College’s state-of-the-art recording studio “The Hive”.  A recent project undertaken in this co-curricular activity has been the production of the original song “Still Waiting”; composed by Year 11 Band The Waiting List. Audio Club students (Years 7-12) have handled all stages of producing this song - including producing, sound engineering, mixing and mastering. The song can be heard on the band’s Triple J Unearthed page where they have recently entered the 2024 Triple J Unearthed High Competition. Any students in Years 7-12 interested in participating in the Audio Club should visit or email Music Reception (music@marash.qld.edu.au) for more information.

Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival

This year, the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival marks a significant milestone, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Warwick is set to come alive with performances from some of Southern Queensland best jazz artists over the 10 days of the festival. Known for its vibrant fusion of visual art, music, and the textile arts, the festival is ready to envelop Warwick in a warm embrace this winter. Big Band 1 and 2 will once again by representing the College as the only school ensemble performing in the main program. The boys will be performing between 9:45am and 11:00am on Sunday 28 July on the Leslie Park Jazz Arena.  

Lunchtime Concert – special guest: Barney McAll

Last Thursday we welcomed one of Australia’s leading jazz pianists Barney McAll in a lunchtime concert for students and members of the MCA community. In 2015, Barney received an ARIA Music Award for ‘Best Jazz Album’ for Mooroolbark and his high musicality was clear to all who attended this special event. We look forward to future lunchtime concerts this semester that will be advertised in the Newsletter and College App.

2024 Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School Music Camp

Congratulations to the following students who have successfully auditioned to participate in the upcoming 2024 GRIPPS Music Camp:

• Lincoln Bartlett (Alto Saxophone)
• Brody Corsini (Trumpet)
• Maxwell King (Trombone)
• Will Minahan (Percussion)
• Finn Tuohy (Alto Saxophone)

Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School (GRIPPS) is a joint Rotary Club/Gap Schools initiative which provides an opportunity for our many talented young musicians to further develop their musical skills and friendships. It is co-ordinated by Principals and Instrumental Teachers and Instructors of The Gap/Ashgrove Cluster of schools. 147 children from 15 State and Private Primary Schools in The Gap area have been invited to participate at the music camp which will be held over 4-1/2 days at The Gap State High School and The Gap Uniting Church during the week of August 18-22. Music Teachers and Instrumental Instructors from many of the schools together with professional musicians who are highly respected in their fields will be working with the children, including Marist College Ashgrove’s Dr Andrew Butt.

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.

Marist Battle of the Bands