Music News

Music Extension

Congratulations to the Year 12 Music Extension students, who last week completed their first piece of summative assessment. The 2022 cohort is most definitely one of the most talented that I have had the pleasure of teaching over my time here at the College. The boys have performed and composed in a wide range of genres and I am looking forward to what the produce later in the year. The following video excerpts give clear evidence of the amazing results that they are producing.

Music Camp

A reminder that Music Camp is approaching for the boys in the Colleges Premier ensembles (Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Senior Strings, Wind Orchestra, Big Band 1, Chamber Choir and Performance Choir). All boys are reminded of the following:

• Music Camp will depart Period 5 (1:00pm) on Friday 11 March – students are to meet promptly at the Draney Theatre at this time
• Students attending camp are permitted to wear casual clothes on the day of departure (11 March)
• A gentle reminder to ensure students have their instruments (and accessories), as well as all ensemble music with them ready for departure on the Friday.

Co-curricular Music at Marist College Ashgrove

Our continued thanks to all families and students, for what has been a great start to the year for all aspects of Music at Marist College Ashgrove. The term has commenced successfully, with instrumental lessons and ensemble rehearsals truly underway. A reminder to all new students of the College, that it is not too late to join one of the College’s Co-curricular Music Ensembles. If you have learnt an instrument before or are interested in joining one of the College’s vocal ensembles (choirs), please email the Music Department at music@marash.qld.edu.au to express your interest and the music staff will assist in allocating you to an appropriate ensemble. It is also not too late to commence instrumental lessons for 2022, the College caters for students of all levels (beginner to advanced) on a range of instruments. Please drop into Music Reception to pick up an enrolment form or email the Music Department for more information. The 2022 Concert Season will commence on Thursday 24 March, with the Year 5 Musical “Dig It!”, soon followed by the Premier Ensemble Concert on Thursday 31 March. Please see a full list of Semester 1 Concert Dates, including booking links for our upcoming events below.

Semester 1 Concert Dates

We are pleased to share booking links for the first of the 2022 concert season’s events. Booking links for the remaining semester one dates will soon be available.  

Year 5 Musical 2022 – Dig It! – Thursday 24 March - 5:00pm and 6:00pm

Join the Year 5s of 2022 as they travel back in time in Dig It – The Musical! Join inquisitive archaeologists, Taki, Tut, Talis and Tryn, and their fossil friend, Bruce, as they explore the wonders of ancient civilizations. From the farm labourers of early Mesopotamia, to a chorus of ancient Greeks, you are sure to love discovering the archaeological mysteries of the past. This production involves all Marist Year 5 students in their Draney Theatre debut. 

Booking Links:

5:00pm Session: https://events.humanitix.com/year-5-musical-2022-dig-it

6:00pm Session: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-year-5-musical-2022-dig-it-6pm-session

Premier Ensembles Concert 2022 – Thursday 31 March - 6:30pm

All members of the College community are invited to hear the College’s premier ensembles perform for the first time in full concert mode. This concert will feature the College’s Chamber Strings, Wind Orchestra 1, Big Band 1, Guitar Orchestra 1, Chamber Choir and Symphony Orchestra.

Booking Link: https://events.humanitix.com/premier-ensembles-concert-2022-2s20kku6

Autumn Concert 2022 – Thursday 28 April - 6:30pm

This concert will feature a number of our intermediate ensembles including Wind Orchestra 2 and Percussion Ensembles 1 and 2, Guitar Orchestra 2, Performance Choir and Senior Strings.

Booking Link: https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-concert-2022   

Thursday 12 May, Winds and Percussion Concert (Term 2, Week 4)

Friday 13 May, Brisbane Youth Jazz Festival with Big Band 1 (Term 2, Week 4)

Thursday 26 May, Marist Jazz Night (Term 2, Week 6)

Monday 30 May, Studio Concerts (Term 2, Week 7)

Thursday 2  June, Cathedral Concert (Term 2, Week 7)

Sunday 5 June, Battle of the Bands (Term 2, Week 7)

Thursday 16 June, Year 5 Band and Strings Concert (Term 2, Week 9)