Co-curricular Arts News

Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival

Congratulations to students Sebastian Kaminski, Michael Sorbello, Vincent Butten, George Pollard, Max Bathersby and Zac Wright; Old Boys Ciaran Kennedy & Nick Anderson as well as father of Max, Dominic Bathersby, who participated in this year’s Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival. This triennial festival celebrates the idea that when men’s voices join together, something magical happens! Participants worked over three days with guest conductors and choirs from around the country, which culminated in a 400 strong massed performance of Paul Jarman’s “Pemulwuy”. The final performance at QPAC on Sunday 9 July was a fine example of this magic in action.

State Honours Ensemble Program Brisbane (SHEP)

Well done to Ben Bright, Alessander Javier, Julian Lewis, Joshua Spanevello and Fletcher Wessling who participated in SHEP last weekend. In partnership with schools across Queensland, The State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) connects the finest young musicians with a team of eminent international and national conductors in pursuit of musical excellence.

Drama Performance ‘Murder on the Menu’

Wednesday 26 July - 7pm | Draney Theatre

Artemis Ward, the proud owner of Ward Books, is murdered in his favourite restaurant while waiting for a mysterious dinner guest who never arrives. Everyone’s a suspect – his own son and daughter, his nephew, the restaurant owner, and many others who crawl out of the woodwork. Can the conveniently-placed coroner and his reporter friend solve the crime without the aid of police? Why does the list of suspects just keep growing? All members of the Marist Community are invited to the Theatre Ash production of “Murder on the Menu” by Bill Hand. You might even win a prize for guessing “whodunnit”.

Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) rehearsal afternoon/evening 

Please note that all boys performing in this year’s QCMF will be involved in multiple rehearsals to prepare for the upcoming festival on Thursday 27 July 3:30 PM – 8PM in the Draney Theatre Complex. This event will take the place of the Celebration Concert as advertised in the College Calendar.

Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival

We are pleased to confirm the College’s participation in this year’s Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival including arrival and performance times. A letter has been sent home to all performing students with the key points below:

• Dates: Friday 18 August 18 – Sunday 20 August(Week 5, Term 3)
• Times: Various for different Ensembles
• Uniform: Formal Winter Academic Uniform
• Location: Villanova College, Coorparoo (various venues)

As always, for a successful performance, it is paramount that all boys attend this event to best represent the hard work contributed throughout the year. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, please contact the Music Department as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support.

Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival – Warwick, QLD

Big Bands 1 and 2 have been invited back to the annual Warwick Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival once again this year. This performance opportunity will provide a great musical experience for students to play for the wider community as well as represent the College by showcasing the Music Department to prospective Boarding Communities. It is also a great honour to be one of the few schools being invited to perform in the main event. A letter has been sent home to all performing students with more detailed information.