Co-curricular Arts News
Dr Andrew Butt, Program Leader Co-curricular Arts
Drama Performance ‘Murder on the Menu’
Congratulations to the cast and crew for this highly entertaining dramatic production. Theatre Ash proudly presented Bill Hand’s satirical comedy, Murder on the Menu in the Draney Theatre on 26th July. A small cast of boys spent six months of hard work rehearsing to create a story about a wealthy book publisher who has many people around him with a motive to ‘bump him off’. Who was it? His scheming, power-hungry son? His slightly-insane Emily Dickinson-quoting daughter, or his disgruntled nephew? Perhaps it was his shady lawyer. One lucky viewer even guessed the murderer through our competition to win a chocolatey prize! Join Theatre Ash for our next production in Term 4!
Warwick Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival
On Sunday July 30, Big Bands 1 and 2 travelled to Warwick for the 2023 Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival. This is the third time our jazz program has presented at this prestigious festival and once again the boys did the College proud. Both bands performed to an appreciative audience on what turned out to be a spectacular Warwick winter's day.
Battle of the Bands at Gap State High
Best of luck to Year 12 band “Miss Mardy” who will be representing Marist Ashgrove at the Gap High’s Battle of the Bands. This competition is held for all Secondary schools in the North West district and is held biannually with the winner receiving a perpetual trophy and gift voucher. The boys will be performing at 8:25 PM and will be defending the title won by our 2019 seniors prior to COVID.
Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival
We are pleased to confirm the College’s participation in this year’s Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival. A letter has been sent home to all performing students with the key points below:
- Dates: Friday 18 August – 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.
Tertiary Music Pathways
Students considering a tertiary pathway in Music for 2024, please note the following key information. Music courses have certain requirements, which can include auditions and/or submitting portfolios of work. These requirements often need to be completed well before non-music QTAC applications. Below are some key points and dates for various institutions. Please note, there have been some slight changes to the audition process for some courses over the past two years.
If you are considering a tertiary pathway in Music for 2024, please ensure you discuss this with your Classroom and/or Instrumental Music teachers to ensure adequate support is provided. Should students or parents/guardians have any questions, you are encouraged to contact the Music Department at any time. For further information regarding QTAC applications, please contact the College Career Counsellor who can also offer further assistance specific to this area.
Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University: Bachelor of Music (Performance: Jazz, Classical etc; Creative Music Technology; Composition; or Musical Theatre)
- Submit your QTAC Application: closes 31 August 2023
- Register and Pay for your Audition via GriffithPAY by: 31 August
- Phase 1: Submit Recorded Video Audition (Performance/Musical Theatre) or Portfolio (Creative Music Technology & Composition) and Supporting Documents (Artistic Statement): Due August 31
- Phase 2: In-person/online audition: Dates TBC (advised via QCGU by mid-September)
Queensland University of Technology: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music)
- Apply Via QTAC: From August 1 2023 (closes 25 September)
- Complete QUT online registration form (opens August 1 2023) and pay application fee via QUTPay
- Entry Requirements: From 2024, entry to this program will no longer have an audition entry requirement. Selection will instead be based on your ATAR/Selection rank. For more information on 2024 entry requirements and the application process, please refer to the ‘Info’ link below.
- QUT Application due date: 25 September (5:00pm)
Info: https://www.qut.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts-music#requirements
Degree Homepage: https://www.qut.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-fine-arts-music
University of Queensland: Bachelor of Music (Honours)
- Apply Via QTAC: From August 1 2023
- Submit Application Audition Form including a fifteen minute video recorded audition
- Applications close Monday August 21, 4pm
More Info: https://music.uq.edu.au/study/bachelor-music-honours-auditions
JMI (Jazz Music Institute): https://www.jazz.qld.edu.au/how-to-apply/
JMC Academy:
(Contemporary Music Performance)
https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/our-courses/contemporary-music-performance/
(Audio Engineering & Sound Production)
https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/our-courses/audio-engineering-sound-production/ (Music Production)
https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/our-courses/music-production/
(Songwriting)
https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/our-courses/songwriting/
Semester 2 Concert Calendar