Co-curricular Arts News

Term 2 continues to be an eventful term for Marist Co-curricular Arts. In the last fortnight we have hosted the 2022 Winds and Percussion Concert, which featured exceptional performances from all of the College’s Wind Bands and Percussion Ensembles and tonight we look forward to Big Band 1 performing at the Big Band Youth Jazz Festival, hosted by Brisbane Jazz Club at the Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC). The choirs have also been busy performing at the Mother's Days Mass and breakfasts. To conclude the fortnight we have numerous music and dance performances over the weekend as part of the Tower Art Show and Walkathon/Battle of the Bands.

Choir News

Congratulations to Chamber Choir and Performance Choir for their performances at the Queensland Youth Music Awards at St Peters Lutheran College last Friday evening. Performance Choir was awarded a Bronze level. Chamber Choir achieved a Gold level and won 3rd Place overall out of 12 competitors. An outstanding effort!

There are many great choral opportunities available for singers to extend their skill over the winter school holidays. Details of the male singing festival “Pemulway” and “QueenslandinSpires 2023,” a choral festival organised by the Royal School of Church Music, will be sent to choir singers and parents in the coming week. Both festivals offer incredible experiences for the singers and culminate in large-scale concerts. 

Upcoming Concerts

The Tower Art Show 2022 hosted by Marist College Ashgrove 

May 19 - 21 2023 | Marist College Ashgrove Tower 

Now in its 7th year, the Tower Art Show has quickly established a reputation for excellence within the local art community. The annual show features prominent and up and coming local artists, attracting exhibitors from all over Queensland. It also promotes the extraordinary artistic talent of our students and encourages the pupils of Marist College Ashgrove to showcase their art through visual art and music. The three-day exhibition launches with an Opening Night on the evening of Friday June 19 and is open to the public for the viewing and purchasing of high-quality artwork across the weekend of Saturday May 20 (2 to 5PM) and Sunday May 21. 

Sunday May 21, Battle of the Bands 

10:00am | John Eales Grandstand

Come and experience the College’s finest rock bands battle it out for musical domination. The competition begins on McMahon Oval after the completion of the Walkathon. This event has launched the careers of multiple Aria award winning and nominated artists. Who will reign supreme in the Battle of the Bands Stadium for 2023? 

Thursday May 25, MCA Jazz Night

6:30pm | Experimental Theatre

Featuring performances from all our Marist College Big Bands, as well as a special guest artist. Be a part of this magical evening of jazz with an eclectic program of jazz standards.

Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/marist-jazz-night-2023

Monday May 29, Studio Concerts

3:30pm | Draney Theatre & Music Centre

These intimate concerts will give our piano, guitar, brass, woodwind, string, percussion, and vocal students an opportunity to share their solo recital skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Admission: Free

Thursday June 1, Cathedral Concert– Brisbane City

6:30pm | Cathedral of St Stephen

Featuring the College’s string and choral groups, St Stephen’s Cathedral is a venue that provides the perfect acoustics for this genre. Providing an opportunity to perform in the spiritual heart of the city, we invite you to enjoy performances by Marist Voices, Chamber Choir, Performance Choir, Chamber Strings, Senior Strings, and String Ensemble. 

Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/cathedral-concert-2023

For booking enquiries please email music@marash.qld.edu.au

Throughout the semester, various small and large Performing Arts groups will feature in additional performances, including College Assemblies, Liturgies, College Events, Festivals, House Meetings and more. Details of these performances will be available via the College App.