Congratulations to the Symphonic Band, Brass Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble for some very fine performances at the All Bands Concert held on Monday 3 June at Cleveland Baptist Church, which also featured the visiting 80-strong, multi-award-winning Dunman High School Symphonic Band from Singapore. Congratulations also to the Year 5 Beginner Band, who gave a special pre-concert performance on … Continue reading »
Jun
04
Symphonic Band, Brass Ens, Percussion Ens: Dinner Wednesday evening
MEMBERS OF SYMPHONIC BAND, BRASS ENSEMBLE, PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: DETAILS FOR DINNER ON WEDNESDAY WITH THE DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND Congratulations on a superb concert on Monday night! Further to the information emailed out to you in the letter about that concert, please note the following details for the dinner on Wednesday night that the Dunman … Continue reading »
May
29
Eisteddfod & AMEB congratulations
Congratulations to the following students of Violin and Piano at College, on their recent exam and Eisteddfod results: Kira Villiers, 7P: AMEB Grade 2 Violin exam – Credit. Redlands Eisteddfod: James Serbov (6S) – Piano Solo Own Choice 10 yrs – Encouragement Kyle Serbov (8J) – Piano Solo Jazz/Pop/Latin 12-13 yrs – VHC Claire Blundell (7P) … Continue reading »
May
14
Ensemble photos from the Fete
Thanks and congratulations to the 200+ students who performed in Performance Music choirs and instrumental ensembles, throughout the day at the College Fete last Saturday. G7 was a popular venue on the day, with superb performances from students in all age groups, and large supportive audiences who at times overflowed the room. Special thanks to Caitlin Olsen, Jaimee Dowsett and … Continue reading »
May
13
Photos from MusicFest
Congratulations to all of the students who performed in the MusicFest Finals concert last Thursday evening. All performers have won further House points for their concert performance, and the audience enjoyed an evening of lots of variety and lovely music. Special thanks to Mr Geoff Secomb, Major Sponsor of MARC, and Guest Adjudicator for the Finals concert. … Continue reading »
May
08
Friends of MARC meeting Mon 13 May
The next Friends of MARC meeting will be held at 7:15 pm this Monday 13th May at a private home in Wellington Point. We provide both practical and financial assistance to the Performance Music Program. All are welcome. For further details and queries please contact Megan Eskdale on megesk@powerup.com.au or 38222348.
May
06
Finalists for MusicFest Concert
Congratulations to all of the students who performed in the MusicFest heats last week. There were 60 entries across a number of categories, and so many strong performances that Mrs Anna Fowke, our guest adjudicator for the heats, found it difficult to separate out the finalists in each category. We are inviting more than three … Continue reading »
Apr
26
Anzac service performance thanks
A huge thank you to the 152 students in choirs and instrumental ensembles who performed in the Junior, Middle and Senior School Anzac commemoration services on Wednesday. Middle School service: Symphonic Band, String Ensemble, Middle School Choir, and brass students performing the bugle calls Senior School service: Chamber Orchestra, combined Chamber Singers & Chorale, and Declan … Continue reading »
Apr
16
College Fete – ensemble performances
ALL PERFORMANCE MUSIC ENSEMBLES Performances at College Fete: Saturday 11 May Brass Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Chorale, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, College Chorus, College Singers, Junior Strings, Junior Choir, Year 3 Beginner String students, Year 5 Beginner Ensemble Students in all of the College’s choirs and instrumental ensembles will be … Continue reading »
Apr
12
MusicFest performance schedule
Thanks to all those students who have submitted their MusicFest entries (closing date was end of Term 1). We are delighted to have 62 performances across the various categories, and all of these students will win points for their House. The schedule of Heats performances is listed below. Students need to arrive AT LEAST 10 … Continue reading »
Apr
02
Beauty and the Beast – UPDATED TICKET INFORMATION
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE DATE WHEN TICKETS FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST GO ON SALE. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM RPAC ON MONDAY 15 APRIL (not Tuesday 2nd April as previously advised). Show dates are: Thursday 23rd May 7:30pm Friday 24th May 7:30pm Saturday 25th May 1:30pm … Continue reading »
Mar
25
MusicFest entries due THIS THURS
A reminder to those voice and instrumental students who are learning their instrument at College AND/OR are members of Performance Music Ensembles: MUSIC FEST ENTRIES ARE DUE IN BY THIS THURSDAY (28 MARCH) MusicFest is open to: ** Instrumental students up to and including Grade 4 AMEB Classical level (must be having instrumental lessons at College … Continue reading »
Mar
15
Beauty and the Beast – Meet the Cast – Lefou
Casey discovered his passion for the Arts at the early age of 8 with his first stage production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. His love for theatre grew when he saw his first musical theatre performance of Beauty And The Beast. Casey’s favourite subjects include Music, Music Extension and Drama, in which … Continue reading »
Feb
14
Friends of MARC Committee 2013
A big thanks to those parents who managed to attend the Friends of MARC AGM and General Meeting last Monday. The Executive Committee for 2013 was elected: President: Megan Eskdale; Treasurer: Lauren Downs; Secretaries: Karen Nickelson and Mary Kamols.
Feb
11
Ensemble Agreements due this week
All of the Junior, Middle, and Senior School instrumental and choral ensembles have now been rehearsing for 2-4 weeks. We remind parents and students that this Friday 15 Feb (end of Week 4) is the final date for students to hand in their signed Ensemble Agreements, in which they are committing themselves to the full … Continue reading »