From the Music Department
Junior Ensembles Concert | 22 May 2025
Congratulations to our Junior Ensembles; Concert Band 3, Big Band 3, String Orchestra 3 & Treblehood along with our Year 5 Ensembles; Concert Band, String Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Choir & Vocal ensemble who performed at the Junior Ensembles Concert.
It was a joy to hear our younger musicians take the stage, proudly showcasing their Semester 1 progress. For many of our Year 5 students, this was their debut performance, and they are to be especially commended for their courage, preparation, and enthusiasm.
Combine Schools Guitar Workshop & Concert | St Rita’s College
Members of Guitar Orchestra 1 recently joined students from the St Rita’s College for a workshop and concert. This was also a wonderful opportunity for our senior guitarists to collaborate with professional musicians from Bronos Kentet which included our own Mr Chris Phengrasmy. Special thanks to all those who were involved.
Combined Schools Workshop | St Joseph’s Primary
Last week, members of Concert Band 3 and Guitar Orchestra 2 collaborated with students from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School for a combined workshop and concert. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect, rehearse, and perform together, building both musical skills and community spirit.
Sing a New Song: How We Might Name God into the Future with Maeve Heaney
The Big Brotherhood recently took part in a combined schools’ choir for Sing a New Song: How We Might Name God into the Future—a special event featuring internationally renowned theologian Maeve Heaney. Held on Thursday 29 May, this significant Archdiocesan occasion was livestreamed and professionally recorded in both audio and video formats. We are proud of our students for representing the College at such a meaningful and high-profile event.
State Honours Ensembles Program
Congratulations to the following students who participated in the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s State Honours Ensemble Program at the Brisbane Level: Toby Andrews, Ethan Cowie, Patrick Dowling, Luca Hanton, Xavier Hayward, Declan McFadden, Tyler Sangphaya, Henry Sharland, Emerson Sims, and Sebastian Troughton.
Term 2 Concerts:
Cabaret Concert ‘Fantasy & Fairytales’
Friday 6 June | 6.30pm | ERPAC
Ensembles Performing:
- Concert Band 1
- Big Band 1
- Percussion Ensemble 1
- String Orchestra 1
- Fellowship of the String
- Guitar Orchestra 1
- Brotherhood
- Big Brotherhood
- Little Brotherhood
Term 2 Recitals:
- Monday 9 June | Strings Recital | Chapel
- Tuesday 10 June | Speech & Drama Showcase | McElligott Theatre
- Wednesday 11 June | Strings Recital | Chapel
- Thursday 12 June | Brass Recital | Chapel
Term 3 Dates:
- Intermediate Ensembles Music Camp | 2 & 3 August, ERPAC
- Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival | 14-17 August
- Band Blast Concert (All Concert Bands) | 20 August, 6.00pm ERPAC
- Strictly Strings Concert (All String Orchestras) | 21 August, 6.00pm ERPAC
- Choral & Guitar Concert | 25 August, 7.00pm St Ignatius Church
- Guitar Finale Concert | 11 September, 5.00pm ERPAC
Music Communications
The Music Department will use the College App as our main point of contact with families. Information for the events above will be posted under the relevant groups once information is confirmed. Please take a couple of minutes to update your subscriptions to ensure you receive the relevant notifications for each ensemble.
For Year 5 parents, please ensure you are also subscribed to the ‘Year 5 Music Program’ section under ‘Music’ so you don’t miss any updates on the program.
Please contact the music department: music@slc.qld.edu.au or telephone 3010 1138 if you need any further information.
Strike up the Band!
MR ROSS CAPERN
Head of Instrumental Music