Performing Arts Festival 2021
Catholic Arts Office
Bible Reading | 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
A solo reading from scripture, that communicates the Word of God.
Chapel of St Michael the Archangel
Piano - Primary | 2025
Between Monday 28 July 2025 and Friday 1 August 2025
An instrumental performance on a piano, by a primary-aged solo or duet (Yrs 4-6).
Zenith Music Auditorium
Choral Sacred Music - Secondary | 2025
Between Monday 28 July 2025 and Thursday 31 July 2025
Secondary choirs employing song in conjunction with the catechism of the Catholic church, its scripture, teachings and text, to deliver spiritual meaning for liturgical use or in concert.
***Please note: Due to the number of large choirs, seating capacity is limited***
St Mary's Cathedral
PAF TEST | 2025 (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Info here
Orana Catholic Primary School
Drama Ensemble - Secondary | 2025
Tuesday 29 July 2025
A dramatic presentation of a play, excerpt or devised piece, with minimal prop use (Years 7-12).
La Salle College
Percussion Ensembles| 2025
Thursday 31 July 2025
An instrumental performance of percussion instruments, by a group/ensemble (Primary & Secondary)
Trinity College - Dr Robert Braham Auditorium
Vocal Solo/Duet - Secondary | 2025
Between Monday 4 August 2025 and Friday 8 August 2025
A vocal performance of one item, sung by a secondary solo performer or duet.
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Speech - Choral | 2025
Between Monday 4 August 2025 and Tuesday 5 August 2025
A group performance of passages from prose and/or verse, to entertain a listening group (Upper & Lower Primary).
Vasto Club
Dance - Christian | 2025
Between Monday 4 August 2025 and Tuesday 5 August 2025
A prayerful expression of dance for use in liturgy or paraliturgy (Primary & Secondary)
Mercy College - Chapel of St Brigid
Big Band / Jazz Combo | 2025
Between Monday 4 August 2025 and Wednesday 6 August 2025
Ensembles performing a style of music which includes complex jazz/swing harmonies, improvisations and syncopated rhythms, often featuring an instrumental soloist (Secondary).
La Salle College
Other Instrumental Ensemble | 2025
Thursday 7 August 2025
An instrumental performance of an assorted collection of instruments, by a group/ensemble (Primary & Secondary).
Orana Catholic Primary School
Woodwind & Brass Ensembles - Primary | 2025
Friday 8 August 2025
An instrumental performance of woodwind and/or brass instruments (Incl. Recorder), by a primary group/ensemble.
Orana Catholic Primary School
Strings Solo/Duet - Primary | 2025
Between Monday 11 August 2025 and Tuesday 12 August 2025
An instrumental performance of a strings instrument, by a solo or duet (Yrs 4-6).
Aquinas College - Chapel
Drama - Christian | 2025
Tuesday 12 August 2025
An enactment or dramatisation of a Biblical story and/or the Christian message for use in the liturgy.
Mercy College - Chapel of St Brigid
Strings Solo/Duet - Secondary | 2025
Between Wednesday 13 August 2025 and Thursday 14 August 2025
An instrumental performance of a strings instrument, by a solo or duet (Yrs 7-12.
Aquinas College - Chapel
Woodwind & Brass Solo/Duet - Primary | 2025
Between Wednesday 13 August 2025 and Friday 15 August 2025
An instrumental performance of a woodwind or brass instrument, by a solo or duet (Yrs 4-6).
Aquinas College - Heritage Room
Guitar Solo/Duet - Acoustic/Classical | 2025
Between Monday 18 August 2025 and Tuesday 19 August 2025
An instrumental performance of a guitar, by a solo or duet (primary & secondary).
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Woodwind & Brass Solo/Duet - Secondary | 2025
Between Monday 18 August 2025 and Wednesday 27 August 2025
An instrumental performance of a woodwind or brass instrument, by a secondary-aged solo or duet.
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Contemporary Band | 2025
Between Monday 18 August 2025 and Friday 22 August 2025
Contemporary Bands performing music that is rhythmically, harmonically and texturally ‘current’; exemplifying the importance of rhythm and repetitive beat patterns, often featuring amplified electronic instruments.
Sacred Heart College - RNDM Performing Arts Centre
Choral Sacred Music - Primary | 2025
Between Tuesday 19 August 2025 and Wednesday 20 August 2025
Primary choirs employing song in conjunction with the catechism of the Catholic church, its scripture, teachings and text, to deliver spiritual meaning for liturgical use or in concert.
St Benedict's Parish
Guitar Solo/Duet - Electric/Bass | 2025
Between Wednesday 20 August 2025 and Thursday 21 August 2025
An instrumental performance of a guitar, by a solo or duet (primary & secondary).
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Choral Singing - Primary | 2025
Between Monday 25 August 2025 and Friday 29 August 2025
A choral performance by a primary group, consisting of two contrasting songs (auditioned & non-auditioned choirs).
Vasto Club
Concert Band / Symphonic Orchestra | 2025
Between Monday 25 August 2025 and Thursday 28 August 2025
Primary & Secondary Ensembles comprised of woodwind, brass, percussion and strings instruments, varying in composition between the Concert Bands and Symphonic Orchestras.
Often performing styles including symphonies, concertos, overtures and classical pieces, and some arrangements of popular music.
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Percussion Solo/Duet | 2025
Between Wednesday 27 August 2025 and Friday 29 August 2025
An instrumental performance of a percussion instrument, by a solo or duet (Primary & Secondary)
Trinity College - Dr Robert Braham Auditorium
Vocal Solo/Duet - Primary | 2025
Between Thursday 28 August 2025 and Friday 29 August 2025
A vocal performance of one item, sung by a primary solo performer or duet.
Wellington Room - Morley Recreation Centre
Piano - Secondary | 2025
Between Monday 1 September 2025 and Wednesday 3 September 2025
An instrumental performance on a piano, by a solo or duet.
Zenith Music Auditorium
Speech & Drama Solo/Duo - Primary | 2025
Between Monday 1 September 2025 and Tuesday 2 September 2025
Drama Solo/Duo - A dramatic presentation of a script, by a primary solo performer or duo.
Speech Solo/Duo - A solo or duo performance of passages from prose/verse or of an informative topic, to entertain a listening group.
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Choral Singing - Secondary | 2025
Between Monday 1 September 2025 and Thursday 4 September 2025
A choral performance of a secondary group, consisting of two contrasting songs.
Trinity College - Gibney Hall
Drama Solo - Secondary | 2025
Between Tuesday 2 September 2025 and Thursday 4 September 2025
A dramatic presentation of a script, by a secondary solo performer.
Servite College
Pipe Organ | 2025
Thursday 4 September 2025
An instrumental performance on a pipe organ, by a solo performer.
Aquinas College - Chapel
Drama Ensemble & Musical Excerpt - Primary | 2025
Thursday 4 September 2025
Drama Ensemble - A dramatic presentation of a play or excerpt with minimal prop use by a Primary ensemble.
Musical Excerpt - An excerpt of a musical theatre performance, featuring song, drame and movement, by a primary ensemble.
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
PAF TEST
Monday 9 September 2024
Catholic Arts presents the finale to the 2024 Performing Arts Festival.
Come and see the amazing talents of our Catholic school students in various performances including choral, orchestras, bands, dance and soloists.
Marist Auditorium - Newman College
Spirit of the Arts Festival Concert - 2024
Monday 9 September 2024
Catholic Arts presents the finale to the 2024 Performing Arts Festival.
Come and see the amazing talents of our Catholic school students in various performances including choral, orchestras, bands, dance and soloists.
Marist Auditorium Newman College
Secondary Solo Drama - M11 - M12 - 2024
Between Tuesday 27 August 2024 and Thursday 29 August 2024
Secondary Solo Works Drama
Servite College
Pipe Organ - H16 (CANCELLED)
Thursday 29 August 2024
Pipe Organ Yr 7 to 12
Aquinas College
Primary Drama - M1 - 2024
Between Wednesday 28 August 2024 and Thursday 29 August 2024
Primary Play
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Piano Secondary - H7 to H12, H14 - H15 - 2024
Between Monday 26 August 2024 and Wednesday 28 August 2024
Solo & Duet Secondary Piano
Zenith Music Auditorium
Primary Musical Excerpts - G1A - 2024
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Primary students (Years 1-6) performing excerpts from musical productions.
Wellington Room
Primary Speech & Drama - M7 - M10 - 2024
Between Monday 26 August 2024 and Tuesday 27 August 2024
Solo & Duo Primary Speech & Drama
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Secondary Choral Singing - E1 & E2 - 2024
Between Tuesday 20 August 2024 and Friday 23 August 2024
Secondary Choral Singing
Trinity College - Gibney Hall
Instrumental Electric Guitar - J19 to J22 - 2024
Between Thursday 22 August 2024 and Friday 23 August 2024
Solo & Duet for Primary & Secondary Electric and Bass Guitar
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Primary Choral Singing - D1 - D3 - 2024
Between Monday 19 August 2024 and Friday 23 August 2024
Yrs 1 to 6 Beginners, Selected & Class Choirs
Vasto Club
Secondary Woodwind & Brass - J3 - J4 & J7 - J8 - 2024
Between Monday 12 August 2024 and Wednesday 21 August 2024
Solo & Duet Secondary Woodwind & Brass
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Acoustic/Classical Guitar - J17 & J18 - 2024
Between Thursday 15 August 2024 and Friday 16 August 2024
Solo & Duet Yr 4 to 12 Acoustic & Classical Guitar
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Instrumental Percussion - J9 to J12 - 2024
Between Wednesday 14 August 2024 and Friday 16 August 2024
Solo & Duets for Instrumental Percussion Yr 4 to 12
Dr Robert Braham Auditorium - Trinity College
Concert Band & Symphonic Orchestra - F15 - F18 - 2024
Between Monday 12 August 2024 and Thursday 15 August 2024
Primary & Secondary Concert Band & Symphonic Orchestra
Corpus Christi College
Primary Sacred Choral Music- A1 & A2 - 2024
Between Tuesday 13 August 2024 and Wednesday 14 August 2024
Sacred Music Primary Yr 1 to 6
St Benedict's Parish
Primary Woodwind/Brass - J1 - J2, J5 - J6 - 2024
Between Wednesday 7 August 2024 and Friday 9 August 2024
Solo & Duets for Woodwinds (including Recorder) & Brass Primary
Aquinas College
Secondary Strings - J15 & J16 - 2024
Between Wednesday 7 August 2024 and Thursday 8 August 2024
Secondary Solo & Duet Strings (including Harp)
Zenith Music Auditorium
Primary Vocal - K4 to K6, K13 - 2024
Between Wednesday 7 August 2024 and Thursday 8 August 2024
Solo & Duet for Yr 4 to 6 Vocals
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Big Band & Jazz Combo - F19 & F20 - 2024
Between Monday 5 August 2024 and Wednesday 7 August 2024
Secondary Entertainment Bands & Jazz Combo
La Salle College
Primary Strings - J13 & J14 - 2024
Between Monday 5 August 2024 and Tuesday 6 August 2024
Solo & Duets Yrs 4-6 Strings
Zenith Music Auditorium
Christian Drama - B1 & B2 - 2024
Monday 5 August 2024
Primary Liturgical Drama & Secondary Biblical Drama
Chapel of St Brigid
Contemporary Band - F21 - 2024
Between Monday 29 July 2024 and Friday 2 August 2024
Primary & Secondary Contemporary Band
Sacred Heart College
Secondary Vocal - K7 to K12 & K14 -2024
Between Monday 29 July 2024 and Friday 2 August 2024
Solo & Duet for Yr 7 to 12 Vocals
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Instrumental Ens Woodwind, Brass, Rec. - F1, F5, F7 - 2024
Friday 2 August 2024
Yrs 1 - 6 Woodwind, Brass & Recorder Ensemble
Orana Catholic Primary School
Instrumental Ensemble (Other) - F14 - 2024
Thursday 1 August 2024
Other Instrumental Ensembles - Yrs 4 to 12
Orana Catholic Primary School
Choral Speech Primary - M5 & M6 - 2024
Between Tuesday 30 July 2024 and Wednesday 31 July 2024
Junior & Upper Primary Speech
Wellington Room
Christian Dance - C1 & C2 - 2024
Between Monday 29 July 2024 and Tuesday 30 July 2024
Primary & Secondary Liturgical Movement
Mercy College - Chapel of St Brigid
Secondary Sacred Choral Music - A3 & A4 - 2024
Between Thursday 25 July 2024 and Friday 26 July 2024
Yr 7 to 12 Sacred Choral Music
***Please note: Due to the number of large choirs, seating capacity is limited***
St Mary's Cathedral
Piano Primary - H4 to H6, H13, H15 - 2024
Between Monday 22 July 2024 and Friday 26 July 2024
Solo & Duet Primary Piano Yrs 4-6
Aquinas College
Instrumental Ensemble (Percussion) - F9 & F10 - 2024
Thursday 25 July 2024
Primary & Secondary Instrumental Ensemble Percussion
Trinity College - Dr Robert Braham Auditorium
Drama Ensemble Scripted or Devised - M2 to M4 - 2024
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Yrs 7 to 12 Play or Excerpt
La Salle College
Instrumental Ensemble (Brass) - F6
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Secondary Instrumental Ensemble Brass
Trinity College - Dr Robert Braham Auditorium
Bible Reading - B4
Friday 19 July 2024
Bible Reading - a solo reading from scripture
Chapel of St Michael the Archangel
Catholic Arts Test (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Due to the high volume of students, there are no tickets available for this section.
Primary & Secondary Instrumental Ensembles Strings & Chamber
Gibney Hall, Trinity College
Pipe Organ - H16
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Pipe Organ Yr 7 to 12
Trinity College Chapel
Spirit Of The Arts Festival Concert TEST
Friday 20 October 2023
Catholic Arts presents the finale to the 2023 Performing Arts Festival.
Come and see the amazing talents of our Catholic school students in various performances including choral, orchestras, bands, dance and soloists.
Marist Auditorium - Newman College
Spirit Of The Arts Festival Concert
Monday 11 September 2023
Catholic Arts presents the finale to the 2023 Performing Arts Festival.
Come and see the amazing talents of our Catholic school students in various performances including choral, orchestras, bands, dance and soloists.
Marist Auditorium - Newman College
Primary Drama/ Musical Excerpts - M1 & G1A
Between Wednesday 30 August 2023 and Thursday 31 August 2023
Primary Play or Musical Excerpt
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Secondary Choral Singing - E1 & E2
Between Monday 28 August 2023 and Thursday 31 August 2023
Secondary Choral Singing
Trinity College - Gibney Hall
Secondary Solo Drama - M11 to M13
Between Tuesday 29 August 2023 and Thursday 31 August 2023
Secondary Solo Works Drama
Servite College
Pipe Organ - H16
Thursday 31 August 2023
Pipe Organ Yr 7 to 12
Trinity College Chapel
Piano Secondary - H7 to H12, H14
Between Monday 28 August 2023 and Wednesday 30 August 2023
Solo & Duet Secondary Piano
Zenith Music Auditorium
Primary Speech & Drama - M7 to M10
Monday 28 August 2023
Solo & Duo Primary Speech & Drama
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Instrumental Electric Guitar - J19 to J22
Friday 25 August 2023
Solo & Duet for Primary & Secondary Electric and Bass Guitar
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Primary Choral Singing - D1 to D3
Between Monday 21 August 2023 and Friday 25 August 2023
Yrs 1 to 6 Beginners, Selected & Class Choirs
Vasto Club
Secondary Woodwind & Brass - J3 to J4 & J7 to J8
Between Monday 14 August 2023 and Wednesday 23 August 2023
Solo & Duet Secondary Woodwind & Brass
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Concert Band & Symphonic Orchestra - F15 to F18
Between Monday 14 August 2023 and Friday 18 August 2023
Primary & Secondary Concert Band & Symphonic Orchestra
Corpus Christi College
Instrumental Secondary Strings - J15 & J16
Between Thursday 17 August 2023 and Friday 18 August 2023
Secondary Solo & Duet Strings (including Harp)
Zenith Music Auditorium
Primary Vocal - K4 to K6, K13
Between Thursday 17 August 2023 and Friday 18 August 2023
Solo & Duet for Yr 4 to 6 Vocals
Wellington Room, Morley Recreation Centre
Instrumental Percussion - J9 to J12
Between Thursday 17 August 2023 and Friday 18 August 2023
Solo & Duets for Instrumental Percussion Yr 4 to 12
Dr Robert Braham Auditorium - Trinity College
Primary Sacred Choral Music- A1 & A2
Between Wednesday 16 August 2023 and Thursday 17 August 2023
Sacred Music Primary Yr 1 to 6
St Benedict's Parish
Instrumental Primary Woodwind/Brass - J1 & J2, J5 & J6
Between Wednesday 9 August 2023 and Friday 11 August 2023
Solo & Duets for Woodwinds (including Recorder) & Brass Primary
Orana Catholic Primary School
Big Band & Jazz Combo - F19 & F20
Between Monday 7 August 2023 and Wednesday 9 August 2023
Secondary Entertainment Bands & Jazz Combo
La Salle College
Acoustic/Classical Guitar - J17 & J18
Between Monday 7 August 2023 and Tuesday 8 August 2023
Solo & Duet Yr 4 to 12 Acoustic & Classical Guitar
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Instrumental Primary Strings - J13 & J14
Between Monday 7 August 2023 and Tuesday 8 August 2023
Solo & Duets Yrs 4-6 Strings
Zenith Music Auditorium
Contemporary Band - F21
Between Monday 31 July 2023 and Friday 4 August 2023
Primary & Secondary Contemporary Band
Sacred Heart College
Secondary Vocal - K7 to K12 & K14
Between Monday 31 July 2023 and Friday 4 August 2023
Solo & Duet for Yr 7 to 12 Vocals
Zentih Music Auditorium
Instrumental Ensemble (Woodwind,Brass,Recorder) - F1, F5, F7
Friday 4 August 2023
Yrs 1 - 6 Woodwind, Brass & Recorder Ensemble
Orana Catholic Primary School
Instrumental Ensemble (Other) - F14
Thursday 3 August 2023
Other Instrumental Ensembles - Yrs 4 to 12
Orana Catholic Primary School
Choral Speech Primary - M5 & M6
Between Tuesday 1 August 2023 and Wednesday 2 August 2023
Junior & Upper Primary Speech
Wellington Room
Christian Drama - B1 & B2
Tuesday 1 August 2023
Primary Liturgical Drama & Secondary Biblical Drama
Chapel of St Brigid
Christian Dance - C1 &C2
Between Monday 31 July 2023 and Tuesday 1 August 2023
Primary & Secondary Liturgical Movement
Chapel of St Brigid
Drama Ensemble Scripted or Devised - M2 to M4
Between Thursday 27 July 2023 and Friday 28 July 2023
Yrs 7 to 12 Play or Excerpt
Newman College - Marist Auditorium
Secondary Sacred Choral Music - A3 & A4
Between Monday 24 July 2023 and Friday 28 July 2023
Yr 7 to 12 Sacred Choral Music
St Mary's Cathedral
Piano Primary - H4 to H6, H13
Between Monday 24 July 2023 and Friday 28 July 2023
Solo & Duet Primary Piano Yrs 4-6
Aquinas College
Instrumental Ensemble (Percussion) - F9 & F10
Thursday 27 July 2023
Primary & Secondary Instrumental Ensemble Percussion
Trinity College - Dr Robert Braham Auditorium
Instrumental Ensemble (Brass) - F6
Wednesday 26 July 2023
Secondary Instrumental Ensemble Brass
Trinity College - Dr Robert Braham Auditorium
Bible Reading - B4
Friday 21 July 2023
Bible Reading - a solo reading form scripture
Chapel of St Michael the Archangel