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Concert Band
The Concert Band is a Diocesan ensemble for students in Years 5 鈥� 12. Students must know how to read traditional music notation. The concert band will be playing a variety of repertoire and perform at a variety of events including Vivace, the diocesan instrumental showcase.
Scriptwriting Competition 2026
Aspire鈥檚 annual secondary scriptwriting competition invites interested creatives to get writing and share their stories. There is no theme, and students can write about whatever they are interested in. Scripts must be PG rated and be between five and eight minutes in length, with a maximum of 6 performers.
Voiceworx
The diocesan vocal program VoiceWorx is open to any diocesan student who wants to join a vocal group. Students will perform at Celebrate! (Civic Theatre and City Hall) the diocesan vocal showcase.
Vocal Groups: Central/Norths (Primary), Lakes- (Primary), Lower Hunter- (Primary), Manning- (Year 7, Year 8 and Primary) and Secondary.
Junior Theatre Makers
Junior Theatre Makers is a drama workshop and performance program designed for years 5 鈥� 8. Students participate in a weekly drama workshop program that looks at developing skills in drama and performance as they create an original piece for inclusion in a performance showcase at the end of Term 3.
Want to work backstage?
The Aspire Team can offer opportunities for interested students who are looking for work experience. Experience will include either working backstage or providing administrative services for one of our current programs. Students will be supervised by the Aspire Production Manager and will receive set tasks that include working backstage, working front of house and as an usher, and completing tasks for business and administration services. For VET Entertainment Students, Aspire is also able to provide Work Placement opportunities through our additional projects and events for students completing their mandatory work placement hours. Students will be supervised by the Aspire Production Manager and will be provided with set tasks that include working backstage, working front of house and as an usher, and completing tasks relating to business and administration services.
Current Events
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DioSounds 2026 Welcome Home
Join the Secondary Schools of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland Newcastle for 鈥榃elcome Home.鈥� We bring to you an exciting night of a variety musical performances featuring talented students from across the diocese. This DioSounds promises to be another feast for the eyes and ears that is not to be missed.
Memorable Melodies and Moments - Aspire Song Competition Finalist Showcase 2026
Come along to Aspire鈥檚 Song Competition Finalist Showcase. The Aspire Song Competition is in its thirteenth year and is open to all students in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. All听the听finalists will perform their songs to the audience and a panel of experts. There are four categories: Years K-6 Class, Years K-6 Individual, Years 7-9, and Years 10-12.听听The winners of each category will be announced at the end of the evening and will receive a Muso鈥檚 Corner Voucher, and individual winners will have the opportunity to have their songs professionally recorded.
