Marsden School Auditorium was filled with music, energy, and applause on the evening of Wednesday 11 June as students, staff, and families gathered for the annual Showcase Concert.

The event, hosted by Heads of Music Aubane and Ari, was a highlight of Marsden's Performing Arts Week, celebrating the wide range of musical opportunities available at the school. From classical ensembles to contemporary bands, jazz groups, choirs, and more, the concert featured an impressive lineup of performances that reflected the diversity of student talent and musical expression at Marsden.

For some student groups, the Showcase Concert is their only opportunity to perform live during the year, making the evening especially meaningful for both performers and audience members. The passion, commitment, and hours of practice were evident in every piece, with students from across the school demonstrating their skills on stage.

A heartfelt thank you goes to all the Year 12 and 13 musicians whose leadership and dedication continue to inspire younger students, and to the dedicated music teachers who guide and support the many groups and ensembles at Marsden. Your contribution is deeply appreciated by the whole school community.

The Showcase Concert was not only a celebration of musical excellence but also a testament to the collaborative spirit and creative energy that defines Marsden's performing arts programme.

Marsden Orchestra with Mrs Marian Campbell & Aubane Farcy performed Symphony no 3 in D 2nd mvt. Allegretto (Franz Schubert) and Game of Thrones (Ramin Djawadi)

String Ensemble with Ms Glenda Craven and Franka Chen performed Pavane and Basse Danse (Peter Warlock)

Larks with Ms Annabelle Cheetham and Lopa Mistry (piano) performed The Stars are with the Voyager (Jay Althouse) and Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Miserables (Claude-Michel Schönberg)

Kapa Haka with Arabella Allwood and Helen Johnston performed E Minaka Ana (Pania Papa) and Nei Rā Te Kaupapa (Te Okeroa Huriwaka & Koro Tawhiro Maxwell)

Piano Ensemble with Emily Yu performed Yellow (Coldplay)

Ad Summa with Ari Andrews, Aubane Farcy and Issy Boyer performed Angel Eyes (ABBA arr. Aubane Farcy), Nei Rā Te Kaupapa (Te Okeroa Huriwaka & Koro Tawhiro Maxwell arr. Aubane Farcy) and What is this Feeling? from Wicked (Stephen Schwartz arr. Ari Andrews)

Rockband with Mr Darryn Sigley & Ari Andrews performed Mr Blue Sky (Electric Light Orchestra) and From the start (Laufey)

Flute Ensemble with Anastasia Wongcharupan performed Theme from 'Jupiter' (Gustav Holst) and Carol of the Bells (Mykopla Leontovich)

Guitar Group with Abigail Hyde and Kate Urry performed Riptide (Vance Joy)

Hanbells with Lopa Mistry, (Milliann Lim and Regina In – Not in Attendance) performed Bohemian Rhaposdy (Queen)

Altissime with Mr Shawn Condon and Issy Boyer (Max Toth and Marian Campbell - Piano) performed Tangaroa Whakamautai (Maiseey Rika arr. Marian Campbell), Gloria (Gyorgy Orban) and El Romanton (Francisco Muro).