The Arts Bulletin
Clayfield College
Year 1 and 2 Junior Musicianship Club
Commencing Monday afternoons 2 March | 3:15 to 4:00pm | Junior Music Classroom
This free class, based on the Kodály approach and aligned with the Australian Curriculum, offers Year 1 and 2 students a structured and creative way to develop their musicianship skills. Through singing, movement, improvisation, and instrumental techniques, students will deepen their understanding of music in an engaging and age-appropriate setting.
At the end of each term, families will be invited to an open lesson to share in their child’s learning journey.
To enrol, please contact the Music Department at music@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Musicfest 2026 - A Celebration of Talent
Musicfest is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their talents as solo performers. We encourage all students receiving private music tuition (Years 2 to 12) to take part in this exciting event. Please refer below for the Musicfest Schedule for 2026:
| Thursday 26 March | 3:30 to 4:30pm | College Hall – Junior Band -woodwind, brass and percussion (Years 4 to 6) |
| Friday 27 March | 3:30 to 4:30pm | College Hall – Junior Piano (Years 2 to 6) |
| Monday 30 March | 3:30 to 4:30pm | College Hall – Senior Mixed - All instruments and vocal (Years 7 to 12) |
| Tuesday 31 March | 3:30 to 4:30pm | College Hall – Junior Strings (Years 2 to 6) |
Students can enrol via the link provided. We can’t wait to see our musician’s shine!
Music Performance Uniform for Opus Concerts
Music Performance Uniform requirements are outlined below.
Junior musicians (Years 1 to 6): Formal school uniform (no hats).
Senior musicians in Avanti: Formal school uniform.
All other Senior musicians: Music Performance Uniform consisting of:
- Girls: Music Performance shirt and trousers (available from the College Shop), black stockings or knee-highs, black court shoes or ballet flats, and a gold hair ribbon (also available at the College Shop)
Boys: Black long-sleeved button-up shirt with a collar (to be submitted to the College Shop for embroidery), black formal trousers, black socks, and polished black shoes.
Ordering and Preparation for the Opus Concert Series (Senior musicians)
Students required to wear the Music Performance Uniform for the Opus Concert Series in May are encouraged to arrange fittings and purchases well in advance.
- Girls: should visit the College Shop to try on items and allow for stock orders.
- Boys: must purchase a long‑sleeved black button‑up shirt with a collar and deliver it to the College Shop for embroidery, which may take up to two weeks.
Congratulations on the Clayfield College Musical
Congratulations to our extraordinary cast and crew on the Clayfield College Musical 2026, with audiences giving Alice in Wonderland JR rave reviews on Friday and Saturday night. As Producer, it has been a joy to watch our Year 5 to 10 students tumble down the rabbit hole and bring this imaginative world to life, celebrating curiosity, courage and creativity while developing confidence, collaboration, discipline and empathy through six months of rehearsals and performances. My sincere thanks go to our Director Kristen Barros and Choreographer Jessica French for their inspiring leadership, and to the Creative Arts staff and Senior Leadership Team whose support ensures the performing arts continue to flourish at Clayfield College. When reflecting on the experience, students shared thoughtful advice for future performers:
“Give it your all, have fun, practise your songs, be open, drink water and perform with confidence.”
Many also reminded future cast members that the musical is a major commitment across many months of rehearsals, so it is important to attend every rehearsal and stay dedicated even when it feels challenging. Their message was clear:
“Keep showing up, ignore what others think, leave everything on the stage and enjoy making new connections.”
Because in the end, the experience is absolutely worth it.
