Arts News

Year 3 String Immersion Program

Learning a string instrument requires practice, precision, critical thinking and discipline. Our String Immersion Program at Clayfield College fosters cognitive development and enhances skills like memory, problem-solving and focus. It also builds confidence and self-esteem as young learners experience the joy of mastering a complex skill through creativity and self-expression. 

Our Year 3 students are entering the final stages of our program and have been working hard to prepare five pieces which demonstrate a variety of skills and musical elements, performing these pieces for an appreciative Primary School audience at Assembly.

Learning to play a string instrument early in life is an enriching journey that offers both personal and academic rewards and can lead to lifelong appreciation and involvement in the Arts. As our program draws to a close, we would encourage Year 3 students to commit to our Ensemble Program in 2024.

All students who are currently enrolled in private tuition will be contacted regarding ensemble auditions.

Please email Mrs Gordon via kgordon@clayfield.qld.edu.au if you wish to enrol or enquire about our String Ensemble Program at Clayfield College.  

Speech Night Rehearsal Schedules

Musicians from Years 6 to 12 who are performing at Speech Night are expected to attend all rehearsals on Monday 13 November and Tuesday 14 November. Please see the schedule below for rehearsal times for each musical item.

For musicians participating in Speech Night, a friendly reminder that you can order dinner which will be served following rehearsals and before the formal Speech Night proceedings. Orders must be placed by 7 November 2023. 

2024 Ensemble Auditions

Choral

Auditions for Canzona and Ciao Bella will be held on Wednesday 8 November in MU2 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Any student wishing to sing in either of these choirs in 2024 will be required to attend the audition.

String

All students who wish to play in a String Ensemble in 2024 must audition and students must be having private lessons with a tutor to be eligible. A sign-up sheet has been emailed to all current string students and auditions will commence in Week 6. Please email Mrs Gordon via kgordon@clayfield.qld.edu.au if you have any questions regarding string auditions.

Upcoming Staff Performances

Sunday 5 November | City Hall | 3:00pm

Our cello specialist teacher and alumni student, Lynne Backstrom, will be playing in the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, performing the Hebrides Overture, Sibelius Symphony No 5, and the Bottesini Bass concerto performed by Alyssa Deacon. A great concert for our Bass students to attend!

Family pass tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are available for $70 through the following link: (enter FAMILYPASS when selecting your tickets).

Saturday 28 November | Old Museum Building | 7:30pm

Our vocal specialist teacher, Leanne Kenneally, will be singing the role of Mary Stuart in excerpts of Donizetti’s Opera ‘Maria Stuarda’ at the Old Museum with VOXALIS. You will hear fantastic coloratura singing, beautiful accompaniments and a gruesome tale!

2024 Musical

Musical rehearsals continue this Term as follows: 

• Tuesday afternoons 3:15pm - 5:00pm – all cast members
• Thursday morning 7:00am - 8:00am – Dance Troupe
• Friday afternoons 3:15pm – 4:15pm – select scenes.

The costumes and props for the production have started to arrive and our students are thrilled. We will be having puppeteer workshops to ensure all creatures of the sea come alive!

LUX 23 Exhibition - Friday 10 November

We are counting down to LUX 23, which will feature the Visual Art Graduate Showcase: LUX  Libertas – Light and Liberty!  

Along with our Visual Art showcase, it will also be an evening of live drama, dance and music performances. It promises to be a great celebration of all things Creative Arts! 

One of our guest speakers is Jade Rodrigo (Class of 2016), who works at the Queensland Theatre Company. She will be introducing our Year 10 Scene Project in the Black Box Studio and sharing her inspiring journey in the Arts. 

FORK AND WALK MENU 

We are excited to share the dinner and drink options available to purchase during LUX 23, with the menu inspired by the Chinese and Spanish languages offered at Clayfield College! 

Chinese Street Food Stall

• Chinese Mixed Entrée 
• Honey Beef and Crispy Noodle Salad
• Chinese Custard Tartlet  

Spanish Street Food Stall 

• Spanish Tapas Plate 
• Chicken and Chorizo Paella 
• Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Please note: EFTPOS only. 

P&F Association Drink Stations 

Champagne, Sangria and General Bars

Please note: EFTPOS only. 

We look forward to our community coming together in Term 4!