The Arts Bulletin
Mr Adrian Walker - Dean of Secondary
Mrs Karen Gordon - Director of Co-curricular Music/Coordinator of Strings
Opera Queensland
In the final week of Term 3, our musical company continued rehearsals under the guidance of director Kristen Barros, joined by guest artist Jason Barry-Smith from Opera Queensland. Students refined their vocal technique, strengthened ensemble staging, and developed characterisation an inspiring way to close the term.
Looking ahead, rehearsals in Term 4 will continue on Tuesday afternoons, Friday afternoons, and Friday lunchtimes. A full rehearsal schedule has been emailed to parents and students to assist with planning.
Dance Troupe
Our Dance Troupe will resume from Week 2 of Term 4, with rehearsals on Mondays from 7:00am to 8:00am.
Congratulations to the troupe members who gave a wonderful performance at Opus 4, they will now continue preparing for the College Musical and our annual Christmas Carols.
A special mention also goes to our Irish Dancers, who performed beautifully at Opus 4. Our 'fun class' will continue in Term 4 on Wednesday afternoons, 3:15pm to 4:00pm, from Week 1, providing students with a joyful opportunity to further develop their skills.
Opus 4
Congratulations to our musicians for their exceptional performances at Opus 4 last Thursday evening. It was a pleasure to present music from our choral, string, and band ensembles, and to enjoy a spirited performance by the Irish Dancers and Dance Troupe members.
We thank all the staff and volunteers who assisted on the night, and our ensemble leaders for compering the evening and assisting behind the scenes.
Secondary Music Dinner
Tickets are now available for this year’s Secondary Music Dinner, to be held on Friday 17 October. Please note the venue has changed this year to Nudgee Golf Club, 1207 Nudgee Rd.
This special evening is for music students in Years 7 to 12, and we look forward to celebrating with many of our Secondary musicians at this enjoyable event!
Private Music Lesson Cancellation
As we approach the end of term, we kindly remind families that if you wish to discontinue your child’s Private Music Tuition, it is essential to notify the Music Department. Without timely notice, a cancellation fee equivalent to two weeks of lessons will apply.
To avoid this charge, please email your withdrawal notice to music@clayfield.qld.edu.au by the end of Term 3.
For a detailed understanding of our Terms and Conditions, we encourage you to review the information provided on the lesson application form below.