Arts News
Mrs Karen Gordon - Director of Co-Curricular Music / Coordinator of Strings
Mr Adrian Walker - Artistic Director - Creative and Performing Arts
2024 Musical
Thank you to all students for your enthusiasm and commitment to the musical so far. We look forward to workshopping the final touches of our production over the next week and at the beginning of 2024 school year. All cast members, please ensure you have these dates in your diary.
Musical Rehearsal Reminders
| Date | Time | Who | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 24 November | 3:15pm - 4:30pm | Entire Cast | Full run through of the show in the Assembly Hall |
| Tuesday 28 November | 3:15pm – 5:00pm | Entire Cast | Full run through of the show in the Assembly Hall |
| Thursday 18 & Friday 19 January | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Entire Cast | Two days of workshops in the Assembly Hall |
| Sunday 18 February | Entire Cast | Extra Sunday rehearsal | |
| Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 February | Entire Cast | Performance dates |
Staff News
This term we welcomed Miss Jessica Ryan as our Creative Arts Administration Assistant.
Miss Ryan graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 2014 and has been working since as a professional actor. With experience in Musical Theatre, Immersive Theatre, Online/Screen Campaigns she has worked nationally and internationally. As well as working as a professional actor she has had an extensive career in Customer Service and specialises in providing efficient and friendly help to all. Miss Ryan has a passion for Arts Education and has been overjoyed to join the Clayfield College Creative Arts Department this term.
This week, our upper Strings specialist tutor, Emily Francis will be performing one of the greatest symphonies ever written, Mahler 9 with the Australian World Orchestra (AWO) in Melbourne and Sydney. The AWO, founded in 2010, draws Australian musicians home for a week every year from more than 40 orchestras around the world. Chookas to Emily!
Student Achievements
Congratulations to Haiden Kim (Year 3) who was awarded an A (Honours) in his recent Grade 1 Viola AMEB repertoire exam.