The Arts News
Mrs Karen Gordon - Director of Co-curricular Music / Coordinator of Strings
Mr Adrian Walker - Artistic Director - Creative and Performing Arts
Open Rehearsal and Q&A with Kate Miller-Heidke
On Sunday morning, our musicians had the exciting opportunity to work with Kate Miller-Heidke as part of an open rehearsal and Q&A. The session included rehearsals with our Primary soloists, Ruby Cao and Leila Geere, Allegria strings (together with Old Collegian Jess Postle on the drum-kit) and members of Canzona. Following these rehearsals, our Music Extension students, Sophie Lloyd and Chloe Noon performed for Kate and received valuable feedback.
Congratulations to all our musicians who performed at our annual On the Green event on Sunday. From the opening sets by our Year 12 soloists, Sophie Lloyd and Chloe Noon, to the delightful Big Band featuring soloist Arwen Abad, the talent at Clayfield College was exceptional.
It was especially remarkable to see our Year 6 students, Leila Geere and Ruby Cao, perform with such confidence and precision alongside Kate Miller-Heidke. The string and percussion accompaniment by Allegria strings and Old Collegian Jess Postle added a special touch to the afternoon, while members of Canzona enriched Kate’s iconic song Zero Gravity with beautiful harmonies. Additionally, Year 12 student Chloe Noon contributed a stunning solo harmony. We are immensely proud of our musicians.
Combined Junior Music Festival
All Corelli musicians (Years 4 to 6), all Primary Wind Orchestra musicians and Campo delle Voci students in Years 5 and 6 are invited to attend our annual Combined Junior Music Festival to be held this year at Somerville House on Tuesday 13 August. A Subway lunch will be provided, so parents are asked to use the following link to submit any dietary information. Additionally, please approve your child’s attendance on Parent Lounge.
Opus 3
We have Opus 3 coming up on Saturday 17 August at 7:00pm which will be held at St Andrew's Uniting Church. Information about our Opus 3 event is now available in the College App under each relevant Secondary ensemble.
A rehearsal will be held prior to Opus 3, please see rehearsal details below:
Where: Saint Andrew's Uniting Church, 299 Ann Street, Brisbane
When: Friday 16 August
Time: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Rehearsal order:
- 3:30pm - Canzona
- 3:50pm - Avanti
- 4:10pm - Ciao Bella
- 4:30pm - Symphonic Winds
- 4:50pm - Percussion Ensemble
- 5:10pm - Paganini Strings
- 5:30pm - Viotti Strings
- 5:50pm - Allegria Chamber Strings
Students will be transported to St Andrew’s Uniting Church after school and will travel back to Clayfield College with staff on a train. If any student wishes to be collected directly from St Andrew’s Uniting Church, parents must complete a permission form, available at the following link:
Save the Date - Secondary Music Dinner
A formal invitation will be shared shortly.
Date: Friday 11th October 2024
Location: Virginia Golf Club
Theme: Masquerade theme.