The Arts Bulletin
Opus 1 and Opus 2!
We are excited to announce that our two Opus concerts are just around the corner, and we look forward to showcasing our music ensembles!
Both concerts will take place in the Assembly Hall at 6:00pm, with student arrival times starting from 5:15pm.
Opus 1 on Thursday 8 May at 6:00pm
Featuring Avanti, Campo delle Voci, Faure Flutes, Middle School String Quartet, Symphonic Winds, Viotti Strings, Vivo Strings.
Opus 2 on Wednesday 14 May at 6:00pm
Featuring Allegria Chamber Strings, Big Band, Canzona, Ciao Bella, Corelli Strings, Paganini Strings, Piccolo Choir, Wind Orchestra.
Uniform Requirements
- Primary musicians: Formal school uniform (no hats)
- Secondary musicians in Avanti: Formal school uniform
- All other Secondary musicians: Music Performance Uniform (available from the College Shop) including the additional items:
- Girls: Black stockings, black court shoes or ballet flats, and a gold hair ribbon (available at the College Shop)
- Boys: Black trousers, black socks, and polished black shoes. If a black long-sleeved dress shirt is unavailable from the College Shop, a plain alternative may be worn.
Please ensure you have subscribed to your ensemble in the Culture tab of the College App for further alerts and notifications.
Arts Day
We are pleased to announce our guest judge for the House Song at Arts Day – Natasha Veselincovic (Bachelor of Music, Musical Theatre).
Natasha is a musical theatre performer, writer, and visual artist who studied at The Queensland Conservatorium of Music, gaining a Bachelor of Musical Theatre and she also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre (Griffith University).
Her theatre credits include Les Misérables, The Railway Children (Alex Parker Theatre Company, Cadogan Hall, London), The Girls From Oz (London Hippodrome, and Live at Zedel, London), Covent Garden’s West End Christmas and West End Night Off (London), Woman 2, 35mm: A Musical exhibition, The Owl, The Owl & The Pussycat, Claire, UniReach (Australian Regional Tour), State of Origin: The Musical (Princess Theatre), and Killer Queens (Brisbane Powerhouse).
As a writer, Natasha is passionate about creating new Australian work. She has co-written three cabarets - Villains (Brisbane Powerhouse & QACI), Once Upon A Time (Toulouse Lautrec, London), and The Matilda Award-nominated, Lesbian Love Stories (RPAC, Brisbane Powerhouse, Metro Arts, Wynnum Fringe Festival, and Moncrieff Entertainment Centre). She has additionally been involved in many professional developments, including, Spark, One in Seven, Ladies in Black (Queensland Theatre), Antigone (Queensland Theatre), and Julie (Cre8ion).
We are looking forward to invaluable feedback from Natasha. Let the journey to Arts Day begin!
Musical
Exciting things are happening in the Creative Arts space at Clayfield College as we prepare to reveal our 2026 College Musical! In Week 5, our much anticipated production will be unveiled, marking the beginning of a creative journey for our performers, designers, and crew.
For all performers currently in Years 4 to 9
Auditions will take place in Weeks 6 and 7 during Monday and Friday lunchtimes, inviting students to step into the spotlight and showcase their talents. Week 8 will see the official cast announcement, followed by our first script readthroughs during Monday and Friday lunchtimes. In Week 9, we’ll continue to explore the script and begin to imagine the world of the play, one brimming with curiosity, quirky characters, and a touch of the unexpected.
A full rehearsal schedule for Semester 2 will be released shortly.
ANZAC Day Commemorations
On Wednesday 23 April, Canzona joined the Brisbane Boys’ College Collegians in representing Clayfield College at the ANZAC Children’s Service held at ANZAC Square in the City. This moving event brought together students from across Brisbane to honour the sacrifices of our servicemen and women.
The service featured speeches by Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeanette Young, Governor of Queensland, and the Honourable David Crisafulli, Premier of Queensland. Our students provided musical contributions throughout the service and wreath-laying ceremony.
We sincerely thank Canzona for their outstanding representation of the College at this important occasion.
The entire Clayfield College community also gathered for our on-campus ANZAC Assembly. Year 12 student Mia Geere and Year 11 student Reese Taylor performed flawless renditions of the Last Post and the Rouse on trumpet, while Ella Jesson McIntyre delivered a powerful acapella performance of Amazing Grace. The Clayfield Symphonic Band added to the ceremony’s solemnity with their moving performance of Abide with Me during the wreath-laying segment.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
We’re excited to announce that the Piccolo Choir will be performing at this year’s Mother’s Day Breakfast on Friday 9 May. For updates and further details, please subscribe to the Piccolo Choir via the Culture tab on the College App.
