Music News
Mrs. Karen Gordon - Director of Co-curricular Music / Coordinator of Strings
Primary Music Celebration 2021
On Thursday 11 November the Primary Music Celebration assembly will be held to celebrate the 2021 musical year and acknowledge the dedication and commitment of our Primary students. An assembly will commence in the Assembly Hall at 2:00 pm with performances from the Piccolo Choir, Campo Della Voci, Vivo Strings, Corelli Strings, the Junior String Quartet and the Primary Concert Band followed by certificate and badge presentations to eligible students.
At 3:00 pm our music students will be treated to afternoon tea and some fun on a variety of jumping castles. The afternoon concludes at 4:00 pm.
Parents will be required to book through Humanatix for this event as per the details outlined on the flyer. Visitors will be required to check-in via the app and wear a mask. One parent per family may attend the presentation and performance.
Parents who are unable to attend will need to collect their children promptly at 4:00 pm from the Clayfield College Oval.
Secondary Speech Night 2021
The Clayfield College Music Program will again be on display at the Secondary Speech Night being held at QPAC on Tuesday 16 November. As the event draws closer it is important that all students attend their designated rehearsal times. On Friday 12 November all students performing will be involved in a rehearsal day at the College.
All information about the rehearsal at QPAC on Tuesday 16 November including transport, uniform requirements, meals and pick-up will be communicated home this week by Mrs. Fellowes.
SECONDARY SPEECH NIGHT REHEARSAL SCHEDULE – TERM 4 WEEK 5
Please note, rolls will be taken at each ensemble. If you are unable to attend your rehearsal time or are unsure which pieces you are singing or playing in, please email your ensemble director.
Term 4 | Time & Venue | Students involved | Repertoire |
Monday 1 November
| 7:00 am-8:00 am MU2 | Brass, woodwind and percussion students
| Lacrimosa |
Monday 1 November | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm MU2 | Big Band students
| Big Band |
Tuesday 2 November | 7:00 am - 8:00 am MU3 | All Viotti students | Koussevitzky
|
Tuesday 2 November | 7:00 am - 8:00 am MU2 | Symphonic Winds | Symphonic Winds |
Wednesday 3 November | 7:00 am - 8:00 am MU2 | Combined Choir and Orchestra (strings and band) | Lacrimosa
|
Wednesday 3 November | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm MU2 | Canzona Auditions
| Canzona Auditions |
Thursday 4 November | 3:30 pm - 4:30pm MU3 | All String students | A Million Dreams |
Thursday 4 November | 3:20 pm - 4:30 pm MU2 | Percussion Ensemble | Percussion Ensemble |
Band Update
From Mr. Opstelten - Coordinator of Bands and Activities PP-12
Beginner Band and Wind Orchestra Combined Rehearsals
Beginner Band and Wind Orchestra will combine to form a Primary Band this term. These rehearsals will now change to Thursdays at 7:00 am. This change is being made due to a clash with other college activities. There will no longer be any rehearsals on Friday mornings.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 am
Location: MU2
Percussion Ensemble Open Rehearsals (Secondary Students only)
If you participate in a string orchestra, choir or band you are invited to come along to Percussion Ensemble rehearsals.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: MU2
Open Group Drumkit Lessons (Secondary Students only)
If you participate in a string orchestra, choir or band you are invited to register for Open Group Drumkit lessons on Fridays. To register your interest please email Mr. O at topstelten@clayfield.qld.edu.au . Registering is important as there are only a certain number of spots available.
Day: Fridays
Time: 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: MU2
Music Support Group
From Mr. Simon Buchanan - MSG President
I would like to invite you all to attend the Music Support Group AGM this coming Monday 1 November at 7:00 pm. This will be held in MU1, which is just next to the Rose Garden.
The Music Support Group, which will be known from next year as the Friends of Music Group, is an integral part of the school’s support network and works together with the P&F to achieve vital fundraising outcomes for the music area, and to support Angela Lockyer and her team.
Above all, it is a fabulous group of people and meetings are always a lot of fun, so if you are not already active in the Friends of Music Group, I can only encourage you to join!
I hope to see you on Monday.