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After an eventful two months of Interhouse competitions, full-school events and much more, first term is almost at an end. To the many busy students around campus, first term seems extremely short, but it is actually the longest. Amid the sunny days of the term, rest assured that Brentwood’s musical for this year, Mamma Mia, got underway and...

A home is where people feel safe, supported, and loved. That is what Brentwood has provided for many students, families, and faculty. Look closely at the small things around campus; you may find pieces of Brentwood’s history and how it has impacted our community. Among these are fifteen lovingly handcrafted Grandfather clocks made by Brentwood...

The Killy Stage curtain has closed on our successful performance season after Concert for a Summer’s Eve drew rave reviews from students and patrons this past weekend. Instruments are being readied for the journey home. Here is the final tally of awards for our ensemble groups. Coming back for live performances with an audience was such an...

Music Composition and Production is filled with avid producers who dream of becoming a composer of another Aubrey classic. At the beginning of the year, many students under the brilliant Mr McGill were simply beginning to learn the fine art of music creation, and even though many of us are still learning, we have been taught valuable skills...

The Spring Term is always a busy one for performances by our myriad musical groups. After months of rehearsal in the fall and winter, music festivals blossom along with the spring tulips. Below are some of the recent honours achieved by Brentwood's student musicians: Victoria Festival for the Performing Arts Brentwood Songbirds Vocal...

When I think of the remarkable Arts program at Brentwood, I think of the girl who never fails to amaze the audience, our Assistant Head Prefect of Arts, Robin C, Alex ‘22. Not only has Robin been in five theatrical productions throughout her time here, but she has also been an inspiration and role model for her peers on and off the stage. Robin...

Spring brings blossoms and sun to the campus, a fitting backdrop for our final showcases for both visual and performing arts programs. Most of the music ensembles will have been gearing up for provincial competitions in April, so the end-of-term shows on campus that follow are an opportunity to see these winning ensembles at their best, live in...

The Concert for a Winter's Eve is just around the corner - today and tomorrow, in fact. Rehearsals are in full swing as performers prepare for the upcoming shows. The annual event not only offers an opportunity for all our talented students to showcase their hard work, but also provides us the chance of giving back to the community through a...

Arts are a key pillar of the tripartite program at Brentwood. With choices available in performing arts, technical arts, visual arts as well as debate & public speaking, there is something for everyone to explore. Facilities cater to experiences ranging from robotics to dance. On arts days, students can enjoy up to four hour-long blocks of arts,...

Every arts afternoon, in first block, the Brentwood musical program assembles. Exhilarating sounds of music fill the campus as students dance, sing, and act. A joyful group enters the dance studio and the Killy Theatre to work on their musical numbers, dance, and act. The atmosphere is electric and everyone is eager to learn. This year the musical...