Music Matters

Music Matters

Congratulations Musicale 1 “Disney”

Congratulations to the following ensembles who performed in last Tuesday evening’s Disney themed Musicale 1:

  • Cantare
  • Chamber Strings
  • Choir
  • Contemporary Strings
  • Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (CVE)
  • Clarion Band
  • Glennie Percussion
  • Madrigal Ensemble
  • Primary Cello Ensemble
  • Primary String Octet
  • Primary Percussion Ensemble
  • Primary Ukulele Ensemble
  • Sinfonietta
  • Stringalong
  • Van Reyk Percussion
  • Year 7 Choir

Special congratulations to the Year 7 Choir who made their first performance this year singing The Promise, a work commissioned for the School’s 125th Anniversary, composed by Alice Chance and Georgiana Thomas Peddell.  The Year 7 Choir also sang in the concert’s finale item, selections from the movie Brave, composed by Mandel.  The performance was accompanied by Contemporary Strings, the Van Reyk Percussion ensemble, Choir, Madrigal Ensemble and Cantare.  It was a great evening with many of the recognised Disney melodies enjoyed by the packed audience!  Many thanks to the Music staff and tutors who diligently prepared their ensembles for the concert.  It was lovely to see the evening so well supported by parents, friends and teachers of the SCEGGS community.

 

Bugles’ Open Rehearsal Morning – Tuesday 4 April

It was wonderful to see the parents who were able to participate and share in the music performed by the students from Bugles Band.  The rehearsal was directed by the band’s conductor and Director of Bands, Mr Michael Tierney.  The students played a variety of pieces that they have rehearsed throughout Term 1.  We look forward to Bugles upcoming participation in the City of Sydney Eisteddfod in Term 2 Week 6.

 

Invitation for Interested String Players to apply for AUSTA String Festival 2023

An open invitation is extended to any interested String players who would like to participate in the 2023 AUSTA’s (Australian Strings Association) String Festival on Sunday 21 May.  The event is designed to invite young string players to play in a friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment.  Players may perform either a solo piece or a work with an accompanist.  For further information please visit here.  Entries closes 7 May 2023.

 

Upcoming Music Events for Term 2

Week 1

Band Sunday Workshop
Date and time: Sunday 30 April, 10am – 1pm
Venue: SCEGGS Great Hall and Diana Bowman Centre
Ensembles: Clarion and Holst students – further information to come
Week 3

Musicale 2 “SPACE” followed by SCEGGS Combined Ensembles Tour Information Evening
Date and time: Wednesday 10 May, 5.30pm
Venue: SCEGGS Great Hall
Ensembles: Choir, Madrigal Ensemble, Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (CVE), Basie Jazz Band, Amati Strings, Woodwind Ensemble, LUX Strings, Holst, Glennie Percussion, String Power and Stringalong
Week 6
 

Year 11 Concert
Date and time: Thursday 1 June, 5.30pm
Venue: SCEGGS Great Hall
All Elective Music students are encouraged to attend.
Week 7
 

Year 12 Concert
Date and time: Thursday 8 June, 5.30pm
Venue: SCEGGS Great Hall
All Elective Music students are encouraged to attend.
Week 8

Primary Piano Concert
Date and time: Thursday 15 June, 3.30pm
Venue: SCEGGS Great Hall

Secondary Piano Concert
Date and time: Thursday 15 June, 4.30pm
Venue: SCEGGS Great Hall
All Elective Music students are encouraged to attend.

“Sunday Funday” String Workshops to prepare for ASBOF competition
Date: Sunday 18 June
Venue: SCEGGS Great Hall
Times & Ensembles:
10am-12.30pm – Stringalong
10.30am-1pm – Sinfonietta
1.30pm-3pm – Chamber Strings

 

Upcoming Music Events for Term 3

Week 3

ASBOF String Competition
Date and time: Sunday 6 August.  Time will be confirmed closer to competition.
Venue: UNSW Randwick – Clancy Auditorium

 

Pauline Chow
Head of Music