Music Matters

Congratulations Band Sunday Workshop – 30 April

Well done to members of Clarion and Holst concert bands who participated in a workshop on Sunday 30 April.  This workshop is to help with students’ preparation for their upcoming performances in the City of Sydney Eisteddfod in Week 7. 

Basie Jazz Band – Assembly Performance Monday 1 May

Congratulations to members of Basie Jazz band who provided the musical highlights in Monday’s assembly.  The band performed excerpts from “You’ve Got a Friend In Me” for the entry/recessional items and performed “Fly Me to the Moon” by Bart Howard, arranged by Jerry Nowak. This item is one of the items that the ensemble will be performing in next week’s “SPACE” themed Musicale 2.  The band also provided the a jazzy musical accompaniment for the school’s singing of the hymn “A New Commandment”.

Thank you to Ms Alison Ryan with her direction of the ensemble and to Mr Michael Tierney with his assistance on the Trumpet.  Well done Basie Jazz band!

Musicale 2 “SPACE” – Wednesday 10 May 5.30pm The Great Hall 

We are pleased to be presenting Musicale 2 on Wednesday 10 May at 5.30pm.  The following ensembles will be performing:

• Choir
• Madrigal Ensemble
• Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (CVE)
• Basie Jazz Band, Amati Strings
• Woodwind Ensemble
• LUX Strings
• Holst
• Glennie Percussion
• String Power
• Stringalong

Performers will need to arrive at the Diana Bowman site promptly at 5pm to warm up in readiness for the performance.

A few reminders ahead of the concert:

After school arrangements for Primary students:  Parents who need care for their daughter before the event have the option to book into SCEGGS After School Care using the OWNA Childcare App.  If this is your first time using the service or if you require your account details, please email After School Care afterschoolcare@sceggs.nsw.edu.au to obtain an enrolment link and other additional information, including any associated fees. It is recommended that all bookings are made by Friday 5 May 2023. Together with the After-School Care Coordinator, we will ensure the students are escorted to the Great Hall by 5.30pm.

Sports Training – ALL students: If your daughter is involved in sports training after school, they should attend their sessions. Primary students who are returning to school by bus after sports training will be collected from the Sports Hall and escorted by a member of the Music staff to the DB Centre.  Please ensure your child has packed enough food to eat before the performance.  Students will also be given time to change into their school uniform.

Stringalong and String Power Students: Please bring your instruments to school on Wednesday morning.  Mrs Sweeney will collect the girls from the ensembles at recess to walk the instruments over to the Great Hall for tuning. The instruments will remain in the Great Hall until the concert.

Clarion & Holst Wind Band Ensemble: Students in Clarion Band are reminded to attend an additional rehearsal Wednesday afternoon at 4:30pm with Holst Wind Band in preparation for the combined band item.

Parking: The Joan Freeman car park opposite the Great Hall will be open for parents to access from 5pm.  Please note that spaces in the car park are limited and the carpark will close 10min after the 2024 Combined Ensembles Tour information session (please see below).  Other parking options nearby include the Wilson Carpark at 70 Riley Street and Budget Parking in Darlinghurst at Wisdom Lane.

2024 SCEGGS Darlinghurst Combined Ensembles Tour to New Zealand (Amati, Holst, Senior Choir and Madrigal Ensemble) – Parent Information Evening

At the conclusion of the performance, an information session will be held for interested families for the 2024 Combined Ensembles tour to New Zealand.  The tour is planned for 9 days to take place over the first week of the 2024 Term 2 school holidays.  The director of the tour company Hayes Travel Enterprise and Head of School, Ms Allum and I will be at this information evening to answer any questions you may have.  If you are interested in attending this session, could you please complete the following e-form so we can have an idea of numbers Expressions of Interest Form.

AMEB – Violin Exam

Congratulations to Alice Zhang in Kindergarten who achieved an outstanding result for her Grade 1 Violin Video Repertoire Exam.  

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Pauline Chow
Head of Music