Music Matters
SCEGGS HSC Encore Concert and Farewell Year 12 Co-curricular Students
Congratulations to all Year 12 Music 1 and Music 2 students who performed in the SCEGGS Encore Concert last Thursday 24 August, 6pm in the Great Hall. This performance was the final chance for Music students from each course to present a selection of pieces from their HSC Performance program ahead of their practical examination in Week 8. It was lovely to see staff, students and friends who attended that evening in support of the girls. We wish the Music students from the class of 2023 every success in their final preparation for their practical exams.
We also took the opportunity last Thursday to farewell and thank our Year 12 co-curricular music students for their contribution over their time at SCEGGS. Year 11 co-curricular and class music students generously donated plates of food for the morning tea to celebrate the contribution from the Year 12 girls. The work by our 2023 Music Committee were also acknowledged and thanked in this celebration. Thank you girls and we thank YOU for the music!
Cello News
Our primary Cello tutor Ms Amelia McCluney is providing a wonderful opportunity for her students to participate in a Suzuki Cello group class in September with internationally renowned Cello pedagogue Mr Takao Mizushima. The girls will have the opportunity to prepare cello repertoire together in preparation for some students performing in the Suzuki Graduation Concert at the Sydney Opera House in Term 4. Mr Mizushima is a wonderful cellist and an inspiring teacher. Our primary cellists are lucky to have this opportunity! More information will be sent to parents in coming weeks.
Austa String Festival
Due to popular demand, the Australian Strings Association NSW is hosting a second String Festival in Term 4 to give young string players the opportunity to perform in a friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to play one piece either solo or with an accompanist to the best of their ability. Participants will play one by one in a small group with other players of a similar age and ability. There are no winners, all participants will leave with a Certificate of Participation, a trophy and an adjudicator’s report. Each session is expected to take approximately an hour.
| When: |
Sunday 29 October 2023, sessions will run between 8.30am and 5pm Players will be advised of their session time 1-2 weeks in advance and registration will be half an hour prior to their allocated time |
| Entry Fee: | $45 |
| Location: | Sydney Grammar School (St Ives) 11 Ayres Rd, St. Ives NSW 2075 |
| Accompanists: | A piano accompanist will be available on the day but participants may provide their own accompanist. Please select ‘accompanist needed’ when booking your ticket if the player requires the services of our in-house accompanist. |
| To Enrol: | via TryBooking. |
| Entries Close: | October 12 2023 |
| Contact Details |
douglas@violins.com.au |
Upcoming Music Events
Term 3
| Week 8 | Year 3 Pianists’ Concert | Friday 8 September, 1.15pm | Primary Music Room |
| Week 9 | Primary Piano Concert | Thursday 14 September, 3.30 – 4.30pm | Great Hall |
| Week 9 | Year 12 Farewell Chapel Service | Sunday 17 September, 6pm | Chapel |
Pauline Chow
Head of Music
