Music Matters

This week’s banner is from the SCEGGS and the Scots College Rock Band Workshop.

SCEGGS and the Scots College Rock Band Workshop – Monday 18 September

Students from SCEGGS rock bands were invited to The Scots College for a combined rock band workshop and performance.  The students from both schools took turns to perform for each other and were given feedback by renowned Sydney guitarist by Dr. Zane Banks on their performances.  It was a wonderful afternoon for all students to share their performances and the opportunity to listen, learn from each other.  Thank you, Mr Michael Tierney (Director of Bands) and Mr Neal Sutherland (Rock band tutor), for accompanying the students and providing them with the support.  Well done to all students who participated in this event!

Primary Piano Concert – Thursday 14 September

The Primary Piano Concert was held last Thursday afternoon with 32 students performing for family and friends in the Great Hall.

We were very fortunate to hear a mesmerizing performance by our guest artist, Rebecca Colwell (Year 11) (accelerated HSC Music student) who shared a piece from her HSC program.

It’s so important for us to know where a musical journey may take us.

Now that the piano concerts are over for this year, students are encouraged to choose a piece for the Term 1 SCEGGS Eisteddfod. Term 4 is the perfect time to learn your piece so it will be performance ready in Term 1.

String Studio Concerts

In Term 4, all primary string players from Kindergarten to Year 5 will be invited to perform a short solo at one of three Studio Concerts being held on Monday 30 October, Tuesday 31 October and Wednesday 1 November at 3.20pm in the Primary Music Room. Solo performances of this nature, in a familiar and non-threatening environment with an appreciative audience are vital to a musician’s development. The registration form to participate will be sent to parents in Week 1 of next term. Parents, siblings and relatives will be most welcome to come along. Girls are encouraged to have a chat with their string tutor in lessons this term to decide on a performance piece for the concert. Year 6 string players will not participate in the Studio Concerts due to their busy schedule with the musical “Moana” in Week 4 next term.

AMEB Piano Examination – Angelina Wang (Year 6)

Congratulations to Angelina Wang who has achieved an outstanding result for her AMEB 6^th Grade Comprehensive Piano Examination.  Well done Angelina for your hard work in attaining your 6^th Grade certificate.

Upcoming Music Events

Term 3

Term 4

Pauline Chow
Head of Music