Music Matters
Week 2 Secondary Ensembles “Meet and Greet”
Rehearsals commence for ALL ensembles (Primary and Secondary)
Given the disruption that was experienced throughout the last two years, the Music Department would like to host a series of “Meet & Greet” for the following ensembles in the Secondary School:
- Monday 3.30 to 4.15pm – Choir in Great Hall
- Tuesday 3.30 to 4.15pm – Contemporary Strings in PMR and Clarion Band in Great Hall
- Wednesday 3.30 to 4.15pm – Amati Strings in DB 1 and Holst Band in Great Hall
We understand that there may have been a period time since students have reconnected with playing in an ensemble. The “Meet and Greet” will provide an opportunity for us to reconnect and an ensemble. This is also an invitation for ANY students who would like to experience being a part of an ensemble, especially for students in Year 7 or are new to the SCEGGS community.
Rehearsals for ALL ensembles will formally commence in Week 3. Please look in your email for communication from your ensemble director.
Students who are taking Music as an elective study MUST participate in at least one Music Ensemble. If for whatever reason you cannot attend your rehearsal, please do the courtesy of letting your conductor or Ms Chow know ahead of the rehearsal.
2022 Music Ensemble sign-up at the Co-Curricular Expo – Friday 4 February
If you are keen to join an ensemble so you can exercise your musical talents, the Music Department would love to see you at the Co-curricular Expo on Friday 4 February on the JF Terrace or in the Sports Hall.
This year our sign-up process for NEW members will take place as part of the school’s Co-curricular Expo. Come see the ensembles we have on offer and meet our ensemble directors (Choral, Band, String), the 2021 Music captain and Music leaders. For a full list of the school’s music ensembles – please consult page 34 & 35 of the school diary.
Students who were involved in an ensemble last year will be automatically included in this year’s roll. If you want to start something NEW then you will need to come and sign up.
When? Friday 4 February 1:00pm
Where? JF Terrace or the Sports Hall
Who should come? Anyone NEW to SCEGGS or those would like to join a music ensemble.
We look forward to seeing YOU there!
Music Tuition
Peripatetic music lessons will resume in Week 2. Please contact your tutor if you have not heard from them this year.
A reminder that most students will be allocated a rotating lesson time, within the confines of each tutor’s load. Out-of-class lesson times are given to Senior Elective Music students.
If you wish to learn an apply for Instrumental or Vocal lessons at SCEGGS please fill in this form (see attached). Waiting lists exist for Piano, Violin, Cello & Guitar.
Please see the Peripatetic Music Program Guidelines for further details.
SCEGGS Eisteddfod – “Practice-a-thon”
In preparation for the upcoming SCEGGS Eisteddfod (more information to follow) the Music Department will be holding a practice-a-thon in Weeks 2-6.
Practice trackers will be available from music tutors and classroom music teachers. Use the tracker to monitor your daily practice. We are aiming to see how long our best practice streak is. Earn a Bronze award for a 7 day streak, a Silver award for a 14 day streak, a Gold award for a 21 day streak and a Platinum award for a 28+ day streak. The awards will be distributed along with your Eisteddfod award.
Heidi Jones
Accompanist & Performance Coach
Pauline Chow
Head of Music
