Music Matters

NAIDOC Assembly with Eric Avery                                                  

Congratulations to members of the SCEGGS Choir, Madrigal Singers and Amati Strings who performed a newly arranged version The Promise by Alice Chance, this time featuring string accompaniment.  This work was commissioned in 2020 as the school’s musical acknowledgement of country.  First Nations musician violinist, vocalist, dancer and composer Eric Avery was to perform as part of the school’s NAIDOC assembly, but Eric was unable to perform as he was unwell. The students had a wonderful time working with Eric in a workshop last week to prepare for the assembly performance and we look forward to a future collaboration with him. Thank you to Mrs Anne Sweeney (Director of Strings), Miss Allison Harrigan (Director of Choral) with their preparation of the students.  Thank you also to Ms Stephanie Holmes for her accompaniment of the performance.  Well done to all performers, it was a special performance for our school’s celebration of NAIDOC week.

ABC Compass Program Recording – Madrigal Ensemble and Choir

Congratulations to members of the Madrigal Ensemble and Choir with the recording of their performance for the ABC’s Compass program.  SCEGGS Old Girl Julie McCrossin (Class of 1971) was interviewed for the Compass program where she had shared that the SCEGGS Chapel was one of her special sacred places.  To complement this interview, the SCEGGS choristers were invited to perform special pieces of sacred music and were recorded on Tuesday 26 July.  Thank you to Director of Choral Miss Allison Harrigan for her preparation and direction of the performance.  Thank you also to Ms Stephanie Holmes who provided the organ accompaniment in the recording.  Well done girls!

Congratulations Year 12 Music Students

Congratulations to the Year 12 Music 1 and Extension students who performed last Thursday.  The students are working hard to prepare their performance program for the upcoming Trial examinations which are taking place in Weeks 3 and 4.  We wish our Year 12 Music students the very best with their final preparations.

Change of Date – SCEGGS HSC ENCORE Concert

The date of the SCEGGS HSC ENCORE Concert has been changed to Thursday 25 August – Great Hall, 6pm.  We look forward to sharing the Year 12 Class of 2022’s music performances with the school community in this free concert. 

All Elective Music students are also encouraged to attend this performance with their parents to experience and support the work of the senior Music students.

Woodwind and Brass Concert Sign-Up: Term 3 Week 3 Thursday 4 August

Woodwind and Brass students are invited to perform in the Woodwind and Brass Concerts scheduled in Week 3 on Thursday 4 August.

Primary

Secondary

We encourage students who learn at school, and students who learn externally to perform.

These concerts will be held in the Great Hall. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Closing date for the sign-up is Monday 1^st August

St. George Eisteddfod – Congratulations

Congratulations to Evelyn Li (Year 7) who played the cello in the 12 Years and Under Restricted- String Instrumental Section of the St George Eisteddfod during the school holidays. She competed against other instrumentalists playing Violin, Viola, Cello and Double bass in this section. Evelyn was awarded third Place, a wonderful achievement!

AMEB Examination (Saxophone and Flute) – Congratulations

Congratulations to Lucy Thomsen and Janet Zheng (both students in Year 10) who had completed their respective AMEB examinations.  Lulu completed Grade 6 Saxophone Video Repertoire exam and Janet completed her Grade 7 AMEB Comprehensive Flute exam.  Both students achieved outstanding results, an excellent achievement.  Thank you to Ms Christina Leonard (Saxophone) and Ms Sarah Broughton Stalbow (Flute) for their teaching and preparation of the students.  Well done girls!

ASBOF Competition Tickets on Sale – Band and String Ensembles

Tickets for the ASBOF Competition are now on sale.  The tickets for this event (25% discount when purchasing online) can be accessed via the ASBOF website.

The ASBOF Web App is also accessible via the website and gives parents access to the full Festival Draw.

Please see below for the information and ensembles that are involved in this year’s competition:

Sunday 28 August – Sydney Conservatorium of Music

• Sinfonietta – arrival time of 8.30am
• Stringalong – arrival time of 9.35am
• Bugles – arrival time of 11am

Sunday 11 September – Sydney Conservatorium of Music

• Amati – arrival time of 10am
• Holst Wind Band – arrival time of 1pm

Australian Youth Orchestra – Applications Open!

The Australian Youth Orchestra has opened applications for their 2023 programs. From gifted, school-aged students to those on a verge of a professional career, AYO provides specialised training opportunities for the next generation of musicians, composers and arts administrators. Click here more information and to apply.

Term 3 Calendar of Music Events

Pauline Chow
Head of Music