Primary and Secondary Music
Musicale 4
Musicale 4 will be held on Wednesday 19 November in the SCEGGS Great Hall. The Primary Concert will run from 5.00pm – 5.45pm (approximately) and the Secondary Concert will run from 6.30pm – 7.30pm (approximately).
Primary Ensembles performing at the 5pm Concert
| Year 3 Discovery Band, Bugles’ Band |
| Primary Percussion Ensemble |
| Cantare |
| Stringalong |
| Sinfonietta |
| Chamber Strings |
| Primary String Octet |
Please note that there will be no Year 2 students performing in this concert due to the Year 2 Camp.
Primary arrangements for Wednesday afternoon – 19 November (After-school care for Primary students)
Primary parents who need care for their daughters before the event can book into After School Care using the Xplor Childcare App. If you are using the service for the first time or need account details, please email after school care for an enrolment link and more information, including any fees. Make sure bookings are completed by Friday 14 November.
When booking, please note that your daughter is in Musicale 4, so we can ensure she is escorted to the Great Hall by 4.30pm
Sport
The Sport Department has given permission for all Primary girls who normally have off-site sport to miss the session this afternoon. You can either collect your daughter at the end of the school day or book her into After-School Care as per the arrangement above.
Students with on-site sport (gymnastics) should attend the start of their session as usual. A member of the Primary staff will arrive at 4.15 pm, at which time girls should have a snack and change back into their school uniform.
Please make sure your child has enough food to eat before the performance. All Primary performers must arrive at 4.30 pm.
Secondary Ensembles performing at the 6.30pm Concert
| Contemporary Vocal Ensemble |
| Tour Choir |
| Clarion Concert Band |
| Holst Wind Band |
| Emma Pask Jazz Band |
| Rock Bands |
| Van Reyk Percussion Ensemble |
| Edwardes Percussion Ensemble |
| Glennie Percussion Ensemble |
| Cremona Strings |
| Amati Strings |
Secondary arrangements for Wednesday afternoon – 19 November (Secondary rehearsals)
Amati Strings and the Holst Wind Ensemble will rehearse from 3.15 pm to 4.15 pm (finishing 30 minutes early).
Sport or other co-curricular activities
Secondary students should attend their usual Wednesday afternoon co-curricular activity.
All Secondary performers must arrive at 6pm.
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Family and friends are invited to join us for the Festival of Lessons and Carols on the evening of Wednesday 26 November, 7pm. Years 5 & 6 Choir, Cantare, Choir, Madrigal Ensemble, Amati Strings, and Tour Choir are preparing for involvement in the upcoming services.
On Wednesday 26 November, Students will be dismissed as usual and should follow their regular afternoon routine before returning to the Great Hall at the times listed below.
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6pm |
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6.30pm |
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6.45pm |
On Friday 28 November
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7.30am |
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8am |
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7.45am |
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8.10am |
Bassoon Concert
Congratulations to Laura Brown’s students who performed last Thursday!
Term 4 Overview
Please refer to Clipboard for information regarding Term 4 rehearsals and performances. It’s a very busy term as we prepare for the K-2 Concert, Musicale 4, Festival of Lessons and Carol, Speech Night, Music Tour and several community performances out of school hours.
Secondary students are reminded that they must communicate with their conductor or ensemble director in advance, if they are unable to attend a rehearsal.
Beyond the Green Gate
We love hearing about ways our musicians are involved in music-making outside of school. Please send details to Heidi Jones.
Clipboard
All co-curricular music ensemble schedules are now available on Clipboard. If you haven’t set this up yet, please follow the provided instructions. For any issues with Clipboard set-up, contact our Music Administration Assistant, Miss Alice Kotowicz.
Heidi Jones
Head of Music (Co-curricular)
