Primary & Secondary Music

Term 3 Event Overview

Welcome to the Term 3! Below is an overview of Music events this term – we look forward to seeing you there!

Please refer to Clipboard for information about rehearsals and performances.

Commitment to SCEGGS Co-Curricular Music

Participation in co-curricular music activities has many benefits for social and emotional wellbeing. Participation is a choice and with that choice, a high level of commitment to both rehearsals and performances is expected. Relationships, musicianship, and teamwork can only be developed when members of the ensemble are committed to rehearsals and performances. We expect full commitment to all co-curricular music activities at SCEGGS. Students should be respectful of the impact that any absence has on their ensemble: their peers, their conductor, and the reputation of the school.

Students are expected to be fully committed and attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances.

All absences must be communicated to the Music Department using the following guidelines:

• Parents and guardians are to request written permission for leave from Ms Jones, Head of Music Co-Curricular (Primary & Secondary parents) at least two weeks in advance of a performance if they are unable to attend.
• If a student is sick on a performance day, a parent/guardian must email or message the Music Department (Administrator or Ensemble Director), or Head of Music Co-Curricular, explaining the absence as soon as possible.
• If a student is unable to attend a rehearsal, the student, or a parent, is to notify the relevant Ensemble Conductor or Ensemble Director.
• In case of a clash with school co-curricular activities eg Sports Trials, Duke of Ed Hike, the student is to liaise with both Co-ordinators to negotiate an acceptable outcome.

Failure to adhere to the above guidelines in the secondary school will result in:

• A detention for any unexplained absences from a performance.
• A penalty point for any unexplained absence from  rehearsal.
• A penalty point for late arrival to more than two rehearsals or performances in the same term.

A student being ineligible for House points and recognition on school reports if their attendance is deemed unsatisfactory.

Music Department Contacts

Australian National Piano Competition for Children

Olivia Yan (Year 2) has recently won first place in the Australian National Piano Competition for Children (ANPCC), which was held in Brisbane from 10 July – 13 July. 

This prestigious competition, held every two years, is one of the most significant events for young pianists in Australia and New Zealand. This year’s event included three intense rounds of performances, attracting 88 talented young pianists from across the region. After a highly competitive selection process, 28 finalists were invited to Brisbane to compete in the final round. We are proud to share that Olivia emerged as the overall winner in her age group.

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)