Primary & Secondary Music
In Music news and updates this week, read about:
Eisteddfod
Entries have now closed for our Annual SCEGGS Eisteddfod which will be held this term with heats during Week 7 and two Highlights Concerts at the end of Week 8.
- Primary Highlights Concert – Friday 20 March 4:30 – 5:30pm
- Secondary Highlights Concert – Friday 20 March 6:00 – 7:30pm
Keep practising!
Musicale 1
Musicale 1 will be held on Wednesday 25 March, 6.00-7.15pm in the SCEGGS Great Hall.
PERFORMERS
Primary Ensembles performing:
Training Band, Bugles’ Band, Cantare, Primary Percussion Ensemble, Sinfonia, Primary String Orchestra
Secondary Ensembles performing:
Clarion Concert Band, Emma Pask Jazz Band, Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (Years 7-10 only), Cremona Strings, Edwardes Percussion Ensemble
Rehearsals
All rehearsal information can be viewed on Clipboard. Please check rehearsal venues in the lead-up to the concert as we try to schedule at least one Great Hall rehearsal for each group.
Parents of students involved were emailed the information earlier in the week.
Click here to read the Primary information.
Click here to read the Secondary information.
Primary parents are asked to complete this form to confirm their daughter’s involvement in the concert.
Sydney Youth Orchestra Online Programs for Music Students
Two exciting online programs start this month. Join secondary-aged musicians from across Australia and beyond in exploring the foundations and history of orchestral music through expert-led, curriculum aligned content. You do not need to be a member of Sydney Youth Orchestra to access these programs.
Orchestral Musicianship Essentials – Sydney Youth Orchestras
Suitable for all high school music students Years 7 to 12
- Musical notation
- Chords and harmony
- History of orchestral music
- Score reading and analysis
- Melodic and rhythmic dictation
- Sight-singing
Orchestral Music 1600-1900 – Sydney Youth Orchestras
Suitable for HSC Music 2 and Music Extension students
Access orchestral training from your own space, the flexible online format means you can fit study around school, rehearsals, and other commitments, while comprehensive curriculum aligned content strengthens your music education under the guidance of experienced orchestral musicians and educators.
Beyond the Green Gate
We love hearing about ways our musicians are involved in music-making outside of school. Please send details to HeidiJones@sceggs.nsw.edu.au
Clipboard
All co-curricular music ensemble schedules are now available on Clipboard. For any issues with Clipboard set-up, contact our Music Administrator MusicAdmin@sceggs.nsw.edu.au
Heidi Jones
Head of Music (Co-curricular)
