{"id":10615,"date":"2023-05-04T12:51:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T01:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=10615"},"modified":"2023-05-05T16:10:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T05:10:46","slug":"music-matters-123","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/music-matters-123\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Congratulations Band Sunday Workshop \u2013 30 April <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Well done to members of Clarion and Holst concert bands who participated in a workshop on Sunday 30 April.\u00a0 This workshop is to help with students\u2019 preparation for their upcoming performances in the City of Sydney Eisteddfod in Week 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-10615 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/30April_16.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/30April_16-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/30April_4.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/30April_4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/30April_11.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/30April_11-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/30April_10.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/30April_10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Basie Jazz Band \u2013 Assembly Performance Monday 1 May<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Congratulations to members of Basie Jazz band who provided the musical highlights in Monday\u2019s assembly.\u00a0 The band performed excerpts from \u201cYou\u2019ve Got a Friend In Me\u201d for the entry\/recessional items and performed \u201cFly Me to the Moon\u201d by Bart Howard, arranged by Jerry Nowak. This item is one of the items that the ensemble will be performing in next week\u2019s \u201cSPACE\u201d themed Musicale 2.\u00a0 The band also provided the a jazzy musical accompaniment for the school\u2019s singing of the hymn \u201cA New Commandment\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to Ms Alison Ryan with her direction of the ensemble and to Mr Michael Tierney with his assistance on the Trumpet.\u00a0 Well done Basie Jazz band!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Musicale 2 \u201cSPACE\u201d \u2013 Wednesday 10 May 5.30pm The Great Hall\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We are pleased to be presenting Musicale 2 on <strong>Wednesday 10 May at 5.30pm.<\/strong>\u00a0 The following ensembles will be performing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choir<\/li>\n<li>Madrigal Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (CVE)<\/li>\n<li>Basie Jazz Band, Amati Strings<\/li>\n<li>Woodwind Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>LUX Strings<\/li>\n<li>Holst<\/li>\n<li>Glennie Percussion<\/li>\n<li>String Power<\/li>\n<li>Stringalong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Performers will need to arrive at the Diana Bowman site promptly at 5pm to warm up in readiness for the performance.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>A few reminders ahead of the concert:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>After school arrangements for Primary students:\u00a0 <\/strong>Parents who need care for their daughter before the event have the option to book into SCEGGS After School Care using the OWNA Childcare App. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>If this is your first time using the service or if you require your account details, please email After School Care <a href=\"mailto:afterschoolcare@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\">afterschoolcare@sceggs.nsw.edu.au<\/a> to obtain an enrolment link and other additional information, including any associated fees. It is recommended that all bookings are made <strong>by Friday 5 May 2023<\/strong>. Together with the After-School Care Coordinator, we will ensure the students are escorted to the Great Hall by 5.30pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sports Training \u2013 ALL students: <\/strong>If your daughter is involved in sports training after school, they should attend their sessions. Primary students who are returning to school by bus after sports training will be collected from the Sports Hall and escorted by a member of the Music staff to the DB Centre.\u00a0 Please ensure your child has packed enough food to eat before the performance.\u00a0 Students will also be given time to change into their school uniform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stringalong and String Power Students: <\/strong>Please bring your instruments to school on Wednesday morning.\u00a0 Mrs Sweeney will collect the girls from the ensembles at recess to walk the instruments over to the Great Hall for tuning. The instruments will remain in the Great Hall until the concert.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clarion &amp; Holst Wind Band Ensemble: <\/strong>Students in Clarion Band are reminded to attend an additional rehearsal Wednesday afternoon at 4:30pm with Holst Wind Band in preparation for the combined band item.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking: <\/strong>The Joan Freeman car park opposite the Great Hall will be open for parents to access from 5pm.\u00a0 Please note that spaces in the car park are limited and the <u>carpark will close 10min after the 2024 Combined Ensembles Tour information session<\/u> (please see below). \u00a0Other parking options nearby include the Wilson Carpark at 70 Riley Street and Budget Parking in Darlinghurst at Wisdom Lane.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>2024 SCEGGS Darlinghurst Combined Ensembles Tour to New Zealand (Amati, Holst, Senior Choir and Madrigal Ensemble) \u2013 Parent Information Evening<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>At the conclusion of the performance, an information session will be held for interested families for the <strong>2024 Combined Ensembles tour to New Zealand<\/strong>.\u00a0 The tour is planned for 9 days to take place over the first week of the 2024 Term 2 school holidays.\u00a0 The director of the tour company Hayes Travel Enterprise and Head of School, Ms Allum and I will be at this information evening to answer any questions you may have.\u00a0 If you are interested in attending this session, could you please complete the following e-form so we can have an idea of numbers <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSch6GPDgrYTn0-k9eaE4WF1Xzu7GXXbWwYo14hpO4YGdt67QA\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Expressions of Interest Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>AMEB \u2013 Violin Exam<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Congratulations to Alice Zhang in Kindergarten who achieved an outstanding result for her Grade 1 Violin Video Repertoire Exam.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Upcoming Music Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Term 2<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Week<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Date\/Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Ensembles<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Musicale 2 \u201cSPACE\u201d followed by SCEGGS Combined Ensembles Tour Information Evening<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Wednesday 10 May, 5.30pm*<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Choir, Madrigal Ensemble, Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (CVE), Basie Jazz Band, Amati Strings, Woodwind Ensemble, LUX Strings, Holst, Glennie Percussion, String Power and Stringalong.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 5<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Stage 2 Musical Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Thursday 25 May, 6pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 6\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Year 11 Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Thursday 1 June, 5.30pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><em>All Elective Music students are encouraged to attend.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Year 12 Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Thursday 8 June, 5.30pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><em>All Elective Music students are encouraged to attend.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\" rowspan=\"3\">Week 8<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Primary Piano Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Thursday 15 June, 3.30pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Secondary Piano Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Thursday 15 June, 4.30pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><em>All Elective Music students are encouraged to attend.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">String Workshops to prepare for ASBOF competition.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Sunday 18 June<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\n<p>Stringalong 10.00am-12.30pm<\/p>\n<p>Sinfonietta 10.30am-1.00pm<\/p>\n<p>Chamber Strings 1.30-3.00pm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5><strong>Term 3<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Week<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Date\/Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Ensembles<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">ASBOF String Competition<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Sunday 6 August.\u00a0 Time will be confirmed closer to competition.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">UNSW Randwick \u2013 Clancy Auditorium<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Pauline Chow<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 1.15rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Head of Music<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations Band Sunday Workshop \u2013 30 April Well done to members of Clarion and Holst concert bands who participated in a workshop on Sunday 30 April.\u00a0 This workshop is to help with students\u2019 preparation for their upcoming performances in the City of Sydney Eisteddfod in Week 7.\u00a0 \u00a0 Basie Jazz Band \u2013 Assembly Performance Monday 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