{"id":10714,"date":"2023-05-11T12:35:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T01:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=10714"},"modified":"2023-05-11T12:35:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T01:35:41","slug":"music-matters-124","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/music-matters-124\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Musicale 2 \u201cSPACE\u201d \u2013 Wednesday 10 May 5.30pm The Great Hall <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/Musicale-2-e1683686672266.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the following ensembles who performed in Musicale 2 on Wednesday 10 May:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choir<\/li>\n<li>Madrigal Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (CVE)<\/li>\n<li>Basie Jazz Band<\/li>\n<li>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>It was an amazing evening of music with every ensemble capturing the spirit of the SPACE.\u00a0 Musical items included Choir\u2019s performance <em>Ngailu Boy of the Stars<\/em> by Dan Walker, LUX Strings performance of \u201c<em>City of Stars\u201d <\/em>from the movie<em> \u201cLa-La Land\u201d, <\/em>Basie Jazz Band\u2019s <em>\u201cFly Me to the Moon\u201d<\/em> and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to the dedicated team of music conductors, tutors and accompanists who have helped to make the evening such a special event.\u00a0 Well done to all performers!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2024 SCEGGS Darlinghurst Combined Ensembles Tour to New Zealand (Amati, Holst, Senior Choir and Madrigal Ensemble) \u2013 Parent Information Evening <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At the beginning of the term, the SCEGGS Music Department were thrilled to announce a proposal for a Combined Ensembles Tour to New Zealand in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the conclusion of Musicale 2, an information session was held for interested families.\u00a0 The Combined Ensembles tour is planned for 9 days to take place over the first week of the 2024 Term 2 school holidays.\u00a0 If you were unable to attend the information evening and would like to receive further information regarding the tour \u2013 please contact the Head of Music: <a href=\"mailto:paulinechow@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\">paulinechow@sceggs.nsw.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/NZ-Tour-Ver.-1_flyer-e1683599520703.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>BOOK YOUR TICKETS: SCEGGS Choir and Madrigal Ensemble performing in <em>Spinifex Gum <\/em>with the Sydney Symphony on\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Wednesday 21 June<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>SCEGGS\u2019 Choir and Madrigal Ensemble are very excited to have been invited to sing in \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/protect-au.mimecast.com\/s\/CGeOCP7L4vSgWv9Hziyde?domain=sydneysymphony.com\"><em>Spinifex Gum &amp; the Sydney Symphony<\/em><\/a> in the Sydney Opera House. The performance will be held on the evening of Wednesday June 21 and will bring together the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Marliya \u2013 the award-winning all-female ensemble of talented young Indigenous singers from Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait,\u00a0the Sydney Children\u2019s Choir and Gondwana National Choirs. Spinifex Gum is a composing collaboration between Marliya and The Cat Empire members Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill. This modern song cycle addresses pervasive issues for Australia\u2019s First Nations people, from the social disparity present in the Pilbara to deaths in custody, disproportionate incarceration, land rights and more. This work sung in English and Yindjibarndi brings a vibrant young voice to these important themes.\u00a0Our choristers are thrilled about this opportunity and are enjoying learning music that carries such important messages.\u00a0 Tickets are available by clicking on the following link <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-au.mimecast.com\/s\/CGeOCP7L4vSgWv9Hziyde?domain=sydneysymphony.com\"><em>Spinifex Gum &amp; the Sydney Symphony<\/em><\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/Spinifex-Ver.-2-e1683599613392.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Piano Concerts \u2013 Term 2 Week 8 for Primary and Secondary Students<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Two concerts will be held on Thursday 15 June in the Great Hall for Piano students.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary Piano Concert \u2013 will begin at 3.30pm<\/li>\n<li>Secondary Piano Concert \u2013 will begin at 4.30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To book a place to perform in either the Primary or Secondary concert \u2013 please complete the form in the link below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primary Piano Concert link: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeCUumqtU9Z7rKWDbTZTOuXfr6mKiBEk2loqbBEV_wJCh0PSw\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Form &#8211; Primary Piano Concert<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Secondary Piano Concert link: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdD4sqI30THqdRmYpjk3Ff0aRjzCZfmTFFaslJTmUh5IR5SoA\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Form \u2013 Secondary Piano Concert<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Ms Natalia Deasy\u2019s Piano Concert at Sydney Conservatorium of Music \u2013 Sunday 7 May<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Congratulations to the following SCEGGS students who performed at Ms Natalia Deasy\u2019s studio concert last Sunday 7 May.\u00a0 The performance took place at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nina Carson (Year 9)<\/li>\n<li>Adeline Ng (Year 1)<\/li>\n<li>Agnes Pyzik Hay (Year 1)<\/li>\n<li>Grace McLean (Year 4)<\/li>\n<li>Ava Whiteman (Year 4)<\/li>\n<li>Zoe Rajaratnam (Year 6)<\/li>\n<li>Isabelle Flower (Year 8)<\/li>\n<li>Mackenzie Jothy (Year 5)<\/li>\n<li>Anja Baker (Year 6)<\/li>\n<li>Annabel Ling (Year 4)<\/li>\n<li>Stasia Serafin (Year 4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The girls kept their nerves very well under control.\u00a0 Thank you to Ms Deasy for including the SCEGGS students and organising the performance.\u00a0 Well done to everyone!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10718 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/ALing_SSerafin_GMcLean-e1683599679390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>St. Mark\u2019s Choral Scholarship<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Interested SCEGGS Students (16-18 years) are invited to apply for the Choral Scholarship offered by St. Mark\u2019s Church in Darling Point.\u00a0 Please see the flyer below for further information and audition details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/St-Marks-Choral-Scholarship-Poster-e1683599776331.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"711\" \/><\/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 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%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 6<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Year 11 Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Thursday 1\u00a0June, 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\u00a0June, 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\u00a0June, 3.30pm<\/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%\">Secondary Piano Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Thursday 15\u00a0June, 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<br \/>\n10.00am-12.30pm<\/p>\n<p>Sinfonietta<br \/>\n10.30am-1.00pm<\/p>\n<p>Chamber Strings<br \/>\n1.30-3.00pm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">SCEGGS Darlinghurst Choir and Madrigal Ensemble performing in <em>Spinifex Gum<\/em> with Sydney Symphony<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Wednesday 21 June, 7pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Sydney Opera House<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">See details above, get your ticket <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-au.mimecast.com\/s\/CGeOCP7L4vSgWv9Hziyde?domain=sydneysymphony.com\">here<\/a>.<\/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: 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