{"id":10789,"date":"2023-05-18T12:12:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T01:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=10789"},"modified":"2023-05-18T12:12:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T01:12:23","slug":"music-matters-125","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/music-matters-125\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>2024 SCEGGS Darlinghurst Combined Ensembles Tour to New Zealand (Amati, Holst, Senior Choir and Madrigal Ensemble) <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At the beginning of the term, 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 nine days to take place at the end of Term 2, over the first week of the 2024 June\/July school holidays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All families interested in this tour, should download the <a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/SCEGGS_2024MusicTour_InformationLetter.pdf\">attached<\/a> information letter. Firm expressions of interest are required<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>BOOK YOUR TICKETS: SCEGGS Choir and Madrigal Ensemble performing <em>Spinifex Gum <\/em>with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Wednesday 21 June<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10717\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/Spinifex-Ver.-2-e1683599613392.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\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 selling fast and 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Piano Concerts \u2013 Term 2 Week 8<br \/>\n<\/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>Reminder: Bugles \u2018Fun Day\u2019 Workshop \u2013 Sunday 28 May 10am to 1pm<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>All members of Bugles wind band are participating in a workshop on Sunday 28 May from 10am to 1pm.\u00a0 This workshop is to help with the preparation of this band for the City of Sydney Eisteddfod on Tuesday 6 June.<\/p>\n<p>Parents are asked to drop their daughters at the Diana Bowman Performing Arts Centre with their instruments at 10am to rehearse in the Great Hall.<\/p>\n<p><em>Parents are invited to a short performance starting at 12:45pm.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Students will be served morning tea and lunch.\u00a0 They will need to bring their own water bottle with them for the session.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Year 8 Elective Music<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Year 8 Elective Music students attended the Brandenburg Orchestra\u2019s performance of Vivaldi\u2019s <em>Four Seasons<\/em> and <em>Gloria<\/em> on Friday 5 May.\u00a0 This excursion to this performance forms part of the class\u2019s study of Baroque Music. Thank you to Ms Alison Ryan for organising this excursion for the class.\u00a0 Below are two reviews of the concert:<\/p>\n<p><em>The time is 7:06pm on Friday 5 May. The crowd comes to a hush as conductor Paul Dyer steps onto the stage. He informs us the concert will be divided into two sections: secular (below the clouds) and sacred (above the clouds). With a round of applause the orchestra hits the stage, led by violinist Shaun Lee-Chen. They launch into a passionate rendition of Vivaldi&#8217;s Four Seasons- Spring, followed by Summer, Autumn, and finally Winter. With Lee-Chen&#8217;s humorous take on the pieces and pure talent, the audience leaves the first half at a loss for words.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After a 25-minute interval we are taken above the clouds to the world of Vivaldi&#8217;s Gloria. Dressed entirely in black, the choir stands in a line, their faces blank with concentration. We hear solos from both soprano and tenor singers. as they belt the final notes of Gloria In Excelsis Deo, they fall dramatically to the floor, the lights going out. As the lights turn back on, the choir is greeted with a jubilant standing ovation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Josephine Grayden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Australian Brandenburg Concert of Gloria and the Four Seasons was a breathtaking musical experience that showcased the talents of some of Australia&#8217;s finest musicians. The concert featured a performance of Antonio Vivaldi&#8217;s masterpiece, The Four Seasons, as well as Gloria which are both baroque pieces that highlighted the virtuosity of the performers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The concert was led by the talented artistic director, Paul Dyer, who conducted the orchestra enthusiastically. The soloists were also outstanding, especially violinist, Shaun Lee-Chen, who delivered a great performance of The Four Seasons. His technical proficiency and emotional depth were what stood out to me.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Another standout performer was the soprano singer, Siobhan Stagg, who had a strong voice and sang with clarity. Her rendition of the Gloria in D major was particularly moving, as she captured the spiritual essence of the piece with her exquisite phrasing and nuanced interpretation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Overall, the Australian Brandenburg Concert of Gloria and the Four Seasons was an amazing musical experience that showcased the brilliance of Australian musicians and the enduring power of baroque music.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ashley Diec<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>AMEB Exam \u2013 Cello<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10790 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/Lusted-Bronte-2022-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Congratulations to Bronte Lusted (Year 2) who completed her first AMEB Preliminary Cello Comprehensive Exam.\u00a0 Bronte completed her exam on Saturday 5 May and achieved an outstanding result!\u00a0 A terrific start to your cello learning Bronte!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/05\/St-Marks-Choral-Scholarship-Poster.pdf\">Please see the flyer<\/a> for further information and audition details.<\/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%\"><strong>Stage 2 Musical Concert<\/strong><\/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%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Bugles \u201cFun Day\u201d workshop<\/strong> (in preparation for City of Sydney Eisteddfod)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Sunday 28 May, 10am to 1pm<br \/>\n*Parents are invited for a performance at 12.45pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Diana Bowman Performing Arts Centre\/Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><em>Bugles Wind band<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 6<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Year 11 Concert<\/strong><\/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%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Week 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>City of Sydney Eisteddfod<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Tuesday 6 June, time still tbc<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Chatswood Concourse<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><em> Bugles Wind band<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>City of Sydney Eisteddfod<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Wednesday 7 June, time still tbc<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Chatswood Concourse<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><em> Holst and Clarion bands<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/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%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">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%\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\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%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\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><em>Stringalong<\/em> 10.00am-12.30pm<\/p>\n<p><em>Sinfonietta<\/em> 10.30am-1.00pm<\/p>\n<p><em>Chamber Strings<\/em> 1.30-3.00pm<\/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 Spinifex Gum 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\u00a0<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. 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