{"id":11594,"date":"2023-08-03T14:11:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T03:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=11594"},"modified":"2023-08-03T14:11:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T03:11:31","slug":"music-matters-133","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/music-matters-133\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Music Week Concert Featuring Emma Pask<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Congratulations to the musicians from Amati Strings, Basie Jazz Band, Bugles, Cantare, Choir, Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, Madrigal Ensemble, Primary and Secondary Jazz Combos who participated in workshops and performed with outstanding Australian Jazz vocalist Emma Pask.\u00a0 Congratulations also to our secondary vocalists: Akira Nicholson (Year 11), Hebe Zines (Year 10) and Martha Elgood Cann (Year 9) who worked individually with Emma to prepare for their solo items in the Music Week Concert.<\/p>\n<p>Year 7 and Elective Music students from Years 8 to 11, also participated in workshops with Emma and her musical director Mr Kevin Hunt.\u00a0 Students learnt to sing the main melody to Jazz standards and were taught some of the fundamental skills with improvisation in the style.<\/p>\n<p>To highlight Music Week, a series of lunchtime performances were also shared with the school community.\u00a0 These performances featured our advanced pianists concert, rock ensembles, the Van Reyk percussion ensemble and finally series of group performances by our elective and primary students \u2013 Giselle Wharton and Olivia Yan.<\/p>\n<p>Many thanks to Ms Emma Pask for her amazing musicianship and generosity of spirit working with our girls.\u00a0 Every student who had the opportunity of working with her emerged from their session with improved knowledge and awareness of Jazz.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you also to the Music Department for their preparation of students and ensembles for Music Week.\u00a0 The concert last Thursday evening 27 July was a celebration of the importance of Music and the joy it brings.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-11594 gallery-columns-3 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\/08\/PrimaryJazzCombo_workshop_1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/PrimaryJazzCombo_workshop_1-300x300.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\/08\/Martha_Elgood_Cann_Workshop1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/Martha_Elgood_Cann_Workshop1-300x300.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\/08\/IMG_5025.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/IMG_5025-300x300.jpeg\" 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<h4><strong>Amati Strings Swing!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In addition to working with our visiting Guest Artist jazz vocalist Emma Pask as part of Music Week, Amati Strings had an intensive workshop with jazz specialist Simon Sweeney. Simon is on the Jazz Faculty at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and has decades of experience in music education. Simon was able to help the Amati musicians better understand the jazz idiom &#8211; something that is not familiar to classical string players. The girls utilised their well-developed aural skills, making a huge improvement in the performance of \u201cQueen Bee\u201d by Sammy Nestico, which was then shared at Musical 3. Simon\u2019s focus on articulation, tone and \u201cfinding the pocket\u201d to really swing was an enjoyable experience for all! Special thanks to Ms Allison Harrigan on piano and Zara Perkins on drums. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11599 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/T3W3_String_Swing-e1690858718930.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/T3W3_String_Swing-e1690858718930.jpg 450w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/T3W3_String_Swing-e1690858718930-281x150.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/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. Please see the flyer for further information and audition details.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11598 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2023\/08\/Scholarship-Poster-Version-1-e1690859695922.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sydney Children\u2019s Choir \u2013 Chorister for a Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sydney Children\u2019s Choir is inviting \u00a0students from K-6 to come along to their Chorister for a Day program this weekend! This is your chance to experience being a member of the Sydney Children\u2019s Choir. Come along to sing beautiful music, learn new skills and meet new friends. You\u2019ll be able to meet the wonderful conductors, including Mrs Cleworth, and talk to the staff about what it\u2019s like to be in the choir.<\/p>\n<p>Reserve your place to booking a free ticket, registration is essential: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/chorister-for-a-day-term-3-2023\">Chorister for a Day &#8211; Term 3 2023 | Humanitix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sydney Youth Orchestra Auditions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO) is the leading orchestral training and education provider in NSW. Involvement in SYO weekly ensembles fosters dedication, commitment, teamwork, confidence and many other skills which translate into every aspect of life. Auditions are now open for musicians from Years K-11 to become involved with SYO for 2024. Please discuss the audition requirements with your daughter\u2019s music tutor to help to prepare thoroughly. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/syo.com.au\/join\/\">here<\/a> to join.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Upcoming Music Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Term 3<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>Week<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.0183%\"><strong>Date\/Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\"><strong>Information<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Week 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival (ASBOF) String Competition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.0183%\">\n<p>Sunday 6 August<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stringalong arrive 8.00am<\/li>\n<li>Sinfonietta arrive 8.40am<\/li>\n<li>Chamber Strings arrive 9.40am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\">University of NSW, Clancy Auditorium<br \/>\nHigh Street, Kensington<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\">\n<p>Please wear full school uniform (including blazer) and bring your instrument, music, water bottle &amp; a snack.<\/p>\n<p>Parents and friends are most welcome to attend, please purchase tickets\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/asbof.org.au\/tickets\/\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Week 6<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>SCEGGS Encore Concert<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.0183%\">\n<p>Thursday 24 August, 6.00pm\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Week 8\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>Stage 3 Concert<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.0183%\">\n<p>Friday 8 September, 6.oopm\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Week 9\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>Piano Concert<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.0183%\">\n<p>Thursday 14 September, 5.30pm \u2013 6.30pm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\">Great Hall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.4726%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Pauline Chow<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Head of Music<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music Week Concert Featuring Emma Pask Congratulations to the musicians from Amati Strings, Basie Jazz Band, Bugles, Cantare, Choir, Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, Madrigal Ensemble, Primary and Secondary Jazz Combos who participated in workshops and performed with outstanding Australian Jazz vocalist Emma Pask.\u00a0 Congratulations also to our secondary vocalists: Akira Nicholson (Year 11), Hebe Zines (Year [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[],"article_tag":[25],"class_list":["post-11594","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","article_tag-music"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/11594","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=11594"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=11594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}