{"id":23181,"date":"2025-08-07T10:56:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T00:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=23181"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:56:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T00:56:39","slug":"primary-and-secondary-music-21","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/primary-and-secondary-music-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary and Secondary Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Amati Strings at Assembly<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Amati Strings performed <em>Triumph<\/em> by Armond Wimberley, an African American musician who composes music combining classical structures with hip-hop and rap, at Assembly this week. Congratulations Amati Strings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23182 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/08\/Amati-Strings-at-Assembly-e1754356666850.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"243\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Year 4 Music Class<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Mrs Cleworth\u2019s Year 4 Music Class had great fun this week learning to sight read new music, singing then playing xylophones and glockenspiels to improving their music literacy skills.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/08\/Year-4-Music-Class-e1754362414869.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Musicale 3 <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Musicale 3 will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 3 September in the SCEGGS Great Hall. \u00a0This concert will feature performances from ensembles in the secondary school as primary ensembles are busy preparing for ASBOF and assembly performances this term.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Ensembles performing:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Emma Pask Jazz Band, Basie Jazz Band, Woodwind Ensemble, Rock Band, Choir, Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, Madrigal Ensemble, Touring Choir, Edwardes Percussion Ensemble, Van Reyk Percussion Ensemble, Cremona Strings, Amati Strings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Rehearsals:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Spring Cello Course<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Adelaide Cello Trio is delighted to offer a Spring Cello Course to be held in the October school holidays from 6-8 October at Kambala School in Rose Bay. Join forces with the renowned Swiss cellist Kurt Hess, Sydney cellist John Benz and Brisbane based cellist Andr\u00e9 Duthoit from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of cellos with ensemble playing, masterclasses and more! The Spring Cello Course welcomes both beginners and experienced school-aged cellists. The course will run each day from 9.30am\u20133.00pm from Monday 6 October to Wednesday 8 October, concluding with a final concert involving workshop participants and tutors at 3.30pm on Wednesday\u00a0 October.<\/p>\n<p>\nPlaces are limited, so registrations will be accepted on a first-come first served basis.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1405026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to enrol.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Eisteddfod Congratulations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Alice Zhang (Year 2) is to be congratulated for her excellent results in the 8\u20139 Years Violin Solo Event across four major Eisteddfods recently.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1st Place <\/strong>at <em style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;letter-spacing: 0px\">Sydney Eisteddfod<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2nd Place <\/strong>at <em style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;letter-spacing: 0px\">Ryde Eisteddfod<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3rd Place <\/strong>at <em style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;letter-spacing: 0px\">St George Eisteddfod<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;letter-spacing: 0px\">3rd Place<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;letter-spacing: 0px\">\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><em style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;letter-spacing: 0px\">Wollongong Eisteddfod<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Well done, Alice for your hard work to achieve this!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23183 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/08\/Alice-Zhang-Sydney-Eisteddfod-e1754357053748.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"592\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Beyond the Green Gate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We love hearing about ways our musicians are involved in music-making outside of school. Please send details to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:HeidiJones@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heidi Jones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Clipboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>All co-curricular music ensemble schedules are now available on Clipboard. If you haven\u2019t set this up yet,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/02\/Clipboard-Instructions-for-Music.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">please follow the provided instructions<\/a>. For any issues with Clipboard set-up, contact our Music Administration Assistant, Miss\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:at%C2%A0AliceKotowicz@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alice Kotowicz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Term 3 Event Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\"><strong>Ensemble\/Student involvement<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\">Monday 25 August<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">6.00pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Year 11 Music Concert #2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Year 11 Music 1 &amp; 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\">Wednesday 3 September<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">6.00pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Musicale 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/07\/Musicale-3-letter-to-parents.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to find more information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\">Thursday 4 September<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">6.00pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">HSC Music Encore Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\">Saturday 6 September<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Back to SCEGGS Gala Dinner<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">\n<p>Lux Strings<br \/>\nMadrigal Ensemble<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/08\/Back-to-SCEGGS-note-to-parents.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to find more information.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\">Thursday 11 September<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">2.30pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">3-6 Assembly<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Cantare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">3.20pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Primary Piano Concert<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Cantare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\">Sunday 21 September<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Daytime<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">ASBOF<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">\n<p>Bugles<br \/>\nClarion<br \/>\nHolst<br \/>\nSinfonietta<br \/>\nChamber Strings<br \/>\nStringalong<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2025\/08\/ASBOF-21st-September-25-parent-note.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to find more information.<\/p>\n<p>You can preview the program <a href=\"https:\/\/asbof.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ASBOF_Program-2025_June-2025_Colour-FINAL.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.9817%\">Sunday 21 September<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">6.00pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Year 12 Farewell Chapel Service<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">Madrigal Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to Clipboard for information regarding rehearsals and performances.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heidi Jones<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Head of Music (Co-curricular)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amati Strings at Assembly Amati Strings performed Triumph by Armond Wimberley, an African American musician who composes music combining classical structures with hip-hop and rap, at Assembly this week. 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