{"id":24845,"date":"2026-03-05T12:38:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T01:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=24845"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T01:39:03","slug":"secondary-music-19","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/secondary-music-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Secondary Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our girls have had some wonderful experiences in the music classroom this term. Here, students from <a href=\"#Taikoz\">Years 8<\/a> and <a href=\"#Encore\">9 <\/a>provide their fascinating insights!<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Taikoz\"><\/a>Year 8 Taikoz Incursion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We had such a fun and memorable time playing Taiko with the amazing performers from Taikoz. From the very first drumbeat, the room was filled with energy and excitement. It wasn\u2019t just about learning the rhythms or playing the drums, but it was about listening to each other, and feeling the power of the drums as a group.<\/p>\n<p>The experience felt so meaningful and unique due to how generously the Taikoz artists shared Taiko culture with us. They spoke about Japanese customs and traditions, and even taught us some Japanese words along the way. It felt like we were being welcomed into something important, not just being taught how to play an instrument and it\u2019s something we\u2019ll be talking about for a long time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mackenzie Jothy (<\/strong><strong>Year 8)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-24845 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\/2026\/03\/Taiko-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/03\/Taiko-3-300x200.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\/2026\/03\/Taiko-15.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/03\/Taiko-15-300x200.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\/2026\/03\/Taiko-8.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/03\/Taiko-8-300x200.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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Encore\"><\/a>HSC Encore<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>ENCORE is a prestigious annual concert that highlights outstanding performances and compositions of HSC Music students.\u00a0All the performances were performed at an exceptional standard, although\u00a0some\u00a0stood out\u00a0to us\u00a0more than others.<\/p>\n<p>This included\u00a0a vocal performance of <em>Vanilla Ice Cream<\/em> (from <em>She Loves Me<\/em>), \u00a0displaying the singers outstanding vocal control and dynamics; a Clarinet player performing\u00a0<em>Klezmer Dances No. 3<\/em> that showed impressive use of\u00a0virtuosic\u00a0techniques and\u00a0 the\u00a0full range of the clarinet. And a composition titled <em>The\u00a0Altars\u00a0of\u00a0Glass,<\/em> which utilized a unique arrangement of instruments (Piano, Piccolo, Tenor Drum &amp; Violin), which blended wonderfully together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ENCORE\u00a0was a\u00a0fabulous opportunity to hear a range of styles and performances. We learnt that\u00a0you\u00a0don\u2019t need to perform the hardest or fastest piece to\u00a0achieve\u00a0an outstanding mark. Instead, you can explore your own musical journey and achieve the highest outcomes. ENCORE\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0truly wonderful\u00a0and valuable experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Audrey Young &amp; Ruby Tyrrell (Year 9)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>David Gresham<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Head of Music (Curriculum)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our girls have had some wonderful experiences in the music classroom this term. 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