{"id":7028,"date":"2022-02-24T10:24:26","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T23:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&p=7028"},"modified":"2022-02-24T10:24:26","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T23:24:26","slug":"music-matters-79","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/music-matters-79\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Musical Opportunities \u2013 Organ Scholarships, Margot Anthony Budd \u201cBeyond the Curriculum Award\u201d and Band Discovery Fellowships\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Fantastic opportunities are available for students who would like to pursue the following. All applications close on Monday 7 March.<\/p>\n

Organ Scholarships<\/h5>\n

Applications are invited for two Organ Tuition Scholarships for 2022 – 2023.<\/p>\n

The Organ Tuition Scholarships will be made available to foster girls\u2019 interest in learning and playing the organ. It is hoped that the student organists will be involved with services, assemblies and special events held in the SCEGGS Chapel and the Great Hall.<\/p>\n

Please see here for further information.<\/a><\/p>\n

\nMargot Anthony Budd \u201cBeyond the Curriculum Award\u201d<\/h5>\n

The Margot Anthony (Budd) Beyond the Curriculum<\/em> Music Award will be awarded annually to two students. The award consists of a monetary amount awarded annually for students in Years 8 to 11 who study Elective Music. The Award is to be used by the student to support their continued involvement in musical activities, which serve to facilitate the development of their musical potential.<\/p>\n

Please see here for further information.<\/a><\/p>\n

\nBand Discovery Fellowships<\/h5>\n

The Music Department is offering TWO <\/strong>Band Discovery Fellowships to successful applicants from Year 7. Please fill out this form if you would like to apply. <\/a>The form also outlines the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n

If successful, you will receive:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Fully funded private tuition for one year.
\n– Fully funded instrument hire provided by the School for one year. <\/p>\n

If selected you will be able to choose to learn either the\u00a0French Horn,<\/strong>\u00a0Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba, or Bassoon.<\/strong> You will be able to try this instrument before making a final selection, but please research the instruments before applying.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Parents of successful applicants will be contacted by Mr Tierney (Director of Bands).<\/p>\n


\nThe 25th<\/sup> Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/em> \u2013 Sydney Grammar Musical<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Congratulations to the following students who have successfully auditioned for a place in the upcoming Sydney Grammar Musical The 25th<\/sup> Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chorus:<\/h5>\n

Nicola Allen, Lila Eversgerd, Willow Garside, Lara Gavan, Eliza Newton, Annie Furness, Ava Nunley, Giulietta Pompei, Elizabeth Shin and Olivia Wolff.<\/p>\n

Olive Ostrovsky:<\/h5>\n

Samantha Millin<\/p>\n

Well done girls and we look forward to seeing the performance in Term 2 June 21 \u2013 24.<\/p>\n


\nCall for Secondary students to join \u201cVan Reyk\u201d Percussion Ensemble<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Do you love to hit objects and create some funky rhythms whilst doing so?\u00a0 If you answered \u201cYES\u201d then either Van Reyk or Glennie Percussion ensemble would be a great co-curricular Music option for you!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Van Reyk Percussion Ensemble<\/h5>\n

Rehearsal: Friday 7.30 to 8.15am (Great Hall or DB 3)<\/p>\n

Here is a video of the percussion<\/a> ensemble last year performing at the Year 10 to 12 Speech Day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To sign up or if you have further questions, please contact Ms Chow<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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SCEGGS Eisteddfod<\/strong><\/h4>\n