AUSTA Events Diary 2010
(may include some non-AUSTA events too)
All Chapters
| Chapter | Event details |
|---|---|
| ACT AUSTA event |
23/05/2010 - At-Home Concert Home of Barbara Gilby 37 Rene St. Chapman Concert #1- 1.30pm, #2- 3.30pm Free This is a pre-AMEB Exam concert for violinists and violists to try out their exam pieces, please apply before 14 May. For further info: Louise Butler mcb@acslink.net 62516195 |
| ACT AUSTA event |
02/05/2010 - Improvisation/Jazz Workshops run by HEATHER STEWART times t.b.a, Band Room, Jazz School, ANU. For further info: Rosemary Macphail rosemac@homemail.com.au |
| ACT AUSTA event |
07/04/2010 - "Parental Involvement Without Tears" Workshop/Forum chaired by Barbara Jane Gilby 7.30pm Lecture Theatre 3, School of Music, ANU For further info: |
| ACT |
28/03/2010 - Friends of School of Music Young Performer's Concerts AUSTA teachers supported event. These free concerts are at 2.00pm & 3.30pm, School of Music, ANU. For further info: |
| ACT AUSTA event |
21/03/2010 - AT-HOME CONCERT 3.30pm at 54 NATIONAL CT., FORREST, home of Gillian ailey-Graham. Please bring a plate! For further info: Louise Butler mcb@acslink.net.au |
| National and International AUSTA event |
06/07/2012 - 09/07/2012 AUSTA National Conference 2012 Venue to be confirmed. For further info: John Quaine quainjoh@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au |
| National and International |
04/10/2010 - 08/10/2010 Colourstrings Teachers Training Course with Geza Szilvay Barker College; The Avenue, HORNSBY, NSW For further info: www.colourstrings.com.au |
| National and International |
26/09/2010 - 29/09/2010 Music Matters - National Music Conference for Music Educators Caulfield Grammar School East St Kilda, Victoria For further info: www.kodaly.org.au |
| National and International |
09/08/2010 - 16/08/2010 2nd INTERNATIONAL MASTERCOURSE FOR IMPROVISATION *no previous improvisation experience necessary 9-16th August 2010 St Paul im Lavanttal, AUSTRIA Director: Rupert Guenther Teachers: Rupert Guenther, Penelope Gunter-Thalhammer A new course for professional players, teachers & advanced students 14 yrs + For all instruments including strings, piano, voice, guitar, harp, wind, brass and percussion, classical ensembles. Existing chamber groups are welcome. Languages: German & English Classical Improvisation for Classical Musicians For further info: www.improvisationmastercourse.com |
| NSW |
04/10/2010 - 08/10/2010 Colourstrings Teachers Training Course with Geza Szilvay Barker College; The Avenue, HORNSBY, NSW For further info: www.colourstrings.com.au |
| NSW |
21/03/2010 - Romantic Strings Violinist, Marina Marsden and violist, Justine Marsden will join forces with Melbourne pianist Robert Chamberlain to open Wyvern Music Forestville's 2010 concert series on Sunday 21st March at 4pm at Forestville Uniting Church. Schumann's Fairy Tales, two of Bruch's Eight Pieces, a version of Kern's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and the famous 'Horn Trio' by Brahms as the climax of the program, will all feature the warm and vibrant combination of violin, viola and piano. Suite Populaire by de Falla and Britten's Lachrymae (based on a song of John Dowland) will highlight the violin and viola respectively in duo combination with piano. For further info: |
| Qld AUSTA event |
12/09/2010 - Colourstrings Workshops with Geza Szilvay September 12 at Somerville House October 1, 2 & 3 at All Hallows' School For further info: Melissa Dineen lissdineen@yahoo.com.au click for flyer |
| Qld AUSTA event |
21/08/2010 - Writing for Strings with Stephen Chin Date/Time: Sunday 22 August, 9.00am - 12.00pm Venue: Brisbane Grammar School For further info: qld@austa.asn.au |
| Qld AUSTA event |
30/07/2010 - 31/07/2010 Junior Strings Festival and Concerto Competition Dates: Saturday 31 July & Sunday 1 August Venue: Somerville House For further info: qld@austa.asn.au click for flyers |
| Qld AUSTA event |
18/07/2010 - Double Bass workshop with Marian Heckenburg Date/Time: Sunday 18 July, 9.30am - 4.00 pm Session 1 (AM) - for non-bass playing teachers Session 2 (PM) - masterclass and bass ensemble for students and teachers Venue: Brisbane Grammar School For further info: qld@austa.asn.au |
| Qld AUSTA event |
23/05/2010 - Exploring the new AMEB Cello Syllabus (Grades 5 & 6) with Catherine Milligan and Lynne Backstrom Date: Sunday 23 May, 10.00am - 4.00pm Venue: Simply for Strings, Red Hill For further info: qld@austa.asn.au click for flyer |
| Qld AUSTA event |
18/04/2010 - Baroque Workshop with Louise King Louise King is a modern and baroque cellist based on the Sunshine Coast. She is a graduate of the Royal Northern College and Royal College of Music, England. Louise has worked with many international orchestras and recorded for various labels on both modern and baroque cello, and performs as soloist and chamber musician at major festivals. Louise has a passion for teaching and gives workshops on a regular basis. Sunday 18th April, 10.00 AM - 2.00 PM Designed to benefit the private or school-based teacher and enquiring string player, this workshop will inspire participants to take a fresh look at the baroque jewels of the string repertoire. The workshop will take place in the context of a mixed string ensemble in a fun, informal play-along session. Replica baroque bows will be made available to use for participants, and harpsichord accompaniment will be provided by Katherine Stirling. The aim will be to further awareness of stylistic elements and techniques unique to the baroque period using the music of Purcell, Bach, Vivaldi and Corelli. Specifics covered will include baroque bow techniques, bowing patterns, dance bowing rules, fingering strategies, embellishments and cadenzas. Venue: Somerville House, Graham St, Sth Brisbane Cost: AUSTA members $50, Non-AUSTA members $70 Full-time students free (still need to register). Bring: Instrument (please make own provisions for lunch). To Register: please fill in form below, detach and post with payment to: AUSTA Q, P.O. Box 326, The Gap Q 4061 Registrations required by Friday 9th April, 2010. For further info: qld@austa.asn.au Click for flyer |
| Qld AUSTA event |
28/03/2010 - Exploring the new AMEB Cello Syllabus (Prelim. To Grade 4) with Catherine Milligan and Lynne Backstrom Date: Sunday 28 March, 10.00am - 4.00pm Venue: Simply for Strings, Red Hill For further info: qld@austa.asn.au |
| Qld AUSTA event |
16/02/2010 - 26/03/2010 Conducting Course with John Curro This course in conducting will be held on Tuesday evenings over six consecutive weeks in Term 1, 2010. The course will provide an opportunity for sequenced skill development in conducting technique, covering areas such as beat patterns, subdivision, tempo changes, fermatas, mixed metres, left hand gestures, independence of hands, recitative and score preparation. In the latter part of the course, participants will form a small string orchestra with which to practice their conducting. Duration: 6 weeks (Tuesday evenings) Time: 7.00 - 9.00 PM Venue: The Curro residence, 17 Moray St, New Farm Bring: Baton (instrument and music stand in weeks 5 & 6) To Register: please fill in form attached, Limited places available Registrations required by January 9th, 2010. For further info: qld@austa.asn.au Click for rego form |
| Qld AUSTA event |
16/02/2010 - 23/02/2010 Conducting Course with John Curro Date/Time: February 16 - March 23 (Tuesday evenings 7.00 - 9.00 pm) Venue: New Farm For further info: qld@austa.asn.au |
| Qld AUSTA event |
07/02/2010 - New String Orchestra Music Reading Day and AGM Date/Time: Sunday 7 February, 10.00am - 4.00pm (coffee 9.30am) AGM 12.30 pm (lunch 1.00pm supplied courtesy of Prestige Music) Venue: Somerville House For further info: qld@austa.asn.au |
| SA AUSTA event |
14/11/2010 - Term Four Students workshop 10am - 1pm. Seymour College. For further info: Allye Sinclair allye.sinclair@internode.on.net |
| SA AUSTA event |
12/09/2010 - Adult workshop 2 - 4:30pm, Seymour College. For further info: Allye Sinclair allye.sinclair@internode.on.net |
| SA AUSTA event |
15/08/2010 - Term Three Students workshop 10am - 1pm Seymour College, Portrush Road. For further info: Allye Sinclair allye.sinclair@internode.on.net |
| SA AUSTA event |
30/05/2010 - Term Two Student workshop 10am – 1pm Seymour College, Portrush Rd. For further info: Allye Sinclair allye.sinclair@internode.on.net |
| Tas AUSTA event |
16/10/2010 - Student Concert 3 Ogilvie High School 2pm Your students get the chance to perform pieces to a very appreciative audience. Pianist will be available. Good experience for exams and Eisteddfod. For further info: Anita Schleebs 0418 574185 |
| Tas AUSTA event |
28/08/2010 - Student Concert 2 Ogilvie High School 2pm Your students get the chance to perform pieces to a very appreciative audience. Pianist will be available. Good experience for exams and Eisteddfod. For further info: Anita Schleebs 0418574185 |
| Tas AUSTA event |
10/07/2010 - 11/07/2010 Student Chamber Music Weekend St Michael's Collegiate School Students can enrol as an ensemble or as individuals. They will be assigned music and a tutor. Runs Saturday pm and all day Sunday. For further info: Audrey Akerman 6247 8264 |
| Tas |
03/07/2010 - 04/07/2010 LYCO Winter Workshop Launceston The LYCO presents a workshop with Willem van der Vis. A chance to play full symphonic repertoire and have a fun weekend. For further info: Margaret Hoban 0403 155852 www.lyco.org.au/ |
| Tas AUSTA event |
16/05/2010 - Student Concert 1 Ogilvie High School 2pm Your students get the chance to perform pieces to a very appreciative audience. Pianist will be available. Good experience for exams and Eisteddfod. For further info: Anita Schleebs 0418 574185 |
| Tas AUSTA event |
08/05/2010 - Adult Chamber Music Day May 8 Venue TBA 10-5.00 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday May 8 Venue TBA 10-5.00 This is an opportunity for adults to enjoy a day’s chamber music. You may join as a pre-existing group, or we will arrange trios, quartets etc. Music will be mailed to you in advance and tutors will be provided For further info: |
| Vic AUSTA event |
06/07/2012 - 09/07/2012 AUSTA National Conference 2012 Venue to be confirmed. For further info: John Quaine quainjoh@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au |
| Vic |
26/09/2010 - 29/09/2010 Music Matters - National Music Conference for Music Educators Caulfield Grammar School; East St Kilda, Victoria For further info: www.kodaly.org.au |
| Vic AUSTA event |
08/08/2010 - VCE String Workshop 2 -5pm Presenter: Erica Kennedy Venue: Scotch College Music Department, Morrison St, Hawthorn. Cost: $30 per performer (one family member free), Observers: members $15, non members $20, concession $10. For further info: Janet Fernandes janetf@optusnet.com.au (03) 9877 1442 |
| Vic AUSTA event |
19/06/2010 - Paul McDermott Scholarship Auditions For further info: Hamish Paterson hamsterpatter@hotmail.com (03) 9563 2530 |
| Vic AUSTA event |
30/05/2010 - String Orchestra Festival with Keith Sharp Venue: Wesley College, 620 High Street Rd, Glen Waverley For further info: Julie Hewison jhewison@swiftdsl.com.au (03)9853 2663 |
| Vic AUSTA event |
02/05/2010 - Cello Spectacular Presenter: to be confirmed. Venue: Scotch College Music Department, Morrison St, Hawthorn. For further info: Alla Grinstein 0402 385 385 |
| Vic AUSTA event |
14/03/2010 - AUSTAVIC Annual General Meeting 2010 1.30pm This will be held prior to the Beginner Strings Forum, details below. For further info: Julie Hewison jhewison@swiftdsl.com.au (03)9853 2663 |
| Vic AUSTA event |
14/03/2010 - Forum on Teaching Beginner Strings 2 – 5pm A discussion panel of experts will discuss teaching beginners and setting up string programs in schools. Venue: St Leonard’s College Music Department, 163 South Rd, East Brighton. Cost: Non members $25, Members $20, Concession $15 For further info: Julie Hewison jhewison@swiftdsl.com.au (03)9853 2663 |
| WA AUSTA event |
14/10/2010 - 17/10/2010 GEZA SZILVAY in Australia - A four day workshop in Colourstrings and string pedagogy
Scotch College Shenton Rd, Swanbourne Online registration All participants are encouraged to bring their instruments Fees are subsidised substantially & include morning/afternoon tea and lunch Four-day workshop: AUSTA members $260.00 Non members $320.00 Students (with ID) $120.00 Day rates: AUSTA members $65.00 Non members $80.00 Students (with ID) $30.00 Student orchestra session $20.00 (Refreshments not included) (chaperones/parents - free) Venue Dickinson Centre at Scotch College Address: 76 Shenton Road, Swanbourne, 6010 (parking on grounds or nearby streets) (Next to Swanbourne Train Station, Corner of Australind and Shenton Road) All Colourstrings material may be purchased through the website www.colourstrings.com.au Nomination for participation in Junior/Senior orchestra NAME: INSTITUTION: ADDRESS: EMAIL: CONTACT: PHONE: Please send the above details to: Ibolya Mikajlo, Head of Strings, Music Department, Scotch College, PO Box 223, Claremont, WA, 6190 Email: IHMikajlo@scotch.wa.edu.au For further info: Ibolya Mikajlo IHMikajlo@scotch.wa.edu.au click for flyer & timetable Online registration |
| WA AUSTA event |
13/06/2010 - String Festival 2010 A RELAXED AND WELCOMING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR STRING STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS Sunday 13th June 2010 9:30am to 4pm Rossmoyne Senior High School Music Department 1 Keith Rd Rossmoyne see map Adjudicators: Jon Tooby and Peter Tanfield, both well known and highly respected soloists and teachers. Applications close 16th May Visit the AUSTA WA website to register: For further info: www.austawa.org.au/home.php |
| WA AUSTA event |
28/04/2010 - JIAN WANG MASTERCLASS Wednesday 28 April, 6:30pm - 8:30pm WAAPA Music Auditorium, Edith Cowan University 2 Bradford Street, Mt Lawley 6050 Seating is limited and reservations essential. MASTERCLASS RESERVATIONS Brendon Pearn, Education Coordinator : 9326 0022 For further info: Brendon Pearn 9326 0022 Click for flyer |
| WA AUSTA event |
29/03/2010 - An evening with Michael Goldschlager: HOW TO PRACTISE, A guide for teachers and parents Cellist, Michael Goldschlager is perhaps best known to WA audiences through his many recordings with the renowned Macquarie Trio. A soloist and former principal cellist of the WASO and frequent guest principal cellist with the ACO, TSO and SSO, he has lived in Perth since 1985. He has held positions at UWA, WAAPA, where he taught units in pedagogy, the VCA and at ANAM, where he was Coordinator of Strings. He is currently half way through the process of recording all six of Bach's unaccompanied cello suites for ABC Classics/Universal, a two disc set which is expected to be released by the end of 2010. Topics to be covered include: What is practice?, How we learn, Common practice flaws, Why kids don't practise, Tools of the trade, Learning new pieces, Making a piece reliable, Memorising, Speed play, Dealing with the "hard parts", Preparing for performance, Project management, Practice journals, The many roles of the parent, Resources When: 7.30pm, Monday 29th March Presentation 1 hour; followed by questions Where: Rossmoyne Senior High School 1 Keith Road, Rossmoyne Cost: $5.00 AUSTA members online $10.00 Non-members online $15.00 at the door (subject to availability) For online registration go to www.austawa.org.au For further info: www.austawa.org.au |