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13/05/2013

Be part of music history in WA - Musica Viva says farewell and thanks to the Tokyo String Quartet. SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER TO WA MUSIC COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS OF MUSICA VIVA. Perth audiences will have an opportunity to be part of music history by attending the second last concert - ever - by the Tokyo String Quartet at the Perth Concert Hall CH 10 June. Following their concert in Adelaide later that same week the group will bid a graceful farewell after being together for over 40 years as the undisputed grand masters of the string quartet. To make the occasion special for our audience and the Quartet, Musica Viva is making a special discount offer of 10% to members of the music community and to special friends of Musica Viva in WA. To make the booking follow the attached link: http://tickets.musicaviva.com.au and insert the word GRAND into the box marked Promo Code, this will apply the discount and you can then proceed to make your booking.   read more

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13/05/2013

AUSTA members are entitled to purchase tickets for any of the Grove Classics concerts for the cappuccino Concerts' Friends price of $23 each. www.cappuccino-concerts.com.au   read more

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04/05/2013

The flyer contains information about two WAMTA seminars. AUSTA members get a discount. The first is tomorrow and deals with motivation. The second is 19th May and is about piano accompaniment. Soloist are required for the demonstration.    read more

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03/05/2013

Please find attached an invitation to the first WASO Masterclass for this year, Simone Lamsma on Thursday night next week at 6.30pm. Simone Lamsma has replaced the advertised guest Stefan Jackiw who had to withdraw from his Australian Tour. Simone was delighted to be asked to present a Masterclass as part of her visit to Perth. The Masterclass is free to attend, but bookings are essential on 9326 0000.   read more

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02/05/2013

Monday 15th July - Thursday 18th July 2013 at UWA School of Music. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for students of the violin, viola, cello and piano to participate in chamber music rehearsals, tutorials, workshops and concerts. Students will work with some of Australia's best chamber music tutors including the acclaimed Sartory String Quartet. It is a great opportunity to develop their instrumental and ensemble skills in a way that only chamber music can teach. Please encourage your students to apply. For more information, visit the website www.wayachamp.com, email wayachamp@gmail.com or contact Sophie Curtis, Program Director, on 0410 708 612. Application forms can be downloaded from the website.    read more

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02/05/2013

Applications for the ACO Secondary String Workshop in August closes on 13th May. http://www.showsforschools.com.au/show/id/11808   read more

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28/03/2013

Date: Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 1:10pm Venue: WAAPA Music Auditorium — Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA Tickets: This is a free event A lecture recital featuring five new Australian and West-Australian works for viola and piano. Performers: Diana Blom, piano, and Dawn Bennett, viola. Further information for this event is available online at http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/all/music/classical/2013/classical-tuesdays-semester-1 Featured artists New work by Michael Hannan New work by Cat Hope New work by Diana Blom New work by Nicole Murphy New work by Alice Humphries Performer Diana Blom Performer Dawn Bennett   read more

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26/03/2013

The 'Lodakime' Quartet will perform Haydn's 'Seven Last Words of Christ' this Friday (Good Friday) at 2.30pm at Kalamunda Uniting Church. Admission is $10 Adults and $20 for famililies. Louise Sandercock, Dan Carney (violins), Kierstan Arkleysmith (viola) and Melinda Gourley (cello)   read more

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26/03/2013

May 26th 2013 is Perth Summer Orchestra Camp Junior Orchestra day. 10am to 3pm at Moerlina School. This time as well as running orchestral foundation techniques they will be adding extra interest with: *Composers Show case for composers 15 and up. *Conducting Cadets (all ages welcome- BUT CHECK THE GUIDLINES) * information to come * String teachers are welcome to join in for the afternoon session. It's so rare for teachers to be able to play with their students outside of the studio. This should be be a joyous and interesting musical time. Enrolment closing date May the 15th. Earlybird closing date April the 18th. www.perthsummerorchcamp.com    read more

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26/03/2013

Artists-In-Residence (AIR) Grants Program Briefing Session Find out about the annual arts in education funding program; including eligibility and assessment criteria, how to write an application, and view case study presentations. Date: Wednesday 3 July 2013 Time: 12noon-4pm Venue: South Metropolitan Regional Education Office, Beaconsfield Cost: Free Bookings: Reserve your place before Thursday 27 June. Email your contact details to artsedge@dca.wa.gov.au or call (08) 6552 7300 Marketing to Schools Marketing to Schools is specifically designed for artists to assist them with connecting and communicating with their number one audience for arts in education programs – schools! Find out why some schools have frequent artists in residence? How they choose artists to work with their students? What factors impact on the selection of artistic personnel? How artists can improve their hit rate with schools? What’s the latest regarding the Australian Curriculum (Arts)? And, more! Date: Wednesday 14 August 2013 Time: 1-4pm Venue: Department of Culture and the Arts, Perth Cost: Free Bookings: Reserve your place before Wednesday 7 August. Email your contact details to artsedge@dca.wa.gov.au or call (08) 6552 7300    read more

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26/03/2013

A RELAXED AND WELCOMING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR STRING STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS. Applications open soon! Adjudicators: Suzie Wijsman and Dorothy Ford Trinity College - 2 Trinity Ave East Perth Official piano accompanists: Kathy Stanton & Martina Liegat-Wilson This is a free service. Teachers, start planning your students' entries today! Even if you are not available on 16th June, your students can still play. Entry Fees: $25 per performance piece. Family discounts: $15 for each additional child. $35 duos, $45 trios, $55 quartets. (If larger ensemble please contact us). For further info: Rennae van der Laan rennaeandterry@iinet.net.au    read more

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26/03/2013

with CHI-CHI NWANOKU April 16th 5pm-7pm at the Music Auditorium WAAPA Chi-chi is currently Principal Double Bass with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and teaches at the Royal Academy and Trinity College in London. All bass fans are welcome. Please contact Joan Wright (joanjim@westnet.com.au) if you would like to play in the masterclass: all standards are welcome. Entry is free and the cost to play is $10. Joan is looking forward to a big turnout of bass enthusiasts.   read more

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26/03/2013

North Fremantle Community Arts Development are looking for new string players to join their ensembles: • String Beans (upper primary grade 4-7) There are currently 26 members led by Daemon Clark. 4:00 - 5:30pm at the North Fremantle Bowling Club. • Buds (kids in lower primary who have been playing for 12 months with a teacher, and can sight read) There are currently 12 members led by Zoe Van Drunen 4:00 - 5.00pm at the North Fremantle Community Hall. • Dorkestra (adults) This is their largest ensemble. Any adult string player who is keen to come down is most welcome. Thursday evenings at the North Fremantle Bowling Club www.nofcad.org.au   read more

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21/03/2013

Due to advancing osteoarthritis I am sellin my violin making and repair workshop. This consists of: All tools, moulds, patterns, plans, extensive library and wood stock (most of which is 30 yrs old). Copies of my notebooks on manufacturing, individual instruments, varnish making, etc. will also be included. Some of my tools are also of historic interest having been used by former well known Australian makers. Some are old and of extremely fine metal. Although I have helped some on the road to making, I would be happy to teach whoever takes this on, if feasible. It should be noted that my musical instrument making work has not been limited to the violin family but also includes harp, viola da gamba, guitars - of all sorts, rebec, violone and Baroque versions of the violin, viola and cello. I would like to dispose of this as a complete entity and am not considering anything piecemeal at this stage. I do not want to find myself doing less fine work as the condition worsens and would prefer to pass on my instrument making chattels and knowledge whilst I can. Any interested party should contact me by email: arthurob@iinet.net.au   read more

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11/03/2013

· Casual, 20 hours per week · Starting 19th March 2013 · Commissions and incentives We are currently looking for four new telephone Sales Consultants to join our team in March 2013. Sales Consultants will be required to make outbound calls to existing WASO customers, previous subscribers and other WASO supporters to increase subscription sales and drive revenue. NO COLD CALLING! 1. Campaign will run from between 4 – 8 weeks 2. Positions are casual, offering a solid 20 hours per week 3. Shifts are Tuesday to Friday 4pm-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-2pm Previous experience in sales and/or customer service is essential. Understanding and appreciation of orchestral / symphonic music is highly regarded. We are offering: · Product and sales training and ongoing support · Casual base rate of $21 per hour plus 9% superannuation, plus achievable commissions · Individual and team incentives Position description is attached. To apply please email your resume now to Ellen Wisdom,wisdome@waso.com.au or call (08) 9326 0018 for more information.   read more

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11/03/2013

Daniel KOSSOV Pictures of an Outstanding Musician Part 2 “A Violin from Jerusalem” by Rosemary Ellen Tingley Saturday 4th May 2013 at 4.00pm Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre Leach Highway, between Riseley St & Murdoch Drive ◆ Food! ◆ Champagne! ◆ Books @ special price! ◆ Music!  Daniel Kossov – violin  Tingley Turner duo – ’cello and guitar “Tales of genius and the human and societal reaction to it are prominently and effectively explored. And tales of the effect of music and dance on the human psyche are organically woven into all of these.” Joseph Yurt - author, Kentucky USA Is there something beyond faith, beyond religion, something we don’t see because we are so busy with our lives, having and getting things that maybe we don’t even need? And is it given to only a few gifted souls in our lifetime who through their Art bring us face to face with a Simplicity which we find difficult to comprehend? Rather than delve into this enigma seeking answers, Daniel Kossov: Pictures of an Outstanding Musician Part 2 “A Violin from Jerusalem” challenges the reader to put aside preconceived notions, to look at the ‘pictures’ in the life of this extraordinary person and seeing things as they are, draw their own conclusions.    read more

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09/03/2013

WASO is holding masterclasses throughout the year with five brilliant visiting international soloists and any student can apply! Download and return the attached application form via email or post by 31 March 2013 for your opportunity to perform in one of the following five masterclasses with artists such as Stefan Jackiw (violin, 6.30pm, Thursday 9 May), Pieter Wispelwey (cello, 7pm, Thursday 6 June), Denis Kozhukhin (piano, 6.30pm, Thursday 13 June), Baiba Skride (violin, 10.30am, Saturday 10 August) and Ingrid Fliter (piano, 6.30pm, Wednesday 11 September). Please contact Megan Lo Surdo (losurdom@waso.com.au, 08 9326 0015) with any enquiries about the International Artist Masterclass program. Visit waso.com.au prior to each masterclass for further details.   read more

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09/03/2013

Bunbury has two junior orchestras and two schools in desperate need of a qualified violin teacher. There are also performance opportunities with a local string quartet and the South West Philharmonic, both of which are looking for violinists and/or soloists. Does anyone know of a violinist who might be interested in moving to Bunbury? Alternatively, does anyone know of someone who might have useful contacts? The situation is perfect to create their own musical environment, and the location is still close enough to Perth to perform there. For further information contact Claire Whitaker: phone 9791 1724 or email clairenjohn@bigpond.com   read more

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09/03/2013

In 2012, Donegal fiddler Caohimin Mac Aoidh decided that there should be a specific day to celebrate the fiddle/violin family of instruments and the wonderful music created for them, irrespective of genre. Saturday May 18th has been designated ‘2013 World Fiddle Day’; the date chosen in memory of Antonio Stradavari. A website has been established www.worldfiddleday.com as a contact and information point for anyone interested in this most beautiful of instrument families! The aim is for a worldwide celebration inclusive of all kinds of violin/string music, folk or classical.    read more

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01/03/2013

Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 2:30pm AUSTA members can attend at the concession price of $20 (standard price $25). An attractive programme has been selected by Melinda Gourlay (cello) and Irina Vasileva (piano) for their recital in the Church of the Resurrection, Swanbourne. This will be a relaxing musical afternoon, including works by Shostakovich, Schumann and Popper, performed in the stunning Church of the Resurrection. To top it off there is an added treat of afternoon tea and a chance to meet the musicians! Booking enquiries: (08) 9345 1632 Where: 105 Shenton Road Swanbourne WA 6010 Tickets: DOOR SALES ONLY   read more

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25/02/2013

In April, Viola Dana will be taking their live silent film soundtrack performances to North America in a six‐show tour beginning at the Toronto Silent Film Festival and ending with two performances in New York City, including at the Museum of the Moving Image. Viola Dana is made up of some of Perth's most eclectic musicians, including Kathy Corecig on viola, Tristen Parr on cello, Mace Francis on guitar/banjo and Pete Guazzelli on drums/tuned percussion. Three years ago, Viola Dana premiered their original soundtrack for the silent film ‘The General’ at the Revelation Perth International Film Festival to a standing ovation and have subsequently performed to this classic Buster Keaton comedy throughout metropolitan and regional WA. Viola Dana are excited to be taking their brand of instrumental folk‐jazz‐contemporary classical music to a wider audience and are looking forward to making new connections with presenters, festival programmers, filmmakers and other musicians. To help them on their way, Viola Dana are holding a fundraising show on Sunday 10 March at 6pm at Chrissie Parrott Arts. $20 entry includes a complimentary drink, and $30 entry also includes a copy of their debut EP, ‘Selections from a Soundtrack for the General’. This fundraiser show will include a screening of the silent film ‘The General’ with a live soundtrack performance by the band. Tickets can be purchased online at trybooking.com/CKPB or at the door. More information about Viola Dana’s tour can be found at their website at www.violadana.com   read more

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25/02/2013

Chamber Jam is back for its 5th year at the fabulous Ellington Jazz Club, Perth’s best live music venue. They have an amazing year ahead with 10 shows featuring nearly every instrument possible and the 1st kicks off tonight, Featuring… Breanna Evangelista Breanna Evangelista recently moved back to Perth after finishing her music studies in Hobart which she began at WAAPA in Perth. She is a talented trumpet player and is rapidly gaining the respect of many more senior musicians in Perth. Most notably, she has been appointed as Principal Trumpet with the Perth Symphony Orchestra for their major summer concerts in 2013: The City of Joondalup’s Valentines Day Concert, and Symphony by the Lake, the PSO’s Summer Proms concert on Saturday 9th March. She comes to Chamber Jam for the first time to perform solo with perhaps just one or two special guests. ISQ ISQ is the ‘contemporary’ version of the Imperial String Quartet. The quartet, comprising some of Perth’s leading string players, all of whom play in the new Perth Symphony Orchestra, come together to use the string quartet line-up to play music they love, regardless of genre. This year the quartet is led by Erin Chen (Principal 2nd Violin with the Perth Symphony) and featuring Anna Sarcich on cello, Stephanie Dean on 2nd violin and Bourby Webster on viola. We will be playing our usual mix of classical and contemporary but also including two wonderful pieces: Romance from Borodin String Quartet No. 2 and the slow movement from Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 1 both of which we performed recently at the wedding of cellist Emma McCoy who often performs with ISQ and is now enjoying a four-month honeymoon to New York. Four on Six Gillian Catlow & Charles Hoernemann Australian violinist Gillian Catlow and Luxembourg-born Dutch guitarist Charles Hoernemann began their musical partnership as Four on Six in 2010. Their diverse and ever-expanding repertoire includes Gypsy Jazz, Brazilian Choro, Tango, Bossa Nova, Samba, Waltz Musette, compositions from Scandinavia, Beatles and tunes from the Great American Songbook. In short, if they love it, they play it! The Perth-based duo recorded and produced their first joint CD in 2012, which they presented at Chrissie Parrott’s Arts Space in October. They have delighted audiences from Subiaco in a Sunday@Subi concert, and all the way to Sydney and back via Adelaide on The Indian Pacific as Travelling Performers on Great Southern Rail. Four on Six can also be heard playing at the 2013 Joondalup Festival (Outdoor Stage 3pm Saturday 23 March). http://www.ellingtonjazz.com.au/index.php/schedule/month/02/show/2350   read more

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21/02/2013

Sunday 3rd March 2.00pm The Pelican Community and Function Venue 105 Shenton Rd, Swanbourne Mozart "Dissonance"KV465 and Beethoven Op. 18 No. 4 Shaun Lee-Chen violin Akiko Miyazawa violin Alex Brogan viola Clare Tunney cello refreshments will be served after the performance, which will last approx. 1 hr Tickets $30 (adults), $10 (students/children) (Unfortunately we can only accept cash) RSVP and enquiries to claretunney@yahoo.com.au    read more

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21/02/2013

This Saturday 23rd February - FREE! This Saturday 23rd February at 1:30pm there will be a free demo class focusing on electric violin and creative improvisation: making your own music, jamming with your friends, and discovering you can paint with music/sound, just like you can with colours on a blank canvas. Rupert Guenther will cover the how why & what etc at this free first session as well as playing a lot of music so you can hear and feel what it's like (there will be an opportunity for some participation too). The actual classes will start the following week. It is about developing our creative & intuitive flow as well as good, structured skills. As always, developing our personal/artistic/spiritual maturity and self-esteem will be at the heart if it all. You would need to get an electric violin (or cello or whatever you play) and small amp sometime in the coming weeks. Let Guenther know if you or your teenagers want to get involved and he will help you with getting a good quality instrument & amp. Classes will run Saturdays 1:30-3:00pm at the studio in Neerabup and cost $25 per session payable as 5 sessions in advance. Tell your friends and bring family along to the demo this Saturday. Check out the details and how to book at http://www.schoolofcreativearts.net/    read more

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21/02/2013

The London Klezmer Quartet 2013 Australia Tour: 28 Feb – 1 April 2013 The London Klezmer Quartet (LKQ) return to Australia for a five-week national tour of the festival circuit and major venues from 28 February. And they have a hot new album with them! In “stylish performances from four highly accomplished and in-demand musicians’” (Folk Roots Magazine) this all-female band will take Australian concert and festival audiences on a Jewish musical odyssey from Eastern Europe to Australia via the Balkans, Thailand, Turkey, the US and London. Klezmer is the traditional celebratory and soulful music of Jewish Eastern Europe. From kley zemer (Hebrew: vessels of song) – music that kept Yiddish wedding parties on their feet for days! Ilana Cravitz (fiddle), Susi Evans (clarinet), Carol Isaacs (accordion), and Indra Buraczewska (double bass) bring world music fans and fine music lovers the whirling, irresistible energy of Klezmer. You will want to laugh, to cry, and most of all… to dance! Their authentic sound has won praise from leading international exponents of this tradition, including Stuart Brotman of Brave Old World and Frank London of the Klezmatics. The LKQ made a huge splash with their 2012 debut tour of the east coast of Australia, playing to sold out audiences. Following the enthusiastic reception the band received from very diverse audiences, they are back by popular demand just 12 months later with their newest CD, entitled “Butterfield Green N16” – full of traditional-style original material inspired by their travels and their London stomping ground. Track titles include ‘Chalk Farm Sirba’ and ‘Butterfield Green Kolomeyke’. These innovators and leaders of the international klezmer scene will play up a storm at no less than 6 festivals including Port Fairy Folk Festival, the National Folk Festival, the Blue Mountains Music Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Nannup Music Festival and Castlemaine State Festival, plus a wide spectrum of venues, including the Melbourne Recital Centre, Camelot, the Famous Spiegeltent, and Sydney Jewish Museum. At the forefront of the international klezmer dance revival, LKQ boast one of only two UK dance callers. Those strutting their stuff at special dance events will have the chance to learn how to hot-foot it Yiddish style. The band will also be passing on their technical skills and knowledge of this style of playing at their 100% participatory workshops at festivals – and through Sydney Conservatorium’s Open Academy. 28 Feb Kulcha, Fremantle (WA) www.kulcha.com.au 1 Mar Bunbury, Eliot St Bar, Burlington Hotel www.trybooking.com/CGFN 2-3 Mar Nannup Music Festival (WA) www.nannupmusicfestival.org   read more

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21/02/2013

The Australian Society for Performing Arts Healthcare are offering two grants to a sum of $2, 000 each to groups or institutions interested in engaging a health care specialist/educator to be involved in a project aimed at raising awareness of performing artists' health care issues, for a community of such artists.   read more

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19/02/2013

The Fintan Murphy workshops were a huge success. We had four great prizes to give away thanks to PSO, WASO, Musica Viva and Zenith Music. Here are our raffle winners: James Charles won a double pass for WASO 'Debussy, Haydn and Poulenc' Saturday June 8, 7.30pm, PCH. WEBERN Passacaglia HAYDN Cello Concerto No.2 DEBUSSY Prélude à ‘L’aprèsmidi d’un faune’ POULENC Gloria with Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor, Pieter Wispelwey, cello, Sarah Macliver, soprano and the WASO Chorus. Clair Mann won two tickets tickets for Musica Viva Morgenstern Piano Trio with Christopher Moore, viola Saturday April 20, 7.30 pm, PCH Gustav MAHLER Piano Quartet movement in A minor Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Piano Trio no 6 in E flat major, op 70 no 2 Ross EDWARDS Piano Trio (1999) Robert SCHUMANN Quartet in E flat major, op 47 Andrew Patrick won a $50 gift voucher courtesy of Zenith Music. Our lucky door prize winner was young viola player Ellie Craig. She will take her family to the Perth Symphony Orchestra concert "Symphony by the Lake" Saturday March 9, 7pm, Scotch College Classical favourites including Elgar & Prokofiev, and works from film and TV such as 'Love Actually', The Lion King and the TV hit series, 'Merlin'.    read more

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16/02/2013

We now have three great prizes for you to win at the Fintan Murphy workshops tomorrow and Monday. Thank you to our generous sponsors! WASO have donated a double pass for 'Debussy, Haydn and Poulenc' Saturday June 8, 7.30pm, PCH. WEBERN Passacaglia HAYDN Cello Concerto No.2 DEBUSSY Prélude à ‘L’aprèsmidi d’un faune’ POULENC Gloria with Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor, Pieter Wispelwey, cello, Sarah Macliver, soprano and the WASO Chorus. Musica Viva have donated two tickets tickets for the Morgenstern Piano Trio with Christopher Moore, viola Saturday April 20, 7.30 pm, PCH Gustav MAHLER Piano Quartet movement in A minor Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Piano Trio no 6 in E flat major, op 70 no 2 Ross EDWARDS Piano Trio (1999) Robert SCHUMANN Quartet in E flat major, op 47 The Perth Symphony Orchestra have donated a family pass for "Symphony by the Lake" Saturday March 9, 7pm, Scotch College Classical favourites including Elgar & Prokofiev, and works from film and TV such as 'Love Actually', The Lion King and the TV hit series, 'Merlin'.    read more

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14/02/2013

Come along to the Fintan Murphy workshops this Sunday and Monday and win! Every session you attend puts you in the draw for a family pass to this amazing Perth Symphony Orchestra concert. Two lucky adults and two under 18's will experience the magic of the Perth Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestra Jessica Gethin in a gala picnic concert for the whole family. Bring a picnic blanket, a hamper and something to drink and enjoy under the stars. Register today for your chance to win and tell all your students to go along too! The program features much loved works by Elgar, Prokofiev and many more, along with works from film and TV including the soundtrack to the movie 'Love Actually', The Lion King and TV hit series, 'Merlin'. Date: Saturday 9th March Gates: 5pm, Scotch College Jazz 5.45pm, Perth Symphony Orchestra from 7pm. Concert concludes 9.30pm. Venue: Scotch College Playing Fields adjacent to Lake Claremont Entry & Parking: via Stirling Road, Swanbourne. Nearest Rail: Claremont Station (Fremantle Line) Low back chairs and picnic blankets only permitted. Limited food & beverage options will be available. More Info: www.perthsymphony.com   read more

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07/02/2013

Sunday 17 & Monday 18 February We have surprisingly few registrations for next weekend's workshops. We are sure Perth's violin and viola teachers and students are really excited about this opportunity but are just leaving their registration to the last minute. Teachers, please tell all of your students to attend. Sunday morning is for AMEB grades 2 to 5. Only $5 per session! Tertiary and advanced secondary string students should not miss the Monday morning workshop. Only $10! The student registration form is attached. Teachers may find it more convenient to register all of their students at once. Just let Helen Tuckey know names and make one payment. Download the brochure and registration form from: http://www.austa.asn.au/1_Public/WA_fintan_2013.php?chapter=WA Help your hard-working committee with catering arrangements for the adults. Get your registration in this weekend.    read more

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26/01/2013

Scotch College is seeking a suitably experienced and/or qualified Instrumental Music Teacher to join an innovative and growing Music Department. Music at Scotch College is increasingly focussed on the development of a contemporary program to complement the high standard of the traditional music program. Enthusiastic teachers of violin are encouraged to apply. Please contact the Head of Music - David Coughlan, DGCoughlan@scotch.wa.edu.au or phone (08) 9383 6800 for further details.    read more

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26/01/2013

This weekend internationally renowned Dutch violinist Rudolf Koelman, one of Jascha Heifetz’s last students, returns to WA with Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen “Gypsy’s Airs” and Ravel’s Tzigane. Those of you who have heard Mr Koelman know how fantastic his playing is: emotionally moving, pure music and enjoyment. He is the 2010 winner of the prestigious Edison Classic Music Award 2010 and the only violinist ever who recorded all Paganini Capricci live. The FCO, conducted by the brilliant Christopher van Tuinen, opens the concerts with Mendelssohn’s romantic Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture and finishes with Bizet’s grand Symphony in C. This is a program not to be missed. Both venues are air conditioned. Sunday 27 January Government House Ballroom @3pm Monday 28 January Fremantle Town Hall @3pm Fremantle Chamber Orchestra Christopher van Tuinen (conductor) Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs), Ravel: Tzigane Bizet: Symphony in C Tickets Tickets are available at the door or soon via TICKETEK; transaction fees apply. http://premier.ticketek.com.au/ Adults: $35, Concession $30, under 17 years: $15. http://members.iinet.net.au/~hug1/fco/ www.facebook.com/FremantleChamberOrchestra   read more

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26/01/2013

Enrolments are now open for viol players, as well as a limited number of baroque violins, violas, cellos and basses to join the viols in a 4 day tutored workshop of consort and chamber music. The baroque strings will have a daily session of introduction to viol, and we'll supply the instruments. Classes begin 9am on Good Friday. Early music "royalty" Mary Springfels from the US is the special guest tutor, and joining her are Polly Sussex from NZ and Australians Michael O'Loghlin (Musical Director), Patrice Connelly (administrator), Shannon Scheltema and baroque violinist Margaret Caley. The venue is the Music Dept, University of Qld in St Lucia. A concert will take place in the Nickson Room at 7.30 on Easter Sunday night. Please visit the website http://nevs2013.saraband.com.au or call Patrice on 07 5496 3439 if you would like further information. AUSTA Queensland have offered to billet interstate and overseas participants.   read more

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26/01/2013

Saturday and Sunday, 9 and 10 March 2013, 9am-5:30pm Philharmonia Hall Dominion Road, Mt. Eden, Auckland Highlights include: • Massed Viola Sessions • Viola Recital Assai Animato: Paul Groh (with pianist Sarah Watkins) and Lecture-Recital “Composing for the Viola” • Masterclass: Robert Ashworth, Principal Viola, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra • Bartók’s Field Recordings and Performance Practice: Professor Donald Maurice • Scottish Fiddle: Anne-Marie Forsyth • ANZVS Composition Competition: Workshop and Prize-giving    read more

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19/01/2013

Violin and viola teachers and students, be the first to register for the Fintan Murphy workshops! Sunday 17 & Monday 18 February This is a great way to get fired up with new ideas for the start of the year. The sessions will focus on intermediate and senior levels. The Sunday 2pm session is relevant to all music teachers - please spread the word. Students can get involved for as little as $5. Find out more about Fintan's workshops: http://www.austa.asn.au/1_Public/WA_fintan_2013.php?chapter=WA   read more

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14/01/2013

Vasek School for Violin & Strings is offering: Violin Technique Workshop for AMEB Grade 5-6 level Are you teachers having difficulty fitting all the needed technique into your student’s lessons? Do you always feel rushed to get through things? Do you end up at times neglecting the technical side of study in order to prepare repertoire for events? If so then you are just like many others of us who have this problem. A solution is being offered. This workshop is designed to offer help with up and coming exams and general techniques that is necessary for every student. This class will be offered only for students at the Grade 5 and Grade 6 levels. It will be AMEB based but include many other aspects of technique playing. Two sessions will be offered to accommodate student’s schedules: Workshop Dates: Friday Afternoon Workshop includes 4 sessions Dates: February Friday 8th, 15th, 22nd, March 1st Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm - OR - Saturday Afternoon Workshop includes 4 sessions Dates: February Friday 9th, 16th, 23rd, March 2nd Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Deadline February 1st 2013 Workshop Cost: $210.00 Make cheques payable to Vasek School for Violin & Strings (VSVS) Inquiries: Judy Vasek Mobile: 0409 102 113 or Telephone: 9445 2226 Each class limited to 10 students. Students must have their private teachers permission for this workshop. Biography – Judy Vasek Judy Vasek born in the USA holds a Bachelor and a Masters degree in Music Education and has studied violin pedagogy extensively, including a period with Dorothy DeLay at the Julliard School of Music in New York. She is a Certified Violin Teacher Trainer of the Suzuki method with the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) . Past employments include teaching at the University of Kentucky, Indiana University SB. Judy was a professional double bassist performing in many symphony orchestras in the US, including 18 years as Principal Bassist with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra. Coming to Perth in 1994, Judy founded her school of violin, The Vasek School for Violin and Strings (VSVS), based on the Suzuki philosophy and the nurturing of the parent-child bond. VSVS established a tour ensemble made up of students as young as 4/5 years old. The ensembles over the years became widely known in the community as the most outstanding performing ensembles of its kind. One of the many highlights over the years was in 2006, when the ensemble was invited to perform concerts in Kuala Lumpur highlighting with performances at the International Society of Music Educators International Conference. She has been Director of Suzuki String Teacher Training in WA and has been on the Executive Board of the Suzuki String Teachers’ Association in WA. She has been involved with the UWA School of Music teaching pedagogy for music undergraduates who are potential violin teachers. Judy was conductor of a number of the junior orchestras of the West Australian Youth Orchestra Association, based at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and worked in close association with Richard Gill. VSVS is open to children of all backgrounds. Judy has an absolute commitment to achieving the maximum potential of each child. She offers the highest quality teaching with exposure of pupils to individual and group performance, music theory and aural training. In addition to musical skills, children enrolled in VSVS develop a keen intellect, positive self-esteem, self confidence, concentration, discipline, memory skills, physical co-ordination, socialization skills, poise and musical sensitivity Judy has offered professional development courses for all levels of teaching experience. One of the most popular workshops has been “ Techniques for Starting Beginners”. Techniques courses for students of various levels has also been part of her expertise, as well as rhythm and reading training.    read more

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31/12/2012

Happy New Year from your AUSTA WA Committee! The October AGM went very well, and we were pleased to see amongst those gathered, several former Presidents, John Dean, Ibolya Mikajlo, Rennae van der Laan, Andrew Patrick along with our current President, Margaret Schlink. We welcomed two new members to the Committee, Verity Brockman and Anna Chomicka. AUSTA WA is sad to note the recent passing of AUSTA WA member Sister Camille Poidevin OA. Sister Camille taught violin (and piano, organ and voice) in Derby for many years, and was involved in the formation of a symphony orchestra in the Derby Leprosarium (celebrated in the ABC documentary “The Bungarun Orchestra”). She made a unique contribution to music education in this State. Imagine driving 900kms with your students for exams and Eisteddfods! We’re mailing fliers for our first event in February, which is aimed primarily at violin and viola teachers and students with particular focus on intermediate and senior levels. One session (Sunday at 2) is relevant to all teachers, and we ask you also to make other studio and ensemble teachers aware of this opportunity. AUSTA WA will be emailing separate application forms for student participation in some of the single sessions. If you intend to come along, registering early is particularly helpful, and if you have ideas about a social event on Sunday evening or Monday evening, please email helenvla@bigpond.net.au Find out more about Fintan's workshops: http://www.austa.asn.au/1_Public/WA_fintan_2013.php?chapter=WA Have a wonderful break!   read more

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15/12/2012

It is not too late to enrol for the Summer Orchestra Camp. Enrol by Dec19th to avoid the late fee. The Young Composer's Competition closes on Jan 16th. Junior orchestra for primary school string players on Friday 24th and 25th of January. Conducted by Daemon Clark. Senior orchestra for high school string players from the 29th to 31st of January. Conducted by Grace Ah-quee. There is provision for advanced upper primary musicians to join us at the senior camp. Both camps will include string tutorials. The Senior Camp participants will also work with * the amazing Micheál McCarthy of the Cottage School of Music (senior) * Josh Webster arranger, composer and rhythm specialist. MORE details and enrolment forms are on the PERTH SUMMER ORCHESTRA CAMP website www.perthsummerorchcamp.com   read more

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06/12/2012

If you missed Rupert's recent electric violin workshop, here is your chance to see it this Saturday 8th December 1:00 to 2:00pm. Download the brochure from this link: http://www.austa.asn.au/images/1-NewsFlyers/Electric%20violin%20workshop_1.jpg   read more

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06/12/2012

FREE EVENT THIS WEEKEND! 7.30pm, Saturday 8 December Langley Park, Perth Join thousands of people from around the state this Saturday 8 December for an evening with WASO and the WASO Chorus at Symphony in the City, moving for the first time to Langley Park! Enjoy music from the movie The Pirates of the Caribbean, audience favourite Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overtureand much more at this FREE community event! For further information including traffic and road closure details, visit the WASO website.    read more

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05/12/2012

Internationally renowned Dutch violinist, 2010 winner of the prestigious Edison Music Award and Heifetz’s last active student, is back in WA with hot gypsy tunes. Rudolf is also the only violinist ever having recorded all Paganini Capricci live to acclaim. Those of you who have heard Mr Koelman know what an intense yet rare celebration of life it is: Rudolf’s playing transports and emotionally moves us. Time to forget time: pure music and enjoyment. With the brilliant Christopher van Tuinen conducting the FCO, this will be a memorable event not to be missed. Please forward this early announcement! Thank you. Hans Hug Rudolf Koelman “in the spirit of Heifetz” Fremantle Chamber Orchestra Christopher van Tuinen (conductor) Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs), Ravel: Tzigane Bizet: Symphony in C Sunday 27 January Government House Ballroom @3pm Monday 28 January Fremantle Town Hall @3pm The Supporters This concert is made possible by the generous support of the Fremantle Herald and Perth Voice, Fremantle Ports, the Town of East Fremantle and the City of Fremantle and all enthusiastic musicians. Tickets Tickets are available at the door or soon via TICKETEK; transaction fees apply. http://premier.ticketek.com.au/ Adults: $35, Concession $30, under 17 years: $15. http://members.iinet.net.au/~hug1/fco/ www.facebook.com/FremantleChamberOrchestra   read more

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23/11/2012

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is looking for a Violin / Viola tutor. Details of the position are available on their website www.bcgs.wa.edu.au   read more

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22/11/2012

Musicians Institute Australia is looking for a part time Violin Teacher with Suzuki training, starting in 2013. Please contact the Director, John Berger by email at jberger@mia.wa.edu.au for more details.    read more

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21/11/2012

Here is a great opportunity for double bass students and teachers. WAAPA CLASSICAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS DOUBLE BASS MASTERCLASS WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST PROFESSOR TIM DUNIN Tim Dunin is professor of double bass studies at the Graz University and is a former member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Spectators are invited to experience Tim's teaching as he instructs double bass students. Students wishing to perform should contact Andrew Rootes on 0423 511977. WHEN: 5pm, Tuesday 27th November WHERE: Music Auditorium, WAAPA ENTRY: Free!    read more

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19/11/2012

1, 3 or 5 day workshops 21st–25th January 2013 9:30am—4:30pm Scotch College Junior School Music Centre Swanbourne Details on the flyer.   read more

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18/11/2012

7.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday the 20th of November at the Government House Ballroom. This intimate concert showcases two very exciting works: Haydn – Symphony 45 “Farewell” Imagine going to a concert hall to hear an orchestra, but the players get up and leave before the piece is over. Ridiculous? Well, that’s what happened with Haydn’s inventive “Farewell” Symphony, written in 1772. Copland – Appalachian Spring Aaron Copland was one of the earliest composers to put his finger on an American sound. This work was written for a small ballet by Martha Graham and illustrates a pioneer celeb pioneer celebration in spring around a newly built farmhouse in the Pennsylvania hills. In a score that is suffused with the natural melodic charm of folk music, there’s just one actual folk song—the Shaker song “Simple Gifts” which is used in a moment of true inspiration. For more information please visit: www.trybooking.com/CCTA or find the event on Facebook. Tickets are $20 and student rush is $10. This is a great opportunity to see some of WA's finest musicians tackle some exciting repertoire.   read more

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11/11/2012

Wesley Uniting Church (corner of William St. & Hay St.) Sunday 2 December 2012, 1:30 pm Director: Judy Vasek The feature for this years’ concert is: Guest Artist: Jon Tooby, cellist Anna O’Hagan Derbyshire, violinist David Wickham, accompanist Tickets will be available at the door, $15.00 adults, $5.00 students, Children under age 4 - free You are invited to the after-concert reception. RSVP Judy Vasek 9445 2226   read more

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09/11/2012

Comprised of Kathy Corecig on viola, Tristen Parr on cello, Mace Francis on guitar and Pete Guazzelli on drums, the band 'Viola Dana' (www.violadana.com) will be performing the premiere of a new soundtrack for an old film as part of Cappuccino Concerts' 'Spring Festival' at the Grove Library. Kathy Corecig has composed a new soundtrack for the Buster Keaton silent film 'Sherlock Jr', a comedy released in 1924 which beguiled audiences with its innovative special effects and trademark Keaton comedic mastery. At this screening, the band Viola Dana will present the premiere performance of Kathy's new soundtrack, featuring an eclectic mix of contemporary classical, jazz and blues influences. Viola Dana will also be launching their debut recording: a selection of tracks from their acclaimed soundtrack for another of Buster Keaton's films, 'The General'. Details for this event are as follows: Date: Sunday 18 November Time: 4:30pm (doors open 4pm), until 6:15pm, with interval Venue: The Grove Library, cnr Leake St & Stirling Hwy, Peppermint Grove Tickets: $20-$35, including special discounts for family or group bookings. $10 student rush tickets will be offered if seats are still available on the day. Tickets are available for purchase on the Cappuccino Concerts website. Admission includes free tasting of Lamont's Wines during interval!   read more

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08/11/2012

The City of Fremantle Symphony Orchestra's final concert for 2012 will feature young WA violinist Alexandra Isted in her first concert with FSO. On the program is Sarasate‘s spectacular Carmen Fantasy and the exquisite Traume from Wagner‘s Five Gedichte für eine Frauenstimme WWV 9, as well as Shostakovich's ever popular Symphony No. 5 Sunday 11 November at 3pm Fremantle Town Hall Conductor: Jon Tooby Soloist: Alexandra Isted – violin www.fremantleorchestra.com.au   read more

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04/11/2012

UWA's Discover Music program, Highly Strung is now available to any secondary-aged music student wishing to engage in new and exciting musical experiences under the expert guidance of University staff. Tuesday 4 - Friday 7 December, 2012 http://www.music.uwa.edu.au/community/summer-school   read more

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03/11/2012

Follow the link for the schedule of classical recitals at WAAPA. Entry is free and most are in the Music Auditorium. Cello teachers may be interested to know that Colourstrings Book B is now available for cello for $65. Book A has been reduced by $5 to $55. This information is not yet on their website: http://www.colourstrings.com.au Fintan Murphy will be visiting Perth and will be presenting workshops for AUSTA on February 17th & 18th. More information is coming soon. This week you will receive an invitation in the mail to the AUSTA AGM on Sunday 18th November from 4.30pm. It will be great to see lots of members there. Catch up for a drink, nibbles and dinner. The formal meeting will be about 15 minutes!    read more

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03/11/2012

If you missed Rupert's recent electric violin workshop, here is your chance to see it on 8th December 1:00 to 2:00pm. Download the brochure from the link.   read more

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01/11/2012

BOFFINS BOOK LAUNCH Tuesday 20 November His Majesty's Theatre Presented by Boffins Bookshop in collaboration with West Australian Opera and His Majesty's Theatre The renowned conductor, music educator and Music Director of the Victorian Opera: Richard Gill AOM releases his memoir Give Me Excess of It, which traces his life from his school days to the highs and lows of conducting and directing an opera company. It's warm, funny, highly opinionated and always sublimely full of a love of music. http://www.hismajestystheatre.com.au/eventDisplay.aspx?ID=1073   read more

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31/10/2012

Booking are open for the Perth Summer Orchestra Camp. This suitable for primary and high school students and is a fun way to get back into playing after the school holidays. www.perthsummerorchcamp.com Applications close on Dec 5 2012. Register by 25th November for an early bird discount.    read more

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28/10/2012

Check out AUSTA member Charlie McCarthy on the electric violin this afternoon at the Flying Scotsman, Mt Lawley. He's got an electric violin for sale too. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bedford/other-musical-instruments/electric-violin-viola-yamaha-ev205-5-string-/1008590584 Belleville Quartet Scotto + Pint + Gypsy Jazz = swingin' summer vibes. Today from 2.30-5pm so get on down... or rather, get on upstairs at Defectors The new Grove Classics Spring Festival 2012 End of Season Concerts flyer is out. On 11th November you can hear AUSTA WA committee member David Sanzone perform. http://cappuccino-concerts.com.au/sites/default/files/administrator/GCNov2012.pdf    read more

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21/10/2012

Calling all musicians! Saturday 3 November brings a rare opportunity to purchase sheet music at the State Library’s Big Book and Sheet Music Sale. Classical sheet music and some scores that are surplus to requirements are being sold as at this one-off event from 10.30am – 4pm. There’s lots of piano music, vocal music (from the 30s, 40s and 50s, and earlier popular material), full scores, music theatre, and a mix of everything in between! There’ll be book bargains, too. You may also enjoy coming along to a talk by Rosalind Appleby about women composers, with local musician Cathie Travers bringing the music to life at the Love2Read Café on the same day from 2.00 – 3.00pm.   read more

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21/10/2012

Musica Viva are offering a special discount of 20% on all tickets purchased by students, teachers and friends of Musica Viva to their final concert. Presented at the Perth Concert Hall on 15 November by two of Europe’s finest musicians Anthony Marwood (violin) and Aleksandar Madzar (piano), this is a performance not to be missed. For more information on the concert and to make a booking please follow: http://www.musicaviva.com.au/marwood When making your booking for the Perth performance, just enter the code word Marwood20 into the top right hand corner of the bookings screen, press submit then select your seat and the 20% discount will automatically apply to your reservation.   read more

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14/10/2012

The Western Australia Charity Orchestra is looking for violin, viola and double bass players. The Western Australia Charity Orchestra is committed to changing lives through music’s extraordinary power to communicate and inspire. Through a series of live concerts made possible by the generosity of hundreds of talented local musicians and volunteers we aim to raise funds and awareness to support local and national not-for-profit and charitable organisations.The WACO season runs from December until early February, over the school holidays, and the musicians rehearse several times a week to prepare for the variety concerts. WACO consists of a full symphony orchestra and chorus. Participation is by audition only. Applications for the last round of auditions close on the 27th of October. Details can be found online at www.wacharityorchestra.com Phone: 0467 014 892 Email: director@wacharityorchestra.com Website: www.wacharityorchestra.com    read more

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06/10/2012

As part of its 2012 WA Spring tour, Attilla Sautov will be performing in Perth at Church of the Resurrection, 105 Shenton Rd, Swanbourne on Thursday 11 October 2012 at 7 p.m., with a beautiful and extremely versatile program. Attilla started playing the Violin at the age of 4 in Tashkent. His enormous talent and master classes with some of the world’s best violin players would soon allow him to win many international competitions. In the year 2000 he moved to Germany where he worked as concert master in several leading Orchestras, among others, The Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra. With them he did performances in the most prestigious venues all over the world like the Sydney Opera House, the Berlin Concert Hall, the Ottawa National Art Centre and the Hong Kong Art Centre. He has become known for his extrovert and flamboyant stage presence and his tremendous command of the violin. One of his favorite composers is Paganini and playing his very difficult parts always turns out to be a jaw dropping experience sending thrills and plucking pizzicatos down your spine. Go and hear him play with the Mueller International Chamber Orchestra and be transported, listening to some of the most powerful, impassioned and colorful music in the solo violin repertoire: Vivaldi - “Spring” from The Four Seasons Bach - Concerto for violin and Orchestra in A minor (1st movement) Handel - “Largo” from opera Xerxes Albinoni - Adagio in G minor for violin and orchestra J.S. Bach - Concerto for two violins and orchestra in D minor Soloists: Attilla Sautov and Kathryn Shinnick ~ INTERVAL ~ Tchaikovsky - ‘’Waltz’’ from the string serenade in C Mendelssohn - Concerto for violin and orchestra in D minor Brahms - ‘’Hungarian Dance No.5’’ Paganini - ‘’Moses in Egypt’’ Variation on one string G for violin and orchestra Monti - Csardas (Hungarian folk dance) for violin and orchestra + Paganini Encores Tickets available at ZENITH MUSIC, 309 Stirling Hwy, Claremont, Tel. (08) 9383 1422, Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-4pm, on www.trybooking.com at the door 1 hour prior to the concert. www.attillasautov.com    read more

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04/10/2012

Invite 2012 "Grand Duets" Double Bass recital: 25th November 7-8pm: Stage Door, Subiaco.: Sunday 25th November 2012: 7- 8pm Stage Door, Subiaco Recital repertoire/program: Students: Holly Albracht & Taigh Macdonald**. ·      Andante: Sonata, Opus 43, No 1 in E Flat. - B. Romberg**. ·      Con Alma - J. B. Gillespie - Arr Murray Wilkins*. ·      A Life in Music - A collaboration by Chris Palazzolo and Chris Boyder*. Interval. ·      Gran Duo Concertante for Solo Double Bass and Solo Violin - G. Bottesini*. Encore: Premiere "Period" performance on an original Gut Three String Baroque Double Bass 1700 circa. Personnel: Accompaniment: John Beaverstock. Guest performers in order of appearance*: Murray Wilkins - Jazz Double Bassist, Chris Palazzolo - Poet/Writer, Tashana Tweddle - Violinist. By invitation: Donation greatly appreciated. Venue: Stage Door, School of Performing Arts, Subiaco Directions: For Stage Door, proceed up Roberts Rd and turn left into Hamilton St (Entrance gate is, 50 yards on right). OR turn left into Hamilton St from Railway Rd, cross the railway bridge (Entrance 100 yards on left).   read more

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30/09/2012

directed by Giulio Plotino with with Shaun Lee-Chen, Giovanni Pasini, Rod McGrath and Andrew Rootes Sunday 14 October 4pm Government House Ballroom Italian opera meets the world of chamber music! This concert features a selection of music for strings by some of the best loved composers of Italian opera from the 19th century, Verdi, Puccini and Rossini as well as music by Vivaldi, Bottesini and Rolla. Tickets: $42 SPECIAL AUSTA DISCOUNT: $20 (members and students) Door sales or from Government House Foundation (08) 9325 2963 email darren@ghf.org.au   read more

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20/09/2012

Belleville is back at the Ellington again, Wednesday 10th of October and they have a really exciting new set of up-beat Django classics and some recent popular Gypsy Swing hits. Doors are at 8 and they are on shortly after that. You can reserve tickets here . Sounds like: Stephane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt, Bireli Lagrene, Angelo Debarre, Dorado Schmitt. Feels like: A cross between when you pull up to a red light and the guy in front of you nudges up a bit so you can make a left turn and picking up a Q and a U at the same time in Scrabble.   read more

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20/09/2012

The UWA School of Music invites you to: The Callaway Lecture 2012 The Callaway Lecture is one of the most prestigious events on the School of Music calendar. Over the last two decades, a host of distinguished speakers have taken the podium to deliver their thoughts on subjects as broad ranging as the effects of music on the mind, and the place of music in the arts. In 2012 the lecture will be presented by Artistic Director of The Academy of Ancient Music. Richard Egarr Thursday 11 October 6.30pm Callaway Music Auditorium HIP: The Next Generation After 60 years of the most recent movement in music scholarship and performance concerned with Historically Informed Performance (HIP), this talk explores where has such research brought us and where is it going? The continuing mission seems to be to seek out new sources, new information: 'to boldly go' where no HIP has gone before. In order to trace these achievements, an exploration of early sound recordings perhaps offers us some insights? The evening is co-sponsored by ARC Centre for the History of Emotions. To reserve your seat: Email: concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone: 08 6488 7836    read more

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01/09/2012

SUNDAY@SUBI: THE SWAN VIRTUOSI Sunday 9 September Subiaco Arts Centre A dynamic and versatile chamber ensemble, led by violinist Margaret Blades, currently Associate Concertmaster of WASO. The trio will present a marvellous program including Mozart's Divertimento for String Trio and the Duo for Violin and Cello by Hungarian composer Zoltàn Kodàly. FREE CONCERTS PRESENTED BY CITY OF SUBIACO Concerts begin at 2pm and tickets are available from 1:15pm on a first come, first served basis. For further information please visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or Ph 9237 9222.   read more

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28/08/2012

3pm Sunday 16th September Zenith Music Auditorium, Claremont Admission is Free. Louise Sandercock - Violin David Wickham - Piano J.S. Bach - Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for solo violin Tchaikovsky - Souvenir d'un lieu cher Op. 42 Franck - Sonata in A Major Louise is a member of WASO and is on the AUSTA WA committee. She will speak briefly about her recent European study trip and would welcome feedback after the recital. On Sun 7th October she will present the program for her AMEB Fellowship of Music recital.    read more

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22/08/2012

As part of their Community Outreach the UWA School of Music would like to offer AUSTA members and their students free tickets to this special event. Artistry! Concert Series: Innovation Date: Friday 24 August 2012 Time 7:30pm Venue Winthrop Hall In an evening that celebrates composers, the cream of Western Australia’s young artists present a program that includes favourites of the symphonic repertoire; Ravel’s Bolero and Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, alongside new compositions making their world premiere RSVP: concerts@uwa.edu.au / 08 6488 7836   read more

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14/08/2012

Subscribe to their email list to receive free viola quartet arrangements. They will email you the ones you have missed too!    read more

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10/08/2012

This workshop will explore aspects of string technique as they can be developed in the school orchestra, from the very beginning stages through to more advanced levels. The latest releases from 'Everything String', Stephen's own publishing company, will be used, so it's also a great chance to experience the latest of his repertoire. Friday 10 August Perth Modern School 5:00pm ABODA (WA) Professional Development For more information and registration see the ABODA (WA) website at: http://wa.aboda.org.au/   read more

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07/08/2012

Saturday 15th September 1:00-2:00pm Theo's Music 4 Southport Street West Leederville Electric violin wizard Rupert Guenther will demonstrate everything you need for going electric: cool instruments, awesome FX and fantastic amps, and how it all works. Rupert will be in store following the demo to meet you and help you or your school get the right instruments and gear to start playing electric right away! RSVP: Steve Smith - Phone (08) 56380 1222 or email theos@theosmusic.com.au Brought to you by Theos Music and AUSTA WA.    read more

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05/08/2012

AUSTA members are invited to attend a free event organised by the School of Instrumental Music. Stephen Chin will be presenting an extra workshop for string teachers on the morning of Monday 13 August. This is in addition to the Chin workshop held by ABODA on Friday 10 Aug. The two workshops will be quiet different from each other. Stephen is an inspirational string educator and a remarkable person so come prepared to gain some new insights, ideas and strategies. Details of the Monday workshop: Topic: How do we get our students to become more physically and emotionally connected with the music Venue: Mt Lawley SHS Time: 9:30 - 12:30 Format: 9:30 Observed rehearsal with Mt Lawley SHS String orchestra. 10:30 Morning Tea 11:00 – 12:30 teacher workshop with Stephen on the above theme and other topics if time (we may have to move to SIM if the school has no space for us for this session). If you would like to attend, please preregister with Andrew Patrick: Andrew.Patrick@education.wa.edu.au   read more

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05/08/2012

FRIDAY, 17 AUGUST 2012 AT 7.30PM St Georges Cathedral This concert features some of the finest and most-loved works of the Baroque era, including the Australian premiere of Pachelbel Vespers. Under direction of the brilliant Joseph Nolan, the renowned St George’s Cathedral Consort joins with talented soloists Julianne Baird, Fiona Campbell, Courtney Pitman, Paul McMahon, James Clayton, and celebrated violinist Paul Wright and his Orchestra The Musicians’ Table. This will be a breathtakingly memorable evening not to be missed. Doors will open at 6.30pm. There is no reserved seating unless you are a season ticket holder. Tickets: $50 standard, $40 concession. Available from Ticketmaster. 10% discount on tickets for group bookings of 6 or more. Please call Ticketmaster Groups on 1300 889 278. Further information: info@perthcathedral.org or (08) 9325 5766   read more

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31/07/2012

Artistic Director: Jacek Slawomirski Wolf-Ferrari - Serenade for Strings Bruch - Concerto for Violin and Viola in E minor Soloists: Anna Chomicka-Gorecka, violin Jacek Slawomirski, viola Haydn - Symphony No 104 7pm Friday 17 August Churchlands High School 20 Lucca Street Churchlands & 3 pm Sunday 19 August Scotch College Memorial Hall Shenton Road Swanbourne (Parking cnr Shenton Road & Australind Street) Tickets: $30 adults, $20 concession, available at the door and through BOCS Ticketing 9484 1133 www.bocsticketing.com.au. Transaction fees apply. Enquiries: Leanne 0402 205 449 leannetreen@hotmail.com   read more

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31/07/2012

The eTrack challenge gives students the great opportunity to: To write and record an original song that tells a story. The story may be based on personal experience, a friend, a folklore or fairy-tale. Winners will be awarded digital prizes from sponsors Adobe, Wacom and Scholastic at the exciting ceremony at the Sydney Opera House in November. Other opportunities include: eProfile challenge: To create an informative and motivating eProfile about an inspirational person such as a singer, composer, musician, inventor, instrument maker, producer - anyone who is related to the music world and inspires the students. eGame challenge: Are you game to learn? The challenge is to create an eGame related to your current studies. Examples include how to play an instrument, learn about a musician or music theory, how to tune a guitar, decipher the sounds used in a soundscape.... Students could use PowerPoint, Notebook or create a website or interactive swf. The website is at www.wecreate.nsw.edu.au eTrack details are at: http://wecreate.nsw.edu.au/wcc_apps/eTrack/challenge.shtm eProfile: http://www.cli.nsw.edu.au/lo/challenge.shtm eGame: http://wecreate.nsw.edu.au/wcc_apps/egame/challenge.shtm For further information please email wecreate@det.nsw.edu.au   read more

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21/07/2012

The Junior Group of the Perth Scottish Fiddlers is looking for new players of primary school age (minimum level about grade one). This is a great opportunity for young students to participate in a different experience of playing violin (‘fiddle’) together. Music is taught and learned by ear (music given to take home) giving a great experience of learning aurally. Fiddle music is fun to play, often fast and great for developing a good bowing arm. There is also a lot of classical music influence in Scottish music. Harmonies for tunes are also taught - more aural skills! If you have a cello playing friend they are welcome too. The Perth Scottish Fiddlers was formed almost three years ago to give musicians who love fiddling music, in particular the varied and beautiful Scottish repertoire, an opportunity to play together. In that time they have played numerous times in the Irish Club, at Kulcha, WAPOL Scottish Day Out and this year at Fairbridge Folk Festival. The next concert is in August supporting wonderful (Australian) Scottish fiddler Catherine Fraser. Our previous juniors have ‘graduated’ to the main group, so we are looking for new members for our junior group. The group meets on the last Sunday of each month at Warren lake Hall, Teakwood Avenue, Woodlands, and is directed by Margaret Schlink (an experienced string teacher and devotee of Scottish fiddle music!). New players are always welcome - the main group meets at 3pm. The next session for Juniors will be Sunday July 29th at 2pm; each session costs $7.00. Further details about the group may be found at www.perthscottishfiddlers.com.au or by emailing Margaret at mschlink@gmail.com. Please email if you wish to attend so I can have the right amount of music! Margaret Schlink   read more

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21/07/2012

PRESENTED BY THE WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 6.30pm, Thursday 9 August 2012 Callaway Auditorium, University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley Entry is free, but bookings are essential. Please book through WASO on 9326 0000 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. See Tasmin Little perform Bruch’s Violin Concerto on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 August. For more information please visit waso.com.au    read more

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20/07/2012

Coming to Perth in August - Workshops and concerts with Australia's foremost Scottish fiddler Catherine Fraser Scots/Australian fiddler Catherine Fraser has gained a reputation as a world-class performer and teacher, and presents the music of her heritage with finesse, passion and sensitivity. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, including the South Australian Music Industry Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Folk Music in 1996 & 1997, Open Fiddle Champion, Kirriemuir, Scotland 2005 and Best Fiddler as Soloist, 2010 Golden Fiddle Awards, Tamworth. In 2004 Catherine founded the Southern Hemisphere International School of Scottish Fiddle, a week-long annual camp, bringing guest instructors from Scotland, North America and Canada, as well as teaching herself. The camp caters for players of all ages and ability levels and has gained a reputation as a world class event. Since starting work in 2001 with pianist Duncan Smith, Catherine has given performances in Scotland, Canada, North America, New Zealand and of course around Australia. WORKSHOPS: Saturday 25th August, 2 - 4pm, Memorial Hall, Scotch College, 76 Shenton Road, Swanbourne. Introduction to Scottish Fiddling, minimum playing level Gr 3 or equivalent. Presented by the Australian Strings Association. Costs members $25/$20, non-members $40/$20. Bookings on the AUSTA website www.austa.asn.au Enquiries to Margaret - mschlink@gmail.com Sunday 26th August, 10am - 12 midday, Warren Lake Hall, Woodlands Reserve, Teakwood Avenue, Woodlands. For those who have played some fiddle before, presented by the Perth Scottish Fiddlers. Costs: members $30/$25, non-members $35/$30. Bookings and enquiries to Margaret - mschlink@gmail.com CONCERTS with pianist Duncan Smith: Narrogin; Thursday August 23, 7.30pm at Narrogin Anglican Church, 3 Park Street York; Friday August 24, 7.30pm, York Uniting church, Cnr Pool and Centennial Streets Mundaring; supported by the Perth Scottish Fiddlers, Saturday August 25, 7.30pm at Mundaring Uniting Church, 120 Stoneville Road Subiaco Winter Concert; Sunday August 26, 2pm at the Subiaco Arts Centre, 180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco (enquiries City of Subiaco) Pinjarra; Sunday August 26, 7.30pm at Pinjarra Anglican Church, Murray Street For bookings see website www.dramatix.com.au   read more

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20/07/2012

David Maconochie, John Beaverstock and Andre Ozturk. Present an afternoon of romantic violin sonatas, covering three centuries from Cima (early Baroque) to Brahms. Cottesloe Civic Centre, 29th July, 3pm. $15 / $10 Includes refreshments. Proceeds to SAFE and Anglicare. Flyer: http://members.westnet.com.au/djm16/3c/leaflet.pdf   read more

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20/07/2012

Looking for a loving home for a 7 string bass viola da gamba made by Ian Watchorn in 2004. Hard case with wheels included. $7000 ono Phone: Jennifer 0419 962 968 or email jennytingley@yahoo.com for more photos.    read more

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19/07/2012

Belleville is playing at the Ellington again. This time they are hosting their own evening. Sunday 22nd of July at 6pm (early). Featuring special guests soloists. A knee slapping evening of fun tunes and great music guaranteed. This is not chin-stroking gypsy jazz - this is foot tapping, hand clapping, cheering swing at its best. book tickets at http://www.ellingtonjazz.com.au/index.php/schedule/month/07/show/1915 Here is a youtube link from their last gig to keep you entertained until then: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umpu8hBMJ-E&feature=channel&list=UL   read more

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19/07/2012

The Recorder and Early Music Society of WA (REMSWA) is holding its annual Residential Music Weekend Friday 28th September to Monday 1st October (Queen's Birhday public holiday). It is suited to recorder and string players of all different abilities and ages. The focus is early music, Baroque and Renaissance. The recorders may do some more modern pieces. There are two inspiring interstate tutors: Strings - Cythia O'Brien http://www.move.com.au/artist/cynthia-obrien Recorders - Jordi Corall & Ruth Wilkinson http://www.ludovicosband.com/?page_id=55 http://arts.monash.edu.au/music/staff/rwilkinson.php It will be held at Muresk Agricultural College in Northam, approximately 1 hour from Perth. The cost includes all meals (great food), musical tuition and your own room in a lovely rural setting. $385 with Early Bird discount for the full weekend (paid by 21st August) $425 Full Price. To help with our planning could interested people please email Dorothy Roberts: remswa@rocketmail.com. www.remswa.com   read more

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19/07/2012

Sunday 26th August 2012 Rupert presents a new approach to improvisation for classical musicians of all ages, which makes it really simple. He will give short demonstration of improvised music, and explain how he does it, showing exactly how the music was made. He shares with you a method of improvising which anyone can learn and put to use straight away! Includes the opportunity to try out, discuss and ask questions. So now it’s your turn! Bring your instruments and join in this interesting and enriching workshop! This is for classical musicians. It is classical - not jazz - so you don’t have to worry if you can do it! No music theory needed! No previous improvisation experience necessary! This simple method is acclaimed by soloists, professional chamber ensembles and music professors at conservatoires around the world. It has been taught in masterclasses at the European String Teachers Association (ESTA), The Guildhall School of Music & drama (London), Vienna University of Performing Arts (MDW), the Voralrberg State Conservatorium (Austria), University of Western Australia & Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Date: August 26, Sunday Venue: Freshwater Bay Primay School, Bayview Terrace, Claremont Limit 10 people per class Sessions 1:00 – 2:30 pm - Ages 11 - 16 Cost: $35.00 2:30 – 3:30 pm - Ages 8 - 10 Cost: $30.00 Booking deadline: August 17, Friday Late fee: additional $20.00 Make cheques Payable to Vasek School for Violin & Strings (VSVS) 16 Brushfield way Gwelup, 6018 OR Phone (08) 9445 2226 for direct debit billing www.rupertguenther.com    read more

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19/07/2012

The use of visual aids for teaching intonation to beginner violin/viola students in Perth, WA. Verity Brockman is an AUSTA member and Honours student studying at UWA, under the guidance of Dr Nicholas Bannan. As part of her honours project she intends to survey Perth violin/viola teachers to determine the methods they use when teaching intonation to their beginner students, and their views on the use of visual aids. Visual aids include finger placement markers, or chromatic tuners. Participants will be required to complete a questionnaire. Following this approximately three teachers will be invited to participate in a one-on-one follow-up interview. If you would be willing to help with this project, please email Verity brockv01@student.uwa.edu.au   read more

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01/07/2012

Sunday, 1 July 2012, 3 pm at Churchlands SHS New Concert Hall, Lucca Street, Churchlands. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for under-18s Featuring WAYS conducted by Mr Ashley Arbuckle, JWAYS conducted by Ms Sarah Clare, WAYS soloists and a special performance by the wonderful duo, Mr Ashley Arbuckle and Mr Richard Price. Tickets now available online at http://www.trybooking.com/BOJW    read more

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30/06/2012

Hear Rupert Guenther's newest project Crystal Voyager, playing all-original ambient instrumental grooves. With electric violin, drums, and bass/keyboards. Gypsy Tapas House in Fremantle has awesome cuisine and a friendly classic Freo vibe. Saturday, June 30th, 2012 1:00 - 3:00pm 124 High Street, Fremantle 9336 7135 Price: Free http://www.rupertguenther.com/gig/   read more

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27/06/2012

11/7/12 10.30am MOERLINA SCHOOL MT CLAREMONT Gorgeous stories in English et Francais with live music. PIRATES,MERMAIDS AND DINOSAURS. Introduction to INSTRUMENTS. Adventures for the IMAGINATION. recommended for 2-6 yr olds $12.50 per ticket adult or child $44 for a group of 4 contact Celine 0421 476 059 or Grace bjewelgallery@gmail.com www.histoiremusical.com facebook Histoiremusical Tickets from stickytickets.com.au/8355   read more

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19/06/2012

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS with Rupert Guenther Commencing Monday 26th June 2012 5 x SHORT WORKSHOP-DEMONSTRATIONS (VIOLIN/VIOLA) FOR LEFT HAND FUNDAMENTALS for TECHNIQUE, EXPRESSION & ACCURACY Each workshop teaches the fundamentals of excellence in the left hand (hand frame, intonation, shifting, velocity, dexterity, and vibrato) and the “how-to” of the actual steps for performing and teaching reliable, comfortable, and safe, left hand technique. Includes all the preparatory steps and exercises to be successful, in a clear step-by-step approach as developed by violin pedagogue Igor Ozim, making it easy to understand and use. Ideal for performers, teachers and advanced students alike. Rupert Guenther is a soloist, chamber musician, composer and author. He performs at festivals and teaches masterclasses worldwide including Vienna University and the European String Teachers Association (ESTA). He studied in the violin method of Igor Ozim with Helfried Fister in Austria and held principal positions in orchestras in Europe including the Vienna Chamber Opera. COST Cost per class $35 ($30 AUSTA members) OR series of 5 classes $150 ($120 AUSTA members) WHEN 6pm MONDAYS 25th June, 2nd July, 16th July, 23rd July, 13th August 2012 WHERE at THEO’S MUSIC in West Leederville Enquiries & registration email: tcb@rupertguenther.com or Tel: (08) 9467 2306 please leave your name and contact details For more information about the artist see www.rupertguenther.com   read more

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15/06/2012

Western Australia! DeepBlue are looking for young string players and musicians to perform LIVE onstage in your town - REGISTER NOW! “This orchestra has the potential to effect a phenomenal change in the way that young people in particular view orchestral music” – email from a Gold Coast audience member DeepBlue is the orchestra unleashed! Combining the traditional string orchestra with digital and electronics, DeepBlue musicians combine movement, live cameras, big screens and dynamic lighting. It is the perfect combination of multimedia, film, music, rock, electronics and classical - the orchestra of the 21st Century! But DeepBlue are not only here to put on the show of a lifetime - we are offering your young musicians an opportunity to perform live on stage! You might have seen DeepBlue last year on Australias Got Talent. But if you haven’t heard of DeepBlue, don't let the word orchestra trick you.... check us out on the ABC art show to see for yourself what DeepBlue is all about. 
 DeepBlue have conducted workshops across Australia inspiring thousands of young musicians and we are passionate about encouraging young people to experience a new way of playing music. We are now on the hunt for your young musicians to be part of YoungBlue. On the day of each show DeepBlue provide an opportunity to experience our unique approach to music and performance through an hour-long workshop. Over the course of the event, you will not only meet with the performers and crew of DeepBlue and experience the backstage atmosphere at a professional concert, but you will workshop a piece of music and then perform onstage with DeepBlue in the show! If you want to inspire your string players and other musicians head to www.youngblue.net.au to find out more about when and where DeepBlue are coming to a town near you. WA August/September 2012 Margaret River - Albany - Esperance - Kalgoorlie - Merredin - Tammin - Mandurah - Karratha - Port Hedland - Geraldton - Moora - Bunbury Check out some of the comments we’ve received from YoungBlue participants and schools on our last tour of Oz: “The girls were very privileged to be able to take part in such a program as they don’t normally get access to such events. It was exactly the type of experience they needed to get them excited about their string playing and to see that it can be fun! Your show was truly electric – we all left on a high and the girls were still buzzing with enthusiasm the following Monday at school” Debbie Haskell, Killester College ‘11 ‘I just wish I was a teenager still, when I was a 'young' musician there was nothing as exciting as 'DeepBlue'. I saw the MSO in the town hall (playing Britten's Young Person's Guide...). I fell in love with the violin, but my impression of musical life was not half as exciting as you present it! Annette Castles - Classroom Music Gippsland Grammar '11 Any Questions? Sophie Adamus youngblue team deepblue orchestra cellist, tutor & community musician m: 0413 486 906 e: sophie@deepblueorchestra.com   read more

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15/06/2012

For information about the Darlington Chamber Music Series visit: http://www.darlingtonconcerts.com.au   read more

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13/06/2012

Dear AUSTA members Here is a great opportunity for string players entering the WAMTA Recital and Concerto competition 17 - 21st September at Zenith Music! AUSTA WA is proud to introduce AUSTA Member Bonus Awards for bowed string instruments: AUSTA will match prizes won in any section of the WAMTA Recital and Concerto Competition for AUSTA members and their under 18 students. That is serious prize money!! Closing date for entries is 6 August 2012. Click here for more details about the event: http://www.musicteacherswa.org.au/    read more

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12/06/2012

Saturday 14 July, Fremantle Town Hall, @ 3pm    read more

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12/06/2012

Verbitsky conducts WAYO 7:30pm Saturday 14 July 2012 Perth Concert Hall Western Australian Youth Orchestra Vladimir Verbitsky, conductor Anna Sleptsova, piano A 100-piece Western Australian Youth Orchestra is excited to welcome back Russian maestro Vladimir Verbitsky to guide the orchestra through come exciting orchestral works as part of WAYO's International Conductor Season. Maestro Verbitsky last conducted the orchestra as visiting conductor in 2010, and returns in a program featuring Sergei Rachmaninov'sSymphonic Dances with its wonderful kaleidoscope of instrumental colours, lush melodies and energetic rhythms. They will also be joined by Ukranian-born Perth soloist Anna Sleptsova performing Liszt’s shimmering First Piano Concerto. Anna settled in Australia in 1995 and is now regarded as one of the country's finest professional pianists and a respected teacher, being a faculty member at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts. PROGRAM: LISZT, ‘Orpheus’ Symphonic Poem No.4 LISZT, Piano Concerto No.1 RACHMANINOV, Symphonic Dances TICKETS: $25 Adults, $15 Concessions, $10 Students BOOKINGS: WA Youth Orchestras on 9328 9859 FURTHER INFORMATION: www.wayo.net.au   read more

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07/06/2012

Tempest Music is hosting a Master Class with Violinist Ed Dusinberre, principal violinist with the Internationally renowned Takacs String Quartet. Takacs are coming to Perth to perform in a Musica Viva concert at the Perth Concert Hall on Tuesday 19th of June. The Master Class is to be held on Sunday 17th of June at 4.00PM. Two ensembles will be performing - A String Quartet from UWA and a Piano Trio from WAAPA. Tickets to observe this class are $25 Tickets are strictly limited and bookings are essential. Call 9450 3539 or email info@tempestmusicnews.com to reserve your place ASAP. To see more about their concert follow this link: musicaviva.com.au/takacs As an extra bonus Musica Viva is releasing tickets to the concert for under 30's for only $30.00! To take advantage of this offer call 1800 688 482 and ask for Under 30 Discount.   read more

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03/06/2012

Aural Skills for Instrumental Teaching with Micheál McCarthy Sunday 17/06/2012 Memorial Hall, Scotch College, 176 Shenton Road, Swanbourne 2 - 4pm COST AUSTA & WAMTA members: adults $25; students $20 Non-members: adults $40; students $20; at the door $40 This workshop will look at a variety of ways of teaching music in a fun, exciting and challenging way. Specific skills areas covered include pitch, rhythm, left/right brain skills development, including singing, playing, improvisation, composition, structure/form, use of solfege in instrumental training, rhythm training and incorporation of children's songs into instrumental training Enquiries: Helen Tuckey helenvla@bigpond.net.au    read more

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27/05/2012

Ashley Arbuckle’s ensemble ‘Encore Strings’ is looking for double bass players. Rehearsals Thursdays 10am – noon. Friendly relaxed group would welcome you with open arms. Contact Manager Louise Allen-Arbuckle lmarbuckle@hotmail.com.    read more

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26/05/2012

Ashley Arbuckle’s ensemble ‘Encore Strings’ is looking for double bass players. Rehearsals Thursdays 10am – noon. Friendly relaxed group would welcome you with open arms. Contact Manager Louise Allen-Arbuckle lmarbuckle@hotmail.com.    read more

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21/05/2012

Austa Committee member and W.A.S.O player Louise Sandercock (violin) with Adam Pinto (piano) will be presenting a programme of music from works by Bach, Tchaikovsky and Korngold this Wednesday 23rd May (1 - 1.45pm) at St Georges Cathedral. Admission is free (although in line with the practice of the church a retiring collection will be taken at the conclusion of the recital). Louise, who has recently received a generous Patrons and Friends Scholarship through the W.A.S.O will be embarking in July on a five week period of study thru participation and tuition at Summer Schools in both Italy and Austria. She is also planning to present a full recital programme on her return.    read more

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21/05/2012

If you are a Facebook user check out our new AUSTA WA page and click "like" to receive updates. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Austa-WA/440736979289507   read more

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21/05/2012

Friday 22 June, 8pm. The Sartory String Quartet will perform selections of their favourite repertoire along with some new pieces that will soon become favourites too! Located on Murdoch Rd, Thornlie, the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre is the premier theatre venue in Perth’s eastern suburbs.    read more

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21/05/2012

2 - 4 pm, Sunday June 17, Memorial Hall, Scotch College,176 Shenton Road, Swanbourne This workshop will look at a variety of ways of teaching music in a fun, exciting and challenging way. Specific skills areas covered include pitch, rhythm, left/right brain skills development, including singing, playing, improvisation, composition, structure/form, use of solfege in instrumental training, rhythm training and incorporation of children's songs into instrumental training.   read more

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21/05/2012

2 - 4 pm, Sunday June 17. This workshop will look at a variety of ways of teaching music in a fun, exciting and challenging way. Specific skills areas covered include pitch, rhythm, left/right brain skills development, including singing, playing, improvisation, composition, structure/form, use of solfege in instrumental training, rhythm training and incorporation of children's songs into instrumental training.   read more

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15/05/2012

This Sunday, May 20, there are two PD sessions that AUSTA members can register for at WAMTA members rates at Zenith Music Auditorium - Mac and Me 10.30 - 12.30 and Feldenkrais 2 - 4. To register, you may pay at the door, BUT first, please send an email with your name and which sessions you would like to attend to: info@musicteacherswa.org.au   read more

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13/05/2012

Allegri Chamber Orchestra will present a concert on Sunday May 27 at 3pm at St Thomas' Church, Claremont. Under the artistic direction of Jacek Slawomirski – recently awarded the Cross of Merit by the Polish Republic – and led by Jocelyn Cullingford, the concert will feature two soloists. Local Cellist and music teacher Anna Sarcich will present the Georg Monn Cello Concerto in G minor and Year 11 Hale School student Michael Wikarta will perform the violin solo in 'Winter' from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Other works include Telemann’s Concerto Polonois and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 3.   read more

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12/05/2012

Follow the link to see the exciting schedule for the national conference in Melbourne 7 - 9 July 2012. This happens every 3 years and is always an unmissable event for string players. If you are attending AUSTA WA will provide financial assistance.   read more

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09/05/2012

AUSTA WA would like to congratulate our committee member Louise Sandercock on receiving the 2012 Friends of WASO Scholarship. The $5000 Scholarship will be used by Louise to attend and participate in two European Summer courses in Trieste, Italy and St Paul, Austria. Whilst there she will undertake further tuition with Professor Helfried Fister as well as perform and observe other performances/lessons during her stay. We look forward to hearing Louise’s travel and study news. Louise will present a recital on her return.   read more

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02/05/2012

GROVE CLASSICS 2012 Concert Series. Concert 1: The SARTORY STRING QUARTET plays: Haydn Op. 20 No. 2; Dvorak American String Quartet; Selections from the Glazounov Novelettes   read more

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02/05/2012

Monday 16th - Thursday 19th July. Open to students of piano, violin, viola and cello aged 13 - 17.    read more

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01/05/2012

The University of Western Australia is now recruiting non-injured violinists, and violinists with a playing related shoulder injury for a violin performance study. The purpose of the research is to investigate the difference in movement patterns between non-injured violinists, and violinists with shoulder injuries.   read more

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28/04/2012

The National Kodály Conference is being held in Adelaide, 2-5 October 2012. As part of the conference this year, we are very excited to be offering daily workshops that focus on instrumental music teaching and learning. The conference will be a wonderful professional development opportunity for all instrumental and classroom music teachers, providing people with the chance to consider, learn and share new ideas and resources, while networking with classroom and instrumental teachers from around the country and overseas.    read more

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28/04/2012

Monday 28th of May 2012, prepare yourself for a musical voyage to the chic nightclubs of Paris with Belleville - Gypsy Swing.    read more

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28/04/2012

THE SWAN VIRTUOSI is a dynamic and versatile chamber ensemble, founded and led by WASO Associate Concertmaster Margaret Blades. This exciting new group brings together core members Sally Boud on viola (formerly of the Australian String Quartet), and Louise McKay (WASO Associate Principal Cello) with other leading Australian musicians as guest artists.    read more

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17/04/2012

Join WASO’s Chief Conductor Paul Daniel for an afternoon of sublime music at Government House Ballroom. All proceeds go towards sending Fiona, Andrew and Joshua Rootes to Europe to enable Fiona to undertake urgent medical treatment    read more

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16/04/2012

The Recorder and Early Music Society are holding a Baroque strings and recorder workshop on 12th May at Mt Lawley Primary School. Jordi Corall will be tutoring the recorder group and Alex Nichols the strings group.    read more

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13/04/2012

ATTENTION ALL VIOLIN-VIOLA TEACHERS AND PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS. This is a chance to gain some new ideas and share your knowledge with others. Teaching is a serious craft. The responsibilities to those under your tutelage are great and not to be taken lightly. We, as teachers, all need to refresh our skills, energy, and motivation. Workshops like this provide the opportunity to do so. The last time this workshop was offered was in 2007.    read more

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09/04/2012

WASO in association with AUSTA present a free masterclass with Kurt Nikkanen (WASO Violin soloist). 6.30pm, Thursday 12 April 2012    read more

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09/04/2012

Don't forget to get your entries in this week for the festival on 6th May.   read more

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08/04/2012

Fremantle Chamber Orchestra Mark Coughlan (conductor, pianist) Rebecca White (violinist) Brody Linke (trumpet)    read more

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04/04/2012

Electric violin wizard Rupert Guenther and his band present a free demonstration showing everything you need for going electric: cool instruments, awesome FX and fantastic amps and how it all works. Includes electric cello, violin & viola!    read more

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22/03/2012

Please follow the link to download a flyer that you can give to interested students and parents.   read more

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20/03/2012

Sasha Rozhdestvensky has unfortunately been forced to cancel his tour to Perth due to illness.   read more

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16/03/2012

Violin teachers and students will find this information from the state music library of interest.   read more

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15/03/2012

Professional development workshop for instrumental music teachers, Saturday 31st March.    read more

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14/03/2012

A RELAXED AND WELCOMING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR STRING STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS. Applications close 13th April.   read more

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10/03/2012

The WA Music Teachers Association is holding a fundraising movie event, In Search of Haydn on Friday 16th March. Please see the flyer for more information.    read more

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03/03/2012

3pm Sunday, March 18th. St Thomas’ Church, Claremont, corner College Road and Melville Street.   read more

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26/02/2012

The 4th RSMC Anniversary Scholarship is due to be awarded in June 2012. The Scholarship is for AUD$5,000 (maximum), awarded biennially, to be used within 2 calendar years of receipt of the award in the manner described in the winner’s written application and discussed at the interview during the adjudication process.    read more

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23/02/2012

Dp you teach strings? You are invited to a launch, discussion and demonstration of the new 2012 AMEB Violin syllabus and Series 9 resource materials presented by respected WA musicians and AUSTA members Graham Wood and Helen Tuckey.   read more

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17/02/2012

AUSTA committee member Helen Tuckey has loaned her viola to Pierre, the lovely Canadian violist in the Escher quartet, as his came adrift with the climate changes from minus one outside Wigmore Hall London earlier this week. She heard them rehearse - completely fabulous sound and exciting music making! There are student rush tickets to every performance, tickets are $25 with a valid student card and can be bought 1 hour before the performance in the Heath Ledger theatre in Northbridge. Also hear them on ABC Classic FM.    read more

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17/02/2012

Perth Scottish Fiddlers - Junior Fiddlers; Adult violin classes; Frisch & Denig Chin Rest Fitting Kits.    read more

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30/01/2012

AUSTA, THEO'S & FLAT-OUT ARTISTS PRESENT 5 x SHORT WORKSHOP-DEMONSTRATIONS (VIOLIN/VIOLA)ON BOWING FUNDAMENTALS for TECHNIQUE, EXPRESSION & TONE. Free Introduction Lecture-Demonstration 6pm Wednesday 8th February at Theo’s Music. Classes run 6-7:30pm WEDNESDAYS at THEO’S MUSIC in West Leederville Feb 15th, Feb 29th, Mar 14th, Apr 4th & Apr 18th 2012    read more

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19/01/2012

Sunday, 29th January, 2.00 p.m. Callaway Auditorium, School of Music, University of Western Australia    read more

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15/01/2012

SSSO is a new and vibrant community orchestra established in Feb 2011 for musicians and audiences in the Southern metro area. SSSO aims to create a friendly atmosphere and contribute to cultural enrichment of the region.    read more

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11/01/2012

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 23, 24 & 25 MARCH, 2012. Sydney Grammar School, Sydney Opera House & Sydney Conservatorium   read more

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10/01/2012

A String Pedagogy Enrichment Intensive Program for violin-viola teachers and prospective teachers. January 27 to 29, 2012.   read more

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06/12/2011

“What is String Curriculum? Responses to a model string curriculum” STUDY INFORMATION SHEET For potential teacher participants.   read more

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03/12/2011

Jan 14 - 16 2012, Subiaco Arts Centre. A practical 3 day (or 1 day) introductory workshop in the Dalcroze approach to music education with Australia's two most highly qualified Dalcroze teachers. Come prepared to move and be inspired!   read more

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30/11/2011

for Lumen Christi College, Gosnells. K-12 program includes college and feeder primary schools. 5-6 hrs per week. Opportunity to expand program. CONTACT Kay Dewar on 93949388 dewark@lumen.wa.edu.au or Ronniet Orlando on 0402084765 ronniet@iinet.net.au    read more

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25/11/2011

Mendelssohn: Fingal's Cave Overture; Berlioz: Les Nuits d'Été; Beethoven: 5th Symphony   read more

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19/11/2011

The current Committee of the South Suburban Music Eisteddfod wishes reluctantly to announce that unless a viable Committee can be established and maintained for the 2012 Eisteddfod it will not proceed. The South Suburban Music Eisteddfod has been held for 73 years and in order to maintain this wonderful musical tradition into the future, the following Committee positions need to be filled:    read more

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17/11/2011

The Allegri Chamber Orchestra’s final concert for 2011 features some well loved music. It includes Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins and Cello, Bach’s Air on a G String, Grieg’s ever popular Holberg Suite plus Corelli’s Christmas Concerto. Allegri’s Artistic Director, Jacek Slawormirski, is the soloist in Telemann’s Viola Concerto. The concert concludes with a new suite of carols.   read more

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16/11/2011

Follow the link to download the flyer for the Bowing Fundamentals lecture. Any string musicians, string music teachers and advanced students in Perth are welcome to attend. Please feel free to print and put up at work or forward to colleagues.   read more

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12/11/2011

The Cavatina Group Presents a FREE CONCERT on Sunday 20th November 2011 2.30pm - 3.30pm at St John’s Church, Fremantle    read more

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11/11/2011

Sunday 20th November 2011, 2pm, UWA at the Eileen Joyce Studio. BOWING FUNDAMENTALS - TECHNIQUE, EXPRESSION & TONE - Rupert Guenther (violin), 1 hour   read more

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20/10/2011

We warmly welcome all members to attend the AUSTA WA AGM this Sunday! WHEN: October 23rd, 2011 TIME: 12pm WHERE: The former Strawberry Fields Tea Rooms, Menchetti Rd Neerabup 6031 BRING A PLATE TO SHARE call Rupert on 0466 279 087 for details.   read more

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13/10/2011

FANCY A FANTASTIC DAY OUT? A chance to meet other string enthusiastic persons and to share and swap ideas or items? Then come along to the the AUSTA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for 2011. We will have a short meeting followed by a shared lunch and Swap Mart. If you are interested in the Swap Mart please bring anything string-related, (sheet music, instruments, bow, cases, whatever) to the meeting to either sell or give away. Please Note: The exchange is between buyer and seller and not a fund raiser for AUSTA.    read more

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13/10/2011

VIOLIN/VIOLA TEACHING: PART TIME CASUAL POSITION AT SCOTCH COLLEGE, SWANBOURNE. If you are interested in part-time teaching work for up to 2.5 days available from November please send your resume to Ibolya Mikajlo Email: IHMikajlo@scotch.wa.edu.au or ring 0418423536 for more details.    read more

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11/10/2011

Please refer to www.wayouthstrings.org.au for the prospectus and application form for 2012 auditions for WAYS and JWAYS. Applications close on 30 October 2011.   read more

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04/10/2011

Thursday 6th October, 1.10pm. Rupert Guenther and students of the School of Music, UWA. St George's Chapel, St George's College UWA, Stirling Hwy.   read more

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21/09/2011

Applications for the 2011 UWA Music Summer School are now open. Following the success of our last two schools, the program is open to piano, string and composition students of secondary school age, and will focus on intensive instrumental training in the form of lessons and masterclasses with UWA staff complemented by ensemble participation and many related musicianship activities such as improvisation, the exploration of Classical and Baroque styles and improvement of practice strategies.    read more

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18/09/2011

The Perth Scottish Fiddlers present a concert with guest soloist Robert Zielinsk. 2pm, Sunday September 25th.   read more

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04/09/2011

Wednesday 7 September, 5.00pm–7.00pm. General Admission $10. Friend of Music $5. Callaway Music Auditorium, UWA   read more

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03/09/2011

Fremantle Chamber Orchestra and Mark Coughlan (conductor & pianist), Rebecca White (concert master & soloist), Clare Tunney (soloist). Saturday 12 November FremantleTown Hall 4pm Sunday 13 November Government House Ballroom 4pm.    read more

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03/09/2011

The University of Western Australia is now recruiting non-injured violinists and violinists with a playing related shoulder injury for a violin performance study. The purpose of the research is to investigate the difference in movement patterns between non-injured violinists, and violinists with shoulder injuries.   read more

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29/08/2011

6.30pm, Thursday 1 September 2011. John Inverarity Music & Drama Centre, Hale School, Unwin Avenue, Wembley Downs   read more

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28/08/2011

The service will be held at Chipper's Funeral Directors in Myaree at 10.30am on Thursday the 1st of September, after which there will be refreshments in the adjoining lounge.    read more

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21/08/2011

We are saddened to hear that WA bow specialist Dick Langham has passed away. As well as restoring and rehairing countless bows for WA musicians, Dick sought fine bows from around the world and made them available and affordable for Australian string players. AUSTA WA would like to include an obituary in the next Stringendo journal. If you feel you are able to contribute to the article, please contact James: jamescharles@mac.com   read more

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17/08/2011

7.30pm, Thursday, 22 September 2011 at the Perth Concert Hall. Vivaldi Concerto for Four Violins will be performed by Ashley Arbuckle, Gunther Frey, Shaun Lee-Chen and Erin Chen accompanied by an orchestra of ex-WAPSO/WAYS members.    read more

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15/08/2011

The Ernest V. Llewellyn Scholarships provide support for young string players wishing to undertake advanced studies, or to attend masterclasses, workshops or seminars such as The Australian Youth Orchestra programs, in Australia and overseas.   read more

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09/08/2011

South Side Symphony Orchestra (SSSO) is seeking a Musical Director to lead and inspire this new community orchestra. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Musical Director to be a part of the Orchestra's evolution and provide musical leadship during this early phase of development.    read more

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03/08/2011

Fremantle Symphony Orchestra is presenting a challenging program of Liszt, Bax, Debussy and Tomasi on Sept 11 in Fremantle Town Hall - but we are desperately short of viola players! If you are up for a musical challenge or have advanced students who would be interested, please call Margaret on 9445 1727 or 0432 987 433.    read more

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28/07/2011

Teachers who book groups of students for the Old Cello/New Cello concert in the Perth Town Hall on 7 August at 3:30 can get a discount if they ring up and book, using the code word TEACHER. They will receive a free ticket and student tickets at the rate of $12.00.   read more

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24/07/2011

JF Daber a Lyon $3,500 (valuation certificate available)    read more

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22/07/2011

Old Cello/New Cello festival at UWA School of Music, 1-8 August. Follow the link below to find out more.   read more

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19/07/2011

On Sunday 31st July at 3pm the Pinnacle String Quartet will present a delectable selection of string chamber music at the Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome St, Cottesloe, as part of the Town of Cottesloe ‘Music for Pleasure Series’.   read more

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19/07/2011

Read about AUSTA WA committee member Rupert Guenther who was performing in Perth last week, and presented a fascinating classical improvisation session for AUSTA: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/violinist-pioneers-classical-style-20110711-1hahi.html   read more

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09/07/2011

This Sunday 2pm AUSTA presents a FREE Lecture Demonstration with Rupert Guenther – violin (Australia) Penelope Gunter-Thalhammer – cello (Austria)   read more

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09/07/2011

THE MANDELBROT DUO: RUPERT GUENTHER (VIOLIN) & PENELOPE GUNTER-THALHAMMER (CELLO)   read more

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23/06/2011

Please download the flyer for this free lecture demonstration on 10th July and spread the word!   read more

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19/06/2011

AUSTA members are invited to attend the School of Instrumental Music Professional Development Day on Friday July 8   read more

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15/06/2011

2pm Sunday 10th July - Concert/Demonstration & follow-up Workshop with Rupert Guenther (violin) & Penelope Gunter-Thalhammer (cello). UWA Eileen Joyce Studio   read more

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07/06/2011

Don't forget to register for this event which caters for all levels. Sunday 12th June 2011 AUSTA WA presents Workshops by dynamic & versatile Melbourne-based violinist & singer Heather Stewart aimed to develop classical musicians' improvisation skills.   read more

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01/06/2011

The all new "Grove Classics" chamber music concert series commences this Sunday, 5th of June at 4.30pm. The concerts will be held in the recently opened environmentally sustainable Grove Library in Peppermint Grove.   read more

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27/05/2011

Please download the flyer on this link and share with your friends/students/colleagues.   read more

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17/05/2011

Sign up now for one of the exciting sessions on Sunday 12th June. http://www.austa.asn.au/1_Public/wa-events.php   read more

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16/05/2011

The AYO training pathway has been created to nurture the musical development of Australia’s finest young instrumentalists; from the emerging, gifted, school-aged student, to those on the verge of a professional career. We present over a dozen tailored training and performance programs each year for aspiring musicians, composers, arts administrators and music journalists aged 12 to 30.   read more

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11/05/2011

Would you be interested in becoming part of a West Australian network to help increase opportunities for people with a disability or mental health illness to learn music?    read more

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10/05/2011

Hot Paprika, Kulcha Fremantle, Saturday May 14 at 8pm   read more

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10/05/2011

Sunday 12th June 2011. AUSTA WA presents workshops by dynamic & versatile Melbourne-based violinist & singer Heather Stewart aimed to develop classical musicians' improvisation skills.   read more

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07/05/2011

If you are in Adelaide during the July school holidays download this brochure:   read more

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04/05/2011

WAYS (WA Youth Strings), formerly known as WAPSO (WA Primary Schools Orchestra),is celebrating their 21st anniversary with a special concert to be held on 22 September at the Perth Concert Hall.   read more

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03/05/2011

Make the case for music. Have you signed up yet to be part of Making Music Being Well? This national initiative, which takes place from 16 - 22 May, is a collaboration between Music: Play for Life and the Australian Music Therapy Association and it's all about a grassroots celebration of the links between music making and wellbeing. When you register to participate - it's FREE - we'll send you event posters, stickers and brochures and you'll get access to lots of downloadable resources including event planning and promotional tips.   read more

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03/05/2011

WASO, in conjunction with AUSTA WA, UWA and WAAPA would like to invite AUSTA members or their advanced students to apply to perform for the internationally-renowned German cellist Alban Gerhardt on September 1, 2011.     read more

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09/04/2011

Perth Concert Hall 22nd Sept 2011. To all past members of WAPSO/WAYS, we are having a 21st anniversary concert and would love as many ex members of WAPSO/WAYS to not only be there, but participate. We are flying Gunter over from Melbourne and he is not only delighted to come, but he has composed a piece dedicated to the orchestra.   read more

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07/04/2011

Suzuki Talent Education Association of Australia (WA) presents International Violin Pedagogue and Master Teacher Helen Brunner presenting her Keynote Address: ‘How to achieve musical excellence’. Sunday, April 10 at 5.30pm. Door entry: $15 per person. Venue: Junior School Hall, Penrhos College, COMO Please take the Morrison Street entrance. (Autumn Violin Conference with Helen Brunner, Violin (UK) April 7 to 12, 2011)   read more

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05/04/2011

Saturday 16th April 7:30pm Perth Modern Music Auditorium Roberts Rd Subiaco TICKETS: 1300 737 363 (also available at the door) Combine one 1870s guitar, a cabaret singer, piano accordion, opera singer and some strings. Mix in some sublimely beautiful classics, French cabaret and utterly camp comedy, before lightly seasoning with contemporary favourites and just a dash of musical theatre - you now have the recipe for an unmissable evening!   read more

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01/04/2011

Joanna is looking for a cello teacher for her daughter Georgia who has had lessons from Sacha McCulloch for 1 year. They live in Fremantle. Contact Joanna on 9335 7626   read more

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31/03/2011

The Allegri Chamber Orchestra’s first concert programme for this year has been chosen to be appropriate to the Easter season. The Cantata ‘Ich habe genug’ portrays the acceptance of death and the hope of new life that is found in so many of the works by the devout Johann Sebastian Bach. The soloist in both the cantata and the aria ‘Erbarme dich’ from the St Matthew Passion is mezzosoprano Donna Stone-Friedl. Allegri’s Artistic Director Jacek Slawomirski plays the exquisite solo violin part in the latter work. Noel Nouvelet ,`The Green Blade Ariseth’ also expresses the optimism of new life. Perth composer Jeff Carroll wrote the work for Allegri violinist Richard Isted, who is the soloist in this first performance. The concert opens with Purcell’s Pavane and Chaconne and includes an arrangement of the Sinfonia from Bach’s Cantata 156. The performance starts at 3 pm on Sunday in the Sacred Heart Chapel, Mary Street, Highgate. There is ample parking for the Chapel off Harold Street. Tickets are available at the door or through BOCS Ticketing 9484 1133. Enquiries: 9383 3647 or gail.owen15@bigpond.com   read more

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29/03/2011

Japan Earthquake Charity Concert featuring: Shigeru Komatsu (Cellist of WASO) & Momochiyo (Japanese “kimono” flautist). Date: Friday, 1 April 2011 7.30pm Churchlands Senior High School Music Auditorium, Lucca Street, Churchlands. Adult $25, Student $15. Online Ticketing www.trybooking.com/NLN or tickets at the door.   read more

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27/03/2011

The AUSTA String Festival is a relaxed performing opportunity for string students. Get your applications in by this Thursday. http://www.austa.asn.au/1_Public/wa-events.php   read more

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22/03/2011

5 day excellence-based extension program for students aged 14 - 17 of the violin, viola, cello and piano. Workshops, tutorials and concert where the students will study and perform in string quartets and piano trios. Tutored by Sophie Walker, Tzvi Friedl and Mark Coughlan. Held from Monday 25th April - Friday 29th April from 10am to 4pm at the WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in Mount Lawley. $150 per student, no audition necessary. For more information please contact Sophie Walker on 0410 708 612 or wayachamp@gmail.com Download the brochure here: http://www.austa.asn.au/flyers/WA%20Young%20Artists%20Chamber%20Music%20Program%20Flyer.pdf   read more

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16/03/2011

Limited places are available for advanced high school students, 10am - 1pm, 19th May 2011. Applications close on 25th March. http://www.aco.com.au/Default.aspx?url=/workshops   read more

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15/03/2011

International Artist Masterclass with Henning Kraggerud Presented by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra 6.30pm, Wednesday 16 March 2011 John Inverarity Music & Drama Centre Hale School, Unwin Avenue, Wembley Downs Tickets: Free (Bookings essential) Please book through WASO on 9326 0059 or email stokesc@waso.com.au    read more

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14/03/2011

YOU ARE INVITED to a FREE PROMOTION & DISCUSSION of the 2010 AMEB CELLO SYLLABUS & SERIES 2 RESOURCE MATERIALS    read more

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14/03/2011

Reminder: entries for the festival close: 31st March which only is two weeks away. For all festival details and the online registration go to http://www.austa.asn.au/1_Public/wa-events.php   read more

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05/03/2011

Be captivated by this enchanting program featuring the brilliant Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud performing Sibelius' exquisite concerto - a favourite of audiences and performers alike. Rachmaninov's second symphony is packed with rich colours and stirring melodies, and is simply one of the most passionate of all Russian symphonies.   read more

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04/03/2011

Join WASO for one of Shostakovich's finest symphonies - a favourite among audiences worldwide. A real tour de force, this work is orchestral writing at its most thrilling. Mozart's sparkling violin concerto is performed by Akiko Suwanai on a 1714 Stradivarius. WASO brings these great works to life under the direction of Principal Conductor Paul Daniel.   read more

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03/03/2011

A RELAXED AND WELCOMING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR STRING STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS. Sunday 17th April 2011 9:30am to 4pm.   read more

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01/03/2011

A new amateur south of the river is here. Inviting enthusiastic musicians to join South Side Symphony Orchestra.   read more

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01/03/2011

Presented by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra 6.30pm, Wednesday 16 March 2011 John Inverarity Music & Drama Centre Hale School, Unwin Avenue, Wembley Downs Tickets: Free (Bookings essential) Please book through WASO on 9326 0059 or email stokesc@waso.com.au See Henning Kraggerud perform Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with WASO on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 March. For more details please contact the WASO Box Office on 9326 0000.   read more

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14/02/2011

A concert conducted by Jessica Gethin. Saturday 26 February Perth Town Hall 4pm & Sunday 27 February Fremantle Town Hall 4pm. Program:Brahms Tragic Overture, Mahler Adagietto, Chausson Poème,Bach Concerto for 2 Violins (with violinist Rebecca white), Schubert Unfinished Symphony    read more

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13/02/2011

Girls and Boys in years 2-6 are invited to join the RennaeSense Girls Choir and RennaeSense Boys Choir.    read more

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12/02/2011

A 10 year old student (2nd year violin), Vanessa, in the city, is looking for a teacher. Call Mr or Mrs Walsh on 9228 9025 if you are interested.   read more

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12/02/2011

The WA Academy of Performing Arts invite you to a violin masterclass with Rudolph Koelman on Thursday 24th Feb, 2:00-5:00pm at WAAPA. Enrolments for participants close on Feb 14th. Those wishing to perform should contact Stewart Smith 9370 6110 or s.smith@ecu.edu.au    read more

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04/02/2011

Girls and Boys in years 2-6 are invited to join the RennaeSense Girls Choir and RennaeSense Boys Choir.    read more

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29/01/2011

The Education Department of WA is seeking a part time violin teacher for at least one term. The position involves group teaching of up to four students per class. Interested applicants should contact Bruce Herriman at the School of Instrumental Music. Phone: 9272 7800 Bruce.Herriman@det.wa.edu.au   read more

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10/01/2011

Approximately one day per week teaching beginner to intermediate students. Opportunity to direct the string ensemble as well. School is located in Wellard, 30 minutes south of the city. Please contact the Music Coordinator, Rebecca Oakey, roakey@pcacs.wa.edu.au   read more

AUSTRALIAN STRINGS ASSOCIATION LTD

ABN - 72 010 228 789

National Office:  PO Box 187, East Brunswick VIC 3057 AUSTRALIA

Tel/Fax: (03) 9443 0234       Email: admin@austa.asn.au