April 2 WAAPA

Early Morning Chamber Groups 9am, followed by 11am Junior, 1pm Intermediate, 2.45pm Advanced

Come and watch a session, or stay for the whole day. There will be a chance for brief discussion and Q & A at the end of each session. Discounted entry for AUSTA members. Enquiries: Louise Sandercock louise.sandercock@gmail.com

BOOKINGS and INFORMATION: https://www.trybooking.com/CGGDF

Based in Europe as a tenured Professor of Violin, Viola and Chamber music since 1990, Australian violinist Brian Finlayson was appointed Head of Strings at the Carinthian State Conservatorium in Klagenfurt, Austria in 2008 until his retirement in 2019. Brian was a keynote presenter at the AUSTA National Conference in Perth in 2018 and he has conducted masterclasses and workshops on several  previous visits to Perth, Melbourne and Albany. This is his fourth visit to Perth.

We look forward to welcoming teachers and students of all levels. One piece only is to be performed for each ticket purchased. Beginner medleys may be approved on application. Chamber groups of up to 4 players are also welcome, and each student must play an individual part.  For the second year in a row, we will also offer an Adults Only performance session. Bring your spare change, as there will also be a sale of second-hand sheet music and music books, donations welcome. A discount code will be sent to current AUSTA members, for their use and for use by their students. Early Bird registrations close April 9. All registrations close May 14.

Festival Adjudicators: Joanna Drimatis, Daniel Schmitt &  Joan Wright

Accompanists: Katherine Stanton (south of river – contact via SMS 0401 138 876), Stephanie Nicholls (north of river – contact via email stephanienichollsmusic@gmail.com OR Book AUSTA Rehearsals with Stephanie Nicholls online here) 

BOOKINGS OPEN:  https://www.trybooking.com/CFSWI

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR ZENITH MUSIC

TECHNOLOGY for Musicianship and Creativity

ONLINE EVENT
SUNDAY AUG 27 2pm WA, 4pm AEST (and available later as a recording)
Do all the new music apps available make your head spin?

Have you wanted to incorporate some technology to your studio teaching but don’t know where to start?

This workshop will help you unleash the full potential of simple metronome apps, through beat makers/drum machines, and, finally, full looper pedals in your instrumental lessons.

These tools can help beginners find fun ways to internalize pulse, developing students keep interest in all those boring, repetitive scales and exercises, and advancing players to explore improvisation and composition.

Get ready to explore new dimensions in your students’ potential as we delve into ways to integrate these powerful apps and devices into your teaching toolbox.

AUSTA WA is honoured to present experienced WA violinist and teacher Ruth Klein Cook in this exciting online event, which will also be available later as a recording for all who register.

Link to book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1098299

 

About Ruth Klein Cook:

American violinist Ruth Klein Cook is a charismatic and captivating presence on today’s music scene. Classically trained, she comfortably embraces various genres of music from jazz to pop to folk.  Seamlessly moving between musical genres and ensembles, you can find Ruth playing solo, leading the sFOURsando Chamber Ensemble, or as a member of the Perth Symphony Orchestra, Fremantle Chamber Orchestra, and Australian Baroque.

As founding member of the Whitestone Duo, Ruth received a Chamber Music America Rural Residency Grant to live and teach in rural Kansas.  The violin/viola duo expanded into the Red River String Quartet, moved to Oklahoma and became the inaugural graduate quartet-in-residence partnering the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Baptist University.  Ruth performed in orchestras across the US before moving to Australia in 2011.

Committed to mentoring young players so they may find their own, unique voice, Ruth tutors privately and at the Hale School, coaches chamber music with the WA Chamber Music Program (WAYACHAMP), and is a sought after festival adjudicator.  She strongly believes that the young people today need to have opportunities in all genres of music. Ruth has served on the AUSTA WA Committee and is the immediate Past President of AUSTA WA.

AUSTA WA Zoom Presentation: Ensemble Success with Jade Martin – Part 2

Sunday 25 February 2024

Please note UPDATED TIMES below.

1pm WA
4pm AEDT
3pm QLD
3.30pm SA
2.30pm NT

Explore key elements that contribute to the successful running of a string ensemble, with something for every ensemble director – how to motivate students, plan for effective rehearsals, encourage good aural and music reading skills and tricks to keep things moving! Jade is excited to share this jam-packed presentation with other passionate string teachers and encourage us to create an exciting year of ‘Ensemble Success’!

Bookings at:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1171558

AUSTA Member $10
Non-member $25

This webinar will be recorded and available as an Encore Presentation at a later date.