2022 National Conference Schedule
Please be advised that the conference schedule is subject to change at any time.
AUSTA 2022 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Schedule
Friday 1 July to Monday 4 July 2022 Melbourne
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Friday 1st July 2022
• Optional FREE Pre-Conference Workshop with Jeremy Woolstenhulme
Steps to Successful Orchestras: Organising, Rehearsing, Performing
10.30 Registration
Steps to Successful Orchestras: Organizing, Rehearsing, Performing
Join Jeremy Woolstenhulme on Friday 1 July for our pre-conference activity. Enjoy discussions about successful orchestra programs – from initial setup to terrific success – the tips and tricks for a successful program. Hear what you can do to improve your effectiveness and the efficiency of your orchestral teaching. This activity will suit a wide variety of string players, especially those involved with orchestral programs at their school.
This workshop is dedicated to an interactive, hand-on experience so that participants can share in tackling a variety of string-specific concepts. Mr. Woolstenhulme will touch on an array of techniques to help young players develop good intonation, beautiful tone, and strong ensemble precision & balance. Some techniques may require an in-depth look at the basics of good posture, instrument/bow position, bowing styles, and more. Selecting appropriate literature will also be a significant topic, and performance literature for beginning ensembles will be introduced and played.
This complimentary activity is available to anyone attending the conference and is proudly sponsored by our Principal Sponsor AMEB.
• Welcome Reception at 5pm
DAY 1: Saturday 2nd July 2022:
• Conference Orchestra rehearsal: 7.45 – 8.45am
• Conference Day 1: 9am – 5.30pm
• AMEB Violin Syllabus 10 Launch: 5.30 – 6.30pm
• Conference Dinner (optional, tickets required): 7pm
DAY 2: Sunday 3rd July 2022
• Conference Orchestra rehearsal: 7.45 – 8.45am
• Conference Day 2: 9am – 5.30pm
• AUSTA Book Launch & Poster Presentations 5.30pm
DAY 3: Monday 4th July 2022
• Conference Orchestra rehearsal: 7.45 – 8.45am
• Conference Day 3: 9 am – 5.30pm
• Farewell Drinks 5.30pm
Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th July 2022
• Optional Post-Conference 2-Day Workshop with Yvonne Frye. Tickets required.
10.00 – 4.00 each day. (Catering provided)
Join Yvonne Frye as she shares her pedagogical expertise. Enjoy discussions and demonstrations on teaching a variety of techniques from the beginning set up, to advanced skills with the younger students. These two days will give participants the opportunity to demonstrate, observe, learn about the Colourstrings Program and also to evaluate and improve their teaching.
Tuesday July 5
Teaching the Younger Child
Demonstrations, discussions and reflections.
Day 1 will focus on the younger child. Yvonne will demonstrate ways of teaching a variety of techniques from basic posture to bow hold and left hand formation among others. There will be a continuation of the bow guiding session she is presenting in the main conference. Ample time has been allowed for the participants to ask questions about the material being presented.
Wednesday July 6
The Intermediate/Advanced Student
Demonstrations, discussions and reflections.
UPDATED MAY 20, 2022