AUSTA Victoria are pleased to be running the 2024 String Conductors’ Workshop featuring guest clinician Warwick Stengårds.

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 May

Venue: Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre (EHAPC) – Xavier College
135 Barkers Road, Kew Vic 3101

Warwick Stengårds is an Australian/Swedish freelance conductor based in Vienna. In Europe and Australia, Stengårds has studied with such notable conductors as Peter Eötvös, Vittorio Parisi, Ronald Zollman, Robert Rosen and Vladimir Verbitsky.

In addition to an extensive symphonic canon, Stengårds has a music-theatre repertoire of over 100 works performing with companies such as Vienna State Opera, Volksoper Wien, Folkoperan Stockholm, Opera Australia, Victoria State Opera, Chamber Made Opera and West Australian Opera where, in 1991, he was appointed Music Director.

Two levels of attendance will be offered:

CONDUCTOR – Must attend both days of the workshop. Non-String players welcome*
Conductor participants will have 15-20 minutes on the podium on each day of the workshop, and string players will play in the ensemble for the remainder of the time as appropriate.
Conductors will receive a video of their podium time on each day.

• AUSTA Member CONDUCTOR: $150 – limited places
• Non-Member CONDUCTOR: $250 – limited places
• Concession CONDUCTOR: $120 – limited places

OBSERVER – Observer participants will play in the ensemble as appropriate. Can attend one or both days of the workshop.
Non-string players welcome*

• AUSTA Member OBSERVER 1 Day $50
• AUSTA Member OBSERVER 2 Days $90
• Non-Member OBSERVER 1 Day $85
• Non-Member OBSERVER 2 Days $160
• Concession OBSERVER 1 Day $40
• Concession OBSERVER 2 Days $75

*Where places are limited, preference will be given to applicants who can play a string instrument in the ensemble*

Timetable

9:30-10:30     Friday seminar – ‘Finding your ‘Desktop’ and Ictus’ / Saturday seminar – ‘Show the Bar-line’

10:30-11:00   Play through the day’s repertoire

11:00-11:30    Morning tea

11:30-1:00     Participants conduct

1:00-2:00      Lunch (BYO or local shops)

2:00-3:30     Participants conduct

3:30-3:45      Summary

TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH TRYBOOKING

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A special free presentation for AUSTA members on the recent ESTA 52nd International Conference which took place last month in Porto, Portugal from several AUSTA members who attended the conference.
DATE: Wednesday 8th May

TIME:

• 5:30pm AEST,
• 5:00pm SA & NT,
• 3:30 WA

The annual ESTA International Conferences collect presenters and attendees from all over Europe, the UK, USA and Australasia each year, with a stellar line-up of presenters in string playing, pedagogy and discussions on the future of classical music and string music education.

This inspirational session with conference Conference attendees and presenters from Australia including Rupert Guenther, Andrew Schellhorn, Marcell Trussell-Cullen, Lubino Fernandes & Janet Fernandes is an opportunity to hear about the masterclasses, pedagogy sessions, workshops and papers on everything strings from teaching young children through to new 21st century works for strings, specialist aspects of interpretation of repertoire, professional development and wellbeing.

Join us for this free informative session on our Zoom conference this Wednesday.

Registration is free via Trybooking here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1222595

AUSTA Victoria presents

2024 String Performers Festival

We are very excited to be presenting our tenth String Performers Festival, a welcoming, non-competitive performance opportunity for students. String students of all levels are welcome and all performers will receive written feedback and a medallion. Family and friends will make up the audience for each session.

Sunday, 16 th June 2024

9am – 2pm

There will be five sessions on the day to choose from.  A Festival Accompanist will be available for Preliminary – Grade 4 pieces on the day.

• • • • Session One:               9.00 – 10.00am   Festival Accompanist Available
      • Session Two:              10.00 – 11.00am  Festival Accompanist Available
      • Session Three:            11.00– 12.00pm  Festival Accompanist Available
      • Session Four:              12.00 – 1.00pm   Festival Accompanist Available
      • Session Five:               1.00 – 2.00pm     Festival Accompanist Available

Cost: $32.50 per performer / $17.50 per additional family performer.

Senior players are always welcome to perform at the Festival, however the day tends towards beginner and middle level players.

All performers are welcome to bring lots of family and friends to support them on the day. Performance numbers are limited, so book quickly!

VENUE:
Auburn South Primary School
419 Tooronga Road
HAWTHORN EAST VIC 3123

Enquiries: jamesderozario@hotmail.com

Bookings open 1st May 2024

https://www.trybooking.com/CRKTX

Book by Sunday 28 April to get $10 off!
AUSTA Members get an extra 20% discount.

Book through https://www.trybooking.com/CQSLF
Bookings close 24 May.

NEW Venue: WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)

Festival Adjudicators:

• Semra Lee
• Zac Rowntree
• Lucas O’Brien
• John Keene

Most sessions will showcase a variety of levels, ages, and instruments, but we have several special sessions available this year as well:

• Regular sessions (A): share your solos, duets, trios, or quartets in a non-competitive, welcome enviroment
• Adult Friendly sessions (B): for anyone 16 or older needing a bit of extra support

New for 2024:

• Alternative Styles (C): Are you an improviser, a looper, or wanting to use electric instruments and/or effects?  This is your session!
• Concerto Soloists (D): session for advanced students wishing to play full concerto movements up to 15 minutes
• Advanced Chamber Ensembles (E): session for ensembles playing longer movements from the repertoire

Book now

2024 Repertoire Reading Day Tickets, Seymour College, Glen Osmond | TryBooking Australia

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We are thrilled to invite you to the 2024 String Ensemble Repertoire Reading Day at Seymour College, Glen Osmond, Adelaide.

This exciting event will be held on Sunday 2nd June and will feature the renowned string specialist, conductor and educator, Martin Butler.

In-depth repertoire reading session
Expert insights and ensemble techniques from Martin Butler
Networking with fellow string educators
Refreshments and a welcoming atmosphere

Don’t miss out on this enriching experience.

A must attend event for any Student/Beginning Teachers – a fabulous opportunity to connect with future employers and ask any questions you may have.

International Touring Artist 2024

Barry Green Double Bass Masterclass

Wednesday 31st July 2024, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Location

Eileen Joyce Studio
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway, Perth

Read about Barry Green HERE

Barry Green brings his bass masterclass to UWA in this special event on all aspects of bass performance and education to offer the greatest support, approaches and insights into our playing, practice and attitudes. It is open to bass players of all walks – classical, jazz, folk, bluegrass, pop, world music and beyond – and presents a friendly and extremely positive environment for exploring and learning in. Barry’s is known as a master teacher, orchestra principal bassist of the Cincinnati Symphony, California Symphony, Sun Valley Summer Symphony and Internationally known soloist, guest clinician, author of 3 technique books for bass and former Executive Director of the International Society of Bassists.

If you would like to play in the Masterclass please email Louise Sandercock at louise.sandercock@gmail.com.
It is free to attend as a performer in the class.

Masterclass Ticket Prices

• Audience: AUSTA Members $10
• Audience: General Admission $20
• Audience: Concession $15
• Audience: Students $5
• Audience: UWA & WAAPA Music Students with ID – Free (must still register)

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

Barry Green Seminar and Workshop

Tuesday 30 July 2024

Callaway Research Seminar: The Inner Game of Music
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Tunley Lecture Theatre

Workshop: The Mastery of Music
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Callaway Auditorium

Location

The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway, Perth

Read about Barry Green HERE

Schedule

Workshop Ticket Prices

Callaway Research Seminar: The Inner Game of Music

• Free public presentation in the Tunley Lecture Theatre.
• Bookings required using link below

Workshop: The Mastery of Music

• AUSTA Members $35
• General Admission $45
• Concession $35
• Student $10
• UWA & WAAPA Music Students with ID are free

International Touring Artist 2024

Barry Green in Concert The Four Elements & The Harper Set

Monday 29th July 2024, 7:00 – 9:00pm

Location

Callaway Auditorium
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway, Perth

Read about Barry Green HERE

Concert Ticket Prices

• AUSTA Members $35
• General Admission $45
• Concession $35
• Students $10
• UWA & WAAPA Music Students with ID – Free

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

The Inner Game Seminar & Music for Tasmania Performance

Wednesday 24th July 2024
6.30pm – 8.00pm

This lecture demonstration will explain Barry Green’s development and approaches culminating in The Inner Game of Music, Barry’s best-seller book read by hundreds of thousands of musicians worldwide. The Inner Game is about overcoming mental obstacles to performance, practising and teaching through the master techniques of Awareness, Commitment and Trust.
This session includes ways to work with the distracting inner voice plus Inner Game concentration techniques. It includes his coaching approaches to transform a performer’s concentration from a place of doubt to a place of relaxed concentration for musicians of all walks and styles of playing. This seminar is a unique opportunity to see a master at work with the real engagement that lifts our music from the ordinary into the extraordinary.
The Seminar will conclude with a special performance of original music by Barry Green for his AUSTA tour to Tasmania.

Full details coming soon! 

Read about Barry Green HERE

Location

The Terence Butler Auditorium
Hutchins School
Nelson Road, Sandy Bay TAS

Registration

• AUSTA Member: $25
• Non-Member: $35
• Student:10

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

The Inner Game of Music: An evening with Barry Green

Monday 8th July 2024
5.30pm – 7.30pm

Join Barry Green as he discusses his pathbreaking approach to music, creativity and teaching – an informal presentation of his approach and ideas followed by Q & A

Barry Green is the author of bestselling books that explore the philosophy of music, the mind, and spirit, including The Inner Game of Music (Doubleday, 1986), The Mastery of Music: Ten Pathways to True Artistry (Broadway/Doubleday, 2003), and Bringing Music to Life (GIA, 2009). He has also written three bass method books, produced numerous solo recordings, and created unique multimedia concert programs.

Read about Barry Green HERE

Location

Sydney String Centre
314 High St. Chatswood, NSW

Registration

• AUSTA Member: $10
• General Admission – non-member: $20

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

AUSTA NSW Double Bass Day 2024

Sunday 7th July 2024
10.00am – 4.00pm

A day of inspiration, workshops and masterclasses for double bass players of all levels and ages.

We welcome the legendary Barry Green to Sydney, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, teacher and performance coach. Well known as the author of the revolutionary book “The Inner Game of Music” Barry Green is touring Australia for AUSTA and will be in Sydney from July 6 to 10.

For this Double Bass day Barry Green (USA), Kees Boersma (AUS) and Alex Henery (AUS) lead the learning with Technique workshops, Masterclasses and a Bass ensemble.

Matthew Tucker from Bresque Basses will also be onsite for minor instrument adjustments, maintenance advice and more.

Read about Barry Green HERE

Location

Santa Sabina College
90 The Boulevard, Strathfield NSW

Registration

• Bass Day Participant: $90
• Bass Day Observer only: $70
• Bass Day – AUSTA Members ticket: $50
• Bass Day – Santa Sabina students and Staff: Free

Double Bass Day in Sydney September 17 2023

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

Barry Green Concert: The Four Elements

Saturday 6th July 2024
4.00pm – 5.30pm

The Four Elements is a unique and powerful program for bass, piano, and narrator created by world renowned double bass virtuoso Barry Green. The stunning visuals, music and script remind the audiences of both the joys the four elements fire, air, water and earth, bring to our lives while at the same time humbly alert us to their fragility and destructive power.

Barry Green will be joined for this performance by Australian Double Bass player Elsen Price and Pianist Alison Cameron.

Elsen Price

Read about Barry Green

Location

Mosman Art Gallery
1 Art Gallery Way, Mosman NSW

Registration

• AUSTA Member: $20
• General Admission: $30
• Children (under 12): $20

Watch The Four Elements Trailer

The Four Elements

Elsen Price

Elsen Price

Elsen Price is an Australian double bassist who performs as a soloist and chamber musician, plus performs classical, jazz, pop, folk and experimental music.

Elsen has built a career as an independent performer, producer, composer, ensemble director, recording artist and collaborator.

As a soloist and chamber musician, Elsen has toured Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Taiwan, Czech Republic and the UK, with highlights including BassEurope, Wells Cathedral UK, Palmerston Place Edinburgh, St Xaviers College Mumbai, Yilan International Art Festival, Auckland University, and in Australia: Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Recital Centre, MONA, Her Majesty’s Theatre Adelaide and many others.

Elsen has premiered numerous works for solo and ensemble by Australian and International composers including Caitlin Yeo, David Heyes, Teppo Hauto-Aho, P Kellach Waddle, Keyna Wilkins, Elena Kats-Chernin and many others. As a composer/performer, Elsen won the ‘Best Soundtrack’ Award at the 2016 International Independent Film Awards, released critically-acclaimed solo album ‘Descent of the Free’ (ABC/Universal) 2019, plus many albums as a soloist and ensemble director.

In jazz, Elsen has performed/recorded alongside various artists including Andrea Keller, Dave Panichi (Buddy Rich Band), Matt Mcmahon, Paul Cutlan and many others.
In pop music, Elsen has performed/toured with International artists including Grammy award winner Josh Groban, Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth), Mike Patton (Faith No More), plus Australian artists including Pinky Beecroft and many others.

In folk/world music, Elsen has performed/toured with International artists Chris Stout and Catriona Mckay (UK), Sharam Nazeri (Iran), Alireza Ghourbani (Iran), Adnan Karim (Iraq) and many others.

As a recording artist, Elsen has numerous ongoing recording credits for International and Australian film, tv, video games, anime and soundtrack production.

As an educator, Elsen has directed workshops at Wells Cathedral, Scottish Bass Trust, BassEurope, regional Taiwan, Auckland University, and throughout Australia. Elsen has a number of local Sydney students, online international students, plus a part-time contracted conductor.

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

Double Bass Workshop with Barry Green

Join Barry Green in an afternoon of working with his pathbreaking approach to music, creativity and teaching. The afternoon will included a massed Double Bass Orchestra, followed by an Advanced Masterclass/Workshop. There will also be opportunity for a Q & A with Barry.  Please bring your instruments!
Read about Barry Green HERE

Monday 5th August 2024

Location

Xavier College Senior School – Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre
135 Barkers Rd, Kew

Cost

• Massed Double Bass Orchestra only: $35
• Advanced Masterclass / Workshop only: $35
• BOTH Massed Orchestra and Masterclass: $50

Registration Now Open!

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

AUSTA Vic: An Afternoon with Barry Green

Sunday 4th August 2024
1.00pm – 4.00pm

Join Barry Green in an open session working with his pathbreaking approach to music, creativity and teaching in an informal presentation of his ideas.
The afternoon will also showcase Barry performing solo and teaching in a masterclass setting including a meet and greet Q & A with Barry.
Please bring your instruments if possible.

Don’t miss this fascinating and deeply engaging afternoon with one of the world’s foremost musicians and educators!

Refreshments will be provided!

Read about Barry Green HERE

Location

Ian Roach Hall, Scotch College
1 Morrison St
Hawthorn

Registration

• AUSTA Members: $25
• Non-members: $50
• Student: $15

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

Atelier Puglisi: Barry Green – Up Close and Personal Soirée

Saturday 3 August 2024
3.00pm – 5.30pm

Atelier Puglisi and AUSTA Vic are happy to host the legendary Barry Green, principal and solo bassist, teacher and author in the Instrument workshop environment.
Free entry, however RSVP essential with strictly limited places.
Refreshments provided in this casual opportunity to hear, see, and meet this passionate legend on his last leg of his Australian Tour.

Message or call Benedict Puglisi directly for information or to RSVP.
Please note, numbers are strictly limited.  

For other opportunities to see Barry Green, please visit the website here.

Location

Atelier Puglisi
40 Church Street
Hawthorn 

AUSTA International Touring Artist 2024

Barry Green: Melbourne Youth Orchestra and AUSTA Vic Q&A – Free for AUSTA Members to attend!

Saturday 3rd August 2024
1.00pm – 2.00pm

Join members of the Melbourne Youth Orchestra Organisation and AUSTA for a Question & Answer session.

AUSTA Members are invited to be part of the event.

(Instruments are not needed for this event).

Free event, bookings required

Read about Barry Green HERE

Location

Iwaki Auditorium
130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank

Registration

• AUSTA Members: Free – Bookings required

SATURDAY 14 & SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER – AUSTA Q Professional Weekend

Registration is now open!
https://www.trybooking.com/CROZB

Rob McWilliams
Ph.D., M.Mus., B.Mus.Ed.
Conducting Intensive Weekend

Whether you are an early career or highly experienced ensemble director, this workshop aims to build and strengthen your perspective on the craft of conducting and the art of ensemble direction. No ensemble director can afford to miss this invaluable event.

AMEB Viola Preliminary – Grade 4: A deep dive into the new syllabus

Come along to this Zoom workshop with Helen Tuckey and Janet Fernandes, two of the AMEB’s viola consultants for the new series 2 syllabus.
Helen will introduce the new viola Technical Work book, giving insights into the underlying framework of the book and many practical tips and hints on preparing students for examination.
Janet will discuss the levels of difficulty within each list from Preliminary to Grade 4 and give her rationale for the choice of each piece in the grade books.
Bring along your copies of the new books and your questions and join Helen and Janet for an afternoon of technical and musical exploration.

If you are a violinist, cellist or bassist who also teaches viola occasionally, this is a workshop for you. You will be welcomed into the alto clef team!

Questions in advance for either presenter may be submitted by completing the form below or by emailing admin@austa.asn.au

This webinar will be recorded and made available as an Encore Event for all ticket holders. Encore Event Date TBA. 

Date: Sunday Oct 27

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Time:

• 2.00 – 4.00pm AEDT
• 11.00 – 1.00pm WA
• 1.00 – 3.00pm QLD
• 1.30 – 3.30pm SA
• 12.30 – 2.30pm NT

Registration: BOOK NOW!

Early bird pricing
(before October 7)
Members $20, Non-members $40

Standard pricing
(from October 7)
Members $30, Non-members $55

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Thanks to our friends at Zenith Music, all ticketholders will go into the draw to win a prize package which includes a signed copy of the AMEB Viola Technical Work Book! Learn more about the prize pack and Zenith Music below!

Zenith Music: Signed Viola prize pack

Helen Tuckey

Helen Tuckey is a viola player and member of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. In addition to Orchestral work, she participates in small ensemble work and is involved in community outreach and education. Besides WASO, she has worked in several other professional orchestras interstate and overseas.

Originally from Melbourne, Helen’s formative teachers include Andre Hadges and Paul O’Brien. This was followed by several years of study in New York at Manhattan School of Music with Lillian Fuchs.

Teaching has always played a significant role in Helen’s professional life. An enthusiastic private studio teacher, a number of her past students are now performers and teachers. As a player and teacher, she has been fortunate to be influenced by a broad range of performers and teachers, including Paul Rolland, William Primrose, Shinichi Suzuki, Sheila Nelson, Maxim Rysanov, Patricia Pollett, Robyn Brookfield, Barry Green, Mark O’Connor, Joanna May, Molly Gebrian, Atar Arad, Kurt Sassmannshaus, Martha Mooke and Molly Sharp. Helen has been involved in professional musical associations, serving on committees in various roles, including a period as National President for the Australian Strings Association (AUSTA). Recently she was honoured to receive a service award from the Australia and New Zealand Viola Society.

An experienced adjudicator and AMEB examiner, Helen was appointed as the Principal Consultant for the AMEB Viola syllabus review in 2023.

Janet Fernandes

Janet’s music education began in New Zealand where she learnt piano and clarinet before taking up the viola at the age of fourteen. She moved to Melbourne to continue her music education, studied the viola with Paul O’Brien and Marco van Pagee, and graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 1980.

From 1982, Janet spent two years at the Koninklijk Conservatorium in the Netherlands studying the viola with Jurgen Kussmaul and chamber music with Anner Bijlsma. During this time, she attended violin pedagogy lectures with Qui van Woerdekom and worked as a freelance Baroque violist in the Netherlands, Germany and France.

As a professional violist, Janet had contract work with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria.

Membership of AUSTA has been important to Janet throughout her long teaching career. She was a committee member in Victoria for many years.  She has been a delegate at many AUSTA Conferences, attended an International Viola Congress (Wellington, 2000) and conferences organised by ASTA (Atlanta, 2012) and ESTA (Portugal, 2024).

As a teacher, Janet has worked for the Bendigo Musician/Teacher Pilot Project and taught at a number of leading independent schools in Melbourne including Wesley College, Presbyterian Ladies College and Scotch College. Now retired, she continues to teach at her home studio, and in 2023 was appointed as the Level One consultant for the AMEB series 2 viola syllabus.

Zenith Music

Zenith Music is a West Australian family owned business established in 1969 by Lionel Cranfield and, is still owned and run by the Cranfield Family today. Zenith stocks a huge range of quality musical instruments from beginner to professional level, instrument accessories, and is home to the largest selection of sheet music in the Southern Hemisphere. The people at Zenith Music are musicians who are knowledgeable and understand the needs and requirements when you are seeking your first, more advanced, or your dream instrument. Zenith has sought after specialist brands and instrument makers that have a high commitment to the tone, feel, quality and attention to detail of their instruments. Zenith aims to provide the best for musicians from those just starting out to professionals with decades of experience. As a major supporter of music in Western Australia, Zenith Music proudly supports music programmes in schools, universities, and other institutions as well as many other organisations. Being a longterm Western Australian owned family business, Zenith Music is committed to music and music education meaning you can trust Zenith. Visit Zenith Music today at 309 Stirling Hwy Claremont WA or alternatively phone on 9383 1422 or visit online at zenithmusic.com.au

AUSTA VIC 2025 Reading Afternoon & AGM

Get 2025 off to a musical start by reading through a collection of new music for string orchestra. Take part in our Annual General Meeting, enjoy refreshments and catch up with colleagues!

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!!!

TO BOOK: CLICK HERE or go to https://www.trybooking.com/CYNEH  OR USE THE QR CODE BELOW.
We prefer bookings so that we can cater appropriately and plan for the correct number of people. You can pay on the day, but please book if you can.

Sunday 9 February 2025: 1 – 4:30pm

St Kevin’s College
Glendalough Campus: McMahon Music Building
75 Lansell Road
Toorak, VIC 3142

Cost: Members – $25, Non members – $45, Concession – $30

Chairs & stands provided but please bring a Keep Cup! 

PD certificates can be collected on the day upon registration.

The AUSTA VIC AGM will take place at 2.30pm just before afternoon tea.

Bring along any excess music you have and give it away on the day. Find that piano part you are missing, or track down that piece that you remember so well! Share with your colleagues and find that hidden gem!

We look forward to seeing you on the day!

Enquiries: Andrew Schellhorn 0449 766 632

AUSTA Q Reading Day Register Here

AUSTA Q’s hugely popular Reading Day in on again this February. We look forward to welcoming all AUSTA members and colleagues to this event, and is not to be missed by any ensemble directors. While the reading day will have a local focus a few of the best shortlisted pieces from the International reading day will be included. The short AGM will follow the reading day at 12pm. Then we invite you all to catch up with colleagues and friends over lunch kindly supplied by Music Fest.

AUSTA Victoria supports

2025 Cello Extravaganza!

In conjunction with Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, AUSTA is pleased to support the 2025 Cello Extravaganza!

Sunday,30th March 2025

9.45am – registration

10am – 12noon – Cello Extravaganza!

To participate, please fill in the form HERE.

VENUE:
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Keilor East Campus
Corner of Keilor & Rachelle Roads
Keilor East VIC 3033

Enquiries: jamesderozario@hotmail.com

Bookings open till 14 March 2025

AUSTA Victoria presents

2025 String Performers Festival

We are very excited to be presenting our eleventh String Performers Festival, a welcoming, non-competitive performance opportunity for students. String students of all levels are welcome and all performers will receive written feedback and a medallion. Family and friends will make up the audience for each session.

Sunday,30th March 2025

9am – 12.30pm

There will be three sessions on the day to choose from.  A Festival Accompanist will be available for Preliminary – Grade 4 pieces on the day.

• • • • Session One:               9.00 – 10.00am   Festival Accompanist Available
      • Session Two:              10.00 – 11.00am  Festival Accompanist Available
      • Session Three:            11.00– 12.30pm  Festival Accompanist Available

Cost: $32.50 per performer / $17.50 per additional family performer.

Senior players are always welcome to perform at the Festival, however the day tends towards beginner and middle level players.

All performers are welcome to bring lots of family and friends to support them on the day. Performance numbers are limited, so book quickly!

VENUE:
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Keilor East Campus
Corner of Keilor & Rachelle Roads
Keilor East VIC 3033

Enquiries: jamesderozario@hotmail.com

Bookings open 1st February 2025: CLICK HERE TO BOOK or use the QR Code below.

When: Sunday March 16: 11.30am to 5.30pm

Where: Richard Gill Auditorium, WAAPA

• Three exceptional masterclasses for violinists/violist of all playing levels
• Instructive, supportive feedback for students, parents and teachers
• Q and A with Brian for each session
• ** Free audience ticket for financial AUSTA members! (one ticket per session)
• *** Participants save $10 with early bird until 2nd March
• 11.30am to 1:00pm: Beginner to Grade 3 (Eight 10 min participant places)
• 1.30pm to 3:00pm: Grade 4 to Grade 7 (Five 15 min participant places)
• 3.30pm to 5.30pm: Grade 8+ (Five 20 min participant places)

Three exceptional masterclasses for violin/violists of all playing levels. Participants are invited to perform an excerpt or short work to receive constructive feedback from State Corinthian Conservatorium’s former Head of Strings Violinist, Violist Brian Finlayson. Brian will impart his wealth of teaching experience to students, teachers and audience alike. Each session will include a ‘Q and A’, with opportunity to ask further questions about violin/viola playing and teaching.

For more about Brian, click here to see his CV.

To join or renew your AUSTA membership, please click here.

Masterclass details and bookings here:https://www.trybooking.com/CYESN

AUSTA Q Mini-Conference 2025

When: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 

Registration for the Mini-Conference is now open. Early bird registrations will be from 9th March until 16th March. The schedule will be released very shortly so keep an eye on the newsflashes and the event page for full details.

This years event promises to be packed full of interesting and pertinent sessions. Presenters this year to include Dr Anthony Young, David Peirce Physiotherapist, Loreta Fin AM, Raquel Bastos, Delegates Orchestra conducted by Warwick Adeney. This year a special session will be included for the presentation of a gift to AUSTA members in celebration of 50 Years of AUSTA.

Click the trybooking link below to get more information about the Mini-Conference Schedule and to register to come.

https://www.trybooking.com/CZWZX
The Full Schedule of all the Mini-Conference sessions is now available.