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AUSTA QLD
AUSTA Q is a very active chapter which has enjoyed much support from our members over the years.
Our regular events include:
• AUSTA Q Reading Day and AGM (early February each year) – a read through of new repertoire for school string ensembles, including a significant contribution from local composers.
• AUSTA Q Strings Festival (early August each year) – where students perform to a small but encouraging audience with an accompanist provided, and each receives a trophy and report from one of our many AUSTA volunteers.
In addition to this we usually run 1-2 workshops per term for our members on a range of string related topics with local and overseas presenters. Recent overseas guests include Aaron Minsky, Mimi Zweig and Mark Wood. In 2015 Brisbane also hosted the AUSTA National Conference.
We are also keen to support events happening around our big state in whatever way we can. We have assisted Bundaberg for several years in putting on a Strings Festival, and have provided music for a number of centres to host their own reading days. Please let us know if you have any requests.
We welcome your suggestions and hope to see you at some of our events, or even helping out as a volunteer.
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july 2018
28julAll DayAUSTA Q Concerto Competition
Event Details
Click "LEARN MORE" below to register Entry Fee$35 (incl. GST) + try booking fees (30c) Please note, entries close June 28th.Limited places available:Elementary (30 applicants)Intermediate (25 applicants)Senior (20 applicants) Observers can buy tickets at the
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Event Details
Click “LEARN MORE” below to register
Entry Fee
$35 (incl. GST) + try booking fees (30c)
Please note, entries close June 28th.
Limited places available:
Elementary (30 applicants)
Intermediate (25 applicants)
Senior (20 applicants)
Observers can buy tickets at the door on the day of the performance ($2 per person).
Age Limit
School aged students.
Time Limit
Strictly 10 minutes or one concerto movement
Trophies
Each performer will receive a trophy and report. First, second and third place winners will receive place trophies and prize money – $100, $75, $50.
Sections
Elementary – Grade 3-5 AMEB (or equivalent)
Intermediate – Grade 6-8 AMEB (or equivalent)
Advanced – AMEB Cert. of Performance, AmusA , LmusA (or equivalent)
Accompanist
Performance Time
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly
66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly, Qld
august 2018
5aug9:00 AM- 1:00 PMAUSTA Q Strings Festival
Event Details
CLICK "LEARN MORE" Below to register! No matter whether your child is a beginner or more advanced (and some will have just learnt to play open strings!) AUSTA Q String Festival
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Event Details
CLICK “LEARN MORE” Below to register!
No matter whether your child is a beginner or more advanced (and some will have just learnt to play open strings!) AUSTA Q String Festival (formerly Junior Strings Festival) offers them the opportunity to perform a solo accompanied by a professional accompanist in front of a small, supportive audience of family, friends and peers. They will receive a constructive, encouraging adjudication report from one of AUSTA’s many teachers and also a fabulous, shiny trophy to take home!
St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly
Performing Arts Centre
68 Harts Road
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
Angela MacKenzie – austastringsfestival@gmail.com
Strings Festival
In 2018 all sessions will be run on Sunday, 5 August.
(Note: all students play in their academic school year, not AMEB grade)
Entry Fee
$25 (incl. GST) + try booking fees (30c)
Please note, entries close June 28th. (Limited to 500 applicants.)
Please note you only have to buy tickets for performing students. Observers can buy tickets at the door on the day of the performance; $2 per person.
Time Limit
Strictly 5 minutes (performers may play more than one piece)
Trophies
Each performer will receive a trophy and report.
Accompanist
Professional accompanists are provided as a festival service. Performers are welcome to organise their own accompanist if preferred.
Performance Time
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly
66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly, Qld
Past Eventsapril 2018
15apr1:00 PM- 5:00 PMAUSTA Q and ACO String Workshop
Event Details
Join members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a string workshop afternoon.Open to school aged students of AUSTA members of the following standard.Standards (approximate standard of player – AMEB or
Event Details
Join members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a string workshop afternoon.
Open to school aged students of AUSTA members of the following standard.
Standards (approximate standard of player – AMEB or equivalent)
Violin Grade 7
Viola Grade 6
Cello Grade 6
Double Bass Grade 5
Schedule
1.00pm Registration
1.30pm Full Rehearsal
2.15pm Sectional
3.00pm Afternoon Tea
3.30pm Full Rehearsal
4.15pm Concert
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
february 2018
4feb9:00 AM- 1:30 PMAUSTA Q Reading Day and AGM 2018Reading Day & AGM
Event Details
Each year AUSTA Q kicks off the year by reading a wide selection of newly released music from local publishers. The reading day is a morning of its own giving
Event Details
Each year AUSTA Q kicks off the year by reading a wide selection of newly released music from local publishers. The reading day is a morning of its own giving teachers and ensemble directors the opportunity to get a first hand glimpse at new repertoire as it becomes available.
This is a free event for members to be held in the Brisbane Boys’ College Music Department however registration of attendance is required. Please click ‘LEARN MORE’ link below to register.
Don’t forget to bring your instruments! (Double basses will be available at BBC.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Organizer
Austa QLDaustaeventsqld@gmail.com
october 2017
2oct9:00 AM- 12:30 PMInternational Reading Day
Event Details
Each year AUSTA Q reads a wide selection of newly released music from international publishers. The international reading day is a morning of its own giving teachers and ensemble directors
Event Details
Each year AUSTA Q reads a wide selection of newly released music from international publishers. The international reading day is a morning of its own giving teachers and ensemble directors the opportunity to get a first hand glimpse at new repertoire as it becomes available.
This is a free event to be held in the Brisbane Boys’ College Music Department.
Bring your instruments!
Time
(Monday) 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
july 2017
29jul - 30All DayAUSTA Q Strings Festival and Concerto Competition
Event Details
No matter whether your child is a beginner or more advanced (and some will have just learnt to play open strings!) AUSTA Q String Festival (formerly Junior Strings Festival) offers
more
Event Details
No matter whether your child is a beginner or more advanced (and some will have just learnt to play open strings!) AUSTA Q String Festival (formerly Junior Strings Festival) offers them the opportunity to perform a solo accompanied by a professional accompanist in front of a small, supportive audience of family, friends and peers. They will receive a constructive, encouraging adjudication report from one of AUSTA’s many teachers and also a fabulous, shiny trophy to take home!
VenueSt Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly
Performing Arts Centre
68 Harts Road
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
Contact Details:Angela MacKenzie – austastringsfestival@gmail.com
Strings Festival
Date
In 2017 all sessions will be run on Sunday, 30 July. ![]()
(Note: all students play in their academic school year, not AMEB grade)
Entry Fee
$25 (incl. GST) + try booking fees (30c)
Please note, entries will now be taken until June 2t8h.
Please note you only have to buy tickets for performing students. Observers can buy tickets at the door on the day of the performance; $2 per person.
Time Limit
Strictly 5 minutes (performers may play more than one piece)
Trophies
Each performer will receive a trophy and report.
Accompanist
Professional accompanists are provided as a festival service. Performers are welcome to organise their own accompanist if preferred.
Performance Time
Please note that students will be assigned a one hour time slot between 9am and 5pm for their performance on this day. Performers will be notified their time by Wednesday the 19th July.
Concerto CompetitionDate![]()
Saturday, 29 July
Entry Fee
$35 (incl. GST) + try booking fees (30c)
Please note, entries will now be accepted until Wednesday June 28th.
Observers can buy tickets at the door on the day of the performance.
Age Limit
School aged students.
Time Limit
Strictly 10 minutes or one concerto movement
Trophies
Each performer will receive a trophy and report. First, second and third place winners will receive place trophies and prize money – $100, $75, $50.
Sections
In 2017 there will be three sections of the concerto competition.Elementary – Up to Grade 4 AMEB (or equivalent)
Intermediate – Grade 5-7 AMEB (or equivalent)
Advanced – Grade 8 AMEB (or equivalent) and over
Accompanist
An accompanist will be provided for all sections of the competition. For a separate fee, performers may organise a run through if required.Performers are also welcome to engage their own accompanist if they wish.
Performance Time
Please note that students will be assigned a one hour time slot between 9am and 12pm for their performance on this day. Performers will be notified their time by Wednesday the 19th of July.
Time
july 29 (Saturday) - 30 (Sunday) AEST
Location
St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly
66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly, Qld
june 2017
26jun9:30 AM- 5:00 PMAUSTA Q Viola Day
Event Details
AUSTA Q presents the Viola Day with Austa National President Helen Tuckey, Professor Patricia Pollett and Robert Harris.Presentations will include discussion of the AMEB technical workbook for Viola, Masterclasses with presenters Helen
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Event Details
AUSTA Q presents the Viola Day with Austa National President Helen Tuckey, Professor Patricia Pollett and Robert Harris.
Presentations will include discussion of the AMEB technical workbook for Viola, Masterclasses with presenters Helen Tuckey and Prof. Patricia Pollett and the Viola Cafe with Robert Harris and Helen Tuckey.
This event will be held at the University of Queensland School of Music (Building 51, Zelman Cowan Building)
Click here book at TryBooking.com/QPAMCost:$20 – half day
$40 – full day
Contact Details:Melissa Dineen – austaeventsqld@gmail.com
Schedule:
9.30am – 10.30am AMEB Viola Technical Work Book (Level 1 – Preliminary – Gr 4) presentation
10.30am – 11.30am AMEB Viola Technical Work Book (Level 2 – Gr 5 – Gr 8) presentation
11.30am – 12.00pm Question and Answer – Helen Tuckey, Robert Harris and Prof. Patricia Pollett
12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch (provide own)
1.00pm – 2.30pm Masterclass – Helen Tuckey
Masterclass – Prof. Patricia Pollett
2.30pm – 3.00pm Break (provide own)
3.00pm – 5.00pm Café Viola – Robert Harris and Helen Tuckey
Time
(Monday) 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
University of Queensland, School of Music
Zelman Cowan Building, Staff House Road, St Lucia QLD
Organizer
Austa QLDaustaeventsqld@gmail.com
single line
Click LEARN MORE above to book at TryBooking
25jun1:00 AM- 1:00 AMPaul McDermott violin Scholarship
Event Details
Paul McDermott violin ScholarshipSunday June 25, 2017More details to followContact - Karina Di Sisto - paulmcdermottscholarship@gmail.com
Event Details
Paul McDermott violin Scholarship
Sunday June 25, 2017
More details to follow
Contact – Karina Di Sisto – paulmcdermottscholarship@gmail.com
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Organizer
Karina Di Sistopaulmcdermottscholarship@gmail.com, 0407 515 276
april 2018
15apr1:00 PM- 5:00 PMAUSTA Q and ACO String Workshop
Event Details
Join members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a string workshop afternoon.Open to school aged students of AUSTA members of the following standard.Standards (approximate standard of player – AMEB or
Event Details
Join members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a string workshop afternoon.
Open to school aged students of AUSTA members of the following standard.
Standards (approximate standard of player – AMEB or equivalent)
Violin Grade 7
Viola Grade 6
Cello Grade 6
Double Bass Grade 5
Schedule
1.00pm Registration
1.30pm Full Rehearsal
2.15pm Sectional
3.00pm Afternoon Tea
3.30pm Full Rehearsal
4.15pm Concert
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
february 2018
4feb9:00 AM- 1:30 PMAUSTA Q Reading Day and AGM 2018Reading Day & AGM
Event Details
Each year AUSTA Q kicks off the year by reading a wide selection of newly released music from local publishers. The reading day is a morning of its own giving
Event Details
Each year AUSTA Q kicks off the year by reading a wide selection of newly released music from local publishers. The reading day is a morning of its own giving teachers and ensemble directors the opportunity to get a first hand glimpse at new repertoire as it becomes available.
This is a free event for members to be held in the Brisbane Boys’ College Music Department however registration of attendance is required. Please click ‘LEARN MORE’ link below to register.
Don’t forget to bring your instruments! (Double basses will be available at BBC.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Organizer
Austa QLDaustaeventsqld@gmail.com
october 2017
2oct9:00 AM- 12:30 PMInternational Reading Day
Event Details
Each year AUSTA Q reads a wide selection of newly released music from international publishers. The international reading day is a morning of its own giving teachers and ensemble directors
Event Details
Each year AUSTA Q reads a wide selection of newly released music from international publishers. The international reading day is a morning of its own giving teachers and ensemble directors the opportunity to get a first hand glimpse at new repertoire as it becomes available.
This is a free event to be held in the Brisbane Boys’ College Music Department.
Bring your instruments!
Time
(Monday) 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
july 2017
29jul - 30All DayAUSTA Q Strings Festival and Concerto Competition
Event Details
No matter whether your child is a beginner or more advanced (and some will have just learnt to play open strings!) AUSTA Q String Festival (formerly Junior Strings Festival) offers
more
Event Details
No matter whether your child is a beginner or more advanced (and some will have just learnt to play open strings!) AUSTA Q String Festival (formerly Junior Strings Festival) offers them the opportunity to perform a solo accompanied by a professional accompanist in front of a small, supportive audience of family, friends and peers. They will receive a constructive, encouraging adjudication report from one of AUSTA’s many teachers and also a fabulous, shiny trophy to take home!
St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly
Performing Arts Centre
68 Harts Road
Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
Angela MacKenzie – austastringsfestival@gmail.com
Strings Festival
Date
In 2017 all sessions will be run on Sunday, 30 July.
(Note: all students play in their academic school year, not AMEB grade)
Entry Fee
$25 (incl. GST) + try booking fees (30c)
Please note, entries will now be taken until June 2t8h.
Please note you only have to buy tickets for performing students. Observers can buy tickets at the door on the day of the performance; $2 per person.
Time Limit
Strictly 5 minutes (performers may play more than one piece)
Trophies
Each performer will receive a trophy and report.
Accompanist
Professional accompanists are provided as a festival service. Performers are welcome to organise their own accompanist if preferred.
Performance Time
Saturday, 29 July
Entry Fee
$35 (incl. GST) + try booking fees (30c)
Please note, entries will now be accepted until Wednesday June 28th.
Observers can buy tickets at the door on the day of the performance.
Age Limit
School aged students.
Time Limit
Strictly 10 minutes or one concerto movement
Trophies
Each performer will receive a trophy and report. First, second and third place winners will receive place trophies and prize money – $100, $75, $50.
Sections
Elementary – Up to Grade 4 AMEB (or equivalent)
Intermediate – Grade 5-7 AMEB (or equivalent)
Advanced – Grade 8 AMEB (or equivalent) and over
Accompanist
Performance Time
Time
july 29 (Saturday) - 30 (Sunday) AEST
Location
St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly
66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly, Qld
june 2017
26jun9:30 AM- 5:00 PMAUSTA Q Viola Day
Event Details
AUSTA Q presents the Viola Day with Austa National President Helen Tuckey, Professor Patricia Pollett and Robert Harris.Presentations will include discussion of the AMEB technical workbook for Viola, Masterclasses with presenters Helen
more
Event Details
AUSTA Q presents the Viola Day with Austa National President Helen Tuckey, Professor Patricia Pollett and Robert Harris.
Presentations will include discussion of the AMEB technical workbook for Viola, Masterclasses with presenters Helen Tuckey and Prof. Patricia Pollett and the Viola Cafe with Robert Harris and Helen Tuckey.
This event will be held at the University of Queensland School of Music (Building 51, Zelman Cowan Building)
$20 – half day
$40 – full day
Melissa Dineen – austaeventsqld@gmail.com
Schedule:
9.30am – 10.30am AMEB Viola Technical Work Book (Level 1 – Preliminary – Gr 4) presentation
10.30am – 11.30am AMEB Viola Technical Work Book (Level 2 – Gr 5 – Gr 8) presentation
11.30am – 12.00pm Question and Answer – Helen Tuckey, Robert Harris and Prof. Patricia Pollett
12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch (provide own)
1.00pm – 2.30pm Masterclass – Helen Tuckey
Masterclass – Prof. Patricia Pollett
2.30pm – 3.00pm Break (provide own)
3.00pm – 5.00pm Café Viola – Robert Harris and Helen Tuckey
Time
(Monday) 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
University of Queensland, School of Music
Zelman Cowan Building, Staff House Road, St Lucia QLD
Organizer
Austa QLDaustaeventsqld@gmail.com
single line
Click LEARN MORE above to book at TryBooking
25jun1:00 AM- 1:00 AMPaul McDermott violin Scholarship
Event Details
Paul McDermott violin ScholarshipSunday June 25, 2017More details to followContact - Karina Di Sisto - paulmcdermottscholarship@gmail.com
Event Details
Paul McDermott violin Scholarship
Sunday June 25, 2017
More details to follow
Contact – Karina Di Sisto – paulmcdermottscholarship@gmail.com
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Organizer
Karina Di Sistopaulmcdermottscholarship@gmail.com, 0407 515 276