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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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april 2019
06apr(apr 6)9:00 AM07(apr 7)5:00 PMAUSTA Q's Annual Professional Weekend
Event Details
DR ROBIN WILSON and HOWARD PENNY Following a remarkable workshop in 2018, Robin Wilson (Violin) and Howard Penny (Cello) will both return in 2019. Members that attended the 2018 September event
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DR ROBIN WILSON and HOWARD PENNY
Following a remarkable workshop in 2018, Robin Wilson (Violin) and Howard Penny (Cello) will both return in 2019. Members that attended the 2018 September event keenly indicated that they would like to see more of this dynamic duo of pedagogy. For all AUSTA Q members this will surely be two inspirational days of unmissable workshops.
Schedule:
Saturday 6th April:
9.00am “Psychology, Motivation and Communication” presentation with Dr Robin Wilson
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Master Class
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm “Practice Room to Stage: Haydn Cello Concerto in C” presentation with Howard Penny
2.45pm Afternoon Tea
3.15pm Master Class
4.30pm Finish
Sunday 7th April:
9.00am “Practice and Performing” presentation with Dr Robin Wilson
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Master Class
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm “Lesson Lab” Practical realisation of Practice and Performing with Howard Penny
2.45pm Afternoon Tea
3.15pm Master Class
4.30pm Finish
Time
6 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 7 (Sunday) 5:00 PM
july 2019
27jul(jul 27)9:00 AM28(jul 28)3:00 PMAUSTA Q Concerto Championship and String Festival
Event Details
No matter how advanced your students are (some will have just learned to play open strings!) they can all perform their pieces with a professional accompanist in front of a
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No matter how advanced your students are (some will have just learned to play open strings!) they can all perform their pieces with a professional accompanist in front of a small, supportive audience of family and friends, receive a constructive, encouraging adjudication and take home a trophy!
Open to primary and high school students of AUSTA members, this is one of the most significant events in the AUSTA Q diary.
Watch this space for the trybooking link to get your students signed up and involved.
26th – Concerto Championship
27th – Strings Festival
Time
27 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 28 (Sunday) 3:00 PM
september 2019
21sep(sep 21)9:00 AM22(sep 22)5:00 PMAUSTA Q Mini Conference
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The AUSTA Q Mini Conference is fast becoming one of the most anticipated events of the calendar with a vast array of presenters and workshops available for delegates. This event will
Event Details
The AUSTA Q Mini Conference is fast becoming one of the most anticipated events of the calendar with a vast array of presenters and workshops available for delegates.
This event will include sessions relevant to Stufio Teaching, Group teaching, Ensemble Direction, as well as sessions covering Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass specifically. AUSTA Q is again subsidising this awesome event so there is no reason why members cannot afford to attend. Encourage your peers and former students who are now teachers to come along and Recharge, Refresh and Stretch yourself.
Time
21 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 22 (Sunday) 5:00 PM
Past Events
february 2019
10feb9:00 AM1:00 PMAUSTA Q Reading Day and AGM
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AUSTA Q's hugely popular Reading Day keeps getting bigger each year with more and more music from our local composers, as well as the music very generously supplied to us
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AUSTA Q’s hugely popular Reading Day keeps getting bigger each year with more and more music from our local composers, as well as the music very generously supplied to us by the major publishers and distributors – Kjos, Alfred and Hal Leonard. It has grown to the point that unfortunately many people are not able to stay for the afternoon session. Our February 2019 Reading Day will now have a local focus, with a few of the best shortlisted pieces a from our recent International Reading Day included, finish with our AGM and lunch. 
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM AEST
september 2018
15sepAll Day16Dynamic Duo of String Pedagogy
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REGISTER NOW! It's not long now until this amazing weekend of string pedagogy is upon us. Ensure you register soon to experience both Howard Penny and Dr Robin Wilson in their
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REGISTER NOW!
It’s not long now until this amazing weekend of string pedagogy is upon us. Ensure you register soon to experience both Howard Penny and Dr Robin Wilson in their respective presentations of the course of the weekend.
AUSTA Q is pleased to welcome back from ANAM in Melbourne, Howard Penny and welcome for the first time, also from ANAM in Melbourne, Dr Robin Wilson for what will be a fantastic weekend of Presentations and Masterclasses.
This event is not to be missed and presents a unique opportunity to hear from two passionate pedagogues addressing a wide range of areas of interest to the string community. Topics to include Fundamental Biomechanics, Developing the Bow Arm, Sequencing Repertoire and Approaching New Repertoire.
Please see the registration link and flyer below for full schedule and details. Please feel free to print and display the A3 flyer in your music spaces. School-aged students are welcome to attend both days with a special ticket price of $15.
Time
september 15 (Saturday) - 16 (Sunday)
Organizer
Austa QLDaustaeventsqld@gmail.com
august 2018
05aug9:00 AM1:00 PMFeaturedAUSTA Q Strings Festival
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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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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
july 2018
28julAll DayFeaturedAUSTA 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
april 2018
15apr1:00 PM5:00 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