Registration is now open!
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2019 MINI-CONFERENCE

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 July 2019: 9am – 4.10pm each day

 With Special Guests

Yvonne Frye of the Sibelius Academy

and

Teppo Ali-Mattila of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

AUSTA VIC is pleased to present its first MINI-CONFERENCE with principal presenters Yvonne Frye & Teppo Ali-Mattila.

There will be sessions covering all instruments, including masterclasses, lectures and forums. This is a terrific opportunity to learn from some of the best pedagogues from Australia and overseas. See below for the full program!

Click HERE to make a booking.

Date:                   Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 July 2019

Time:                   9am – 4.10pm

Venue:                Doncaster Secondary College

123 Church Road

DONCASTER

Cost:                    2 Full Days:        Member: $120 / Concession: $150 / Non-Member: $180

Single Day:         Member: $80 / Concession: $90 / Non-Member: $100

Enquiries:           austavicpresident@outlook.com

Dalcroze Australia is holding a one day workshop in Perth following on from the ASME National conference with separate workshops for both  classroom and instrumental teachers!   $10 per workshop tuition reimbursement* for AUSTA members takes the cost to the same level as Dalcroze members!  More details and registration  here!

*To receive tuition reimbursement, AUSTA members need to register for 1 (or both!) workshops and pay in full to Dalcroze.  Upon completion of the course(s), submit a copy of your certificate(s)  to AUSTA WA (WAPresident@AUSTA.asn.au) with your bank account details and you will receive $10 back for each course completed.

AUSTA WA, UWA and Zenith Music present Baroque and folk violist, Katie Yap, in two workshops for VIOLISTS! 

Friday 28 June 2019, 6:30pm @ UWA: All styles masterclass, Baroque viola demonstration & discussion, and viola choir reading session for AMEB Grades 7 and above. This second evening brings a masterclass for more advanced viola players (AMEB Grades 7 and above) in a similar supportive environment. Unaccompanied pieces or excerpts from larger works welcome; there will be a piano available if you chose to perform with your own accompanist.  Bring your violas! There are participation activities for all players in addition to the masterclass, individual performances! Following all the performances, Katie will host a demonstration and in depth discussion of Baroque viola performance and we will end the evening with a viola choir reading session. Performance times for the masterclass will be governed by the number of participants; please list the piece title, composer and duration when registering as a participant.

This event is free to UWA faculty and students, but you must register before 22 June 2019.  Contact Pip White or AUSTA WA for the discount code.  AUSTA members can attend for as little as $10.  Check your email or contact AUSTA WA for the discount code.

AUSTA WA, UWA and Zenith Music present Baroque and folk violist, Katie Yap, in two workshops for VIOLISTS! 

Thursday 27 June 2019, 4:30-7pm @ Zenith Music, Claremont: All styles masterclass, Baroque viola demo and folk song learning for violists from (approx) AMEB Grades 3 and higher. You may bring any piece (or excerpt) up to 5 mins to perform for our supportive viola community and receive a mini lesson! Unaccompanied performances welcome and there will be a piano available if you chose to perform with your own accompanist.  Bring your violas! There are participation activities for all players in addition to the masterclass, individual performances! After all the performances, Katie will give a short promotional demonstration of Baroque viola practices and then lead all the attendees in learning a folk song using the traditional method of teaching (and learning) by ear.  AUSTA members can attend for as little as $5.  Check your email or contact AUSTA WA for the discount code.

The String Festival is open to any student of an AUSTA member. To become a member please visit www.austa.asn.au

Date and Time
On Sunday 23 June 2019 at 9:00am. Sessions will run between 9am and 4pm. Players will be advised of their session time 1-2 weeks in advance and registration will be 1/2 an hour prior to their allocated time.

Entry Fee

AUSTA Victoria presents –

 2019 String Performers Festival                           

We are very excited to be presenting our sixth 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 trophy or medallion.

 Sunday, June 23

9am – 2pm

There will be five sessions on the day to choose from – make sure you choose the right one when booking your place!  A Festival Accompanist will be available for Preliminary – Grade 4 pieces on the day (sessions 1, 2, 3 and 4 only). Please note that performers may play one piece only up to a maximum of 4 minutes.

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        BYO Accomp or play on your own

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

(Entries open Monday 1st April and close Friday 21st June.)

AUSTA VIC 2019 String Performers Festival

Scotch College Music School – Keith Humble Auditorium

1 Morrison Street

HAWTHORN VIC 3122

Cost: $20 per performer / $10 per additional family performer

Enquiries: austavicpresident@outlook.com

Paul McDermott Violin Scholarship 2019

Entries will soon open for the 2019 Paul McDermott Violin Scholarship. A prize of $1500 is awarded to a violinist  younger than 15 years on 1st July 2019 and resident of Victoria. The prize is to aid further study and a public performance at an AUSTA event.

Auditions will be held on Sunday 23rd June 2019 at Scotch College Melbourne.

Enquiries & further details are available from Karina Di Sisto at paulmcdermottscholarship@gmail.com

(Entries open Mon 11th Mar and close Fri 14th June. Registration Fee $35.)

Applicants are required to play: One movement from any unaccompanied Bach Violin Sonata or Partita. 1st movement of a Mozart or Haydn Concerto with cadenza. A work of own choice (not a Concerto Movement).

The Story Behind the Scholarship

Young Victorian violinists are invited annually to apply for the scholarship that bears Paul McDermott’s name but few know the story behind the man and the scholarship.

The scholarship was created in 1980 by an anonymous local music lover and benefactor. Paul McDermott was chosen as the dedicatee for the scholarship as he was a much loved local violinist and conductor. He served as the chief conductor of the Zelman Memorial Symphony Orchestra from 1960 – 1973 and was founder and president of the Australian Musicians’ Guild.

The guild was established in 1971 and gave regular concerts including Music in the Round which became a fixture in the musical life of Melbourne from 1972 to 1985. It involved a whole weekend of music at an historic venue such as Werribee Mansion or the Abbotsford Convent. This also became the perfect event to showcase the talents of the annual recipient of the Paul McDermott scholarship where they had the chance to play alongside professional Australian chamber musicians and international guests. The Music in the Round concerts unfortunately came to an end when Paul McDermott died in 1985. Until that year he had continued to work tirelessly as both artistic director and a busy performer. The Australian Musicians’ Guild also folded in 1996 at which time the running of the scholarship was entrusted to AUSTA.

In recent years there have been two resurrections of Music in the Round, one by oboist Jeff Crellin at Monash University, and another for the 10 year anniversary of the Abbotsford Convent Foundation in 2014 directed by Chris Howlett. The legacy lives on with a prestigious award to add to any young violinist’s biography, a prize of $1500 to aid further study, and a public performance at an AUSTA event. Violinists that reside in Victoria and are younger than 15 years on July 1st 2017 are invited to apply for this year’s scholarship.

Bibliography: Cooke, Max. The Australian Musicians’ Guild [online]. Australian Journal of Music  education, No. 9, Oct 1971: 47-48.

Term 2 2019 STUDENT STRING ORCHESTRA WORKSHOP

Trinity College , Gawler  (Alexander AVE entrance)

Sunday 16th June  2.00-4.45

https://www.trybooking.com/BCGZK

This workshop caters for string students (beginners to Grade 4 AMEB), offers an opportunity for students to learn skills needed to play in String ensembles and have lots of fun meeting new friends. There are 4 orchestras; Beginner ( 2-18 months of learning), an Intermediate (AMEB Preliminary-2nd Grade), a Senior (AMEB 3-4) and an Adult beginner Grade 1-3 . Music is sent out prior to the event for students to practise. A concert for parents and friends 4.15pm

A warm and welcoming performance opportunity for young string players of all standards, the AUSTA WA String Festival is an annual event of great acclaim.

Enter as an individual, duet, trio or quartet! 6 minutes maximum per performance. Book here:
Piano accompanists are provided free of charge. Martina Liegat-Wilson and Kathy Stanton will be the festival accompanists. You may also use your own accompanist, or play a piece that does not require piano accompaniment. Every performer receives a medal, certificate and written adjudication from Libby Browning or Kendra Smith.

We warmly welcome you to enter our String Festival and experience the joy of performing!

EARLY BIRD registration closes Fri 3 May.  Register now and save $5 per entry!

CONDUCTING WITH GRAHAM ABBOTT

 Session 2

WEDNESDAY 5th JUNE
7.30 – 9.00

Starts and Stops
In these workshops, Graham explores the conductor’s dilemmas: how to  start and how to stop. How do I set a tempo? How can I do it clearly? How do I change a tempo? How do I negotiate pauses? The aim of these sessions is to give you sound principles which can apply in any context. Ideally, participants should attend both, as the second will build upon the lessons of the first. Be here, and be clear!

Bring a batón if you have one.

THEATRETTE  Ground floor MUSIC AND PERFORMING ART CENTRE
PULTENEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Corner Gilles and Osmond Terrace
Adelaide.

Cost Austa Members $20 per session
Non Members $30 per session
Professional Development Certificates available.
https://www.trybooking.com/BCKDR

Professional Development for Instrumental Music Teachers (all instruments welcome)

Karen Kyriakou (Vic) presents this practical PD for instrumental music teachers of all instruments
who teach in the group or ensemble setting.
This 2-hour session will explore approaches to:
• Developing students’ aural skills
• Peer-to-peer learning activities
• Facilitating students’ own class compositions
• Holistic curriculum approaches
• Enabling student leadership opportunities

BOOK NOW! https://www.trybooking.com/499298

TEA, COFFEE and CHAT FOR VIOLIN AND VIOLA TEACHERS  

An Evening with  Violist Martin Butler Winner of the AUSTA SA STATE Prize 2018

Viola Players and Teachers, this is your chance to get to know Martin a musician of many talents. He is a violist with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Conductor, Composer, String Ensemble Music Arranger, Chamber Music Player, Jazz and Gypsy Player, Head of Strings at Concordia College and a Teacher.

Violin Players and Teachers are also welcome.

Martin was awarded the Order of Australia in 2018, for his contribution to music and education.

Martin will share with us his strategies for turning violinists into brilliant violists. He will also talk about his methods for teaching techniques such as vibrato, spiccato, sautille, position shifting, and tone production and whatever technical questions you may have.  The evening will be very informal with wine and supper provided during the evening.

10 Darling St Medindie. Friday 24th May 7.30-9

Wine and Supper will be provided

https://www.trybooking.com/BBQIZ

2019 Canberra String Festival

24th to 26th May 2019

An AUSTA ACT event presented in partnership with the Wesley Music Foundation.

The festival will be held at the Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit Forrest ACT 2603 on 24, 25 and 26 May 2019.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 

(final times may vary depending on entry numbers; entrants will be advised)

For more details visit the Canberra String Festival website

2 PART CONDUCTING WORKSHOP WITH GRAHAM ABBOTT

Wednesday 22 May 7.30-9  and
Wednesday 5^thJune 7.30-9

THE WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT PULTENEY GRAMMAR  in the Theatrette which is on the ground floor of the Performing Arts Building, on the corner of Gillies St and Osmond Tce, opposite the school Gym.

Cost AUSTA Members $20 per session  Non- Members $40 per session.

Starts and Stops in these workshops, Graham explores the conductor’s dilemmas: how to start and how to stop. How do I set a tempo? How can I do it clearly? How do I change a tempo? How do I negotiate pauses? The aim of these sessions is to give you sound principles which can apply in any context. Ideally, participants should attend both, as the second will build upon the lessons of the first. Be here, and be clear!

Try booking reference

https://www.trybooking.com/BCKDR

2019 Melbourne String Orchestra Festival

Sunday May 19, 2019

12:15 – 4:00pm

Venue:

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School – Performing Arts Centre
123 Marshall Street Ivanhoe VIC 3079

(Enter near the corner of Noel St & Lower Heidelburg Road)

Audience Concert Entry: Gold coin donation

To participate contact Julie Hewison – austavicstringorchfestival@gmail.com

Wednesday 8th May  7.30- 9.15
The Russian School of Violin playing presented by Jonathan Glonek.
Performance Space Tabor College 68 Greenhill Rd, Wayville.
The discussion will focus on several areas of common concern for players and teachers including instrument and bow hold integrating with intonation, shifting, tone production and bow distribution. A special focus on Scale practise, Bach and Paganini will be addressed in live class. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments (violin and viola).
Applicable to all levels of study and Pedagogy. Masterclass follows this presentation.
Cost Members $20 Non members $30
Booking at Trybooking

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Professional performers and teachers from around Australia offering a series of workshops, professional development, performance opportunities and introduction to string instruments for young children!

CLICK on a poster below to see details for the following events:

Introduction to Strings for kids! ;Violin Teacher Training ;String Performers Festival ;Cello Teacher Training ;Performance Skills and Anxiety ;Violin and Viola Left-Hand Technique ;String Orchestra Playing and Conducting.

BOOK NOW! www.trybooking.com/466634

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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

***AUSTA members receive a $30 reimbursement for attending!***

Ideal for: Classroom & Instrumental music teachers
Dates: 6 April & 5 October 2019
Location: Quintilian School, Mount Claremont, WA

What is Dalcroze?
The Dalcroze approach uses movement to provide a complete musicianship training. Its emphasis on expression and creativity is balanced by its ability to develop a deep understanding of musical language. It is a creative, rigorous and holistic approach to the study of music.

Enrol today at https://www.dalcroze.org.au/events

To receive your $30 reimbursement, after attending the workshop please send your receipt and certificate of completion to: WApresident@austa.asn.au

AUSTA VIC Presents – “Strings Together” with Karen Kyriakou

Sunday 17^th March 2019

(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO THE 17TH MARCH)

2 – 4pm

Strings Together caters for classes of mixed instruments and multi-level groups. Activities
are aural based and explore technical work, ensemble skills, composing, arranging and
improvisation.

17^th March 2019:  2 – 4pm

Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Level 3, Q365 – 234 Queensberry Street
University of Melbourne
Vic 3010 Australia

COST: Members $10, Non-Members $25, Concession $15

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Enquiries: austavicpresident@outlook.com

A pedagogy workshop for teachers of all string instruments led by:

Goetz Richter

Date & Time: 17^th March 2019, 10.15am – 3.00pm

10.30am – 12.30pm Presentation, lunch will be provided

1.15 – 2.00pm mini masterclass

2.00-3.00pm bring your instrument and try Goetz’s ideas all together!

Venue: Canberra Girls Grammar School, Music Centre

Cost:

AUSTA Member: $30.00

Non Member: $45.00

Student: $15.00

Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/469307

Contact: louise.butler@optusnet.com.au

Goetz Richter is a renowned violinist, teacher and thinker with a dual background in music and philosophy. He is currently Associate Professor at the University of Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music where he co-ordinates performance studies for violinists. As a performer he has held positions as Associate Concertmaster with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (1987-2002), Concertmaster of the Queensland Theatre Orchestra and Associate Principal Violin in the Melbourne Symphony. Richter has appeared as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe and with pianist Jeanell Carrigan he has given recital performances throughout Australia and in Europe, appeared for Musica Viva and performed in broadcasts for the ABC. He is the founding artistic director of the Kendall National Violin Competition. His students have been internationally successful and hold positions with major Australian and European Orchestras. Richter’s approach to violin pedagogy concentrates on achieving efficient and effective progress without fuss for students of all levels and backgrounds. His method of work emphasises clarity, autonomy and freedom of thought and enhances attention and responsibility. He seeks to work beyond a closed territorial mindset that still determines much of contemporary performance teaching in stridently competitive contexts.

‘TOTALLY ADDICTED TO BASS’

An afternoon of Bass with Robert Nairn

2 – 5pm Sunday 3rd March 2019

An afternoon of Bass with Robert Nairn including a recital, history, technique, masterclass and mass bass ensemble reading afternoon.

Meet new colleagues, ask questions and find out how to cure your addiction to bass!

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A BOOKING

COST:
Members: $10
Non Members; $25
Concession: $15

ENQUIRIES: austavicpresident@outlook.com

VENUE:
Xavier College
Marron Hall – Music School
135 Barkers Road
Kew VIC 3101

Marron Hall is located near Entrance 6 on Stanley Street. Parking is available within the school grounds. If in doubt, head towards the Chapel and look out for the AUSTA signs.

Come and play some string chamber music for an afternoon!  Open to string players of all ages, AMEB Gr 5+ (or Equivalent). Come as an individual player or as preformed groups, but do expect some “partner swapping!”. If you have a piece you’ve always wanted to play, bring it along or borrow a duo, trio or quartet from our selection to read through. Bring a plate to share and a friend or 2 or 3! Share the chamber music LOVE!

This is a free event, but please sign up on our Facebook event page so we have an estimate of numbers.  For more information, contact AUSTA WA .

Selby & Friends’ season-opener presents works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Smetana whose keys outline a basic musical chord in root position – in this case the chord outlining C,E flat,G. Joining Artistic Director/Pianist Kathryn Selby for this stirring program are favourite guests, brilliant violinist and AWO leader Natalie Chee and SSO Co-Principal Cellist Umberto Clerici.

Are you looking for new music for your String Ensemble?

Then come to this event, meet with other teachers and play through String Orchestra Music suitable for your school string groups.

The music presented is by local composers Stephan Richter and Roland Dankbaar plus International Composers.

Don’t worry whatever level your string ensemble is, the music ranges from beginner groups to intermediate groups and  to senior groups.

There will be something for everyone.

Music is available for purchase on the day. Please support our local SA musicians.

Roland Dankbaar will also present a short session on instrument maintenance. He will include practical demonstrations.

IMPORTANTLY, Plenty of time for networking during afternoon tea.

Are you lucky? We have a door prize, a $50 Size Music Voucher, PLUS  the first 2 new members to join AUSTA on the day, will receive an AUSTA Conference Bag.

Professional Development Certificates available.

COST MEMBERS FREE

NON MEMBERS $25

Venue: Arts Centre, Room  Mb120

St Peters Girls School

Stonyfell Rd, Stonyfell

Bring you instrument and a music stand.

Registration essential and close 7/2/19

Register at https://www.trybooking.com/BALUO

AUSTA VIC 2019 Reading Afternoon & AGM

Get 2019 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 ARE NOW OPEN – CLICK HERE TO BOOK.
You can also pay by cash or credit card on the day.

Sunday 10 February 2019: 1 – 4:30pm

Scotch College – Keith Humble Auditorium
1 Morrison Street
HAWTHORN VIC 3122

Cost: Members – $15, Non members – $40, Concession – $10

PD certificates can be collected on the day upon registration.

The AUSTA VIC AGM will take place at 2.30pm just before afternoon tea. Wine and cheese will be served at the conclusion of the day.

We hope to see you there.

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. 

ABODA Vic Presents –

2019 Summer Conducting School

Now in its thirty-second year, the ABODA Summer Conducting School sets you up for a great year of conducting and ensemble music making. In 2019, we are pleased to welcome Dr Carolyn Watson (Director of Orchestral Studies, University of Kansas) as our featured clinician. Kick-start your year with a week of practical and hands-on conducting, including individual and group tuition, the opportunity to work with a live ensemble (both concert band and orchestra) and guided reflection through video analysis of your podium session. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Christmas Dinner

AUSTA members are invited to join us for dinner at Ian & Gillian Graham’s.

6 December 2018

7.30pm

Bring a meal to share.

RSVP katrina_vesala@hotmail.com
and let her know what you would like to bring.
Salad, casserole, dessert.

Sunday 2 December

2-4.30 Free concert for Parents and Friends 4.00

St Peters Girls School

Stonyfell Rd Stonyfell

This workshop is for students of strings to learn the skills needed to play in string ensembles.

There are 3 groups:

Albinoni  Orchestra conducted by Therese O’Brien,for Beginners  up to 18 months of learning ,

Bach Orchestra conducted by Jenny Symonds for Grade 1- 2

Corelli Orchestra Grade 2 -3 conducted by Mary Raptis

To register for this event  contact Austasa@hotmail.com

Students of Austa members $15 Students of non-Austa members $30.

 Beethoven String Trio Op. 9 No. 3 in C minor

Brahms String Quintet No. 1 in F major Op.88

Mendelssohn String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat major Op.87

Cello Teaching Forum for All Levels

Sunday 11 November: 2 – 5pm

For teachers of senior and junior students led by Josephine Vains and Helen Holt.

Bring your instrument and feel free to bring your students as well! Ask questions, get advice and learn from each other. Every topic is open for discussion.

Afternoon tea provided.

Sunday 11 November: 2 – 5pm
Wesley College – Glen Waverley Campus
620 High Street Road
GLEN WAVERLEY VIC 3150

COST:
Members: $10
Non-members: $25

Annual General Meeting / BBQ Sundowner

Time to gather our thoughts on what happened in AUSTA WA in 2018 and plan for next year.  Bring a friend who is thinking of getting more involved in our professional string community.  Let us know what activities you would like to see your Strings Association support, and vote in our officers for 2019.

Before and after the meeting, we’ll have a bring and buy table of sheet music, strings, and other instrument accessories.  If you have quality teaching materials or other useful items that are surplus to your needs, bring them along so they can find a new home.

Bring a starter, salad, or dessert and your own drink(s) and   AUSTA will provide meat and bread rolls for a BBQ. RSVP (on our FaceBook event page or to WAPresident@austa.asn.au) by 30 Sept to let us know you are coming and what you would like to bring.  James’ address and the meeting agenda will be sent to those who are coming.

I am looking forward to celebrating a year of hard work with you all!

                                       ROBERT NAIRN PRESENTS A

DOUBLE BASS WORKSHOP

SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2.00-4.00

  MADLEY REHEARSAL STUDIO

UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

What you will get:

A Solo and Duet Recital by Robert and Heide von Bernwitz (viola).

Pieces by Abel, Elena Kats Chernin, Peter Askim and Rufus Reid.

A Discussion/ Lecture on Bass Teaching and Playing techniques.

A Bass Ensemble Playing Session.

Music by Teppo Hauto Aho, David Heyes and Simon Garcia.

Music available before the workshop if requested.

Please bring a music stand.

This workshop is suitable for Bass students, amateur Bass Player and Bass Teachers.

 AUSTA Members and their students $20. Non Members $40.

Book at Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/YHEO

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Rob Nairn recently returned to Australia to teach at the University of Melbourne and the Elder Conservatorium.He was previously a Distinguished Professor of Music at Penn State University and on the faculty of the Juilliard School. 

 He is Principal Bass of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and the Handel and Haydn Society in Boston. He has performed with the Boston Early Music Festival, Juilliard Baroque, English Baroque Soloists, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Ironwood, and Adelaide Baroque. In addition, Rob is active in commissioning new works for double bass and has premiered more than forty compositions. He has recorded for Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Sony, EMI, Virgin, ABC Classics, and Channel Classics. Teachers include Max McBride, Klaus Stoll and Tom Martin.

CONTACT:

Helen Tuckey      helenvla@bigpond.net.au

There is a common view that teaching in groups is inferior to individual instruction. In many respects this seems a straight forward case as attention of the teacher needs to be divided and developmental differences may be prohibiting proper and careful directions. However, there are also arguments which make a case for group teaching. In some contexts, group teaching is the only way a student can gain any instruction, at least initially. In addition, groups present opportunities which we do not find in one-on-one teaching contexts. The development of a performer culminates in public performance, yet most of the teaching towards that end is “private.” I will try to discuss how one-on-one teaching can inhibit development and outline a methodological framework for group settings. In the second part of the seminar I will demonstrate with a small group of students how we can effectively use group classes to progress learning and artistic development effectively.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/string-forum-the-opportunities-of-group-teaching-tickets-46062516226

Chris Norman & David Greenberg will lead a workshop that includes introduction to, discussion and practice in technique, learning by ear, music’s relationship with dance, movement & language and repertoire/tunes from 18th century through to now. The workshop session is suited for professional and community players of flute (metal or wooden), smallpipes and strings.

Registration via Trybooking.

CHRIS NORMAN & DAVID GREENBERG

21 October 2018, 4pm

Presented by Albany Entertainment Centre

Two of the most imaginative and dynamic international performers in traditional and early music join forces to present a program that runs the gamut of musical expression, including baroque, traditional and original music incorporating flutes, violins, pipes, and voice.

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, these two extraordinary performers have played together as sparring partners for more than 20 years on the concert stage and in the recording studio.

In this program, Chris and David play music of 18th-century European stalwarts like Bach and Telemann, as well as wilder music of Scottish derived traditions. The special quality of their collaboration lies in their exuberant musical conversation played in consummate fluency of Baroque and Celtic genres. Their use of period instruments, which have a wider and more flexible palate of sounds, expands their expressive possibilities to a magical degree. Listeners are treated to the wild & driving sound of Cape Breton strathspeys & reels, the mystery of ancient Scottish airs, the intricate & mesmerizing journey of the border pipe repertoire, the lyrical & tender beauty of the baroque, humorous and tender ballads, soaring songs of the sea, and everything in between. Woven throughout all of it is the joy that lies at the heart of their long friendship and the music they play.

Tickets are available through the Albany Entertainment Center.

BYO Favourite Music READING DAY

Sunday 21 October: 1 – 4pm (drinks & nibbles: 4 – 5.30pm)

Scotch College – 1 Morrison Street HAWTHORN VIC 3122

As teachers, we all have our favourite pieces of string orchestra repertoire – pieces that are fun to play, have an exciting tune, allow great teaching points, the audience loves them… Your favourite may be an oldie that we’ve forgotten about – it’s time for us to remember them!

Bring your favourite piece of string orchestra music (new or old) to share with friends and colleagues. Tell us what you love about the piece and then conduct us all playing it (only if you want to – others are available to conduct if you prefer!).

Bring your instrument and play through the pieces that others love…and then join your colleagues for a glass of wine, cheese and chat!

Music Improvisation: Learn how to create your own composition

Rupert Guenther

WHEN Sunday 21 Oct 2018  11:30am – 1:00pm

WHERE Albany Senior HS Performing Arts Centre

This is a new breakthrough method of classical music improvisation, which allows classical musicians to create mature, coherent improvised music as a legitimate part of their concert repertoire. It utilizes all the wonderful classical training and experience which classical players already have. By learning a few extra practical insights into the four basic parameters which are at the heart of all music over all the ages, it allows classical players to use all their classical training, experience, sensitivity, and nuance in their own concert improvisations, right from the start.

So no need to go back to being a beginner, no need to spend years learning the complicated theory of jazz before you can improvise!

This method allows classical musicians to improvise freely with great depth and meaning, creating their own works and even entire concert programs, giving wings to their own feelings, imagination and life experience, in much the same way that a painter creates pictures onto a blank canvas.

This workshop is designed for string players (please note minimum level is approx AMEB grade 3), but ANY instrumentalists are most welcome! Register NOW!

Tickets from $5/students and $10/adults

 *all concepts, text, course content, description, including the name Integrated Contemporary Performance are copyright  and remain the property of Flat-Out Artists Pty Ltd

Healing Stage Fright

Rupert Guenther

WHEN  Sunday 21 Oct 2018  9:30 – 11:00am

WHERE Albany Senior HS Performing Arts Centre

Stage fright is a big issue for some people, and a significant issue for many. If you do get nervous to the extent you can’t express yourself or share and enjoy what you really love about music in your performances, this workshop will enable you to begin to heal your fears around performing and regain your original inspiration for taking up music in the first place. You will learn practical on-the-spot approaches which will change your whole experience of playing in public and dissolve the old patterns which caused you to feel anxiety instead of joy. Includes specific take-home techniques and practical tools for on-stage use in even the most demanding performances*

The format will be like a masterclass. Rupert will work one on one with each string participant for 15 mins in front of an audience. Participants please note the focus will be to heal fear when playing in public, and it is not necessary to prepare full works for performance.

STRICTLY LIMITED Participant Bookings.

Register your interest to play before Friday 7th September by calling Festival Sponsor, Julie Parish, at the Classical Music Shop (08) 9842 6117. Preference will be given to string performers.  $15 Students / $20 Adults

 OBSERVERS ONLY  $5 Students / $10 Adults

*all concepts, text, course content, description, including the name Integrated Contemporary Performance are copyright and remain the property of Flat-Out Artists Pty Ltd

CHRIS NORMAN & DAVID GREENBERG

20 October 2018, 7:30pm

Two of the most imaginative and dynamic international performers in traditional and early music join forces to present a program that runs the gamut of musical expression, including baroque, traditional and original music incorporating flutes, violins, pipes, and voice.

Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, these two extraordinary performers have played together as sparring partners for more than 20 years on the concert stage and in the recording studio.

In this program, Chris and David play music of 18th-century European stalwarts like Bach and Telemann, as well as wilder music of Scottish derived traditions. The special quality of their collaboration lies in their exuberant musical conversation played in consummate fluency of Baroque and Celtic genres. Their use of period instruments, which have a wider and more flexible palate of sounds, expands their expressive possibilities to a magical degree. Listeners are treated to the wild & driving sound of Cape Breton strathspeys & reels, the mystery of ancient Scottish airs, the intricate & mesmerizing journey of the border pipe repertoire, the lyrical & tender beauty of the baroque, humorous and tender ballads, soaring songs of the sea, and everything in between. Woven throughout all of it is the joy that lies at the heart of their long friendship and the music they play.

Tickets are available through Trybooking.

Chris Norman & David Greenberg will lead a workshop that includes introduction to, discussion and practice in technique, learning by ear, music’s relationship with dance, movement & language and repertoire/tunes from 18th century through to now. The workshop session is suited for professional and community players of flute (metal or wooden), smallpipes and strings.

Registration via Trybooking.

ALBANY FESTIVAL OF STRINGS 2018

WHEN Saturday 20 October 2018 10:00am

WHERE Albany Senior HS Performing Arts Centre

A participation based event for string players of all ages and levels providing the opportunity to perform a short piece to an encouraging audience with written feedback and certificate from Festival adjudicator violinist Rupert Guenther. Entry will also cover accompaniment on the day with Festival accompanist Patrick Elms.

Book Now

All registrations via Trybooking will earn an entry into a raffle for 2 tickets to see Chris Norman & David Greenberg, flute and violin duo, in concert Sunday 21 October at the Albany Entertainment Centre.  Details about their performance can be found here.

Rupert Guenther

Featuring a unique program of original classical, world music, blues, rock, ambient and amplified soundscapes, this is a special presentation with the Albany Fine Music Series.

Tickets from $16.50

Rupert Guenther

Take a peek into the life of a creative artist as classical and jazz composer and violinist Rupert Guenther explores how musical compositions emerge.

Entry by gold coin donation, but space is limited and booking is essential through UWA Albany

albany.centre@uwa.edu.au or 98420850.

MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS – 

Christopher Moore
Friday 12 October at 7:30pm
Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University

Classical meets contemporary when works by Mozart and Brahms are performed alongside Australian composer Iain Grandage’s exciting new work. Enjoy this intimate program curated and led by Principal Violist Christopher Moore, and featuring MSO Concertmaster Sophie Rowell.

“Arguably Mozart’s best concerto, Sinfonia Concertante has a bit of a twist for his most-loved instrument, the viola,” says Chris. “It is one of my all-time favourite pieces and I’m really excited to perform it with my dear friend Sophie Rowell.”

One of Brahms’ earliest efforts writing for orchestra was his Serenade No.2, a work that has received much acclaim since its premiere in 1860. But, as Chris notes, the work is much more than a simple precursor to his First Symphony. “To say that the Serenade No.2 was simply Brahms warming up to write a symphony is mere folly. This rarely-performed masterpiece is quintessential Brahms.”

Chris will perform on a Maggini viola, on loan to the MSO by an anonymous benefactor and crafted in 1610 (150 years before Mozart was born!). Join Chris, Sophie, and listen for the pure perfection of this incredible program featuring two of Australia’s foremost musicians.

Special offer for AUSTA members – check your inbox for the discount code!

CLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS

MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS – 

Christopher Moore
Thursday 11 October at 7:30pm
Melbourne Recital Centre

Classical meets contemporary when works by Mozart and Brahms are performed alongside Australian composer Iain Grandage’s exciting new work. Enjoy this intimate program curated and led by Principal Violist Christopher Moore, and featuring MSO Concertmaster Sophie Rowell.

“Arguably Mozart’s best concerto, Sinfonia Concertante has a bit of a twist for his most-loved instrument, the viola,” says Chris. “It is one of my all-time favourite pieces and I’m really excited to perform it with my dear friend Sophie Rowell.”

One of Brahms’ earliest efforts writing for orchestra was his Serenade No.2, a work that has received much acclaim since its premiere in 1860. But, as Chris notes, the work is much more than a simple precursor to his First Symphony. “To say that the Serenade No.2 was simply Brahms warming up to write a symphony is mere folly. This rarely-performed masterpiece is quintessential Brahms.”

Chris will perform on a Maggini viola, on loan to the MSO by an anonymous benefactor and crafted in 1610 (150 years before Mozart was born!). Join Chris, Sophie, and listen for the pure perfection of this incredible program featuring two of Australia’s foremost musicians.

Special offer for AUSTA members – check your inbox for the discount code!

CLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS

ABODA Vic Presents –

Australian National Band and Orchestras Conference (ANBOC)

Running in Brisbane from 4 – 7 October 2018, the Australian National Band And Orchestra Conference will feature international, national and local presenters, to celebrate and delve further into the instrumental teaching profession.

This is a wonderful opportunity for music teachers and students to attend invaluable workshops and presentations, network with like-minded colleagues and engage in some fabulous, relevant professional development. Check out the list of presenters, the draft schedule and other activities here.

The conference will focus on three themes:

1. Teaching on and off the podium,
2. Navigating the middle years, and
3. Wellness

A discussion on the necessity and timing of the transition from intuitive to technically informed and analytical playing. A full understanding of every aspect of cello playing allows freedom of expression and produces professionals who work with efficiency and accuracy. How and when do we introduce advanced concepts to young musicians while not overwhelming or boring them?

AUSTA TERM THREE

STRING ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP

Come along to a fun afternoon learning 

how to play in a string ensemble

This workshop is perfect for beginners to AMEB Grade 3 students.

We offer a beginner group from 6-18 months of learning and a group from AMEB Grade 1-3.

Let your students be inspired by our talented conductors, Felicity and Catherine Davies,

who will guide students through the pieces culminating in a

free performance for parents and friends at the end of the workshop.

When: Sunday 16^thSeptember 2-4.30

Where: The Church Hall Brighton Catholic Parish

24 Strathmore Tce. Brighton

Cost: Students of AUSTA members $15

         Students of non AUSTA members $30

Teachers please email austasa@hotmail.com

to have the music and Information and Registration sent to you.

 Please indicate which instruments you require music for.

ABODA Vic Presents –

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.

Flyer Download

Register for this event

You may have heard of the recent Young Performers Awards, won by violinist Emily Sun.

Well the Australian Strings Association is offering you the chance to try out being a “Young Performer” for one afternoon. It won’t be a competition, but there will be adjudicators who will complete a written report for each performer, and you will also receive a Certificate of Participation.

When: September 9th between 2-5pm (three 45-minute sessions – 2pm, 3pm and 4pm)

Where: Walford School Music Department, 316 Unley Road, Hyde Park. See also map below.

Who can enter:  open to any player of any standard.

Cost:  $15 for students of AUSTA members and $30 for non-members, for a piece or pieces up to a 5 minute slot* The fee includes an accompanist on the day, free entry for your audience, and a written report and certificate of participation at the end of the session.

Book at Try-booking   https://www.trybooking.com/411530

Select which session you want to attend and book your slot.

Won Jung Lee will be the accompanist for all performers. We recommend you arrange a rehearsal with her before the performance day. Please contact her via email: wonjunglee@hotmail.com. The piano part will need to be scanned and emailed to her. You will need to pay for this rehearsal as it is not covered by the entrance fee.

*Advanced students with a longer piece will need to book more than one slot.

For further information contact: beime@bigpond.net.au

Parking is available off Woodlyn Place and Unley and Commercial Rds. Enter by foot between the Boarding House and the Café/Music building. The Music Suite is on the 1st floor. There are external steps at either end of the building.

AUSTA Concerto Day

Sunday 9th September

Canberra Girls Grammar School Music Centre

Rehearsals from 9.30am

Concert at 3.30pm

$25.00 for students of AUSTA members

$35 for all other applicants

For further details please see attached flyer.

AUSTA 2018 – Concerto Day Flyer

The West Australian Music Teachers’ Association has been confirmed.

When:
Monday 3rd September— Friday 7th September (Novice- Grade 7)
Saturday 8th September —Sunday 9th September (Grade 8 and up)

Winners Concert: Sunday 16th September 3:30pm

Where: Zenith Music Auditorium 309 Stirling Highway, Claremont WA

Please click here for the Application Form, AMCOS Form and Rules & Regulations 

Why enter the competition?

The experience of performing in public builds confidence.
Each competitor receives a written report, which provides valuable advice for students entering examinations.
Winners have the opportunity to play in the Winners’ Concert.
Prizes and Certificates are evidence of achievement.
Participating competitions can be included and enhance your CV.