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may 2023
21may12:15 PM4:00 PMAUSTA VIC - Melbourne String Orchestra Festival 2023
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MELBOURNE STRING ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL Sunday 21 May VENUE: Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School 12.15pm Registration and warm-up for performing ensembles in set-up rooms. Please BYO one music stand per player
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MELBOURNE STRING ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL
Sunday 21 May VENUE: Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School
12.15pm Registration and warm-up for performing ensembles in set-up rooms.
Please BYO one music stand per player
1.00pm – 2.30pm Festival String Orchestra rehearsal.
Festival Music: TBC
Festival Conductor: Tim Veldman
2.30pm Afternoon tea
3.00pm – 4.00pm FESTIVAL CONCERT including all string ensembles who wish to perform an
item, plus the Festival String Orchestra.
Parents and guests invited – Gold coin donation
Request a registration form at – austavicstringorchfestival@gmail.com
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Time
(Sunday) 12:15 PM - 4:00 PM(GMT+10:00)
Location
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School Performing Arts Centre
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june 2023
18jun9:00 AM1:00 PMVIC: The Paul McDermott Violin Scholarship 2023For violinists under 15 years
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Paul McDermott Violin Scholarship 2023 – Sunday 18 June Today young Victorian violinists are invited annually to apply for the scholarship that bears Paul McDermott’s name but few know
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Paul McDermott Violin Scholarship 2023 – Sunday 18 June
Today 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 2021 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.
Cost to enter: $35
More details to follow
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Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM(GMT-11:00)
july 2023
30jul9:00 AM4:45 PMAUSTA Vic Pedagogy DaySunday 30th July
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Date & Time: 30th July 2023 9.30am (9am registration) – 4.45pm Venue: Genazzano FCJ College, 301 Cotham Road Kew Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CIVXH Presenters include: Michael Loftus-Hills, John Quaine, Howard Penny, Helen
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Date & Time: 30th July 2023 9.30am (9am registration) – 4.45pm
Venue: Genazzano FCJ College, 301 Cotham Road Kew
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CIVXH
Presenters include: Michael Loftus-Hills, John Quaine, Howard Penny, Helen Holt, Andrew Moon, Lizzy Welsh, Edwina Cordingley
AUSTA VIC is excited to announce an upcoming Pedagogy Day for string players and teachers. See below for details on session presenters, topics and a schedule of the day. These include an afternoon focus on Historically Informed Practices (HIP) and a Q and A session with Peter Fabian (viola). The event will be hosted in Kew at Genazzano FCJ College,
301 Cotham Road.
String departments and music schools are encouraged to share this event with their networks, particularly string teachers in the early years of their practice. Personally, I attended a similar event in 2017 one year after graduating from Uni. It was an accident that I attended, but boy am I glad I did as it introduced me to the world of professional development, learning from colleagues, networking and being inspired by all the different facets of our String community.
Keep an eye on the AUSTA VIC social media pages, as we will be posting the bios of all presenters in the coming months, as well as further information about the day.
AUSTA VIC looks forward to seeing you at this event.
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CIVXH
Please see the timetable for the day below:
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Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM(GMT+10:00)
Location
Genazzano FCJ College
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august 2023
13aug2:00 PM5:00 PMVIC: VCE String Masterclass with Markiyan Melnychenko
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Our string pedagogue for 2023 is Markiyan Melnychenko. This masterclass is for students in Years 11 and 12 preparing for performance examinations. String students and string chamber groups are invited
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Our string pedagogue for 2023 is Markiyan Melnychenko.
This masterclass is for students in Years 11 and 12
preparing for performance examinations. String
students and string chamber groups are invited
to apply. Year 11 IB performers are also welcome.
Performers will have a minimum of 20 minutes
each and more than one work may be presented.
Students need to bring their own accompanist for
works with piano. Performers must register for this
event. (See details below.) Register early to avoid
missing out! Registration opens on June 1.
Date&Time: Sunday August 13 2-5pm
Venue: Wren House, Burke Hall Xavier College, 2 Nolan Avenue
Fees: $40 per performer, one family
member free
Performers must register to receive a special
booking link
Registrations: Emily Cameron
austavicvcestringmasterclass@gmail.com
Observers: Members $20,
Non-members $30,
Concession $20
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Time
(Sunday) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM(GMT-11:00)
september 2023
10sep9:00 AM2:00 PMAUSTA Vic: 2023 String Performers Festival
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AUSTA VIC is very excited to be presenting our ninth String Performers’ Festival – a welcoming, non-competitive performance opportunity for students. String students of all levels are welcome and all
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AUSTA VIC is very excited to be presenting our ninth 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
Sunday September 10th.
9am – 2pm
Auburn South Primary School
419 Tooronga Road
Hawthorn East Vic
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 am – 10.00 am – Festival Accompanist Available
Session Two: 10.00 am – 11.00 am – Festival Accompanist Available
Session Three: 11.00 am – 12.00 noon – Festival Accompanist Available
Session Four: 12.00 noon – 1.00 pm – Festival Accompanist Available
Session Five: 1.00 pm – 2.00 – pm – Festival Accompanist Available
Cost: $30 per performer / $15 per additional family performer
Senior players are always welcome to perform at the Festival, however the day tends towards beginner and middle level players.
Bookings now Open!
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Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM(GMT+10:00)
Location
Auburn South Primary School
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november 2023
27nov6:00 PM9:00 PMAUSTA Vic: End of Year Members' EventA night of celebration for 2023
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AUSTA VIC PRESENTS: End of Year Members’ Event: A night of celebration for 2023 Time: Monday November 27, from 6pm Place: Naked for Satan 285 Brunswick St Fitzroy No registration required!
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AUSTA VIC PRESENTS:
End of Year Members’ Event: A night of celebration for 2023
Time: Monday November 27, from 6pm
Place: Naked for Satan
285 Brunswick St Fitzroy
No registration required!
Time
(Monday) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-11:00)
Location
Naked for Satan
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february 2024
11feb1:00 PM4:30 PMAUSTA VIC Reading Day & AGM 2024AUSTA VIC 2024 Reading Day & AGM
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AUSTA VIC 2024 Reading Afternoon & AGM Get 2024 off to a musical start by reading through a collection of new music for string orchestra. Take part in our
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AUSTA VIC 2024 Reading Afternoon & AGM
Get 2024 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.
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 11 February 2024: 1 – 4:30pm
Lauriston Girls’ School, Irving Hall
38 Huntingtower Rd,
ARMADALE VIC 3122
Cost: Members – $20, Non members – $45, Concession – $25
How to get there:
We will be playing in Irving Hall, which is best accessed from Huntingtower Rd.
Look for the Orange AUSTA signs
If driving, we have access to the Huntingtower Road above-ground car park.
The closest public transport is Armadale Station and trams along Malvern Rd. High Street & Glenferrie Rd.
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. Wine and cheese will be served at the conclusion of the day.
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
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Time
(Sunday) 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM(GMT+11:00)
Location
Lauriston Girls' School