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february 2023
12feb1:00 PM4:30 PMAUSTA VIC Reading Day 2023AUSTA VIC Reading Day
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AUSTA VIC 2023 Reading Day Get 2023 off to a musical start by reading through a collection of new music for string orchestra. Sunday 12 February 2023: 1
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AUSTA VIC 2023 Reading Day
Get 2023 off to a musical start by reading through a collection of new music for string orchestra.
Sunday 12 February 2023: 1 – 4:30pm
VENUE: Overnewton College – Yirramboi Campus
2/50 Overnewton Rd, Keilor
Cost: Members – $15, Non-members – $40, Concession – $20
As well as reading through new string music, take part in our Annual General Meeting and catch up with colleagues over wine and nibbles after!
Bookings open on January 22 here: https://www.trybooking.com/CFGMK
PD certificates can be collected on the day upon registration.
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Time
(Sunday) 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location
Overnewton College
Organizer
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
Location
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School Performing Arts Centre
Organizer
june 2023
18jun9:00 AM1:00 PMThe 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
august 2023
13aug2:00 PM5:00 PMVCE 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: TBC
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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(Sunday) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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february 2022
06feb1:00 PM4:30 PMAUSTA VIC Reading Day 2022AUSTA VIC Reading Day
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AUSTA VIC 2022 Reading Day Get 2022 off to a musical start by reading through a collection of new music for string orchestra. Enjoy catching up with
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AUSTA VIC 2022 Reading Day
Get 2022 off to a musical start by reading through a collection of new music for string orchestra. Enjoy catching up with colleagues in the flesh! The state AGM will also be held this afternoon.
Sunday 6 February 2022: 1 – 4:30pm
VENUE: Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd (Cnr O’Sullivan Rd and Kingsway), Glen Waverley
Cost: Members – $15, Non-members – $40, Concession – $20
A QR Code and sign in sheets will be available for COVID-safe practices. Please download the Service Victoria app in order to register with the QR code on the day. BYO drink and snack for afternoon tea as this will not be provided this year.
Bookings open on January 24 here: https://www.trybooking.com/BWXJJ
PD certificates can be collected on the day upon registration.
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(Sunday) 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location
Glen Waverley Secondary College
Organizer
may 2022
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MELBOURNE STRING ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL Sunday 15 May VENUE: TBC 12.15pm Registration and warm-up for performing ensembles in set-up rooms. Please BYO one music stand per player 1.00pm – 2.30pm
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MELBOURNE STRING ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL
Sunday 15 May VENUE: TBC
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: Spy Catcher by Howard Dillon
Festival Conductor: Patrick Burns
2.30pm Afternoon tea –Due to COVID restrictions please BYO
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
Howard Dillon
Howard Dillon is a composer, violinist and teacher.
He has a Masters degree in composition from La
Trobe University. His interests in composition
extend to electro-acoustic music and sound
installations, as well as more traditional instrumental
composition, including music for community and
student groups.
Between 1997 and 2006 he organised the Elbow
Room Concert Series highlighting the work of
Melbourne composers in non-traditional venues
on behalf of the Melbourne Composers’ League.
His music has been performed by the Astra Music
Society, the Melbourne Composers’ League, Monash
University, and as part of the Asian Music Festival
in Bangkok and Japan, and at the Meetings of New
Music Festival in Romania. He has had his Sound
Installations exhibited at the Linden Gallery in
Melbourne and at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Spy Catcher, the 2022 String Orchestra Festival
piece, and some of Howard’s other music is
available as through Sheetmusicplus as a digital
download: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/or
personally via email: hdillon@nex.net.au
Patrick Burns
Patrick Burns was born in Sydney, Australia and
studied French Horn and Conducting at the
Melbourne and Queensland Conservatorium. In
Australia, he is the chief conductor and music
director of the Ipswich City Orchestra and XL
Arts Inc. He is also the current Hephzibah Tintner
Conducting Fellow with the Australian Ballet, Opera
Australia, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. In
2018 he was also awarded the Robert and Elizabeth
Albert Conducting Fellowship with The Australian
Ballet. Patrick has conducted performances for
the Australian Ballet with Orchestra Victoria, The
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and The Australian
Opera Orchestra. He has also conducted Orchestra
Victoria in a regional performance and acted as
Assistant Conductor to Simone Young with the
Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Internationally he has made guest appearances
with the National Theater of Serbia (Otello),
State Opera of Bulgaria Ruse (Rigoletto, Nabucco,
Turandot), and the Pazardzhik Symphony Orchestra
in Bulgaria. In 2017, he was the assistant conductor
with British Youth Opera and conducted the
covers performance with the Southbank Sinfonia.
He won the Jury’s Prize at the 2015 Blue Danube
International Opera Conducting Competition in
Bulgaria and the Orchestra’s Prize in 2016 Black Sea
Opera Conducting Competition in Romania.
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Time
(Sunday) 12:15 PM - 4:00 PM
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august 2022
28aug2:00 PM5:00 PMVCE String Masterclass with Roy Theaker
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The VCE String Masterclass is now open for booking. Our string pedagogue for 2022 is Roy Theaker. This masterclass is for students in Years 11 and 12 preparing for performance
Event Details
The VCE String Masterclass is now open for booking.
Our string pedagogue for 2022 is Roy Theaker.
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 28, 2-5pm
Venue: Brimacombe Hall, Kingswood
College 355 Station St
Box Hill South VIC 3128
Fees: $40 per performer, one family
member free
Performers must register to receive a special
booking link
Registrations: Janet Fernandes
austavicvcestringmasterclass@gmail.com
Observers: Members $20,
Non-members $30,
Concession $20
Booking link for observers:
https://www.trybooking.com/BZRZT
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(Sunday) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
september 2022
11sep9:00 AM2:00 PMAUSTA VIC - 2022 String Performers Festival
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AUSTA VIC presents 2022 String Performers Festival After a difficult 2020-21, we are very excited to be presenting our eighth String Performers’
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AUSTA VIC presents
2022 String Performers Festival
After a difficult 2020-21, we are very excited to be presenting our eighth 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, 11th September 2022
9am – 2pm
Venue
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School – Performing Arts Centre
Cnr Upper Heidelberg Rd and Noel St
IVANHOE, VICTORIA 3079
Entry will be from the Upper Heidelberg Rd side. There will be clear signage on the day.
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 Unaccompanied or BYO accompanist
Cost: $20 per performer / $10 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 are now open and can be made here: https://www.trybooking.com/CAYXJ
For any queries, please contact Hamish Paterson – austavicpresident@outlook.com
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(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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october 2022
27oct7:00 PM9:00 PMAUSTA Vic: Fintan Murphy Pedagogy Course
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Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4. With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4.
With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops and Vibrato, the class size is limited to ensure active engagement by participants. This is a wonderful PD opportunity for both developing and established string teachers.
Held on consecutive Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm, the series of six classes commences on October 6 and together cost only $200. Presented in association with AUSTA, the classes will be held at St Kevin’s College, Toorak, with easy access to the Heyington train station.
For further information and to enrol, contact Lachlan Harris at lachlanfharris@gmail.com
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQYZB35
Fintan Murphy
After studying with Nathan Gutman in Melbourne, Fintan completed further study in Cologne with Helfried Fister, Christoph Poppen and the Amadeus quartet. He completed his Masters degree with Robert Gerle in Washington, D.C. A member of the Melbourne Symphony for many years, Fintan now performs as a recitalist and chamber musician.
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(Thursday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
20oct7:00 PM9:00 PMAUSTA Vic: Fintan Murphy Pedagogy Course
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4. With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4.
With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops and Vibrato, the class size is limited to ensure active engagement by participants. This is a wonderful PD opportunity for both developing and established string teachers.
Held on consecutive Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm, the series of six classes commences on October 6 and together cost only $200. Presented in association with AUSTA, the classes will be held at St Kevin’s College, Toorak, with easy access to the Heyington train station.
For further information and to enrol, contact Lachlan Harris at lachlanfharris@gmail.com
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQYZB35
Fintan Murphy
After studying with Nathan Gutman in Melbourne, Fintan completed further study in Cologne with Helfried Fister, Christoph Poppen and the Amadeus quartet. He completed his Masters degree with Robert Gerle in Washington, D.C. A member of the Melbourne Symphony for many years, Fintan now performs as a recitalist and chamber musician.
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Time
(Thursday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
13oct7:00 PM9:00 PMAUSTA Vic: Fintan Murphy Pedagogy Course
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4. With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4.
With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops and Vibrato, the class size is limited to ensure active engagement by participants. This is a wonderful PD opportunity for both developing and established string teachers.
Held on consecutive Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm, the series of six classes commences on October 6 and together cost only $200. Presented in association with AUSTA, the classes will be held at St Kevin’s College, Toorak, with easy access to the Heyington train station.
For further information and to enrol, contact Lachlan Harris at lachlanfharris@gmail.com
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQYZB35
Fintan Murphy
After studying with Nathan Gutman in Melbourne, Fintan completed further study in Cologne with Helfried Fister, Christoph Poppen and the Amadeus quartet. He completed his Masters degree with Robert Gerle in Washington, D.C. A member of the Melbourne Symphony for many years, Fintan now performs as a recitalist and chamber musician.
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Time
(Thursday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
06oct7:00 PM9:00 PMAUSTA Vic: Fintan Murphy Pedagogy Course
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4. With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4.
With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops and Vibrato, the class size is limited to ensure active engagement by participants. This is a wonderful PD opportunity for both developing and established string teachers.
Held on consecutive Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm, the series of six classes commences on October 6 and together cost only $200. Presented in association with AUSTA, the classes will be held at St Kevin’s College, Toorak, with easy access to the Heyington train station.
For further information and to enrol, contact Lachlan Harris at lachlanfharris@gmail.com
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQYZB35
Fintan Murphy
After studying with Nathan Gutman in Melbourne, Fintan completed further study in Cologne with Helfried Fister, Christoph Poppen and the Amadeus quartet. He completed his Masters degree with Robert Gerle in Washington, D.C. A member of the Melbourne Symphony for many years, Fintan now performs as a recitalist and chamber musician.
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Time
(Thursday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
november 2022
30nov5:00 PM8:00 PMEMERGING STRING TEACHER'S DRINKS AND DISCUSSIONNew Teachers Forum
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EMERGING STRING TEACHER’S DRINKS AND DISCUSSION An opportunity for emerging string teachers to wind down from 2022. Connect and share ideas with more experienced string teachers over pizza and drinks. A
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EMERGING STRING TEACHER’S DRINKS AND DISCUSSION
An opportunity for emerging string teachers to wind down from 2022. Connect and share ideas with more experienced string teachers over pizza and drinks. A raffle on the night will also include a year’s free membership with AUSTA among the prizes.
Wednesday 30th November 2022 at 5pm.
LOCATION
Sarah Sands Hotel (upstairs)
29 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Venue is accesible via:
No. 19 Tram – stop No. 19 – app. 20 mins from Flinders St
Jewell station on the Upfield line – app. 5 mins walk from the station
Street parking is available – we strongly suggest the east side of Brunswick Rd
Enter on Sydney Rd – straight up the stairs
CONTACT DETAILS
Hamish Paterson
austavicpresident@outlook.com
Ticket price for emerging teachers – $5 entry
Booking link – https://www.trybooking.com/CDJCI
Please book early to avoid missing out.
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Sarah Sands Hotel (upstairs)
Organizer
10nov7:00 PM9:00 PMAUSTA Vic: Fintan Murphy Pedagogy Course
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4. With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4.
With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops and Vibrato, the class size is limited to ensure active engagement by participants. This is a wonderful PD opportunity for both developing and established string teachers.
Held on consecutive Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm, the series of six classes commences on October 6 and together cost only $200. Presented in association with AUSTA, the classes will be held at St Kevin’s College, Toorak, with easy access to the Heyington train station.
For further information and to enrol, contact Lachlan Harris at lachlanfharris@gmail.com
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQYZB35
Fintan Murphy
After studying with Nathan Gutman in Melbourne, Fintan completed further study in Cologne with Helfried Fister, Christoph Poppen and the Amadeus quartet. He completed his Masters degree with Robert Gerle in Washington, D.C. A member of the Melbourne Symphony for many years, Fintan now performs as a recitalist and chamber musician.
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Time
(Thursday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
03nov7:00 PM9:00 PMAUSTA Vic: Fintan Murphy Pedagogy Course
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4. With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops
Event Details
Fintan Murphy will present a series of six evening classes on Violin Pedagogy in Term 4.
With sessions focusing on Left Hand set-up, Intonation, Shifting and Fingerboard geography, Scales, Double Stops and Vibrato, the class size is limited to ensure active engagement by participants. This is a wonderful PD opportunity for both developing and established string teachers.
Held on consecutive Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm, the series of six classes commences on October 6 and together cost only $200. Presented in association with AUSTA, the classes will be held at St Kevin’s College, Toorak, with easy access to the Heyington train station.
For further information and to enrol, contact Lachlan Harris at lachlanfharris@gmail.com
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQYZB35
Fintan Murphy
After studying with Nathan Gutman in Melbourne, Fintan completed further study in Cologne with Helfried Fister, Christoph Poppen and the Amadeus quartet. He completed his Masters degree with Robert Gerle in Washington, D.C. A member of the Melbourne Symphony for many years, Fintan now performs as a recitalist and chamber musician.
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Time
(Thursday) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM