AUSTA (NSW) String Festival at St Ives
16nov8:00 AM4:30 PMAUSTA (NSW) String Festival at St Ives
Event Details
The AUSTA NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to play one piece
Event Details
The AUSTA NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to play one piece either solo or with an accompanist to the best of their ability. Participants will play one by one in a small group with other players of a similar age and ability.
DATE
Sunday 16 November 2025 (UTC+10)
Location
St Ives Preparatory School – Sydney Grammar School
11 Ayres Rd , St Ives NSW 2075
ACCOMPANISTS
- Piano accompanists will be available on the day, but participants may also bring their own
- Any piece that is intended to be performed with accompaniment must use an accompanist. Only perform solo/unaccompanied if that is how the composer wrote the piece
- When booking, please answer ‘Yes’ if you wish to use one of the AUSTA accompanists
- Several accompanists will assist with the event. Once you have enrolled, an accompanist will be allocated to you three to four weeks before the event
- Rehearsals must be arranged privately before the event. No rehearsals are possible at the venue
- You must supply the piano part to your accompanist, with any cut sections clearly marked
Note: for the upcoming String Festival, our regular pianist Alison Cameron will only be available for the morning session. Additional accompanists will cover other sections.
CERTIFICATES AND TROPHIES
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation, a trophy, and a panel report with valuable feedback.
ENROLMENT
- All enrolments are through trybooking.com
- There is a maximum performance length of 7 minutes
- Teachers may enrol students, or students may enrol individually
- Payment by credit card is required at the time of booking
- A 10% discount via discount code is available for current AUSTA members and their students. AUSTA members (not students or parents) should contact the event organiser if they cannot locate the discount code
- Performers will be placed in a session based on the age and level provided in the enrolment form. The organiser reserves the right to move a performance to a nearby session if necessary.
- Please enrol with the correct repertoire and performance length at the time of enrolment, as this may not be altered.
The event link is: https://www.trybooking.com/DFTGU
Please share this with other teachers and students who may be interested in performing.
ENTRIES CLOSE on 26/10/2025. Places are limited.
Time
16/11/2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM(GMT+11:00)
Location
Sydney Grammar School - St Ives
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