AUSTA News 2025
Josephine Vains
Josephine Vains
Demystifying Improvisation This presentation seeks to demystify the use (and abuse) of improvisation by the modern string player, and to explore how we as teachers can inspire using improvisational ideas in our teaching. Suited to intermediate and advanced students, this presentation...AUSTA Vic New Music Reading Day 2025 List
A list of new works, including comments which were originally presented at the Reading Day by Miranda Bell, can be downloaded by AUSTA members below. DOWNLOAD: AUSTA Vic New Music Reading Day 2025 List
AUSTA Vic 2025 New Music Reading Day
2025 New Music Reading Day Sunday 9 February brought 40 string players and ensemble directors to St Kevin’s College, Glendalough Campus for the New Music Reading Day and AGM. It was a fantastic day of music making and networking, and we are sure everyone walked away inspired and with ideas for the year for their various ensembles. The repertoire list was...
Joanna Fairs-Wu
Joanna Fairs-Wu
Round table discussion with focus on Regional Teachers Roun
d table discussion for regional teachers to voice the challenges and successes of teaching in regional areas whether as a private studio teacher ,in schools or as part of a regional music school...Rupert Guenther
Rupert Guenther
Self-Esteem Wellbeing & Healing Stage-Fright
Rupert Guenther's Self-Esteem Wellbeing & Healing Stage-Fright is a completely new break-though approach to overcoming stage-fright (performance anxiety). It is exactly the opposite of almost everything performers are being encouraged to do, and is based on...Janet Davies
Janet Davies
Somatic education in string teaching using Alexander Technique principles
Somatic education, which trains kinaesthetic sensitivity and perceptual accuracy, should be crucial in string teaching, as movement and sensory perception are fundamental to our art. Additionally, changes in bodily organization can directly...Evgeny Sorkin
Dr. Evgeny Sorkin
Beyond the AMEB grades: Mastering Leap to Diploma level exams Many teachers ask me how my students consistently progress from AMEB Grade 4-5 to successfully pass AMus and LMus level exams in a short period of time. In this presentation,...Vale Donald Hazelwood OBE AO
It is with great sadness that we bring to the attention of the AUSTA community the passing of our Patron Donald Hazelwood OBE, AO on March 8 2025, a week after Don celebrated his 95th birthday with his family. Donald Hazelwood was one of Australia’s most influential musical leaders who touched the hearts and souls of generations of musicians in...
Robert Harris
Robert Harris
Play to Learn: we 'learn to play' but can also 'play to learn'.
Using examples of his own Cafe Viola gatherings and his tutorial links to the ACMS Amateur Chamber Music Society's activities Robert Harris discusses varied projects, in Australia and...Jacqueline Webber
Jacqueline Webber
Care and Maintenance for String Educators
Just like cars, string instruments require regular maintenance to ensure they are working efficiently and effectively. During this workshop, attendees will gain vital skills in adjusting and correctly servicing different parts of their instrument, and the...Stuart Johnson
Stuart Johnson
Unlocking the Alto Clef: Essential Resources and Strategies for Fluent Music Reading Reading the alto clef fluently is a crucial skill for violists, yet many students and even some professionals struggle with consistent fluency. This session will explore effective resources and...Stringendo 37-1 October 15
Stringendo: Volume 37, Number 2 - October 2015
October 2015 Theme: Competitions- Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition
- Competition Feature
- AUSTA Conference
- Colourstrings
- And lots more!
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Stringendo 47-1 March 25
Stringendo: Volume 47, Number 1 - March 2025
March 2025 Theme: AUSTA- 3MBS celebrates 50 years of broadcasting
- Strike A Chord
- The importance of confidence
- And lots more!
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Louise King
Louise King
Teaching Adults: Building a Thriving Community Class Program for Lifelong Learners
Adult learners are a growing yet often under-served demographic in string education. Based on Case studies, research and experience from the Cello Dreaming community class program, this presentation by Louise...Yuri Djachenko
Yuri Djachenko
Colourstrings - Workshop on skill development
Zoltán Kodály advocated a thorough music education with singing while simultaneously building aural skills, intellectual understanding and emotional development. His philosophy has also been harnessed in instrumental music teaching. Colourstrings is a translation of Kodály's...AUSTA National Conference 2025 Accommodation
AUSTA Golden Jubilee Conference Accommodation Options
The heritage listed building of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 'The Con", our home for the conference, is located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, near the Sydney Opera House on the fringes of CBD. It is an easy to access location with many accommodation options nearby. Conference...Karen Kyriakou
Karen Kyriakou
The Magic in the Method Book Many method books offer the 'nuts and bolts' but their application in Australian instrumental programs likely differ in context from the USA and UK. This session looks at using method books in creative and collaborative...Helentherese Good
Helentherese Good
Empowering Students towards Personal Growth: Attitudes, Words, and Responses to create Acceptance and Safety in Teaching Spaces It is n
o secret that playing a string instrument is hard! So it makes sense to ensure that the environment in which such learning...Olivia Mou
Olivia Mou
"Keep your instrument in the case" - Expert musicians’ non-play practice strategies for string students
Practice is critical to shape expertise and performance readiness. But what sets expert string players apart in their practice? How do experts approach the...
Zoë van Drunen
Zoë van Drunen
The string ensemble class - just an instrumental lesson for a group?
Combining the learning from instrumental lessons, classroom music, and orchestral rehearsals into curriculum-based string ensemble classes. What makes a string ensemble class unique? How does it differ from...