CMVic - December Edition of SHOUT!

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Community Music Victoria

December 2012 Edition In This Issue
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. CMVic News Making Music Around Victoria CMVic Info CMVic Events Vacant Position Singing Groups & Choirs Other Singing Opportunities Instrumental Groups Playing Opportunities Workshops Classes Conferences Regional events Metro events Open Mic Music Camps Festivals Awards / Competitions Help needed Funding opportunities
Tune Up!
Article by: Kerry Clarke and Heather McLaughlin From the 9th to the 11th of November, Community Music Victoria held Tune Up! (weekend camp). It was a chance to get together in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Yarra River to play music and swap tunes, songs and stories with other like-minded music makers from across Victoria. The following is Kerry Clark and Heather McLauglin (both workshop leaders) accounts of Tune Up.
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SHOUT! 2013 Deadlines 22 January For February 19 March For April SHOUT! Extra 2013 Deadlines 19 February For March 23 April For May
Community Music Victoria supports, promotes and facilitates music making in Victorian communities. Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 Tel: 03 9662 1162; Fax: 03 9662 1197 Email: cmv@netspace.net.au; Website: www.cmv.org.au We are supported by Arts Victoria.
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Kerry Clarke AaahhhTune Up! (To quote Michelle Morgan) What more is there to say!! I am sure I will think of something!! As usual it was a great weekend of singing, talking, eating, laughing, playing instruments and sharing uplifting experiences. For me the singing (Note to self - beware of writing sining as a typo!!) is the pinnacle of happiness and pleasure. I had a great time learning new songs, warm ups, harmonies, styles and more. I came away with a lot of new ideas, repertoire and methods to try with my singing groups. It was lovely to meet new people and to renew past friendships. On a personal level the joy of being with like minded lovers of song, rejuvenated me to continue leading community singing and spreading the notion of Community Music making. By this time of the year I am usually getting a bit jaded and the session on Leading Groups gave me fresh ideas about renewing a tired group and a tired leader. The formal workshops were valuable and informative and always included plenty of singing. The less formal sessions and ad hoc sings and sharing were open and welcoming and gave a lot of pleasure to those participating. I also learnt from Lyndal the dangers of FOMO Syndrome (Fear of Missing Out) and should have stopped singing and gone to bed a little earlier but hey it was sooo much fun! I wish I had a picture to insert but I was too busy singing!! My only complaint was that I finished the weekend with an aching face from smiling and laughing for me it just accompanies singing and cannot be avoided. Thanks to all the participants for their great music and to all the CMVic fine folk for their hard work and commitment to bring us all together. I look forward to next year cannot come soon enough for me!!
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Heather McLauglin This year there was a strong representation of instrumental music as well as singing at the CMVic Tune Up weekend at Amberley.
Workshop sessions ranged from Old Time strings with Andy Baylor, Ukes, Marimbas and Voices with Dani Rocca and Adam Burke, Ukelele leadership with Bruce Watson, and session culture with Rick e Vengeance and Lyndal Chambers. Sunday had two sessions of Community Ensemble with Aaron Silver and Bec Rigby. A set of four home-made Jon Madin marimbas was permanently on hand in the big downstairs room, and further marimba playing was offered in the workshops Introduction to Marimbas with Heather McLaughlin and Wacapella: Using Marimbas in singing Groups with Kass Mulvaney, who suggests that a good gutsy marimba can amplify a bass line, and be used even if you have no male singers in a group. In addition to this wide variety of official workshops, there was instrumental music going on at various times throughout the weekend in corners, in spare rooms, in hallways, and especially around the campfire on Saturday night.
A wonderful thing about the weekend was the way that singing and instruments were so often combined in the Friday night Welcome session, in the campfire music, and in much of the spontaneous music happening all around the building over the weekend. SHOUT! December 2012 Edition 3
It was an inspiring weekend of playing as well as singing. Much of it has been captured on video for those who were there to be reminded and for those who couldnt be there to get a taste. So much enjoyable music-making!
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Making Music Around Victoria
Heather McLaughlin
A marimba-making day (part of the current CMVic/Nillumbik Shire project for the Eltham area) was held on Saturday October 27th. It was a great success! The teachers and kids at Arthurs Creek
Primary School (the beneficiary) are all thrilled. It is such an empowering thing for both adults and children to take a pile of assorted wood and have a lovely instrument at the end of the day. Each child or adult who chiselled a bar in tune signed their name under the note - a small triumph and satisfying achievement. This workshop was a true community event. Using Jon Madin's book "Make Your Own Marimbas", we succeeded in making a 3 1/2 octave marimba on the day. It was held at the Hurstbridge Learning Co-operative primary school, with three families from Arthurs Creek Primary School, one family from the 'Co-op', and five rather random adults, two of whom had woodworking skills. Mitre 10 Diamond Creek gave us the materials for half price. Back to the top
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CMVic Info
CMVic On YouTube Exciting news folks! Community Music Victoria is thrilled to announce that it now has its very own YouTube channel..yee ha! If you have any clips of your music making group which youd like to share with us on our channel, send your footage in on a disc or format of your choice, to: Community Music Victoria, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 In the meantime, follow this link to see some fantastic inspirational clips from our recent Tune Up! event: http://www.youtube.com/user/CommunityMusicVic?feature=watch Well see you on the silver screen! TIME ON YOUR HANDS? If you can spare a couple of hours a week, Community Music Victoria needs you! Fancy volunteering a couple of hours on a Monday afternoon for this fantastic not for profit organisation? Community Music Victoria is based in an accessible building on bustling Flinders Lane where the coffee is good and the muffins are better! We are looking for a keen individual to be our media co-ordinator, 1.30-3.30pm on Mondays. The role will be to ensure Community Music Victoria is up to date with all its online events listings and information on Facebook etc. Contact Deb Carveth, Volunteer Coordinator, on 9662 1162 or email cmv@netspace.net.au Community Music Victoria seeks film/iphone clips Do you have any footage of your singing or instrumental group in full swing, which youd be happy to share with CMVic? We would love to edit together some clips of community music making into a short montage to put on our website and show to the world. It doesnt have to be first class filming worthy of Cannes, just a good steady take, even from an iphone, offering an insight into the great work being done using music to build and strengthen communities across Victoria. Alternatively, if youd be open to the idea of your group being filmed, wed love to hear from you about that, too.
Please send any short film clips or expressions of interest in being filmed, to deb_cmv@netspace.net.au
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CMV EMPLOYEE REGISTER From time to time CMV looks for people to take on occasional and temporary paid jobs. We want to make sure that people with a commitment to CMVs values and relevant skills are invited to apply for these positions. To help make this happen we keep a Register of Employment Candidates and notify the people on it when employment opportunities arise. This is an invitation to apply to add your name to the register. All you need do is check that you fall into one or more of the eligibility criteria below and send us your current CV. Eligibility criteria: 1. Have participated in at least three of CMVs skills sharing/peer gathering activities and/or 2. Be a CMV volunteer 3. Express or demonstrate commitment to CMVs values. 4. Have skills or experience in at least one of the following areas Administration and/or computers Facilitation of community music leadership skills-sharing Specialist topics relevant to community music making Co-ordination and/or administration of community based activities Volunteer management Organisational management Financial administration Send us a brief covering letter and a current CV. If the eligibility criteria are met (as determined by a panel from CMVs board of management not including the applicant) you will be added to the register and informed of relevant employment opportunities. CMVs full employment policy is available for inspection. Just email us at cmv@netspace.net.au and we will send you a copy. Back to the top
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CMVic Events
Community Music Victoria Benefit Concert

Sunday 9 December , 12:30-3pm
Concert to raise funds for CMVic Programs for 2013. Entry by donation for CMVic Performances by: Brunswick Rogues choir Homebrew Verandah Singers Brunswick Old Time String Orchestra Six In The City
and others... Where: Good Shepherd Chapel 1 St Heliers St Abbotsford Enter via St Helier St Entrance
Wednesday 29 November, 7.30 pm. - Marimba Music Session West Heidelberg Uniting Church hall. Come and play large xylophones with other adults, led by Heather McLaughlin. No experience necessary. An easy and enjoyable way to make music. $3 each contribution to hall costs. Contact: Sue Everard, jsever@bigpond.net.au
Friday 30 November, 2 - 3 pm - Marimba Music for Older Adults Marimba Music for Older Adults with Heather McLaughlin Eltham Retirement Centre, 43 Diamond St, Eltham VIC 3095 (Previously Judge Book Village) No charge. Register with Shelley Reynolds, 9431 0100 dtc@mcm.org.au SHOUT! December 2012 Edition 7
Sunday 2 December, 2-4 pm - Family Marimba Afternoon with Jon Madin in Greensborough
Greenhills Primary School, Mine Street, Greensborough. Come and try Jons marimbas and many other invented instruments such as Echocellos. (Video clip and details at http://marimbamusic.com.au ) A great music afternoon for all ages. $10 each (adults and children), or $25 for a family. Pay at the door. Afternoon tea included. Enquiries to Heather McLaughlin 0425 757 641
Geelong A gathering/networking day of multicultural singing groups facilitated by Acabellas date to be advised soon!
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Vacant Positions
Drum/Percussion Teacher position 2013 Emerald Secondary College is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Drum/Percussion teacher 0.2 (one day) to join its growing instrumental music program. Position will commence term 1, 2013. Must be available to co-lead our well established Taiko drumming ensemble rehearsal after school. Applicant must be VIT registered or valid working with children check required. Please submit your resume by December 3rd via email to Priscilla Tie, Music Coordinator. tie.priscilla.p@edumail.vic.gov.au Seeking Saxophone Teacher Brunswick Secondary College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Saxophone teacher to join our vibrant Music Program from the beginning of term 1 2013. The position is one day a week. The successful applicant will be required to teach individuals and small groups of students ranging from Years 7-12, take an ensemble and further develop the saxophone program at the College. VIT registration or permission to teach is required. For expressions of interest, please email a letter of application and CV including three referees by Friday 30th November to: Suzanne Kurick Head of Learning: Music Brunswick Secondary College Email: kurick.suzanne.s@edumail.vic.gov.au Back to the top SHOUT! December 2012 Edition 8
Singing Groups & Choirs

Looking for a singing Group or choir to singing in? Contact CMVic for a list of choirs in your area - cmv@netspace.net.au or check out some of these fabulous choirs listed below. (Note to singing groups/choirs : any singing groups/choirs previously listed in SHOUT! or SHOUT! Extra are now on a rotation system in SHOUT! and SHOUT! Extra) Corisande Vocal Group - Geelong Corisande are a vibrant, fun vocal group that has sung together for two years and we need some low voices! (The occasional higher voice is needed too, but there may be a waiting list). Directed by Steph Payne, we sing contemporary pop, soul, world, folk, jazz and potentially anything else! We perform in Geelong, Melbourne and the Surf Coast at events, festivals and functions. dont mind hanging out in the bar after choir! Contact Steph on 0409 856 071, info@corisande.com.au or see www.corisande.com.au You can also like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Corisande/301503348248 Creativity Australia With One Voice program Wed love people to join our choirs those on healthcare cards may attend for free. Ashburton Sings: Wednesdays 6.15 - 7.30pm, followed by supper, Ashburton Baptist Church Footscray Sings: Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.45pm, followed by supper, Lutheran Church of Australia Frankston Sings: Mondays 5.30 - 6.45pm, followed by supper, The Nave, Brotherhood of St Laurence Geelong Sings: Mondays 5.30 - 6.45pm, followed by supper, Deakin University Waterfront Campus Greater Dandenong Sings: Wednesdays 5.15 - 6.30pm, followed by supper, Paddy O'Donoghue Centre Heidelberg Sings: Thursdays 5.30 - 6.45pm, followed by supper, Education Centre Austin Hopsital Hume Sings: Wednesdays 6.00 - 7.15pm, followed by supper, Homestead Community & Learning Centre Melbourne Sings: Tuesdays 5.15 - 6.30pm, followed by supper, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins St Kilda Sings: Mondays 6.15 - 7.30pm, followed by supper, The Salvation Army Chapel For enquires: enquiries@creativityaustralia.org.au or 03 8679 6088 or visit www.creativityaustralia.org.au Da Capo Singers are auditioning basses, baritones, and tenors. Da Capo Singers are based in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne with an eclectic repertoire. Rehearsals are Sunday nights in Berwick. For more information please email dacaposingers@yahoo.com.au or call Simon Loveless 9707 2036 East City Sound Performing chorus. Serious singers having serious fun! East City Sound sings four part harmony in the barbershop style. Thursday rehearsals 7:30 pm at St Stephens Anglican Church. Phyllis St Bayswater. www.eastcitysound.org.au Kathleen Chantry 9704 8238 0409 136 204 KathleenC@oracletelecom.net.au
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Empty Sky Is the Chalice home choir that rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm (Squawkestra do the other Thursday). We are exploring songs, chants and dances from sacred traditions around the world. Its serious fun and there are no auditions. All welcome. Where: Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High St, Northcote Cost: $10 per session and bring some nosh to share afterwards Contact: Kavisha Ph: 0412 893 355 or Darryl Colless Ph: 9482 2884 Essendon Choral Society. ECS has been performing for over 30 years in Essendon and Melbourne with a range of music including opera, classical, Gilbert & Sullivan and light entertainment. No auditions required, come along and try. All singers needed, especially Tenors. Rehearsals at Penleigh & Essendon Grammar Junior School, Music room Raleigh Street, Essendon (opposite Essendon Football Grounds) Tuesday nights at 7.45pm Enquiries telephone 9390 3584 Wendy Smart Treasurer ECS Geelong Youth Choir Lets Make Music! for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Every child is born a musician and Lets Make Music! provides the perfect environment for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and the adults that love them to make music together. Classes are full of singing and dancing and utilise quality instruments and engaging props. Parents love sharing in the fun of music with their kids and learn the skills and confidence to make music an integral part of their everyday lives. Taking term 1 enrolments now. Date: Thursday and Friday mornings Times: 9:30,10:30 and 11:30am classes Venue: St Lukes Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Scenic and Barrabool Rds, Highton Plenty of offstreet parking available Costs: $15/class payable by the term, Sibling discount available (siblings under 2yrs free) Contact: 0431 981 652 Bron Lawson Email: geelongyouthchoir@ymail.com Webiste: www.geelongyouthchoir.com Glee Club Glee Club is the only sing-a-long choir in town. There are no solos, no microphones and no commitment to come every week. Show tune Tuesdays 6:15-7:15. Classic Wednesdays 6:157:15. The Butterfly Club, 204 Bank Street, South Melbourne Tickets: $10 Bookings: www.thebutterflyclub.com or just turn up.
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Groovy Percussive Choir Playing Around with the Gospel Sound... Do you love Expressing yourself in song, Improvising, Exploring Rhythm, Finding your Inner Groove, Weaving Harmony, Revelling in Spontaneous Play, Meeting other like-minded singers and musicians? Why not join our inner city Groovy Percussive Choir? All kinds of singers welcome. If you play percussion or another acoustic instrument and can sing a little we'd love to hear from you. No sight reading ability necessary. If you can hold a tune, you're in. Magic things happen when like-minded folk get together and sing. We can buddy you up with someone who's more confident and Tiya is an experienced and passionate choir leader and performer committed to bringing out the best in everyone. Our repertoire is broad including originals and eclectic old and new. We sing with spirit, invigorating all our material with a charismatic or reverential gospel feel. Percussion and movement and other musical embellishment is part of the fun. For more info please email Tiya at singwithspirit@gmx.com Greenbrook Singers The Greenbrook Singers are a ladies singing group which has been established for a number of years but always welcomes new members. There is something for everyone with songs ranging from folk and gospel to golden oldies, pop and songs in other languages and from simple rounds to three part harmony. Newcomers are welcome to try us out for a session at any time. Led by Margaret Crichton. Where: Greenbrook Community House 40 McFarlane Cres, Epping 3076 When Tuesdays 12 1 pm Cost: $75 or $60 per 10 weeks Contact: Liz Walker , Coordinator Greenbrook Community House 9408 0916, greenbrookch@whittlesea.vic.gov.au www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au The 'Hearts in Harmony' community choir Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays 1-2pm at 125 Napier St, Fitzroy - part of the Atherton Gardens housing estate. With the emphasis on social inclusion, we sing a range of songs from simple rounds to jazz and world music incorporating movement, actions, signing and improvisation. Led by Susie Davies-Splitter (music lecturer at ACU), members come from near and far including Africa, Pakistan, Torres Strait Islands and India. No experience necessary just a sense of fun is needed. Come along and try it out! Contact: janie@welcometomusic.net Hip Hop Choir Looking for mcs, dancers, beat makers and anyone who loves to sing! Rehearsals held at Barkly Arts Centre, Footscray Thursdays 5.30-7.30pm. changeactnow@gmail.com
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Jive Brief description: Jive is a small mixed community group who sing jazz, swing and pop. We are currently looking for a bass singer, who can keep good rhythm, and wants to have fun with it. We sing accompanied and unaccompanied pieces. Learning tools are provided and vocal guidance given along the way. Must love the jazz and swing style, and must love supper time! Where: Private home in Rowville When: Wednesday 7.45 10pm $5.00 per month Paul Jamieson - 9762 2663 Jongleurs We are a non performing, friendly group, learning by ear a wide range of acapella songs. Singing on Thursday nights on the Southern Mornington Peninsula. No audition, experience or musical knowledge required, just come and have a great night of song and laughter. Contact Fiona 5988 6685 Joyful Strains A non-auditioned choir that espouses the joy of singing in a friendly and safe environment. Musical Director Ebony Birch-Hanger is an accredited Level 2 Kodaly teacher who has bought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Joyful Strains. Where: Southern Community Church of Christ, 2 4 Chesterville Road Cheltenham 3192 When: Mondays 7:30pm 9:30pm (Victorian School Terms) Cost: $60 per term Contact/s Name: Sharon Cartledge Contact Details: shazziejs@hotmail.com or 0417311988 Kallista Primary School - Wednesdays 7.30 pm Community Choir VoKallista. Committment required as we do perform within our community and beyond. No auditions but we work on improving vocal, rhythm and listening skills in sessions and extra workshops with Voice Teacher Suzann Frisk. Very happy friendly group. Material varied but kind a folky and mostly acappella. barbmcfarlane@bigpond.com NEW choir/s to SHOUT! Both Sides Of The River Singing mostly in the Bend of Isles on the Yarra, we are all enthusiastic warblers, delighting in the creative harmony, humor and friendship to be found in sharing songs. Experimenting with different genres, styles and languages [and sometimes instruments], we have made amazing musical tours of our world! Meeting on every second Monday, 7.45 - 10pm. Contacts: kassmulvany@gmail.com Casey Choir Casey Choir is looking for new members. Currently 40+ members. We are a female choir with no auditions and while we want all voice types, we are particularly looking for some new 1st Sopranos. Wide range of music genres. Come along and have a look before joining. Rehearsals - 57 Gloucester Ave, Berwick When: Thursdays 7.15pm 9.30pm Enquiries: Marlene 9702 2708
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High Street Bells Choir A Northcote based, socially inclusive choir we aim to be accessible for people who may find it difficult to access a choir. We perform about 10 times per year, collaborating with other choirs, songwriters and musicians. We welcome singers, volunteers and musicians. Musical Director: Jenny Taylor Proudly supported by: A great team of volunteers, Darebin Council, Bendigo Bank North Fitzroy Branch, Melbourne City Mission Clubhouse. Where: Northcote Uniting Church When: Monday during school terms from 10.15-12.15 Cost: Free Contact: Sally Green - 9489 4399 Wild Thyme - Acapella (with percussion) choir Wild Thyme in Bendigo are looking for a couple of alto singers and percussion players to fill a hole in our little choir. There are 8 of us and we sing mostly rhythmic music. We meet Thursday evenings for wine, nibbles and song. For more information contact Ev on 0413426821 or by email: evalyn.charalambous@gmail.com Where: Bendigo When: Thursdays Cost: No Charge Contact: Ev Charalambous 0413426821 or evalyn.charalambous@gmail.com
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Other Singing Opportunities

Melbourne International Singers Festival - 5 10 JUNE 2013 The School of Hard Knocks Institute is proud to announce the launch of Melbourne International Singers Festival. Australia's most exciting new Festival for singers of all styles and ages! Jonathon Welch AM is thrilled to announce the launch of Australia's most exciting new singing and choral event, Melbourne International Singers Festival in 2013! The program will include an exciting and diverse new range of opportunities for singers of all ages that will encompass many diverse singing genres as well as the hugely successful Melbourne Festival of Choirs from June 8-10. Choirs from around the globe will have the opportunity to share their music, experience world class practitioners and workshops and perform in the best concert halls and venues right here in Melbourne. In addition to the Melbourne International Singers Festival, a new opportunity for choirs to compete in the Melbourne Eisteddfod will be launched. We will be announcing our new choral competition in the coming weeks, along with exciting news of all our other workshops and performance opportunities for singing of all styles. We cant wait to see you all here in Melbourne, the home of great music and the Arts in Australia, to share in Melbourne International Singers Festival in 2013! Email us to register your interest NOW and for more information and updates on the 2013 Festival program singersfestival@hotmail.com Melbourne International Singers Festival is in support of School of Hard Knocks Sounds, Sights and Soul of South Africa Tour. 6th to 20th March 2013 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit a foreign country where you have the opportunity to safely and deeply embrace the music and culture of that country? Then look no further, because here is your unique travel opportunity to participate in the second Sounds of South Africa tour 2013 with Babette as the tour leader and Tracey Miller as the choir director. Further information and bookings please email babetteo@telstra.com Website - www.babettes-events.com.au
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Instrumental Groups
Looking for a instrumental groups to play in? Contact CMVic for a list of instrumental groups in your area - cmv@netspace.net.au or check out some of these fabulous instrumental groups listed below. (Note to instrumental groups : any instrumental groups previously listed in SHOUT! or SHOUT! Extra are now on a rotation system in SHOUT! and SHOUT! Extra) Footscray Gypsies World Music Community Orchestra This is a world music community orchestra based in Footscray in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Our repertoire focuses on klezmer, gypsy and balkan music. The Footscray Gypsies meets on alternate Tuesday evenings, 6.30 to 9.00pm at the Bigwest Festival rehearsal room, above the iconic Dancing Dog Caf Level 1, 42 Albert Street in Footscray (close to the train station). Fees: $15 casual ($40 for 4 weeks/2 months). Concession: $10 casual ($30 for 4 weeks/2months). All ages groups welcome Bring a music stand, pencil and folder. Sheet music provided. enquiries www.jensmusicschool.com jensmusicschool@hotmail.com or call me on 0413 128052 Guitar Orchestra auditions. CGSVs Guitar Orchestra is conducted by Ben Dix, who also arranges much of the material.. Sight reading skills are very important in the orchestra, so you will be tested on this and one or two other things. For more information: www.cgsv.org.au Jika Jika Ensemble Small orchestral ensemble Looking for new players - violins, violas & woodwinds. Clarinet particularly needed. Experienced adult instrumentalists, those returning to play after a break and beginners all welcome! Saturdays 4-6pm fortnightly, Jika Jika Community Centre Northcote. Please phone Bronwyn 0416 335 015. KALULU KALULU (which stands for Kooky And Luscious Ukulele Lovers United!!) We have about 30 members already and meet every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 10.30am - 12.3-pm at Kallista Community House, Kallista. Its a fun and friendly ukulele gathering, which occasionally performs at various functions and gigs, but mostly just gets together to learn and laugh together. Anyone come along (young/old, beginners/advanced, blokes/sheilas). If you would like to know more you can give Kaz call on 0419 377 909. Mandolins D'Amour We are a plucked string ensemble (mandolin, mandola, guitar, cello, double bass) who meet every Thursday night at 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Serrell St Uniting Centre in East Malvern. We play music of all styles from classical, folk, popular song, world music etc. We welcome players of all ages and ability with the only requirement to join being the ability to read music. 2012 Member Fee $150. Please contact Don Marsham for further information Tel: 9723 2933, Email: donaldmarsham@hotmail.com
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New Horizons Concert Band It doesnt matter how old you are, you can learn to play an instrument and have fun at the same time. Whether you have played a bit in the past, or simply never had the chance, the NEW HORIZONS CONCERT BAND, could be the start of a new experience of music. The following instruments are on offer: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, French horn, Tuba, Euphonium and Percussion. Lessons and rehearsal on Thursday mornings Music Director: Brian Hogg For further information: DRMC 9754 6566 Email: drmc@drmc.org.au Oakleigh City Band Attention Brass & Percussion players, Rehearsals: Mondays 8-10pm Oakleigh Hall (upstairs), 142-144 Drummond Street, Oakleigh Visitors, enquiries, and new members are always welcome. Previous experience in bands is not essential. All ages. Band instruments are available. Tuition can be arranged. Contact Annyce: 0418 266 923 NEW Instrumental Group to SHOUT! Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre Keyboard Collective Contact: Leanne Murphy 03 5728 6668, leannemurphy@bigpond.com, or the Beechworth Neighbourhood Centre on 03 5728 2386. Tuesdays: 7-8.30pm Cost: $80 for 8 weeks Calling all keyboard enthusiasts, beginners to advanced welcome! BYO portable keyboard (and we play a bit of marimba too)
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Playing Opportunities
Community Music Access Hands on Music for people with a disability facilitated by The Salvation Army Brunswick. CNR Gooch and High streets Thornbury, Tuesdays under 18s program (in school term) Wednesdays open age. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 - 11.30am. Cnr Gooch and High streets, Thornbury. Cost: $5. Carers free Contact: Stuart Lees 0403 316 671 Email: stuart.lees@salvationarmy.org.au Marimbas in Kyneton Adult playing group to be established shortly. Express your interest! Contact Andy Rigby, arharp2002@yahoo.com.au 0400 865 229
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Melbourne Slow Sessions Every Tuesday Night from 7.30pm. Mark McDonnells Traditional Irish Music Slow Sessions are held at. Ideal for musicians wanting to ease themselves into the session scene. The first and third Tuesdays of the month cater to beginners, while the second and fourth Tuesdays are pitched to more intermediate players. Where: Father Flanagans Hotel, 484 Smith St in Collingwood Contact Mark on markjmcd@gmail.com or 03 9459 2295 Newport Fiddle and Folk Club: Folk Club Night: Last Friday of the month. Newport Community Hall, 15 Mason St, Newport, 7.30 pm. All welcome to BYO instruments, voices, listening ears. $5 /gold coin. www.nffc.org.au . Michael Stewart, 03 9399 4466. Open Stage Night - Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre Are you interested in performing? Come along & hone your skills in front of a real live audience! We welcome all forms of the performing arts: singing, mime, poetry reading, dancing, bands (practically) anything! Last Friday of each month at 10-12 Salisbury Road, Upper Beaconsfield. 59443484 St Kilda Festival Musicians wanted Highlighting St Kilda Festival's continued devotion to local and emerging music, we are happy to announce the return of LIVE N LOCAL and the NEW MUSIC STAGE LIVE N LOCAL: 3 - 9 February 2013 The Live N Local program will again be presenting a week of local bands at local venues throughout St Kilda. This hugely popular program provides a platform for local musicians of all genres to join the week of festivities that culminate on Festival Sunday 10 February 2013. NEW MUSIC STAGE: Festival Sunday 10 February 2013 Hailed as one of the highlights of Festival Sunday, the New Music Stage is back again offering ten talented emerging bands a chance to play at one of Australias best known festivals. The crowd favourite will win $5000 and a bunch of other goodies. How to apply: Please read the FAQ and Terms & Conditions on website before completing the Application Form (links also on webste). Your application will be considered for the New Music Stage and if you are eligible, the Live N Local program as well. A non-refundable fee of $33 applies to all entries. This administrative fee enables us to fund the New Music Stage, and ensures all submissions are given a fair viewing before selection to play at either the New Music Stage or in local venues as part of the Live N Local program. In line with St Kilda Festivals policy of supporting Indigenous participation, the entry fee will be waived for bands that have a member or members who identify themselves as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Applications close Friday 21 September 2012 Late entries will NOT be accepted. For all information go to www.stkildafestival.com.au
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Secondhand Songs If there's something about a certain song that makes you want to play it a particular way, to bring something to it that you heard in your heart and in your head when you were listening close - well now you can! Roarhouse Melbourne is seeking musicians, performance artists, poets etc for our Darebin Music Feast Show 'Secondhand Songs' to take place on Sunday 7th October at 303 (303 High St, Northcote) from 3-7pm. Artists perform three songs including a cover or tribute to one of their favorite musicians/songs and perhaps tell us a little bit about why they've chosen the song. Headlining the afternoon will be the thrill some Melbourne Jazz trio 'Origami'. Performance spots will be pre-booked however we may have a couple of spaces for walk-ins on the day. Email fi.roarhouse@gmail.com to register your interest. Songwriters Collective Beautiful ongoing events for all those that love great live music in an intimate setting. The Songwriters Collective showcases exceptionally talented and passionate songwriters with a wonderful diversity of acts. Love you to be a part of it! No cost, 7-10pm. Carters Bar. 300 High St, Northcote Contact: Jess Hieser awakenworld@hotmail.com www.myspace.com/songwriterscollective Wax Lyrical is Seeking Songwriters Wax Lyrical is an initiative of The Australian Songwriters' Association to provide an acoustic mode performance opportunity for songwriters. Running on the first Sunday of the month at The Old Hepburn Hotel www.oldhepburnhotel.com.au and the second Wednesday of the month at Hardiman's Hotel www.hardimans.com.au of the month. Even if you'd rather just listen, come along and help make the Wax a success. Anyone interested in performing Contact: Trevor Shard Ph: 0404069019 Woodend Celtic Music Session Third Sunday of the month, 3-5pm, led by the Black Forest Rogues. Keatings Hotel (Holgate Brewhouse), 79 High Street, Woodend, Vic. Free
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Workshops
Sunday 2 December, 2 - 4 pm - Family Marimba Afternoon with Jon Madin in Greensborough. www.vosa.org $10 each (adults and children) or $25 for a family. Enquiries to Heather McLaughlin 0425 757 641
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13 & 15 January 2013 - Sing For Life Choristers (and those choral conductors who love to sing) will have an unforgettable whole-day and one-evening opportunity to sing as a choir under internationally acclaimed choral conductor Dr Edith Copley (north Arizona University, USA). Enjoy rehearsing music by Benjamin Britten, Verdi, and James MacMillan and learn from Edith's great skill in developing voices and teaching with efficiency and enthusiasm. Presented in conjunction with the ACCET Choral Conductors 2013 Summer School. Where: St Catherine's School,17 Heyington Place Toorak and Xavier College Chapel, Barkers Road, Kew When: Sunday 13 January (full day) and Tuesday 15 January (evening) 2013 Cost: Full $170; concession $150; student $130 Phone 9818 1296; email contact@choralconductors.org.au www.choralconductors.org.au 14 - 17 January 2013 - Piano Accompanist Summer School Develop the skills of a repetiteur, accompanying excepts from for opera, operetta and musical theatre. Piano accompanists will work for four days with a team of superb professionals led by Dr David Kram and Stephen Gray, with local experts Irina Cherkassi and Robin Baker. Handson daily tuition groups will be complemented by master classes and stimulating discussions. Participants should be fifteen years of age or over and have achieved Grade 6 AMEB (or equivalent) or above. Presented in conjunction with the ACCET Choral Conductors Summer School. Observer participants also welcome. Where: Xavier College, Barkers Road, Kew When:Monday 14 January to Thursday 17 January 2013 Cost:: Early Bird (before November 21): full $260; concession $200; student $200 Phone 9818 1296; email contact@choralconductors.org.au www.choralconductors.org.au 14 - 17 January 2013 - Sing For Life - 20th ACCET Choral Conductors Summer School Inspiring plenary sessions and master classes are complemented by intensive small group tutorials aiming at developing personal choir conducting skills over four days in a supportive atmosphere whether you are a beginner or a professional. Keynote presenters are the distinguished American conductor Dr Edith Copley (North Arizona University) and well-known Melbourne conductor and educator Robert Stewart. Where: Xavier College, Barkers Road, Kew When: Monday 14 January to Thursday 17 January 2013 Cost: Early bird (to 21 November): Full $530; Concession $430; Student $400 Contact :Australian Choral Conductors Education and Training contact@choralconductors.org.au (03)9818 1296 Website: www.choralconductors.org.au Geelong Folk Music Clubs Banjo & Bluegrass Workshops Third Sunday of the month, 3.00pm @ Irish Murphys. www.geelongfolkmusicclub.com
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Yea Acoustic Jam Session All levels of acoustic musicians, singers and listeners are most welcome. This is an relaxed session where many musical genres get a good airing. Beginners are mentored by the more experienced musicians and we often get people who come to chill out on the couches with a cuppa and to listen to live music. For people who live far away there are many options for accommodation, the Yea Country Market is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, Yea has a new Rail Trail and there is the opportunity for another smaller session on the Saturday night. Where: Yea Community House ( part of the Library Complex) 15 The Semi Circle, Yea When: The first Friday of the month (except for January) 7.30pm until stumps Cost: $2.00 Contact/s Name: Rick and Lee Vengeance Contact Details: fairlyfolk-radioshow@yahoo.com.au 5772 0357 (BH) Website: Several video clips of the Yea Sessions can be found here http://www.youtube.com/user/RickEVengeance?feature=mhee
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Classes
acabellas drumming circle Connect with your rhythm. Enjoy exploring, creating and learning a variety of rhythms in fun supported group sessions using the Djembe Drum. Come away feeling exhilarated & recharged. All experience levels welcome. Where: The Red Brick Hall, Western Heights Uniting Church, Douglass Street, Herne Hill When: Mondays 7pm-8pm Cost: Each 5 week series - $75 Contact: Lisa lisasingline@acabellas.net.au Website: www.acabellas.net.au African Womens Singing Program At Flemington Community Centre Wednesdays at 6pm. This great, new program will provide African women of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunity to learn singing, drumming and poetry. Singing will only be accompanied by rum, the poetry will be published at the end for those who are interested. FREE entry. Info: 8325 1800. www.mvcc.vic.gov.au Alexander Technique Alexander Technique for Performing Arts now available in North East Victoria region. Improve your performance, relieve tension and learn to manage performance anxiety. Contact Martin Kostir for more details 0433 314 994 martin@selfresponsible.me Web: www.SelfResponsible.Me
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Artist Development Program Are you a performing artist with disability seeking professional and artistic development? Wild@heART Community Arts Artist Development Program could be perfect for you! The Artist Development Program is a year-long peer and mentoring program designed to support performing artists with disabilities. The program is intended for musicians, dancers, actors and performing artists who want to develop their skills, experience and opportunities. Participants will: devise a professional development plan meet fortnightly with program manager and program participants access industry mentors access training and development opportunities be supported to seek relevant employment Successful applicants will be asked to make a commitment to the year-long program and contribute $5 to each fortnightly session. Wild@heART is recruiting artists now to participate in this program. Please phone to discuss your eligibility and to express your interest in the program. Contact: Artistic Director: Phil Heuzenroeder 0402 812 428 / phil@wildatheart.org.au or Project Manager: Kat Worth 9326 9970 / kat@wildatheart.org.au For more information on how to apply visit www.wildatheart.org.au/adp Cello Lessons for All Ages - From Beginner through to Intermediate levels For anyone who has ever wanted the opportunity to learn the cello, heres your chance. Learn from an experienced cellist, familiar in the principles of both classical and improvised training. This is designed for anyone interested in exploring the fundamentals and beyond, of this amazing instrument. Classes are catered to the individual, giving YOU the flexibility to learn at your own pace and to explore the areas of music that are of most interest to YOU. Where: NMIT music campus in Fairfield When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 3 to 7pm Cost: $50 per hour/ $30 per half hour Contact: Anita Quayle - anitaquayle@hotmail.com or 0439 108 114 Website: http://anitaquayle.wordpress.com/ Clarinet and Saxophone Lessons All ages and levels; a diverse range of styles: classical, jazz, improvisation; can work towards AMEB examinations if required. Where: Whitehorse/Boroondara area When: Individual, private lessons scheduled by arrangement Contact/s Name: Yvette Audain Contact Details: audainmusic@gmail.com http://www.yvetteaudain.com Community Music Access Hands on Music for people with a disability facilitated by The Salvation Army Brunswick. CNR Gooch and High streets Thornbury, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am to 11.30. Every Tuesday Under 18s program [ runs with school term Every Wednesday open age. $5 per head Carers free. Contact Stuart Lees 0403 316 671 stuart.lees@salvationarmy.org.au SHOUT! December 2012 Edition 21
Drum Connection African and Arabic hand drumming group classes are available at Warrandyte ( Saturdays) and Hurstbridge (Thursday nights and Friday afternoons). Drums are supplied and free trial sessions are offered at the start of each term. Community Performance opportunities are available for all drummers with the student ensemble Doowlla, currently celebrating 7 years of Community Performance. Timid beginners welcome! 10 week term fees $110-140 Tutor and info: Annie Fletcher 0407 102 578 annie@drumconnection.com.au Dreamfields Creative Mentoring for Youth in Creative Writing, Music and Photography Where: Various Places Cost: $40 per hour Contact/s Name: Craig Dent - craig@craigdent.com.au Website: www.craigdent.com.au Family Dog Theatre - Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm Performance, Lighting, Sound & Video. Places available for mixed abilities youth theatre. Training in improvisation, lighting, sound & video- Performing at festivals & events- Creating recreational & career pathways in the arts. Northcote $10 per workshop Phone: Leesa 0425 717 639 familydogcircus@yahoo.com.au Guitar and ukulele Lessons in North Carlton Ros Halyburton is offering Guitar Lessons in Nth Carlton. All ages, stages, and styles include Classical guitar, Jazz, Electric, and Pedal Steel guitar. Ukulele beginners to advanced as well. Contact Ros Halyburton on 0400877327 Guitar Lessons with Simon Hudson Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar? Whether its strumming chords around the campfire, or delving into sophisticated funk, folk and Latin styles, Simon can give you powerful approaches to understanding music, guitar technique and song writing. Simon is a respected singer-songwriter with more than 20 years experience, a BMus from NMIT and comprehensive knowledge of traditional African and Latin music. Where: Fairfield When: By appointment on Tue, Wed, Thurs evenings - between 4 - 9pm Cost: $30 per half-hour or $45 per hour Contact/s Name: Simon Hudson Contact Details: 0416 227780 info@simonhudson.com.au Hey Dee Ho Music Program Educational Music Program for babies, toddles and pre-schoolers. Time: 10:15-10:45am Where: Donald St Community Hall, Preston. Margie - 1300 139 631 Individual singing lessons Alicia Egan, performing artist and qualified music teacher at the Oldis Gardens campus, Jika Jika Community Centre, 2 East St, Westgarth. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. $25 half hour lesson or $200 ~ 9 week term. ph 0410253866
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Kids Drum and Dance Classes with King Marong King Marong, master percussionist from The Gambia, West Africa, will be starting up a kids African drum song and dance classes. Introductory cost is $60 for a 5 week course and places are limited (we are supplying the drums) so people will need to book to reserve a place. Ph: 0430 465 133 Where: Bar 303 High St Northcote. E-mail: kingmarong@yahoo.com Learn to Sing with Emily Hayes Solo classes available or join a small group. Small groups go ahead when the class fills up (min 4 max 6 people): -Beginners Singing Class: Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm -Harmony Singing Class: Wednesday 7.30pm -8.30pm Group classes cost $25 for an hour; solo $55 or $45 per hour Bookings call 0400865427 or 93437733 or email emilyhayes@optusnet.com.au Mosswood Music Classes - Term Three Beginners welcome. The classes are non-threatening, based on the Orff Schulwerk process of music teaching. Learn at your own pace, using music that combines easy and challenging parts to make a satisfying whole, utilizing simple instruments such as xylophones, drums, recorders. Where: All Saints Church, High St. Westgarth. Ph: 9471 2705 info@mosswoodmusic.com www.mosswoodmusic.com Percussion Lessons with Simon Hudson Have you ever wanted to learn percussion? Whether its funky Latin chops on the congas, cranking rhythms on the African djembe and dun-duns, or hip-shaking grooves on the surdo and Brazilian pandeiro, Simon can give you exciting approaches to playing, understanding and composing for percussion and rhythm. Simon is a respected percussionist with more than 16 years experience, a BMus from NMIT and comprehensive knowledge of traditional African and Latin music. Lessons for one or more students - better value if you bring a friend to jam with! Instruments available or BYO Where: Fairfield When: By appointment on Tue, Wed, Thurs evenings - between 4 - 9pm Cost: From $30 for a half-hour Contact/s Name: Simon Hudson Contact Details: 0416 227780 info@simonhudson.com.au Piano and Trumpet Tuition Teachers Classical, Jazz and Improvisation. Alphington Private Music Studio. ABRSM. ANZCA. AMEB. Contact Colin McKellar - email. ljudge@netspace.net.au Phone 94996832 mob.0401019529. Piano teacher Highly qualified in Jazz/ Classical Highly. Coburg area. Beginner to advanced call Dan Robertson LTCL, LRSM, AmusTCL, MUS B (Hons 1st class) 0421 467 694
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Private Trumpet Lessons Beginners to advanced players, all ages welcome trumpet, trombone, all brass. Email Graeme Cook for details jaztek@bigpond.com River of Song - Heart Songs Each month, River of Song offers a Heart Songs session in the week of the full moon. Heart Songs sessions invite us deep into our core and awaken the heart through songs, chant, toning, sound healing and meditation. Each month we explore themes relating to the seasonal and astrological shifts. Please visit www.riverofsong.com.au or call Michelle on 0409946994 for more details. Siblings In Sync Siblings In Sync at the Arts Centre for children and young people with special needs and their siblings which is all about creative music making, promoting shared abilities and co-operation. The sessions are run by registered music therapists and are tailored to suit the individual needs of participants within small group settings. For more information and bookings contact the Digital Learning Hub staff on (03) 9281 8194 or dlh@theartscentre.com.au Upon registering your interest, a music therapist will contact you prior to the sessions commencing to obtain relevant information in order to plan for individual needs. More info: http://artsaccess.com.au/siblings-in-sync Singing and Alexander Technique lessons (Latrobe Valley and South Gippsland) With Jane Coker Ph: 9020 1215 e: jane.coker@bigpond.com Web: www.alexandertechniquenetwork.com.au Singing Classes Learn to sing with an experienced teacher who is also a working musician with her own original acoustic band. $25 or $230 per 10 week term When: Mondays and Tuesdays. Alicia - Ph: 0410 253 866, Jika Jika Community Centre, cnr Union St and Plant St, Northcote Suzuki String Studio Individual or group violin and viola lessons. Where: Jika Jika Community Centre, Cnr Union and Plant Streets, Northcote. Contact: Toni Robson: toni.robson@bigpond.com www.jikajika.org.au Tuesdays African Drumming Classes With Mohamed Camara from Guinea West Africa who teaches traditional West Africa. Beginners and Advanced. The classes are open to people of all ages and abilities, and are both challenging and fun. Anyone can drum, so come and try it out! Beginners: Tuesdays 5:306:30pm $18/ $16, Drum hire: $2 per class. Intermediate/ Advanced: Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm $25/$22, Drum hire: $2. Esoteric Gallery, 557 High Street, Northcote. 0422 514 571 mohamed@camara.com.au www.camara.com.au
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Voice Doctor 25 yrs exp. facilitating drastic change, from directing music theatre to public speaking -both beginners and experienced. More power/range/colour or character.there are simple solutions that often bring results in just one session Estil & Music Theatre technique Cost:$80 approx 1 hr Contact/s Name: Richard Lawton: richone@optusnet.com.au 0401 555 498 Website: www.ignitecoaching.com.au Wendys Music - Learn to Play or Sing Music Learning Made Easy with the Exclusive Wendys Music Method! Unlock Your Musical Potential with Wendys Music Method-learning in simple easy steps. Piano, Guitar, Violin, Singing, Drums. Individual, Shared and small group classes. Voice, Band , Singalong, the little musos ( preschool) and ClubW holiday Camp. We offer a FREE 30 minute assessment including use of our instruments prior to enrolling. Further details available at www.wendysmusic.com.au PH 9982 0575 or email the relevant studio. Where: Wendys Music Rosanna 53 Greville Rd Rosanna 9457 1158 rosanna@wendysmusic.com.au Wendys Music Reservoir 730B Plenty Rd Reservoir 3073 9982 0572 reservoir@wendysmusic.com.au Wendys Music Diamond Creek 4/5 Inglis St DCreek 3089 dcreek@wendysmusic.com.au Wendys Music Fitzroy 114 Argyle St Fitzroy 3065 fitzroy@wendysmusic.com.au When: weekdays (adults & preschool), afternoons, evenings and Saturdays
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You can play the Ukulele! Chalkers performances presents Ukulele Workshops beginners and intermediate Would you like to learn how to play the Ukulele? Can you already play a few chords but want to learn more? Swing along to the sounds of beautiful Hawaiian uke music and easy to play popular songs like You are My Sunshine. Fortnightly workshops: Beginners Ukulele starts thurrsday 14th Feb (complete beginners welcome) Intermediate Ukulele starts Thursday 21 Feb (these workshops are for people who can play four or more chords) Time: 9:30AM-11:30AM Where: Morwell Town Common Pavilion Band Room - Cnr Chapel and Elgin Streets, Morwell Cost: $10 for people with a disability $20 with out a disability per workshop. Bring your own Ukulele Bookings Essential! All workshops are open to people with and without disabilities. Come and have a go and ride the mighty uke wave that's sweeping the world! Led by experienced Ukulele teacher Jane Coker. Phone Phillip Chalker on 0400 603 367 or email chalkersperformances55@gmail.com Wheelchair access available. Tea and coffee provided. Back to the top
Conferences
8 10 April 2013 - METC2013 mtec2013 is the third biennial technology conference specifically designed for music educators. Join us April 8th - 10th 2013 in the spacious and picturesque grounds of Yarra Valley Grammar. This unique Australian conference provides an opportunity for music educators to come together, to share ideas and learn about the latest developments in technology. Join us at mtec2013 and experience Renowned local and international keynote speakers Practical and engaging hands-on sessions using computers and iPads Ideas for curriculum integration Opportunities to share ideas with other educators Industry representatives showing the newest technologies Register and pay before December 17 and receive Super Early Bird discounts. Head to our website for more information and online registration: http://mtec2013.info/registration/
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17 & 18 May 2013 KMEIA Autumn Music Seminar The Autumn Seminar provides outstanding professional development for teachers of both Primary and Secondary Classroom Music, as well as teachers/directors of Choral Music. We look forward to learning from David Lawrence (UK), our international guest, as well as National presenters! Where: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, 387 Bell Street, Preston. More information at www.kodaly.org.au or to register online use http://tinyurl.com/29thefl Back to the top
Regional Events
Sunday 9 December, 2pm Christmas Is Coming Songcard Launch - Jenny Taylor Jenny Taylor With guests Shellagh Logg, Lipstick and Spurs Country Choir and our Western District Friends Time: 2-5PM Where: Martians Caf 2 Lorne Road Deans Marsh VIC 3235 $10 Entry B ookings: 0 3 5 2 3 6 3 3 5 0 martianscafe@bigpond.com More info: http://www.jonpelianmusic.com/
Ongoing
2nd Friday of each month A strictly acoustic concert with open stage, open to all performers and all types of music, poets welcome. From 7.30- Fathers in the Chapel, Cranbourne. St Johns Anglican Church, Childers Street Cost: $7 for patrons and $2 for performers. Contact Chris Newman (AH): 5996 9544 Bendigo Folk Club Sharing of songs, music, tales and poems. All welcome. 1st Wed of the month. 7.30pm Under the Grandstand, Queen Elizabeth Oval, View Street, Bendigo. Gold coin donation. Contact: Geoff on 5448 3225 ah www.bendigofolkclub.com Carisbrook Folk Club Sharing of songs, music, tales and poems. 1st Monday of the month Where: Lions Hall, Green Street. Near Maryborough in Central Victoria 7.30 10.30 pm. Free. Bring a plate of supper to share. 03 5464 2693. Guildford Folk Club Sharing of songs, music, tales and poems. All welcome, participants and listeners. Great food. Free entry. 3rd Wednesday of the month: Guildford Pub, 12kms from Castlemaine. Contact: Jeanette Gillespie: 03 5473 4201 or jfgfolk@gmail.com SHOUT! December 2012 Edition 27
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Metro Events
Saturday 1 December Surry Hills Orchestra - Three Romances Surry Hills Orchestra present Three Romances. CONDUCTOR: Marie-Louise Wright; playing Brahms' 'Academic Festival Overture; Grieg's piano Concerto - soloist: Tim Gray and Mendelssohn's 'Schottishe' Symphony. Where: James Tatoulis Auditorium, Methodist Ladies College, Barkers Road, Kew Tickets: $20 Adult; $15 Concession; $5 under 16 Available at Door from 7.00pm. For more information : 9877 5286 website: www.surreyhillsorchestra.org.au Saturday 1 December - Low Rez presents Dont You Want Me Baby Low Rez are taking on us on another trip for their new show, back to the 1980s for Dont You Want Me Baby. After feedback from their audience about what songs theyd like to hear, the choir has put together a collection of songs from the 1980s with artists like U2, Spandau Ballet, Hunters and Collectors, A-ha and Eurythmics all getting the unique Low Rez treatment. With stunning visuals and a cracking live band, the shows are going to be a lot of fun. Low Rez would like to thank Melbourne City Council for their assistance in bringing this event to fruition. Times: 3.00pm and 7:30pm Location: North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensbury Street, North Melbourne Tickets: Adults $25 / Concession $20 www.trybooking.com/35221 1 - 2 December - Celebrate Christmas Join Heidelberg Choral Society and orchestra to celebrate Christmas in a concert featuring Vivaldi Gloria, Handel Zadok the Priest, Pergolesi Magnificat, carols by WG James & Christmas music to celebrate the season. Conducted by Peter Bandy, soloists include Alexandra Flood (Soprano) and Rosel Labone (Mezzo soprano). Two performances : Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm, Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School PAC, Noel St Ivanhoe. Sunday 2 December, 3.00pm, St Georges Anglican Church, Warncliffe Rd, East Ivanhoe. Tickets : $30 or $25 (concession) or $23 groups 10+ (pre-purchased). To book : 9458 1727 or book online www.hcs.asn.au Sunday 2 December 2:30pm - Preston Symphony Orchestra Come to our final concert of 2012 with Victoria Chorale featuring Magnificat by John Rutter (commissioned to write the anthem for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton) with soloist Jessica Boyd, Suite No 2 by Tchaikovsky and a new piece by Chilean-born, Richmond resident Andrin Pertout. Where: Preston City Hall Cost: Tickets $20 ($10 concession) available at door Contact: Barbara Trauer - btrauer@trinity.unimelb.edu.au www.vicnet.net.au/~psorch SHOUT! December 2012 Edition 28
Sunday 2 December 2:30pm - 9 Lessons and Carols The Bel Canto Choir invites you to their tenth presentation of 9 Lessons and Carols conducted by Margaret Brown. Come along and enjoy the choral items and join with the choir in the singing of traditional Christmas Carols. Tickets: $20 Adult $15 Concession Phone: 9787 5383 or 9708 8985 All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Menzies Caring for Kids. The choir will also launch their latest CD "The Sound of Christmas" a great Christmas gift for family and friends. Sunday 2 December, 2:30pm Christmas with Cloud 9 Cloud 9 Womens Choir presents Christmas With Cloud 9. A Christmas flavored concert with songs from around the world Where: North Balwyn Uniting Church -17-21 Duggan Street, North Balwyn Adult entry $5 Free entry for children 18 and under Afternoon tea provided www.cloud9womenschoir.com Cloud9 Womens Choir is the proud recipient of a 2012-13 Boroondara Community Development Grant. Sunday 2 December, 7pm - Young Voices of Melbourne - Christmas Celebration Our annual Christmas Celebration features all the singers of Young Voices of Melbourne. This years program includes John Rutter's carol cycle Dancing Day with harpist Jacinta Dennett as well as festive music old and new. Where: Iwaki Auditorium ABC Southbank Centre, Southbank Boulevard Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CBBK 2 & 9 December - A Choral Celebration - The Gisborne Singers The Gisborne Singers invite you to a choral celebration of beautiful music.This will include a Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, and choral items by William Byrd, Anton Bruckner, Colin Brumby, Gabriel Faure and Ralph Vaughan-Williams.Performances will feature full choir, rising mezzo-soprano Charlotte Betts-Dean and accompaniment on harp, piano, organ, flutes and cello. The concerts will be at St Ambrose Hall, Cnr Anslow and Templeton Sts,Woodend on Sunday 2nd December and at St Pauls Anglican Church, Yaldwin St West, Kyneton on Sunday 9th December. Both performances commence at 3p.m. Concert bookings: Google Trybooking.com and search Gisborne Singers or phone Corinne on 5426 4649 or email gisbornesingers@iprimus.com.au Tickets: Full $35, Concession $30, Students $20, under 12 free More: www.gisbornesingers.org.au
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Sunday 2 December, 3.30pm - With One BIG Voice Concert Creativity Australia's annual With One BIG Voice concert is a celebration of social inclusion and diversity, and will see over 400 voices come together to sing as one! Be inspired by the uplifting voices of over 400 people, the emotional stories and timeless songs from our 14 With One Voice choirs from Melbourne and Sydney. Where: Melbourne Town Hall, 90-120 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3001 Time: , 3.30pm- 5.30pm Tickets: www.wobv2012.eventbrite.com.au Contact: enquiries@cal.org.au or 03 8679 6088 Website: www.creativityaustralia.org.au Saturday 8 December, 8 pm - Carols in the Chapel - Melbourne Women's Lovely carols sung by beautiful voices in the magic acoustic of Trinity College Chapel. Favourite carols in diverse settings will include In dulci jubilo, Thou Must Leave Thy Lowly Dwelling, Silent Night, Wassailin' and The Twelve Days of Christmas. The haunting five-carol cycle A Child Comes Forth by New Zealand's David Hamilton will be followed by three of Australian W. G. James carols - The Three Drovers, Our Lady December and Christmas Day. Carols for audience participation will bring everyone into the spirit of Christmas. Pure joy! Where: Trinity College Chapel, Royal Parade, Parkville Bookings: Trybooking; www.fdsingers.com phone 9818 1296 Wednesday 12 December, 7:30pm - Joy To The World School of Hard Knocks Institute (Arts, cultural and wellbeing programs for the disadvantaged) Presents - Joy To The World. Sing all your favourite carols with Jonathon Welch AM and the musical forces of: THECHO!R, Footscray Yarraville City Band Choir of Hope & Inspiration Plus Lots of SPECIAL GUESTS & more!! Proceeds go to support the School Of Hard Knocks Where: St Michaels Uniting Church - Cnr Collins and Russell Streets, Melbourne Tickets online: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=36959 Tickets: $25 Adult/ $20 Conc & Child U16 For more information: www.thechoir.com.au Phone enquiries: 0402 973 244 Sunday 16 December, 2.30pm - Magnificat Melbourne Chamber Choir presents Magnificat, a celebration of musicians' responses across the centuries to the prayer of Mary, beginning with Gregorian chant and including Schutz, Vick, Vaughan Williams, the exciting Raminsh and others. Where: Trinity College Chapel Royal Parade Parkville For tickets: http://www.trybooking.com/BZUK For enquiries: moynaw@optusnet.com.au or ring 9410 0165
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Sunday 13 January 2013 Mandolins Victoria Three groups - Concordia Mandolin and Guitar Ens, Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra and Mandolins d'Amour performing as Mandolins Victoria Concert A concert with over 30 mandolins, mandolas, guitars and double bass with a guest conductor Stephen Lalor from Sydney. A world class collection of music, featuring a piano accordion and other guests soloists. Where: Tivoli Club, 291 Dandenong Road, Windsor Time: 2.30 pm Cost: $20 at door or book on line using http: www.trybooking.com Contact/s Name: Susan 9807 8686/Joan 9499 2899 Contact Details: 0416 07 8686 Website: www.concordiamandolins.org.au
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24 March 24 November 2013 - The Eley Park Community Association The Eley Park Community Association (EPCA) is proud to present the 2013 concert series to be held generally on the last Sunday afternoon of each month at the Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South. Concerts will commence at 2.00pm; entry is $20 per head or $15 for EPCA members and concession card holders. The cost includes an afternoon tea. Bookings are preferred for catering purposes. For further details and bookings, contact the EPCA office on 9808 6037. The office hours are 8.30am 4.00pm Monday to Thursday. Alternatively, contact Frank on 0408 366 268. Concert Series Performers: March 24 Maroondah singers Maroondah Singers is a long established choir having been founded in 1968 in Mitcham where rehearsals are still held. It is a mixed voice community choir of approximately 50 members dedicated to the enjoyment of a wide repertoire of choral music for both singers and listeners. April 21 U3A Nunawading Silver Grove Swing Band - The swing band started some five years ago as a trio and has, over the ensuing years, grown into a band with a full complement of instruments in the standard swing format including piano and vocals. The band concentrates on playing the classic arrangements of the 1930s and 1940s. May 26 - Lady Blues - Ladybird Blues is an all-female a capella ensemble with exceptional vocal quality and a distinctive style. They formed in March 2005 have simply not stopped singing since. They have brought their brand of elegant excellence to concerts all across Melbourne. Most of all, the group enjoys their solo performances, when they get to really cut loose and showcase the breadth of their multifaceted talents. June 30 Clare Castle Jazz Band - The bands name originates from its roots when in 1998 it was formed to provide regular entertainment for the patrons of the Clare Castle Hotel in Rathdowne Street Carlton. Since then it has gone on to become an established part of Melbournes musical scene playing its distinctive style of traditional jazz. July 28 - The Victoria Police Pipe Band - The Victoria Police Pipe Band is a traditional Scottish Bagpipe Band. The band consists of 10 pipers and six drummers and can perform various functions from marching in parades to static concert performances. The Victoria Police Pipe Band performs at many community functions and events such as rural shows and charity events. August 25 - Colin Perkins - Col Perkins has been working in the entertainment field for over forty years. Nowadays he works primarily as a solo performer within the Morning Melodies and Retirement Village community area. Col will be presenting his Magic Moments in Song show featuring songs from the classic crooners of the 1950s and 60s. October 27 Tramways Transition Stage Band - Originally known as the Melbourne Tramways Employees Band, the band was formed in 1888 by the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Company. The Tramways Band now presents two major ensembles: the original brass band and its stage band Transition. Due mainly to its regular concert commitments, the bands emphasis is on entertaining rather than contesting and it is able to present a wide range of music from classical to swing and traditional marches. November 24 - Melbourne Harmony Chorus - Formed in 1991, The Melbournaires Harmony Chorus comprises about 50 men singing 4-part barbershop harmony music. The chorus competes regularly throughout Australia and the Pan Pacific Region and in 2005 became the top ranked medium sized mens barbershop harmony chorus in Australia
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Open Mic
Collendina Hotel Ocean Grove - Open mic Saturdays, 4pm- 10pm. Usually 30minute spots, Great atmosphere. Open Mic/Performance Night at The Daylesford Inn With a variety of artists who perform an excellent quality of music. Feel free to come and listen to some excellent 'free music' or if you wish to perform. A piano is available for those who wish to hit the ivories! 3rd Friday of each month. 2891 Ballan Road Daylesford Entry FREE contact Vanessa on 0408994393. www.acousticsessions.com.au Geelong Folk Music Club's Open Mic The First Tuesday of every month at Irish Murphy's in Aberdeen Street, contact Paula on 52297712 for bookings. Mentone RSL - Open Mic Begins in February and occurs every 'Last Sunday of the Month' at Mentone RSL, Palermo Street., Mentone. 7pm to 9:45pm. Prepare three items and be ready to 'do' two. Come and say 'hi' and let us hear and see your best performances. All varieties of entertainment welcome. No pressure! Have fun! For more information : claire@mentonersl.com.au Musician to Perform with the Darebin Songwriters Guild Register to come and play 15 minutes of your treasured songs that are busting to be heard! Consider us an `open mic` kind of gig but it has to be original. The Darebin Songwriters Guild has unearthed some incredible talent so come along and have a listen- You may be next! Wendy Ealey also coordinates the Darebin Music Feast Songwriters Award. Join in and get some great tips for this years competition entry. This is a community event and all welcome to attend. Local songwriters and music lovers all welcome to gather for a relaxed afternoon of fine local talent who come together to network and nurture their song writing. Bar303, 303 High St Northcote, Sunday afternoons 3:30 7:00pm Cost: Gold coin donation. For further information or to register to perform contact: Moira Tyers ph: 94804590 or Wendy Ealey ph: 94890504 www.myspace.com/darebinsongwritersguild Open Mic Saturday at the Ocean Grove Hotel starts at 6:30 finishes approx. 10:30pm. Usually 30 minute spots! Great atmosphere, Drinks at Happy hour prices for musicians Torquay Hotel - Open Mic Thursdays. Register with Brad Luke at 7 starts at 8pm Back to the top
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Festivals
10 13 January, 2013 - Boite Singers Festival at Daylesford "The Boite Singers' Festival is the best start to the year that you could possibly have!" Barbara Johnston- festival participant, 2012 Start your year surrounded by the inspiring sound of song in the heart of Spa country, Central Victoria. The Boite Singers Festival program is finally launched! For full program details, visit our website or give us a call and well send one to you. Choirs from across Victoria have enrolled to take part in this years festival: Box Hill Community Arts Centre Choir and Friends (Box Hill) Broadmeadows Singers (Broadmeadows) Brunswick Womens Choir (Brunswick) Cadencande Choir (Melbourne & Geelong) Chat Warblers (Castlemaine) Gorani (Melbourne) Melbourne Georgian Choir (Melbourne) Mixed Drinks (Melbourne) Red Tent Singers (Warrnambool) Thursday Night Choir (Ballarat) Two Bays Choir (Mornington Peninsula) Vokallista (Kallista)
Choir groups enroll in the festival to take part in the array of workshops on offer. They get discounts for enolling as a choir and for getting in early. The Choirs Concert takes place in the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday afternoon. It features all the festival choirs and is a highlight of the festival. After receiving an overwhelming number of participants in 2010, Diego Guerrero and Nasrine Rahmani return to the Boite Singers Festival in 2013 offering entirely new material covering the styles of flamenco Tangos and Tanguillos. In their Full Day Friday workshop, singers will be mesmerized by Flamenco. Learn lyrics, palmas (clapping), guitar and cajon accompaniment, culminating in a "corro" (song circle), incorporating everything learned throughout the day. The weekend workshops on offer include: Big Vocal Warm Up, Yoga, Flamenco, Bluegrass, Song arrangement, Sacred Harp Singing, Vocal Technique, Seychelles Songs and triangle rhythms, Afro Brazilian percussion, Music for teachers and parents, Gospel, Songs from around the world including, Sudan, Australia and the Australian Desert, Abkhazia, Georgia and the Indian Ocean, a forum on Womens Music, a songwriters stream and a Childrens Festival for 5 15 year olds. www.boite.com.au 9417 1983 Tickets: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=33212
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8-11 March, 2013 - Port Fairy Folk Festival Australias world famous independent music festival presents major international and national folk, trad and roots music artists during a four day festival of folk, country, celtic, blues, jazz, bluegrass, traditions, contemporary, singers, songwriters, acoustic rock and world roots music. Where: Port Fairy Vic Australia http://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com/ 13 - 24 March, 2013 - Brunswick Music Festival The Brunswick Music Festival has been held annually in February-March since 1989 and is one of Victoria's premier music festivals and the City of Moreland's biggest multi cultural and arts event. The festival is an integral part of a state and nationwide circuit of music and performing art celebrations held in the early months of the year - during Australia's summer and autumn seasons For more info go to: http://www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au Expressions of interest for performers at the 25th Brunswick Music Festival 14-24 March 2013 and Sydney Road Street Party Sunday 3 March 2013 are now open http://www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au/contact-applications.htm 5 10 June 2013 - Melbourne International Singers Festival The School of Hard Knocks Institute is proud to announce the launch of Melbourne International Singers Festival. Australia's most exciting new Festival for singers of all styles and ages! Jonathon Welch AM is thrilled to announce the launch of Australia's most exciting new singing and choral event, Melbourne International Singers Festival in 2013! The program will include an exciting and diverse new range of opportunities for singers of all ages that will encompass many diverse singing genres as well as the hugely successful Melbourne Festival of Choirs from June 8-10. Choirs from around the globe will have the opportunity to share their music, experience world class practitioners and workshops and perform in the best concert halls and venues right here in Melbourne. In addition to the Melbourne International Singers Festival, a new opportunity for choirs to compete in the Melbourne Eisteddfod will be launched. We will be announcing our new choral competition in the coming weeks, along with exciting news of all our other workshops and performance opportunities for singing of all styles. We cant wait to see you all here in Melbourne, the home of great music and the Arts in Australia, to share in Melbourne International Singers Festival in 2013! Email us to register your interest NOW and for more information and updates on the 2013 Festival program singersfestival@hotmail.com Melbourne International Singers Festival is in support of School of Hard Knocks
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Diamond Valley Community Bank Vocal Eisteddfod - Tuesday 6th November First conducted in 1990, the Diamond Valley Bendigo Bank Vocal Eisteddfod is a small singing competition sponsored by the Diamond Creek Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank. It consists of five open vocal sections: Aria, Ballad, Art Song, Musical Comedy and Novice. It is held on Melbourne Cup Day each year. The number performing in each section is restricted to 20, and entries are accepted in order of receipt.The competition takes place in All Saints Anglican Church, Greensborough. Caterers will provide lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea and supper for the convenience of competitors and audience. It is hoped that entrants will come and stay for the day and enjoy a friendly "relaxed" atmosphere (at a competition!). The adjudicator, accompanists and members of the committee will be joining competitors for the meals, so feel free to discuss any aspects of the competition or your crits. Don't ask why you didn't win - you might be told! Detailed criticisms will be provided by the adjudicator for competitors in each section. These will be available in the foyer at the conclusion of the section. There is no date for close of entries, however, entry numbers are limited to 20 in each section so register early to avoid disappointment as some sections fill very quickly. Find more information about the Diamond Valley Vocal Eisteddfod here http://dvsingers.org/index.php?page=dvve Or contact Graham email gford@bigpond.net.au or tel: 9439 3267 for further information Back to the top
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Save Orchestra Victoria The Symphony Orchestra Musicians Association (SOMA) have engaged in a campaign to secure the future of their organisation. Government funding reviews have meant that the orchestra is facing crisis, in the suggestion that there will be no permanent orchestra, with instead sporadic contracting and the predicted loss of 50-60 jobs. With the organisations central role in collaborating with the Australian Ballet, Australian Opera and Victoria Opera companies, the musicians fear these changes will influence the quality and future of their orchestra. Please help them to raise awareness and improve Government funding and grants, by heading to their facebook page and learning more about the situation at hand. http://www.facebook.com/GreatCitieshaveGreatOrchestras Back to the top
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Funding Opportunities
Arts Programming - Arts Victoria - Funding: $5,000 - $30,000 Funding is available to support arts organisations, ensembles and festivals to present a program of work occurring in Victoria within a 12 month timeframe. To supporting a diverse mix of innovative and professional arts programming in urban, regional and rural Victoria. Priority will be given to organisations that assist in building on professional arts strengths, support innovative ideas and engage audiences. (03) 9954 5000 artsvic@dpc.vic.gov.au www.arts.vic.gov.au Australia Council for the Arts Grants: Market Development Grant Australia Council Closes: No set date, applications must be received eight (8) weeks prior to the project start date. Funding: Up to $10,000 The Live on Stage program provides travel support for professional musicians (and their manager/representative) selected to showcase original Australian music at key international music trade fairs and international festivals. The grant is in response to the current global interest and demand in rock/pop and Indigenous music from Australia, and the ongoing growth of a strong and vibrant live music scene. Musicians selected to showcase at the following three international trade fairs - South by South West (USA), The Great Escape (UK) and WOMEX, World Music Expo (Europe) as well as musicians with career-defining performances at key international music festivals tied to developing career and market potential for musicians are eligible to apply. The performance opportunity must be on an official/main stage with the demonstrated potential to expand on an established audience base and market niche. The festival must be high-profile, established, attract key buyers and decision-makers from the international music sector and generate strong media interest. The program prioritises Indigenous musicians selected to showcase at WOMEX. Performance fees must be paid. http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/live_on_stage__music_international_showcase_program_-_market_development Contemporary and Live Music Development The Contemporary and Live Music program aims to support the creative growth and viability of the Victorian music industry by: equipping Victorian musicians to face the challenges of a rapidly changing era in the music industry encouraging artists to explore new initiatives and strategies to connect their music with audiences supporting industry bodies that provide education and professional development to Victorian artists. The program has three categories: Career Building Music Touring Sector Development For more information about these grants and closing dates please go to
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Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal The foundation supports the development of regional community foundations, and uses seed funding and challenge grants to move regional development project funding into a more dynamic context. To date FRRR has allocated $2.5 million to communities across the nation www.frrr.org.au/ info@frrr.org.au Harold Mitchell Foundation For charitable organizations to run vital projects or activities in the Arts and Health which would not otherwise happen to create opportunities to discovery the arts/and or the health field and set up opportunities for the future. Looking to support individuals with the commitment and potential to improve our world through the establishment of arts or health activities with real potential to take off and be ongoing. www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au Contact: info@haroldmitchellfoundation.com Invergowrie Foundation Scholarships Melbourne Youth Music has teamed up with the Invergowrie Foundation to make achieving musical dreams a reality for girls who live on the edge of Melbourne or beyond. Thanks to a generous donation from the Invergowrie Foundation, a charitable trust designed to advance the education of girls and women in Victoria, Melbourne Youth Music is calling for applications from musically talented girls and young women aged 7 25 years who would like to be part of the acclaimed Melbourne Youth Music programme. The scholarships are open to girls who play orchestral stringed instruments, bassoon, horn or a low brass instrument. Successful scholarship winners will receive free tuition in a 32-week program of regular rehearsals and tutorials, specialist workshops and take part in public performances Scholarship winners will also receive an individual lesson from a female member of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, as a way of mentoring these students and showing them the possibilities of a future in music. For more information on how to apply for an Invergowrie Foundation Scholarship, please contact the MYM office on 03 9376 8988 or mym@mym.org.au Music Bound Quick Response Travel Fund Australia council Closes: No Set Date Funding: $1000 Funding to help Indigenous music coordinators attend professional development opportunities in Australia. The objective of this program is to support Indigenous arts workers to have greater access to industry development opportunities. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/music_bound_quick_response_travel_fund Music Equipment Grants In addition to the FReeZA and FReeZA Central programs the Victorian Government is offering grants to support aspiring young musicians in Victoria by making funds available for use by local musicians through local councils. To apply contact your local council or for more info visit: www.freeza.vic.gov.au
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St Francis' Church - Choral Scholarships The choir of St Francis' Church, Lonsdale Street is one of Melbourne's longest running choirs and has a wide-ranging repertoire including regular orchestral masses. St Francis' Choir is currently offering two generous choral scholarships -- one for a soprano/mezzo and one for a tenor. For further information please contact the Director of Music, Tony Way. Telephone/Fax: (03) 9639 4560 Back to the top
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CD and Songbook available Teachable, community singing repertoire. Belinda McArdle leads six community singing groups a week and has developed a passion for producing singable, meaningful repertoire for her groups to enjoy. Winter features 10 songs all adopted by the groups over the last chilly season and comes with a songbook of lyrics and chords. Each song has been recorded with its layered parts and provides both a beautiful listening experience and useful teaching resource. Contact Belinda by email: acabellas@live.com.au or phone 0411 201 241 to arrange postage. $25 for CD, songbook and P&H. CD for 5-12yr olds Do you work with primary school-aged kids? Are you always on the hunt for new songs that will capture their imagination? Well, "WHATEM 2" is for you! Real Australian musicians have written and recorded songs especially for 5-12 year olds. Artists like Chris Wilson, Sarah Carroll, Angie Hilton, Sophia Katos and Belinda McArdle all bring their unique styles to the album. And the best part is that your purchase helps to support Bluebird Foundation to continue their work in making quality Arts programs accessible for all. To listen to samples of the songs and order online visit www.bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au/whatem2sales or the iTunes store. The Classical Guitar Society The Classical Guitar Society of Victoria is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization incorporated in 2005. CGSV aims to bring together guitarists, teachers, composers and the listening public to provide enriching experiences for all, through a variety of guitar-related activities. CGSV has an orchestra, regular Guitar Gatherings and events, such as the Ensemble Extravaganza concert night and an annual competition. We provide a Find a Classical Guitarist service for the public to hire CGSV members to play at their events. Subscribe to latest news at www.cgsv.org.au, or join our Facebook group or Twitter service. Become a member and enjoy more benefits.
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Have a sing with the Brunswick Womens Choir Exciting new free on-line teaching resource now available for choirs and conductors. Made possible with funding from VicHealth, the Brunswick Women's Choir has produced a package of audio / visual and musical scores available on their website at www.brunswickwomenschoir.org.au Choirs and their conductors anywhere with access to a computer can learn three songs as if they were participating and present in a singing workshop. A highlight is the song Manubak Garra, composed by Lou Bennett for the choir, in which she teaches some of the words in her native aboriginal language, Yorta Yorta, and explains the context and meaning of this beautiful piece. MusicEducation.edu.au A music resources website designed for classroom teachers of music www.musiceducation.edu.au - linking users to a wide range of music education resources. There are lesson plan collections, sites to assist with advocating and implementing music education programs, free sites that offer aural training, chord calculators, and music games. There are textbooks, articles and periodicals, as well as personal sites designed by music education specialists. National Music in Communities Network Australia now has its first national network to link people working and volunteering in community music. Network membership is $25 a year. Connect with others working and volunteering in community music; Receive regular e-bulletins with the latest news and research relevant to community musicians and group leaders; www.musicincommunities.org.au River of Song Studio - Recording Sessions River of Song Studio is now offering recording services for small projects, community choirs, demo CDs, chant, sacred sound, and meditation tracks. At competitive rates, River of Song is able to bring a portable studio to your premises, and can coach you through the process if you are new to recording. Please call Michelle on 0409946994 to chat further. Sheet Music for Victoria Sings songs The wonderful Colin Douglas from the UK has transcribed most of the songs in CMVs Victoria Sings book for which music notation was not included when it was originally published. Colin is offering to email his transcriptions to interested singing leaders. Thanks Colin! Email him at Colin Douglas colin@gerlan.wanadoo.co.uk Teaching CDs for Community Choirs Multi-Part Songs from Around the World Betsy Sansby, CCLT 4, director of The One World Community Choir has just completed the first volumes in her teaching CD series for community choirs. 100% all profits to Care.org, an international organization dedicated to fighting poverty and restoring dignity in the poorest regions of the world. Click on link above to hear samples or order: http://www.dancinghands.com/choir.php
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Ukulele Books Trisha Scott and Bill Plant have taught hundreds of beginners to play the ukulele and have learnt a little about teaching along the way. They both sing and play a number of instruments and have been playing music for years. They spend a lot of time on the road, at festivals, playing and teaching music and jamming at every opportunity. Over time, the ukulele has become their favourite instrument. They have recently published 2 books through Fox Chappel in the US , one on Learning to play the ukulele and the other Learn to make a ukulele they cost $35 at this stage we are the distributors of them. The learn to play could be a good resource as it has an accompanying CD and songs to play along with, the words and chords are supplied in the book, it has other useful information included as well. For more information about these books go to http://learnuke.blogspot.com.au/ or call 0421603151. Victorian Music Library Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10.00am to 5.00pm or by appointment. Our staff of dedicated volunteers will be happy to help you select sheet music from a wide variety of vocal material covering almost every musical genre. The VML is at 64-66 Orrong Road Elsternwick Victoria. We invite you to come in and browse among our shelves, or call 9528 3135 or email musiclib@iprimus.com.au Students: $30 p.a. Individuals: $70 p.a.(borrow up to 6 works for 4 weeks for local members or 8 weeks for country/interstate members) Organizations: $150 p.a. (borrow up to 12 works for 4 weeks for local members or 8 weeks for country/interstate members) Voice Training Online Resource The Essential Voice Website includes free online singing lessons, singing articles, online private lessons via Skype, Forum and DVD for sale. A great resource check it out at www.theessentialvoice.net Wendys Music shop has now gone online! Visit us now and subscribe to our newsletter to get a 20% online shopping discount on your first purchase!Wendys Music are music education specialists and offer music books, strings, instruments, equipment and much more.. Instrument Hire also available. wmmerchandise@wendysmusic.com.au 03 9982 0570 Offer only available for a few more weeks! Website http://shop.wendysmusic.com.au/ What do Ukuele Players Eat? #2 (Cook Book & CD) is now available A cute little cook book filled with recipes from 22 uke players from all around the world all contributors also sent a song that is on a CD that comes with the book. Perfect music to cook to and with beautiful illustrations by Skylaar Amannn. Available through: www.ukuleleland.org
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YouViewAustralia.com YouViewAustralia.com provides independent filmmakers and musicians with a viable distribution channel, direct to the public. Contributing material to YouViewAustralia.com is absolutely free. The works submitted are made available for the public to download and/or order on CD or DVD (where applicable) at competitive market rates and 70% of all revenue received is returned directly to the contributor. Go to: http://www.youviewaustralia.com/CONTRIBUTORS/default.aspx for more information on submitting your work. The YouViewAustralia.com site has been designed by independent artists, for independent artists. We know how difficult, time consuming and costly it can be to get your work to market via traditional distribution methods and have developed our site to overcome these obstacles. We invite you to visit www.youviewaustralia.com to view the site and access further information, or email us at info@youviewaustralia.com Back to the top
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The Australia Councils Music in Communities New Survey: Open Now for Community Choirs CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/communitychoirs We invite all community-based choirs across Australia to take part in our current grassroots research project. The survey should be completed by one member of each choir, preferably the manager, musical director, or someone who knows the workings of the choir and its membership quite well. Who should complete this survey? Anyone running a choir or singing group in Australia, particularly community-based choirs. We would like one response per group. If you manage more than one choir, please complete the survey separately for each. How long will it take? It shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. Will my answers be made public? Survey responses will be collated to present a profile of choirs in Australia but no individual responses will be identified in public. What are the questions? The questions relate the type of choir, the pathway to membership (audition or non-audition), musical style, musical demands, budgeting, leadership, participation, and some basic information about the choir. It is very straightforward and should only take five minutes. Please direct any questions to Alex Masso: alex.micn@mca.org.au / (02) 9559 1305 Aussie Choirs Challenge Slums To Stage African Childrens Choir 2013 Become a friend of the African Childrens Choir in Uganda KWAYA Australia is offering the opportunity to Australian Choirs to play a very real part in rescuing a child from the slums of Kampala to begin a new life with the African childrens choir in 2013 http://africanchildrenschoir.com SHOUT! December 2012 Edition 42
KWAYA Australia Inc is a not for profit organization that gives a solid promise that EVERY dollar you donate goes directly towards the education, training and care of the children you are rescuing www.kwaya.org As a treasured new member of the African Childrens Choir family your kind contribution will be acknowledged by the following: Level 1 $0 499 Honorary membership of ACC an access to the Kwaya Facebook page Level 2 $500 - $999 A above plus 10 x ACC music CDs Level 3 $1000 - $1999 As above plus 4 x ACC concert tickets (ACC Tour Australia July to Sept 2012) Level 4 $2000 $2999 As level 1 plus 12 ACC music CDs 6 x ACC concert tickets (ACC Tour Australia July to Sept 2012) Level 5 $3000 - $3999 Alevel 1 plus ACC music CDs 8 ACC concert tickets (ACC Tour Australia July to Sept 2012), A personal video thank you from the Kids Level 6 $4000 - $5000 As level 5 plus Dr Jonathon Welch AM 3 hour workshop (your choir, your home town), Local media Exposure, Perform at the ACC concert (ACC Tour Australia July to Sept 2012) Register your interest at www.kwaya.org. Contact Janelle Gibson 0434 025933 Handover of funds must be by 28 Feb 2013. However if funds are received earlier, bookings can be made immediately for your workshop with Dr Jonathon Welch AM.
Fay White Fay White has just released a new CD of 14 of her songs which have been recorded with a great line-up of musicians including Jane Thompson, (accordion,) James Rigby (guitars and mandolin), Andy Rigby (harp), Kristin Rule (the unconventional cellist), Bruce Millar (double bass), Wendy Rowlands (keyboard), AJ Leonard (ukulele, guitars and bazouki, percussion) with backing vocals from Jane, James, Andy, Wendy, Polly Christie and Terry White. The songs include the best of Fay's commissioned works over the last decade of community arts events such as the songs written for the fire-ravaged community in the Grampians, songs from the land and life lived in Central Victoria. The album is called "These People, This Place: everyday grace" and can be obtained by sending $30 (includes postage) to Grapevine Music, 37 Goldsmith St Maryborough 3465
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First Music In Communities Network Research Report Released The first report from a new series of research projects focusing on grassroots community-based music making has been released by the Music in Communities Network. Community Orchestras in Australia looks at how many groups we have in Australia, how many people are in them, what repertoire they play (and would like to play more), and how orchestras source their music. Read the report online http://musicincommunities.org.au/research/research/509 Download Community Orchestras in Australia (PDF) http://musicincommunities.org.au/images/stories/PDFs/July2012_CommunityOrchestrasI nAustralia_masso.pdf Read a blog post about Coffs Harbour City Orchestra http://musicincommunities.org.au/news/mentors-blog/508-chco Read a blog post about the SBS Youth Orchestra http://musicincommunities.org.au/news/mentors-blog/507-guestpost-sbs and what other groups can learn from its successful long-standing support from SBS. Find out more about our new Repertoire Bank http://musicincommunities.org.au/programs/repertoire/527 Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society Youth in Blues Project If you are 25yrs and under and play/sing the blues please register with us, if you have a band you can enter that band, if you are a guitarist, drummer bass player, harp player vocalist etc, we would be happy to have you register your name, age, email address and phone number, address, what instrument you play, to sonia@mbas.org.au MBAS Youth in Blues coordinator.
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