STRINGS
Below is a List of Music Week Activites which have been identified as of specific interest to STRING players as well as those which have been identified as relevant to ALL.
Below is a List of Music Week Activites which have been identified as of specific interest to STRING players as well as those which have been identified as relevant to ALL.
If you prefer you can also view the full program by clicking the button below.
If you prefer you can also view the full program by clicking the button below.
Saturday
Saturday
June 29th 2019
Saturday
9:00am
Violin Class for Absolute Beginners
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: Primary age studentsAbility Level: Absolute beginnersTeacher: Marina HopcroftTime: 9:00 - 9:30amLocation: Studio 5, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants: Registration essentialAbout: If your child has always wanted to play the violin , this is the opportunity to participate in an interactive class that allows the child to learn about and try the violin in a low pressure, encouraging session.
Saturday
9:00am
Double Bass Class for Beginners - Come along and try!
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: Participants should be Primary to High School ageAbility Level: No experience necessaryTeacher: Fiona LuggTime: 9:00 - 9:30amLocation: Studio 8, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants: About: Be inspired to come along and learn the double bass at the Conservatorium under the expert guidance of teacher Fiona Lugg. Introduction to playing the double bass. Basic technical content. The role and function of the double bass in an orchestra, using practical exercise and games.
Saturday
9:00am
Mini Strings Rehearsal
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: Ability Level: Participants should be AMEB Grades preliminary to Grade 2Teacher: Karina HollandsTime: 9:00 - 10:00amLocation: Demountable 2, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Mini Strings is part of our Saturday Strings Program, a progressive strings program that leads string students through the ranks from Mini Strings, to Junior String Orchestra, to Senior String Orchestra and finally to the premier ensemble Central Coast Chamber Orchestra. Mini Strings is open to students up to the age of 10. Entry typically begins at Grade 1 to 2, depending on the instrument.
Saturday
9:00am
String Orchestra Rehearsal
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Participants should be AMEB Grade 2-6Teacher: Serg DanisTime: 9:00 - 10:00amLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Junior /Senior String Orchestra is part of our Saturday Strings Program, a progressive strings program that leads string students through the ranks from Mini Strings, to Junior String Orchestra, to Senior String Orchestra and finally to the premier ensemble Central Coast Chamber Orchestra. Junior /Senior String Orchestra entry typically begins at Grade 3 to 4 depending on the instrument.
Saturday
10:00am
Piano Accompaniment sessions for instrumental & vocal students
Open to: 1 hour & 45 minute one to one students only (any remaining places will be made available to 30 minute students in late week 9)Ages: AllAbility Level: Any (If AMEB Grade 5 and above please provide sheet music 1 week prior)Teacher: Liisa MunnukkaTime: 10:00 - 12:00pmLocation: Studio 10, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Each session will be of 20 minutes duration and provide the student with the opportunity to workshop their chosen repertoire with a professional accompanist.
Saturday
10:15am
Chamber Music Rehearsal Group 1: String Quintet
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AnyTeacher: Karina HollandsTime: 10:15 - 11:15amLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: The Central Coast Chamber Orchestra is the Conservatorium's premier string ensemble. The Chamber Orchestra rehearse on Saturday mornings as part of the Saturday Strings Program. The group regularly performs in the Premier Ensembles Concerts, at Opera in the Arboretum and other high profile community events.
Saturday
10:15am
Chamber Music Rehearsal Group 2: String Quartet
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AnyTeacher: Marina HopcroftTime: 10:15 - 11:15amLocation: Studio 5, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: The Central Coast Chamber Orchestra is the Conservatorium's premier string ensemble. The Chamber Orchestra rehearse on Saturday mornings as part of the Saturday Strings Program. The group regularly performs in the Premier Ensembles Concerts, at Opera in the Arboretum and other high profile community events.
Saturday
10:15am
Chamber Music Rehearsal Group 3: String Quartet
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AnyTeacher:Serg DanisTime: 10:15 - 11:15amLocation: Studio 8, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: The Central Coast Chamber Orchestra is the Conservatorium's premier string ensemble. The Chamber Orchestra rehearse on Saturday mornings as part of the Saturday Strings Program. The group regularly performs in the Premier Ensembles Concerts, at Opera in the Arboretum and other high profile community events.
Saturday
11:30am
Central Coast Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AnyTeacher: Karina HollandsTime: 11:30 - 12:30pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: The Central Coast Chamber Orchestra is the Conservatorium's premier string ensemble. The Chamber Orchestra rehearse on Saturday mornings as part of the Saturday Strings Program. The group regularly performs in the Premier Ensembles Concerts, at Opera in the Arboretum and other high profile community events.
Saturday
12:30pm
Rotary Scholarship Cello Class
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AnyTeacher: Time: 12:30 - 1:30pmLocation: Demountable 2, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: View our newest string program in action with our fantastic Rotary Scholarship students working under the direction of our expert teachers.
Saturday
12:30pm
Rotary Scholarship Violin Class
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AnyTeacher: Time: 12:30 - 1:30pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: View our newest string program in action with our fantastic Rotary Scholarship students working under the direction of our expert teachers.
Saturday
12:30pm
Play without tension using body alignment and breathing coordination Workshop for String Players
Open to: ParticipantsAges: AllAbility Level: String Players of any levelTeacher: Michaele ArcherTime: 12:30 - 1:30pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Learn to play for longer durations whilst maintaining and improving your sound quality utilising body alignment and breathing co-ordination with specialist teacher Michaele Archer.
Saturday
1:30pm
Ever wanted to be in a Jazz band? Introduction to Jazz fundamentals Workshop
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: 8 - AdultAbility Level: Minimum 2 years playing experience requiredTeacher: Fiona Lugg & Toby HallTime: 1:30 - 3:30pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: . Take your playing to the next level in the jazz idiom, by learning to play in a jazz ensemble. This workshop will explore the 12 bar blues, improvisation using a blues scale and culminating in a jam session.
Saturday
2:00pm
String Department Term 2 Showcase Concert
Open to: AudienceAges: AllAbility Level: AnyTeacher: The String DepartmentTime: 2:00 - 4:00pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: Watch our talented string students of all levels performing in our end of term showcase concert. This concert features the many ensembles that make up our highly regarded Saturday Strings program at the Conservatorium.
Saturday
5:30pm
Adult Soiree; Play, Sing, Socialise
Open to: Performers & AudienceAges: Adults only (18 +) Performers are adult learners and performance spaces can be booked through the Conservatorium Administration teamAbility Level: All abilities, all instrumentsMC: Tim PageTime: 5:30 - 7:00pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: Ever been intimidated by a 5 year old violin player on the stage ? This is your opportunity to perform or workshop a piece that you have been preparing, in a supportive environment with like minded adults. We encourage you to bring your own snacks and beverages (byo) to share this social event.
Monday
Monday
July 1st 2019
Monday
3:45pm
Piano Accompaniment sessions for instrumental & vocal students
Open to: 1 hour & 45 minute one to one students only (any remaining places will be made available to 30 minute students in late week 9)Ages: AllAbility Level: Any (If AMEB Grade 5 and above please provide sheet music 1 week prior)Teacher:Lilli NauluTime: 3:45 - 4:45pmLocation: Studio 6, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Each session will be of 20 minutes duration and provide the student with the opportunity to workshop their chosen repertoire with a professional accompanist.
Monday
4:00pm
Rock School Workshop!
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Piano, Percussion & Guitar participants of all abilitiesTeacher:Sean Steele & Steve Smillie Time: 4:00 - 5:30pmLocation: Studio 12, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants: Guitarists will need their guitar and lead. Drummers please bring sticks.About: Experience the dynamics of working together in a rock band with an emphasis on forming the rhythm section. This workshop will focus on the 12 bar blues in different styles as well as soloing and structuring an ending.
Monday
5:00pm
The Art of String Maintenance. Session 1
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Karina HollandsTime: 5:00 - 5:30pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for participants: BYO instruments & new stringsAbout: Join expert teacher Karina Hollands and String repair technician John Van Wirdumon for a presentation and workshop offering insights into the care of your stringed instrument. John has been repairing Violins, Violas and Cellos for over 40 years now working for local and international players and Orchestras all over the world.
Monday
5:00pm
Piano Accompaniment sessions for instrumental & vocal students
Open to: 1 hour & 45 minute one to one students only (any remaining places will be made available to 30 minute students in late week 9)Ages: AllAbility Level: Any (If AMEB Grade 5 and above please provide sheet music 1 week prior)Teacher: Gareth SzakosTime: 5:00 - 7:30pmLocation: Studio 10, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Each session will be of 20 minutes duration and provide the student with the opportunity to workshop their chosen repertoire with a professional accompanist.
Monday
5:00pm
Achieving the best outcome with your accompanist
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Patrick Brennan / Diane Gardiner / Karina Hollands / Lilli NauluTime: 5:00 - 7:00pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: This workshop will provide insights into maximising rehearsal time and learning to quickly build good ensemble between soloist and accompanist in the rehearsal setting.
Monday
5:00pm
What's the Big Deal About Bach
Open to: ObserversAges: 12 - adultAbility Level: AllTeacher: Phillip RutherfordTime: 5:00 - 6:00pmLocation: Demountable 2, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: An insightful presentation into one of the most important figures in classical music. Bach, his life and his works.
Monday
5:30pm
The Art of String Maintenance. Session 2
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Karina HollandsTime: 5:30 - 6:00pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for participants: BYO instruments & new stringsAbout: Join expert teacher Karina Hollands and String repair technician John Van Wirdumon for a presentation and workshop offering insights into the care of your stringed instrument. John has been repairing Violins, Violas and Cellos for over 40 years now working for local and international players and Orchestras all over the world.
Monday
6:00pm
History of the Orchestra
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Phillip RutherfordTime: 6:00 - 7:00pmLocation: Demountable 2, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: An insightful presentation into the evolution of the Symphony Orchestra including the background behind the growth of the orchestra and changes in instruments and musical style.
Monday
7:00pm
Chamber Music workshop for Adult Students
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: Adult Ability Level: AllTeacher: Karina HollandsTime: 7:00 - 8:30pmLocation: Demountable 2, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants: Please indicate instrument and level on registration for forming groupsAbout: Become part of a chamber music ensemble. Meet other adult instrumentalists and form a chamber music ensemble appropriate to your level. Open to strings, woodwind and piano students. Bookings essential by close by 5pm, Tuesday 25 June.
Monday
7:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Ashley TurnerTime: 7:00 - 8:00pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: Come along to view our regular Jazz Ensemble rehearsal. The Jazz Ensemble is a great opportunity for students on a variety of instruments to learn how to play jazz and contemporary music in a band. Students learn how to improvise, build their performance skills, acquire a thorough understanding of jazz harmony and theory, and perform jazz and contemporary repertoire. Students have the opportunity to perform for the Conservatorium at concerts and public performances throughout the year.
Monday
7:30pm
Sing! It's good for you! Join the Central Coast Philharmonia Choir in an open rehearsal.
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: Ages 16 - adultAbility Level: AllTeacher: Patrick BrennanTime: 7:30 - 9:30pmLocation: West GosfordEvergreen Hall, Yallambee Avenue, West Gosford.Equipment required for Participants:About: Come and rehearse in this special one off open rehearsal for the public. Feel the joy of combining your voice with the choristers of the Central Coast Philharmonia Choir.
Tuesday
Tuesday
July 2nd, 2019
Tuesday
4:00pm
Experience Playing in a Chamber Music Ensemble (workshop & concert)
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Participants are students who are already playing strings but have not yet tried an ensembleTeacher:Karina Hollands / Marina HopcroftTime: 4:00 - 6:30pmLocation: Demountable 2, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants: registration essential for level purposesAbout: This workshop and concert will provide students with the opportunity to experience working on and playing chamber music together which they will present in a short concert at the conclusion of the workshop
Tuesday
4:00pm
Experience the process of developing a musical relationship with your accompanist
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Julie Blakemore / Elisabeth JacobsTime: 4:00 - 6:45pmLocation: Studio 8, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordParticipants requirements: Please provide a copy of piano part to Elisabeth Jacobs by 24th JuneAbout: This opportunity comprises 8 x 20 minute sessions where selected students will be working together in a demonstration style masterclass lesson which will look at different aspects of the process of developing a musical relationship with your accompanist.
Tuesday
4:00pm
Piano Accompaniment sessions for instrumental & vocal students
Open to: 1 hour & 45 minute one to one students only (any unbooked places will be made available to 30 minute students in late week 9)Ages: AllAbility Level: Any (If AMEB Grade 5 and above please provide sheet music 1 week prior)Teacher: Gareth SzakosTime: 4:00 - 7:30pmLocation: Studio 10, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Each session will be of 20 minutes duration and provide the student with the opportunity to workshop their chosen repertoire with a professional accompanist.
Tuesday
4:00pm
Learn how to Conduct: workshop for High School Age Students
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: Participants must be High school aged musiciansAbility Level: n/aTeacher: Patrick Brennan/Diane GardinerTime: 4:00 - 5:30pmLocation: Gosford Anglican ChurchEquipment required for Participants:About: Improve your skills as a musician whilst learning the basics of conducting. This is an interactive workshop for high school aged instrumental students.
Tuesday
4:00pm
Learn how to Sight Sing
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: Ability Level: Teacher: Melissa LarkTime: 4:00 - 4:45pmLocation: Studio 13,Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: This workshop is an excellent opportunity for students, especially those undertaking elective music or HSC music, to learn practical ways for improving skills in sight singing.
Tuesday
5:00pm
Acing AMEB Aural Workshop
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Any student planning on attending AMEB examinations in the futureTeacher: Rachel TolmieTime: 5:00 - 6:00pmLocation: Studio 13, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: This workshop relates directly to the AMEB syllabus requirements and is excellent for students undertaking AMEB grades. It will enable students to more confidently attend to the aural components in their AMEB practical examinations.
Tuesday
5:30pm
Central Coast Youth Orchestra Rehearsal
Open to: ObserversAges: All Ability Level: AllTeacher: Patrick BrennanTime: 5:30 - 7:00pmLocation: Gosford Anglican ChurchEquipment required for Participants:About: Come and observe the Central Coast's Premier Youth Orchestra in rehearsal with Conductor Patrick Brennan.
Wednesday
Wednesday
July 3rd, 2019
Wednesday
4:00pm
Cello Technique Workshop Level 1
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Beginner - AMEB Grade 2Teacher: Heather HinrichsTime: 4:00 - 5:00pmLocation: Studio 4, 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Learn what it takes for newbies to have excellent technique on the cello.
Wednesday
4:00pm
Violin Technique Workshop Level 1
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Beginner - AMEB Grade 2Teacher: Karina HollandsTime: 4:00 - 5:00pmLocation: Studio 5, 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Learn what it takes for violin newbies to have excellent technique at the early stages of playing.
Wednesday
4:00pm
Introduction to String Chamber Music Workshop Level 2
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AMEB Grade 2 - 4Teacher: Marina Hopcroft & Serg DanisTime: 4:00 - 5:00pmLocation: Studio 13, 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Learn how to play with other musicians in chamber music ensembles.
Wednesday
4:00pm
Piano Accompaniment sessions for instrumental & vocal students
Open to: 1 hour & 45 minute one to one students only (any unbooked places will be made available to 30 minute students in late week 9)Ages: AllAbility Level: Any (If AMEB Grade 5 and above please provide sheet music 1 week prior)Teacher: Time: 4:00 - 7:30pmLocation: Studio 10, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Each session will be of 20 minutes duration and provide the student with the opportunity to workshop their chosen repertoire with a professional accompanist.
Wednesday
4:00pm
Introduction to Sight Singing and Ear Training
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: 11 - adultAbility Level: AllTeacher: Phillip RutherfordTime: 4:00 - 5:00pmLocation: Demountable 2, 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: This workshop is an excellent opportunity for students, especially those undertaking elective music or HSC music, to learn practical ways for improving skills in sight singing.
Wednesday
5:00pm
Violin Technique Workshop Level 2
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AMEB Grade 2 - 4Teacher: Karina HollandsTime: 5:00 - 6:00pmLocation: Studio 5, 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Learn what it takes to have excellent technique at the early stages of violin playing. This interactive workshop will help students build upon their current technical ability and give direction for further advancement on the technical elements of playing the violin.
Wednesday
5:00pm
Cello Technique Workshop Level 2
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AMEB Grade 2 - 4Teacher: Heather HinrichsTime: 5:00 - 6:00pmLocation: Studio 4, 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Learn what it takes to have excellent technique at the early stages of cello playing. This interactive workshop will help students build upon their current technical ability and give direction for further advancement on the technical elements of playing the cello.
Wednesday
5:00pm
Introduction to String Chamber Music Workshop Level 1
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Beginner - AMEB Grade 2Teacher: Marina Hopcroft & Serg DanisTime: 5:00 - 6:00pmLocation: Studio 13, 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: This workshop will teach you how to play with other string instrumentalists in a chamber music ensemble.
Wednesday
6:00pm
Central Coast Primary Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Members are AMEB Grade 2 and aboveTeacher: Phillip RutherfordTime: 6:00 - 7:30pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Come along and have a sneak peak at this primary age wind ensemble (Super Band) rehearsing, we hope you will love what they do and look forward to interested students joining in the coming terms.
Wednesday
6:00pm
Central Coast Symphonic Wind Orchestra Rehearsal
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Members are AMEB Grade 3 and aboveTeacher: Patrick BrennanTime: 6:00 - 7:00pmLocation: Gosford Anglican ChurchEquipment required for Participants:About: Come along and have a sneak peak at our high school age wind ensemble rehearsing, we hope you will love what they do and look forward to interested students joining in the coming terms.
Wednesday
6:00pm
What is the CorAnglais, an immersive presentation and demonstration
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Rachel TolmieTime: 6:00 - 7:00pmLocation: Cottage 5, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: The What??? Yes, the Cor Anglais. If you don't know what it is then you'll have to come and find out. ·Learn about it's background, availability, repertoire, how it is used in the used in the orchestra and what a student cor player could enjoy learning on it. Then have a try of the instrument itself !
Wednesday
7:00pm
Big Band Workshop
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: 12 - adultAbility Level: AMEB Grade 4-8Teacher: James LoughnanTime: 7:00 - 8:30pmLocation: Gosford Anglican ChurchEquipment required for Participants:About: Have you ever wanted to play jazz in a big band. This is a special workshop for students who play Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar and Drums. Work with one of the best student Big Band practitioners, James Loughnan.
Wednesday
7:30pm
Help! My Child Won't Practice!
Open to: ObserversAges: Aimed at Parents and Carers, however all ages welcomeAbility Level: n/aTeacher: Patrick BrennanTime: 7:30 - 8:30pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: Yes parents, this one is for you. Join Patrick Brennan and a panel of teachers who will give practical advice on getting your child to practice. This workshop is an open forum including Q and A session.
thursday
thursday
July 4th, 2019
Thursday
4:00pm
String Performance Practice Workshop for Beginners
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Beginner String PlayersTeacher: Marina HopcroftTime: 4:00 - 5:00pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Bring along your favourite piece to play in front of other beginners. Practice performing in this low pressure, encouraging session.
Thursday
4:00pm
Discovering the violin for Beginners
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Charlotte Brown and Emma TownsendTime: 4:00 - 5:30pmLocation: Cottage 5, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Is your child interested in playing a string instrument? This interactive workshop will teach you and your child about the violin as well as giving your child the opportunity to hold and play the instrument. Our teachers will also test your child's suitability and sizing for the violin.
Thursday
4:00pm
Piano Accompaniment sessions for instrumental & vocal students
Open to: 1 hour & 45 minute one to one students only (any unbooked places will be made available to 30 minute students in late week 9)Ages: AllAbility Level: Any (If AMEB Grade 5 and above please provide sheet music 1 week prior)Teacher: Lilli Naulu Time: 4:00 - 7:30pmLocation: Studio 6, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Each session will be of 20 minutes duration and provide the student with the opportunity to workshop their chosen repertoire with a professional accompanist.
Thursday
4:00pm
Transcribing Jazz Workshop
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: 12 - AdultAbility Level: participants will need to be playing/performing at an intermediate to advanced levelTeacher: Brendan BerlachTime: 4:00 - 7:00pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants: Registration essential and prepare the written melody in advanceAbout: This class will study 2 excerpts of improvisation by jazz greats, over standard jazz repertoire. The selections being Miles Davis on "So What" and Paul Desmond on "Autumn Leaves". Instrument/Voice participation is essential, with participants guided into active listening of the excerpts. They will translate the phrases they hear, both onto their instrument and down onto paper, which will lead into discussions about rhythmic structure and notation, the language of the jazz idiom, memorisation versus notation, and how to understand the logic of the performer and apply it in the participant's own creativity. The participants will then attempt to incorporate ideas from the transcribing process into their own improvising "jam session".
Thursday
4:00pm
Introduction to Sight Singing and Ear Training
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: 11 - AdultAbility Level: AllTeacher: Phillip RutherfordTime: 4:00 - 5:00pmLocation: Demountable 2, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About:
Thursday
5:00pm
Junior String Stagecraft Workshop
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Participants will have been playing their instrument for 1 - 3 yearsTeacher: Marina HopcroftTime: 5:00 - 6:00pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Aimed at students who have been learning between 1 - 3 years, this is an opportunity for invaluable performance practice in an encouraging environment.
Thursday
5:00pm
Introduction to Breathing Co-ordination/ Managing Performance anxiety: A workshop for instrumentalists and vocalists
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Michaele ArcherTime: 5:00 - 6:30pmLocation: Studio 13, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Refine breathing efficiency and manage performance anxiety whilst maintaining and improving your sound quality utilising body alignment and breathing co-ordination with specialist teacher Michaele Archer. Workshop will include explanation of the fundamental muscle groups that are linked to the respiratory system and anxiety. Exercises to manage performance stress and a movement sequence to prepare the body for optimal performance.
Thursday
6:00pm
String Chamber Music Concert
Open to: AudienceAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Time: 6:00 - 7:00pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: Enjoy seeing our String Chamber Music Program in action on the stage in the Robert Knox Hall. Chamber music demands the highest level of musicianship with a small number of musicians performing together without a conductor. This concert will showcase our students performing demanding professional repertoire in their respective chamber groups.
Thursday
7:00pm
'The Riley's' Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal
Open to: ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: n/aTeacher: Dr Guy StrazzTime: 7:00 - 8:00pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: This Contemporary Music Ensemble is an exciting ensemble where young students explore and learn to perform contemporary popular music. Genres covered include rock, pop music, blues and other contemporary styles of music. Students learn to interpret a lead sheet (melody line and chord changes), learn to improvise and experience performing as a group. The age range of students is from teenagers to students in their early twenties. At least 4 years instrumental experience is required.
friday
friday
July 5th, 2019
Friday
3:30pm
Piano Accompaniment sessions for instrumental & vocal students
Open to: 1 hour & 45 minute one to one students only (any unbooked places will be made available to 30 minute students in late week 9)Ages: AllAbility Level: Any (If AMEB Grade 5 and above please provide sheet music 1 week prior)Teacher: Carl SchmidtTime: 3:30 - 5:00pmLocation: Studio 10, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordAbout: Each session will be of 20 minutes duration and provide the student with the opportunity to workshop their chosen repertoire with a professional accompanist.
Friday
4:00pm
Cello Technique Workshop
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AMEB Grade 4 and aboveTeacher: Andrew WilsonTime: 4:00 - 5:00pmLocation: Studio 13, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Learn what it takes to have excellent technique at the advanced stages of cello playing. This interactive workshop will help students build upon their current technical ability and give direction for further advancement on the technical elements of playing the cello.
Friday
4:30pm
Introduction to Breathing Co-ordination/ Managing Performance anxiety: A workshop for instrumentalists and vocalists
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Michaele ArcherTime: 4:30 - 6:30pmLocation: Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: Refine breathing efficiency and manage performance anxiety. Workshop will include a 3D animation of the breathing system to gain a visual of the ribs & diaphragm. Explanation of the fundamental muscle groups that are linked to the respiratory system and anxiety. Exercises to manage performance stress. Learn a movement sequence to prepare the body for optimal performance
Friday
5:00pm
Cello Ensemble Workshop
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: Beginner - AMEB Grade 3Teacher: Andrew WilsonTime: 5:00 - 6:00pmLocation: Studio 13, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants:About: We don't need violins to have fun playing music! Become part of a junior cello ensemble and make music with expert cello teacher Andrew Wilson.
Friday
5:00pm
Body Percussion Workshop
Open to: Participants & ObserversAges: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher: Sean SteeleTime: 5:00 - 6:00pmLocation: Demountable 1, Conservatorium 45 Mann Street GosfordEquipment required for Participants: Just youAbout: Do you sometimes lose the beat or struggle with complex rhythms? If so, this is the workshop for you! Work on your internal sense of rhythm. This workshop is designed to make you understand the relationship of music and math. Group rhythm counting where everyone is playing different rhythm/numbers groupings which all eventually cone back together on beat 1 after so many revolutions. Discover your inner percussionist with expert percussion teacher Sean Steele.
Friday
7:00pm
Premier Ensembles Term 2 Concert
Please note that this is a termly ticketed concert and as such is ticketed separately to music week activities.
Open to: Audience welcome, Tickets can be purchased via the booking link.Ages: AllAbility Level: AllTeacher:Time: 7:00 - 9:00pmLocation: Gosford Anglican ChurchAbout: Purchase your tickets now so you don't miss out on one of the most attended concerts in our calendar! Our premier ensembles will delight you with a range of repertoire perfomed after a term of dedicated rehearsals and practice.Tickets available here: https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/concerts/premier-ensembles-concert-2-2019
