ACO 2013 Schools Program

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schools’ program 2013

ARTISTIC D IR E CTOR ’ s M E SSAG E

A u s t r a l i a n CHAM B E R ORCH E STRA RICHARD TOGNETTI AO / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

“…the finest string ensemble on the planet.”

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Internationally renowned for inspired programming and the rapturous response of audiences and critics, the Australian Chamber Orchestra is a product of our country’s vibrant, adventurous and enquiring spirit. In performances across Australia, around the world and on many recordings, the ACO moves hearts and stimulates minds with repertoire spanning six centuries and a vitality and virtuosity unmatched by other ensembles.

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In 2005 our fledgling Education Program took its first uncertain steps to join the ecosystem of music education in Australia. Skip forward to 2013, and our activities have grown exponentially as a changing world of national education policy, cultural policy, and technological innovation churns around us.

Creativity is in great demand as the government looks to the arts to prepare our young exports for the uncertain world ahead – a world that will be as vastly different from what we know now, as smartphones and iPads were to our parent’s generation. What better platform than music from which to launch a child’s awareness of their own potential to create?

In 2013 we continue to make our own small contribution to the ecosystem. Our primary school programs bring music to underprivileged children, as well as combining the visual arts and music curriculums to deepen learning in each subject. Our secondary school programs provide access to our exceptional musicians through workshops, open rehearsals, concerts and our own ACO Academy. And finally, our Emerging Artists program trains the next generation of young Australian musicians to perform at the highest possible level. In 2012 two of our Emerging Artists were on trial for principal positions in Australian orchestras, and more have won jobs at home and abroad.

Richard Tognetti AO Artistic Director and Lead Violin Australian Chamber Orchestra

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Richard Tognetti has been Artistic Director and Lead Violin since 1989. Under his inspiring leadership, the ACO performs as a flexible and versatile ‘ensemble of soloists’, on modern and period instruments, as a chamber group, symphony orchestra and electroacoustic collective. The ACO’s unique artistic style encompasses masterworks of the classical repertoire, innovative cross-artform projects and a vigorous commissioning program.

The Orchestra stands while performing and the resulting sense of energy and individuality is one of the most commented-upon elements of ACO performances. Several of the musicians perform with spectacularly fine instruments by history’s finest makers, including Stradivarius, Guarneri del Gesù and Guadagnini.

Over fifty international tours across Asia, Europe and the USA have drawn outstanding reviews

for the ACO’s performances at the world’s most prestigious concert halls, including Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, London’s Wigmore Hall, New York’s Carnegie Hall and Vienna’s Musikverein.

The ACO has 40 CDs and DVDs for sale at aco.com.au/shop, including the three-time ARIA Award-winning Bach CDs and the internationally acclaimed Mozart Violin Concertos recording.

In 2005, the ACO inaugurated an ambitious national education program which includes outreach activities and mentoring of outstanding young musicians, including the formation of AC O2, an elite training orchestra which delivers the ACO’s regional touring and education programs.

AC O2 connects the next generation of talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the ACO, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance style. The young musicians have all participated in the ACO’s Emerging Artist program and many already play in the state symphony orchestras but choose to spend time experiencing the ACO’s high-octane performance style. The best go on tour nationally and internationally with the ACO and it is a testament to the program’s success that former AC O2 members Madeleine Boud and Rebecca Chan have been appointed members of the ACO.

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CONT E NTS

E V E NTS IN Y OUR STAT E

Events in Your State

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

NEW SOUTH WALES

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CANBERRA Matinee Concert for Secondary Students Project Rameau with Sydney Dance Company Fri 13 Sep, 12.30pm-2pm Canberra Theatre Centre Bookings: aco.com.au

ARMIDALE ^ String Workshop Wed 18 Sep, 10am-1pm New England Conservatorium of Music Applications close 2 Aug

PROGRAMS Primary Schools Concerts & String Ensemble Picton Music & Art Teacher Professional Development

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Secondary Schools ACO Academy 6 Discounted Tickets for School Groups 9 Masterclasses 8 Matinee Concerts for Secondary Students 8 Open Rehearsals 9 Picton Strings 10 Regional Concerts for Secondary Students 10 String Workshops 11

Online Resources Video Lessons With ACO Musicians

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“Never underestimate how important it is for students to see and work with professionals who are willing to share their expertise.”

Simone Bailey-Hough, Teacher

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String Workshop Fri 18 Oct, 1pm-4pm Ainslie Arts Centre Applications close 2 Aug

QUEENSLAND BRISBANE Matinee Concert for Secondary Students Project Rameau with Sydney Dance Company Fri 12 Jul, 11am-12.30pm The Playhouse QPAC Bookings: aco.com.au String Workshop Mon 28 Oct, 1pm-4pm Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University Applications close 2 Aug CAIRNS ^ String Workshop Wed 11 Sep, 10am-4pm Cairns State High School Applications close 2 Aug ^ This workshop is part of the ACO2 NSW/QLD concert tour.

9-20 Sep Armidale, Bangalow, Bellingen, Cairns, Cleveland, Mackay, Rockhampton Directed by Helena Rathbone.

Music by Britten and more.

BELLINGEN ^ String Workshop Thu 19 Sep, 2pm-5pm Bellingen Memorial Hall Applications close 2 Aug PICTON Picton Strings Throughout 2013 SYDNEY ACO Academy Mon 1-Sat 6 Jul ACO Studios, Circular Quay, Sydney Applications close 22 Mar Concerts for Primary Students Mon 8 Apr, Mon 19 Aug Our Lady of Carmel School Tue 9 Apr, Tue 3 Sep Matraville Soldiers’ Settlement School Movement and Sound Workshop for Students with Disability Wed 5 Jun, 10am ACO Studios, Circular Quay, Sydney Open Rehearsal for School Students Thu 17 Oct, 2.30pm-3.30pm The Concourse Chatswood Applications close 2 Aug Open Rehearsal for Students with Disability Mon 2 Dec, 2pm-3pm ACO Studios, Circular Quay, Sydney String Workshop Wed 31 Jul, 1pm-4pm ACO Studios, Circular Quay, Sydney Applications close 13 May

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E V E NTS IN Y OUR STAT E VICTORIA

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

BENDIGO* String Workshop Mon 22 Apr, 10am-1pm Capitol Theatre Applications close 22 Mar

ADELAIDE String Workshop Wed 19 Jun, 10am-1pm Marryatville High School Applications close 13 May

MELBOURNE String Workshop Mon 6 May, 10am-1pm Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School Applications close 22 Mar MILDURA* String Workshop Fri 19 Apr, 10am-1pm Mildura Arts Centre Applications close 22 Mar SALE* Concert for Secondary Students Mon 29 Apr, 11am-12pm BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment Centre Bookings: ebbwec.com.au / 03 5143 3200 HEALESVILLE Workshop with students from the Victorian Schools’ Spectacular Orchestra Fri 17 May, 12.30pm-3.30pm TarraWarra Museum of Art Master Class Sun 19 May, 11am TarraWarra Museum of Art WARBURTON* String Workshop Fri 26 Apr, 10am-1pm Upper Yarra Arts Centre Applications close 22 Mar

PRIMAR Y SCHOOL PROGRAMS

WESTERN AUSTRALIA PERTH String Workshop Thu 15 Aug, 10am-1pm Perth Modern School Applications close 13 May

* These events are part of the ACO2 Victoria concert tour.

19-30 Apr Benalla, Bendigo, Horsham, Melbourne, Mildura, Sale, Warburton James Crabb: Director and Accordion.

Music by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and more.

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CONCERTS & STRING ENSEMBLE

PICTON MUSIC & ART

Matraville / Waterloo We perform interactive concerts and participate in music classes with primary school students at the Matraville Soldiers’ Settlement School and Our Lady of Mt Carmel School in Waterloo.

Picton In partnership with Picton Public School, we bring music and visual art into the primary school classroom. American violinist Sharon Roffman and local visual artist Melissa Wheeler combine forces to teach students about the different influences that shape music and art, helping them to express their ideas through visual art. The students’ artworks are showcased at local community events.

The Australian Children’s Music Foundation runs weekly music programs in Matraville and Waterloo where previously there was no access to music classes. Each week, two talented music teachers inspire over 400 children and Matraville Soldiers’ Settlement School now boasts a choir of over 190 children.

Matraville Soldiers’ Settlement School String Ensemble A group of students are learning the violin and cello, forming a small string ensemble. They receive instrumental lessons, tickets to ACO concerts, access to ACO and AC O2 rehearsals and lessons with ACO musicians.

Classes include a combination of classroom teaching, Skype and pre-recorded video lessons.

Via Skype, students are able to travel with Sharon and meet other international touring musicians as she performs in Europe and America.

Coursework samples and videos can be viewed at aco.com.au.

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Presented in association with the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) SUPPORTED BY

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Our professional development program is specially designed to instruct primary school teachers on how to teach our Music & Art program. It is accompanied by extensive program resources.

If you would like this program in your school, email education@aco.com.au. music, videos & more

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S E CON D AR Y SCHOOL PROGRAMS

S E CON D AR Y SCHOOL PROGRAMS Audition Information Audition is via YouTube only.

To apply please upload a video onto YouTube and complete the application form at aco.com.au.

A separate application must be submitted for each student.

Audition videos must include 15 minutes (maximum) of the student’s playing. Videos must be less than one year old, and must contain two contrasting works or movements, at least one of which should be with piano accompaniment. Recordings with orchestral accompaniment are acceptable.

To share your video with us: 1. Set up a YouTube account

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ACO ACADEMY Sydney Applications close 22 March The ACO Academy is a must for any talented young musician who wants to be challenged in a professional learning environment.

Top-level secondary students who play the violin, viola, cello or double bass, spend an immersive week rehearsing and performing with us in Sydney, culminating in a public performance at City Recital Hall Angel Place.

We’ll teach them how to perform with our trademark precision, taking them behind-thescenes and offering career advice.

The week includes: - Chamber orchestra rehearsals focusing on ensemble, technical accuracy, interpretation and style; - Private performances by ACO musicians; and - Presentations by ACO musicians and administration staff on careers and pathways in music.

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Information for applicants Cost is $200. Participants will need to be based in Sydney with a parent/guardian for the week and must cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. Rehearsals will be held at the ACO’s Studio in Circular Quay, or nearby. Participants are responsible for transport to and from the rehearsals and performance.

2. Upload your video

3. Class the video as ‘unlisted’ so that it is not publicly accessible

Limited scholarships are available to cover the fee and/or travel and accommodation costs.

Email education@aco.com.au to request further information or an application form.

The ACO recommends that applicants have completed: Violin

8th grade AMEB / Suzuki Book 7 or equivalent Viola

6th grade AMEB / Suzuki Book 5 or equivalent Cello 6th grade AMEB / Suzuki Book 5 or equivalent Double bass 5th grade AMEB / Suzuki Book 4 or equivalent

4. Email your name, address and the URL link to your YouTube video to education@aco.com.au

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S E CON D AR Y SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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MASTERCLASS

MATINEE CONCERTS FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS

OPEN REHEARSALS

Brisbane Fri 12 Jul, 11am-12.30pm

Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney, Wollongong

Canberra Fri 13 Sep, 12.30pm-2pm

Heavily discounted tickets to ACO main-stage concerts are available for school groups. The 2013 concert season is our biggest season ever, featuring multimedia projects The Reef and The Crowd, and blockbuster pieces like Brahms’ Symphony No.4, Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos and Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.3. Explore the full season at aco.com.au.

Healesville Two students from the Victorian Schools’ Spectacular Orchestra receive a one-on-one lesson with ACO Principal Cellist Timo-Veikko Valve.

PROJECT RAMEAU ACO & Sydney Dance Company We share the stage with Sydney Dance Company in this collaboration by Rafael Bonachela and Richard Tognetti, sparked by their mutual passion for Rameau’s perfumed and powerful French Baroque dance music.

Rameau’s flair for rhythm and melody, and feeling for choreography, lead many to name him one of the greatest-ever ballet composers, certainly the most influential. Bonachela’s dynamic choreography, innate musicality and theatricality serve to illuminate this brilliant music.

These schools-only performances feature an introduction and behind-the-scenes discussion with ACO musicians and SDC Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, and a question-and-answer session at the end of the performance.

Tickets are $25, one teacher per 10 students receives free entry. Book at aco.com.au or phone 1800 444 444.

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

The Schools’ Ticketing program includes: - $20 concert tickets (a discount of up to 80%); - Free state curriculum based resources including lesson content, worksheets, sections of musical scores and audio samples; - Free 4 5 minute pre-concert talks in all venues; - Free concert programs; - Free ACO CD for each student; and - Regular email updates including information about upcoming concerts and special events.

Sydney Students may apply to sit in on one of our rehearsals, to get an intimate behind-the-scenes look at how we prepare for concerts. After the rehearsal, we join students for afternoon tea. Register your students at aco.com.au or email education@aco.com.au to request an application form.

Open rehearsals for students with disability are also available, organised in conjunction with the International Day for People with Disability. For further information, email education@aco.com.au.

“I could have listened to them all day!”

Lucy East, Music Teacher

Resources are available for download from term 4 2012, and will be sent to teachers upon booking their tickets.

Limited ticket availability in Adelaide and Newcastle. Booking forms at aco.com.au.

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S E CON D AR Y SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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PICTON STRINGS

REGIONAL CONCERTS FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

STRING WORKSHOPS

Picton We facilitate string workshops for the Picton Strings Ensemble throughout the year, forming meaningful and long-lasting relationships with the students and their Director. The Picton Strings play with us in community concerts which are co-presented by Classics at Picton.

To join the Picton Strings, please visit pictonstrings.org.

All students who play the violin, viola, cello or double bass are welcome to join, and will be placed in the junior or senior group according to their standard.

Sale Free concert While on tour, our regional touring orchestra ACO2 presents a 60-minute concert for secondary students. This interactive performance introduces students to the magic of the string orchestra and takes them on a journey through the music. Students are inspired and entertained while learning about traditional and contemporary repertoire.

Resources to accompany these concerts will be available from aco.com.au and will be sent to teachers on booking. Resources include analysis of the works performed and state-curriculum-based in-class exercises for students to work through.

Book at ebbwec.com.au or 03 5143 3200.

METRO: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney REGIONAL: Armidale, Bellingen, Bendigo, Cairns, Mildura, Warburton Students become part of the ACO for a day, learning our rehearsal and performance techniques.

Thematically structured rehearsals are based around concepts such as listening, leading, breathing, blending and performance style. Students from different schools combine to form a conductor-less chamber orchestra with ACO players leading each of the sections. The workshop culminates in an informal performance for family and friends.

String workshops are free of charge and run for three hours.

Apply at aco.com.au/education or email education@aco.com.au to request an application form.

“It was really magical to hear what the kids accomplished during the afternoon.

Without the ACO, this music is not something I would have dared attempt!”

Katie Spicer, Director, Picton Strings

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Information for applicants String workshops are extension activities for secondary and advanced primary students.

Music will be mailed to teachers approximately one month prior and students are expected to know the notes before the workshop. Places are allocated to form a balanced ensemble consisting of students representing different schools.

Preference is given to older students over younger students of an equal standard.

Metro workshop requirements The ACO recommends that applicants have completed: Violin 6th grade AMEB / Suzuki Book 5 or equivalent Viola 4th grade AMEB / Suzuki Book 3 or equivalent Cello 5th grade AMEB / Suzuki Book 4 or equivalent Double Bass 4th grade AMEB / Suzuki Book 3 or equivalent Regional workshop requirements There is no recommended standard for regional string workshops. We work with local string teachers and ensemble leaders to devise a tailored program for each area.

“A wonderful rare experience – once in a lifetime chance” Cherin Lee, Student

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ONLIN E L E SSONS

THAN K Y OU GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body

The ACO is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW

The Australian Government is proud to be associated with the ACO through the national performing Arts funding program, Playing Australia

The ACO’s Waterloo activities are supported by the City of Sydney

ONLINE LESSONS PARTNER

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ONLINE LESSONS

ONLINE LESSONS PARTNER

Holmes à Court Family Foundation

The Ross Trust

The Neilson Foundation

We have created video lessons for the violin, viola, cello and double bass that you can watch on our website. Lessons include instruction on string technique, style and musical expression. They are the perfect resource to complement your teaching.

To watch lessons for your instrument, go to aco.com.au.

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ACO.COM.AU Australian Chamber Orchestra Pty Ltd A not for profit company registered in NSW. ABN 45 001 335 182 Post PO Box R21, Royal Exchange NSW 1225, Australia Address Opera Quays, 2 East Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone 1800 444 444 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm) Email aco@aco.com.au

“The attention to detail, the energy and the ACO’s immense passion for music made it amazing to play with them.”

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