JAN. 2021 | VOL. 1
THE MEMORANDA CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM 8 VILLIERS STREET, GRAFTON (PO BOX 350, GRAFTON) EMAIL: CVCON@CVCON.NSW.EDU.AU
Welcome to 2021
Congratulations to all students who undertook
Welcome back to the Conservatorium for 2021, I hope that your holidays were safe. We've got a great year planned and we can't wait to get it started.
were many outstanding auditions, making the
A special welcome to our new students and families. Term 1 lessons at the Conservatorium begin on Monday, 1 February and end on Thursday, 1 April.
The Last Five Years was a fantastic start to the 2021 Visiting Artists Series.
Scholarship auditions at the end of 2020. There decision for the audition panel very difficult. The students who were awarded scholarships are: MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS - SENIOR MUSIC
Eliza Berrick (Piano) Tessa Darby (Clarinet) Casey Palmer (Drums) Kiki Schnitzler (Piano) Â
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS - JUNIOR MUSIC Ciel Schnitzler (Piano) Oscar Woods (Percussion) Toby Smidt (Cornet) MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS - ENSEMBLE Kate Moore (Violin) Danika Broomfield (Tenor Sax) James Beard (Drums)
DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS - SENIOR DRAMA Emily Schroder Bree Irving DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS - JUNIOR DRAMA Sienna Sutherland Miles Jenkins DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS - GROUP DRAMA Millie Latham
Contact us: Phone: 02 6643 3555 Web: cvcon.nsw.edu.au
Bridie McGrath Lilyana McPherson Megan Smith
Music Student of the Year Congratulations to Jackson Craig, who was named the Clarence Valley Conservatorium 2020 Music Student of the Year. Jackson has been a long term student of the Conservatorium studying piano, saxophone and bass guitar as well as being a valued member of several Conservatorium ensembles. In 2020 Jackson received first place in Music 1 at CVAS and his HSC examination was nominated for Encore. Congratulations Jackson and best wishes for the future.
2021 Scholarship Recipients
Have you been to the Saraton lately and seen the Clarence Valley Conservatorium on the big screen? If you haven't you can check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpODCs6Nse4
2020 Downriver Spectacular Congratulations to all the piano and guitar students who performed at the 2020 Downriver Spectacular on Saturday, 12th December.
Term 1 Kidzjam (2-5 years)
Led by Mel Smith the CVCon Early Childhood Music program provides children with an opportunity to discover, learn and have fun. The program enables a development of a musical appreciation through vocal, instrumental and aural activities. Kidzjam creates an enjoyable musical experience for both children and carers. Each week activities will be focused on a different musical subject which enables them to hear, see and play a variety of different musical instruments.
Term 1 Venue: CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM Time: Thursday 10.30 – 11.00 am Cost: $80 per term (10 weeks)
EVERY THURSDAY IN TERM 1 (For 9 weeks, commencing 4 February)
TERM 1 CALENDAR (all events at Clarence Valley Conservatorium unless otherwise indicated)
February 1 Lessons resume at Conservatorium 1 School Programs resume 4 Kidzjam at CVCon commences (9 week term) 10:30am-11:00am 26 Ian Cooper - Visiting Artist Concert Series
March 21 26 29 30 31
Sharon Davidge - Sunday Series Concert #1 Drama Concert PAN Concert 7:00pm PAN Concert 7:00pm PAN Concert 7:00pm
April 1 PAN Concert 7:00pm 1 Term 1 Lessons end 19 Boom Bang Boogie 19 Term 2 Lessons commence