THE MEMORANDA
What's on in Term 3
Monday 22 July: Term 3 lessons commence at CVCon
Monday 22 July: Boom Bang Boogie at CVCon
Tuesday 23 July: CVCon lessons in Schools restart
Sunday 28 July: Sunday Series, Sharon Davidge - 3:00pm
Friday 16 August: Flute Fiesta at CVCon - 5:00pm
Saturday 17 August: Visiting Artists Series, Emma Pask - 7:00pm
Sunday 8 September: Sunday Series, Ryan Enns - 3:00pm
Sunday 22 September: Visiting Artists Series, A Harp Journey - 3:00pm
Friday 27 September: CVCon lessons in Schools & at CVCon end for Term 3
Sunday 29 September: Sunday Series, Luke Gough - 3:00pm
Term 3 Lessons
Term 3 is a 10 week term, lessons will commence: Monday 22 July 2024 at the Conservatorium and Tuesday 23 July 2024 in Schools with CVCon tutors.
All students from Term 2 have been re-enrolled for Term 3 unless you have indicated otherwise.
Welcome to Term 3 at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium!
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the recent Grafton and Lower Clarence Eisteddfods.
I am delighted to introduce our new singing teacher, Ms. Lois Johnston, who will be joining the Conservatorium starting Term 3. Ms. Johnston brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for music that will undoubtedly enrich our singing program. Ms. Johnston holds a degree in Vocal Performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has over 15 years of teaching experience. She has worked with a diverse range of students, from beginners to advanced performers, helping each one find their unique voice and reach their full potential. Her approach combines classical techniques with contemporary styles, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable learning experience.
In addition to her teaching credentials, Ms. Johnston is an accomplished performer. She has sung in numerous operas, concerts, and recitals across the world, earning accolades for her powerful voice and emotive interpretations. Her professional insight will provide invaluable inspiration and guidance for our students. We are excited to welcome Lois to the Conservatorium, and we are confident that her expertise and enthusiasm will greatly benefit our singing community
Adam Wills, Director
SHARONDAVIDGE FLUTE
Term 3 Sunday Series Concerts
Sharon Davidge
CVCon flute tutor Sharon Davidge takes to the stage as part of the 2024 Sunday Series. Sharon is a seasoned performer and her concerts are always entertaining and insightful.
Sunday, 28 July
3:00pm
RyanEnns
Audience favourite and all-round entertainer Ryan Enns shows his innate musicality with a varied program of music for guitar. There are sure to be some surprises included as well.
Sunday, 8 September
3:00pm
LukeGough
Luke Gough brings us his 2024 Sunday Series concert, showcasing his musicianship with a wide variety of music and genres. From heavy metal through to delicate guitar work this is surely a concert experience not to be missed.
Sunday, 29 September
3:00pm
Visiting Artists Series Emma Pask
While Emma’s voice and style are unique, and individually her own, her performances are reminiscent of the classic era of jazz, when swing was top of the charts. Her talent was first spotted by internationally renowned jazz great James Morrison, when she was 16 years old.
She joined his band as the lead vocalist at 16 and went on to spend a solid 20 years touring the world with Morrison.
Saturday 17 August 7:00pm
EMMA PASK JAZZVOCALS
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST
Visiting Artists Series Listening With The Body: A Harp Journey
Listening with the Body is a journey through the powerfully moving resonances of the harp. Together Alice & Moran create a space for the audience to explore the art of listening. Moran draws on meditative and sensory awareness practices to help us listen in a deeply embodied way to the harp, our inner worlds, each other and the music. Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia.
Sunday 22 September 3:00pm
Mini-Workshop & Concert
Flute Fiesta
Flute Fiesta is a mini workshop for students learning the flute or who are participating in any of our Flute Groups. This workshop will provide an opportunity for students to perform in a short concert at the end of the session from 7:00pm-7:30pm.
Students involved in learning flute from any Clarence Valley schools are encouraged to attend. The mini-workshop will be held on Friday 16 August from 5:00pm–7:00pm. The workshop will be co-ordinated by CVCON Flute Tutor, Sharon Davidge.
Friday 16 August
5:00pm-7:30pm
@ Clarence Valley Conservatorium
FREE Flute Concert at 7:00pm
Here’s some of what happened in Term 2, 2024
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Choirs, Ensembles & Groups at CVCON
MONDAY:
Good Vibes Choir 1.00-2.30 Brenda Little
Theory for Juniors 4.00-4.45 Peter Morgan
Con Kids Chorus 4 00-4 45 Lois Johnston
Concert Band 4.45-5.30 Peter Morgan
Con Youth Chorus 5.00-6.00 Lois Johnston
Jazz Ensemble 5.40-6.40 Peter Morgan
Con Chorus 6.30-7.30 Lois Johnston
TUESDAY:
Forget Me Nots Choir 10.00-11.30
Jenny W & Leigh R
Pre-Instrumental 4.00-4.30 Wesley Chegwidden
Rock Band 4.30-5.30 Wesley Chegwidden
Beginner Strings 4.45-5.30 Inanna Sage
Guitarchestra 5.30-6.30 Luke Gough
Adult Combo 6 30-7 30 Kris Edwards
WEDNESDAY:
KISS Vocal Group 12.00-1.00 Lois Johnston
Squeeze Box Circle 1.00-2.00 Greta Enns
Pre-Instrumental 3.30-4.00 Wesley Chegwidden
Piano Ensemble 4 00-4 45 Jayne Logan
String Ensemble 5.30-7.00 Sarah Nicholls
THURSDAY:
Kidzjam 10.30-11.00 Wesley Chegwidden
Pre-Instrumental 3.30-4.00 Wesley Chegwidden
Flute Ensemble 5 30-6 15 Sharon Davidge
FRIDAY:
Lunchtime Drum Circle 12.30-1.30 Luke Gough
Ensemble/Theory (Seniors) 4.00-4.45 Peter Morgan
Adult Flute Ensemble 4.00-4:45 Sharon Davidge
Sax Ensemble 4 45-5 30 Peter Morgan
Who's Who at Clarence Valley Conservatorium
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
Chairperson - Jenny Worrell
Vice Chairperson - Calvin Terry
Treasurer / Public Officer - Mark Thompson
Members - Kate Joseph, Paul Kennedy, Yvonne Ledingham, Fran McHugh, Deborah Wray
ADMINISTRATION:
Director - Adam Wills
Administration Manager - Vicki Forbes
Finance Manager - Carolyn Maunder
Programs Co-ordinator - Kris Edwards
Projects Officer - Roslyn Kennedy
TUTORS:
Brass - Oscar Eager
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Adult Combo (Ens) - Kris Edwards
Clarinet, Saxophone - Peter Morgan
Flute, Fife, Piccolo, Panpipes - Sharon Davidge
Guitar: Classical, Folk - Ryan Enns
Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Music Production - Luke Gough
Guitar, Bottle Neck Slide Guitar, Banjo - Robert Hughes
Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Harmonica - Damien Sullivan
Percussion - Adam Wills
Percussion, Rock Band - Wesley Chegwidden
Piano, Piano Accordion - Greta Enns
Piano, Flute, Accompanying - Jayne Logan
School Groups - Elizabeth Moore
Strings n Things (Ensemble) - Sarah Nicholls
Violin, Piano - Inanna Sage
Voice, Choirs - Elysha West and Lois Johnston
Choirs - Brenda Little
