In Tune Celebrating 35 years Enriching lives with music 1978 - 2013
with MITCHELL CONSERVATORIUM Edition # 29
January 2013
ABN 47 650 782 985
Member of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums
Welcome back in 2013! Mitchell Conservatorium is proud to have delivered 35 years of quality music education and performances To celebrate the outstanding & reliable service delivered by teaching staff & admin staff that make up Mitchell Conservatorium, loyalty rewards and incentives are being offered to parents and students. We are starting the year with a fun competition; 35 reasons to learn a musical instrument at Mitchell Conservatorium. Please email or hand in your written reason (up to 25 words) to learn music through Mitchell Conservatorium by Monday 4 February to go into a draw to win 20% off your child's Term 2 instrumental music lessons. The 35 best reasons will be published in the Term 2 newsletter and on the website. Conditions: There will one prize drawn for each Campus. You may enter as many times as you wish but you must already be enrolled at Mitchell Conservatorium. Entries must include a name and contact phone number to be valid. Results of the draw cannot be contested. Parents will now receive reward points for introducing new students to Mitchell Conservatorium. Reward points will applied as a discount on lessons for the following term for one student/instrument per successful new referral. To register for this incentive program you must first make an appointment to meet with your local Director. Look out for other opportunities to celebrate Mitchell Conservatorium’s 35th birthday. During the year the release of DVD from the ‘Music Matters’ project, Open days, raffles, and a variety of 35th anniversary merchandise.
News from across the campuses Bathurst Lots of congratulations! To Oliver & Lee Harris on the safe arrival of Logan and to Emily & Josh Calder on the arrival of baby Abi. To Tim Burrey and his classical guitar teacher Georg Mertens also to Tara Chan and her violin teacher Gustaw Szelski on their AmusA success. Tim & Tara were also 2012 recipients of Bathurst Arts Council awards. Also congratulations to Olivia Fisher (teacher Jonathan Lewis) for her TWO nominations for CAT awards. Welcome to new teachers; Lee Wilcox drums and beginner guitar, Liz Sargeant Early Childhood Music and woodwind, Pamela Roering piano and musicianship, Craig Alloway brass, Felicity McKellar beginner flute and ensemble It is still necessary to find a permanent solution to the need for more studio space in Bathurst however we are
grateful for a renegotiated special low rent on the Webb Building Studios and rooms at All Saints’ Cathedral. This term make sure you get to one of the student performance opportunities, scholarship winners concerts, visiting virtuoso pianist Daniel de Borah and participate in the Colossal Choral Day and the Monster Band Day!
Lachlan Congratulations to Alyssa Miller and her wonderful teacher Barbara Bruce on achieving AmusA success! Also on the safe arrival of baby Isla Rose. Wow what an eventful year for Alyssa! Welcome to new teacher; Clare Walker who will be teaching piano in Grenfell. We are looking forward to and getting closer to establishing Mitchell Con Studios in Parkes. Make the most of these opportunities
in your region; Bass Clef Goes West workshops, virtuoso pianist Daniel de Borah and ramp up your participation this year by joining a choir, a band or an orchestra!
Lithgow Congratulations to Veronica Milroy on receiving a high distinction for her final Bmus recital at ANU School of Music. Welcome to Phil Braithwaite who teaches woodwind and will conduct St Patrick’s school band. We are delighted that the Wylde Street building will have a new roof & heating system before winter. Not to be missed events in Lithgow this term are the Showcase Student Concert (including performances by scholarship winners) and recital by virtuoso pianist Daniel de Borah.
Term 1 lessons begin Monday 28 January check with your teacher for lessons on this day
Participate and be inspired! Offices reopen Bathurst: Thursday 17 January Lachlan & Lithgow: Tues 23 January Accounts may be paid by Bpay at anytime. Please check for details on your invoice.
New ECM group piano with Cindy Fox
Learning and playing a string instrument is very rewarding but in an ensemble you can double your enjoyment and satisfaction; why not consider joining one of the groups in your area; there is usually a small term or weekly fee to cover venue and director costs.
2013 Term 1 dates & details Monday 28 January to Saturday 13 April (11 wks) NB Monday 28 January Australia Day, 29 March Good Friday and 1 April Easter Monday; check with your teacher regarding lessons on these days Fees due by Friday 1 February If you have difficulties paying your account please contact the office; make sure you avoid overdue & late fees! Remember 3 weeks notice in writing to the office is required when cancelling lessons.
Learning an instrument at school
Mitchell Conservatorium teachers visit many schools in town & regional areas across the Central West. These qualified and experienced teachers offer tuition on a wide variety of instruments; violin, drums and guitar to all band instruments. For more information about learning an instrument at school please call your nearest Mitchell Conservatorium Office; Bathurst 6331 6622 Lithgow 6351 3990 Forbes/Parkes 6852 3766 If you would like a Conservatorium teacher to visit your school please call us to discuss arrangements.
Opportunities for String players
With a strong focus on fun, group piano lessons at Mitchell Conservatorium will introduce your child to the exhilarating worlds of music. With a maximum of four students per class, each child receives maximum attention. Lessons focus on introducing and consolidating the fundamental concepts of music with time spent on musical games, work at the instrument, movement and social aspects. Research indicates that learning music from a young age can promote coordination, language and reasoning skills, social interaction and confidence. At Mitchell Conservatorium we aim to promote these ideas through structured and unstructured learning within the classroom. Three year-olds explore the instrument and learn to create beautiful sounds with ease. Four year-olds learn simple tunes and create their own pieces whilst five year-olds begin to read notation and work on more complex pieces. Cindy says ‘Music is for life and life is for music!’ She is delighted to offer these special classes for your 3, 4 or 5 year-old on a Friday. Register now with the Bathurst office 6331 6622
Teacher farewells! Farewell & best wishes in retirement to Barbara Bruce (Lachlan) and Grazyna Swansborough, Susanna Chen & David McKay (Bathurst). Best wishes to Prem Love, Colin Catlin, Peter Armstrong & Glen Wholohan (Bathurst) as they move on to new pursuits and locations.
Bathurst: Mitchell Young Strings Emily Calder, String Quartets Nicholas Newell, Bathurst Chamber Orchestra Andrew Baker (supported by BRC) rehearses in the main Conservatorium building on a Monday night. Lachlan: Lachlan Community Orchestra Andrew Baker rehearses in Parkes on a Thursday night. Lithgow: Lithgow Community Orchestra Gustaw Szelski rehearses at the Conservatorium building on a Sunday afternoon Awesome Orchestra Day: Friday 10 May BMEC 9.30am -2.30pm Workshops 5pm Free public Concert All (orchestral) string players are invited to come along. The support of BRC and DEC is gratefully acknowledged For more details about these opportunities please call your local office.
Colossal Choral Day Tuesday 26 March All Saints Cathedral All school age singers are welcome
Monster Band Day #1 Wednesday 27 March Mackillop College All students attending Catholic Primary schools are welcome to attend. For more details call Gareth Bullock 6331 6622
Delight; live music is best Arts NSW projects 2013 will be the fourth year that Mitchell Conservatorium has received funding for performance projects. This year the two successful applications include eight concerts with three visiting artists; piano recitals with the sensational young virtuoso Daniel De Borah, the unique and entertaining piano duo of Simon Tedeschi & Kevin Hunt and the fabulous Seven Harp Ensemble (SHE) lead by Alice Giles. The grant from Arts NSW enables Mitchell Conservatorium to keep the ticket prices affordable and school age children attend free of charge. The second project is to develop and showcase the quality & talent of the student musicians who will have the opportunity to compose and perform their original scores mentored by Mitchell Conservatorium’s own Aaron Hopper. I look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a truly outstanding series of performances which demonstration the rich and varied musical culture we enjoy living in the Central West.
Your Friends need you! Friends committees in Bathurst and Lachlan meet once each term to consider requests from the Director or teachers for expenditure of the Family Levy. Last year the Friends contributed to scholarships, school programs, purchase of instruments and establishing ensembles. Bathurst Friends meet Thursday 7 February 7pm in the Conservatorium building. Please call The Secretary, Fiona Proctor for details 6332 9888
Daniel De Borah Solo pianist
Friday 22 March 7.30pm Lithgow (venue to be confirmed) Saturday 23 March 7.30pm All Saints’ Cathedral Bathurst Sunday 24 March 3pm Forbes Town Hall Daniel’s Program Prokofiev Sonata No.9, Op.103 Brahms Klavierstuck Op.119 Schumann 3 Novelettes Op.21 Nos.1,2,8 Bach/Busoni Chaconne in D Minor. Australian pianist Daniel de Borah (formerly Hill) was a major prize winner at the 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition and has since appeared as soloist with the English Chamber Orchestra, the London Mozart Players and with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Barbican and Cadogan Halls, London. He has given recitals at major venues and festivals throughout the United Kingdom. During his studies Daniel won numerous awards including 3rd Prizes at the 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition, the 2001 Tbilisi International Piano Competition and the 2000 Arthur Rubinstein in Memoriam Competition in Poland. In 2005 he was selected for representation by the Young Concert Artists Trust, London. Daniel is also a past winner of the Australian National Piano. Born in Melbourne in 1981, Daniel studied at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, the St. Petersburg State Conservatoire and the Royal Academy of Music, London. Daniel now divides his time between Melbourne and London.
Jazz Band with Rob Shannon Are you looking for a fun band which gets lots of performance opportunities? Do you want to learn or develop your improvising skills?
Mitchell Con’s Jazz band with Rob Shannon is the best deal in town! Rob’s extensive experience in bands and the art of improvisation together with his energetic fun approach makes belonging to this group exciting and rewarding! Currently the band rehearses on Mondays 6.15 - 7pm in Studio 6 Rob is looking for keen & committed players of keyboard, guitar, bass, brass, woodwind and violinists; are all welcome! This group is FREE for students learning an instrument at Mitchell Conservatorium.
Bass Clef goes West We gratefully acknowledge the support of this project by grants from Country Arts Support Program & the Lachlan Friends. These workshops are for existing players of wind and brass instruments to develop new skills and for beginners to would like to learn how to play. You will receive outstanding tuition from Justin Screen Woodwind and Craig Alloway Brass. Each workshop (3 hours) is only $8 per participant. Saturday 16 February 9-1 Baritone Sax 2-5 Euphonium Forbes Town Band Hall, Rankin St Saturday 23 February 9-1 Bassoon 2-5 Trombone Parkes Shire Band Hall, Bogan St Saturday 23 March 1-3pm rehearsal followed by Concert Forbes Town Hall For more details and to request a brochure please call 6852 3766
WHATS ON’ at the Con from February to April 2013 Mitchell Conservatorium tries to keep ticket costs reasonable at all times. Thursday 14 February 7pm Abercrombie House
Mitchell Conservatorium Guest Artists
Journeys in Joy a celebration of Valentine’s Day
Sarah Coghlan (violin) & Cindy Fox (piano) share their joy of performing with: Violin sonatas by Debussy & Copland, Porgy and Sunday 19 February Bess Suite by Gershwin, and world premiere of Song for Sophie by 3pm Australian composer & Sydney Conservatorium Professor Matthew Mitchell Conservatorium Hindson. For more details call Cindy Fox 0402 532 050 or go to Orchard Room www.foxproductions.com.au Saturday 16 February 10am - 1pm & 2 -5pm Forbes Town Band Hall Saturday 23 Feb 10am-1pm & 2-5pm Parkes Shire Band Hall
Mitchell Conservatorium Workshop
Bass Clef goes West Outstanding tutors Justin Screen and Craig Alloway present workshops for lower wind and brass instruments. Saturday 23 March 1pm Rehearsal and 2pm Concert
AMEB practical exam entries close
Friday 15 March
Mitchell Conservatorium Students Friday 1 March 7pm Sunday 3 March 3pm The Orchard Room
Student Performance Opportunities Pick up a brochure with guidelines to assist your performance. Put your name down at the office asap as places are limited. Don’t miss out, book in early!
Abercrombie House Tickets available from BVIC $50 each (supper included) Mitchell Conservatorium Tickets at the door Adult $30 Concession $20 (senior & student) Child u18 $15 Workshop fee $8 each pp Pick up a brochure from the Lachlan office or call 6852 3766 for more details.
Ask your teacher for details Get the most out of being a Mitchell Con student; work with an accompanist at no cost and receive constructive feedback regarding presentation & performance.
Saturday 16 March Mitchell Conservatorium Students 11am & 2.30pm Young Sparkling Stars Concert 2012 Entry by $ note donation B a t h u r s t M e m o r i a l Outstanding performances from Mitchell Con’s top students. Entertainment Centre Features guest performances from prize winning Composition Competition musicians and presentations by sponsors. Mitchell Conservatorium Visiting Artist
Tickets at the door Adult $20 A virtuosic & engaging program from this extraordinary young Concession $15 Australian pianist; Prokofiev - Sonata No.9, Op.103 School age children FREE Brahms - Klavierstuck Op.119 Schumann - 3 Novelettes: Op.21 Nos.1,2,8 Bach/Busoni - Chaconne in D Minor.
Friday 22 March 7.30pm Lithgow
Daniel de Borah solo piano
Saturday 23 March 7.30pm Bathurst Sunday 24 March 3pm Forbes Tuesday 26 March Choral Day All Saints’ Cathedral Wednesday 27 March Band Day Mackillop College
Mitchell Conservatorium Schools Program
Monster Band Day & Colossal Choral Day Now a fixture on the calendar these school workshop days have proved to be very popular. Register through your school or at the Mitchell Conservatorium office 6331 6622
Mitchell Conservatorium contact details
Workshop 9.30am to 2.30pm Concert 5pm FREE - All welcome
www.mitchellconservatorium.edu.au
Bathurst; West Wing Court House Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795 PO Box 1387 Bathurst NSW 2795 bathurst@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au P (02) 6331 6622 F (02) 6332 2995 Lachlan; 11 Spring Street Forbes NSW 2871 PO Box 550 Forbes NSW 2871 lachlan@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au P (02) 6852 3766 F (02) 6851 5862 Lithgow; (Sunnybank) Lot 2 Wylde Street Lithgow NSW 2790 PO Box 586 Lithgow NSW 2790 lithgow@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au P (02) 6351 3990 F (02) 6351 3344