SHEP Mackay 2023
Grand Finalé Concert
Sunday 27 August
WELCOME
To all Open Conservatorium Participants, Friends and Colleagues,
A core element which drew me to the role as Director here at QCGU was knowing how distinctive and central Open Conservatorium is to our identity and how important it is for music in Queensland. It has been a joy over the past couple of years to come to know, more from the inside, how firmly Open Conservatorium is established as an integral aspect of music education in Queensland.
Open Conservatorium's State Honours Ensemble Programs grew from modest beginnings in 2001 to hosting over 5,000 students each year through 16 individual programs in 10 centres; with many more being nominated than we are able to accommodate. The Australian Honours Ensemble Program, which celebrates six years in 2023, has also grown to encompass students from New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
Watching those who have joined us for the current project, after the past few years of upheaval, has highlighted the importance of music in education being available, regardless of region or resources; and how valued music is in schools, by all involved - students, teachers, families and the wider public. We are always pleased that so many students are willing, and able, to make music with their peers, with the support of their families and schools.
From my childhood in Cairns, I remember vividly the lifechanging dimensions of such interactions and will be doing all I can as Director to be supporting our reach across this extraordinary state. Thank you for your support of SHEP and your support of your children and students and their music education.
I also acknowledge the Open Conservatorium team under Jason Budge for their care and commitment to make everything possible. I hope to see many of you return as students of Queensland Conservatorium, performers and audience members of the future.
Professor Bernard Lanskey Director Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
SCHOOLS REPRESENTED
Mackay North State High School
Moranbah State High School
Alligator Creek State School
Bowen State High School
Clermont State High School
Clermont State School
Fitzgerald State School
Mackay North State School
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
Mackay State High School
Mackay West State School
Pioneer State High School
Proserpine State High School
Queens Beach State School
Sarina State High School
St Catherine's Catholic College Proserpine
St Patrick's College (Mackay)
St Ursula's College (Yeppoon)
Victoria Park State School
WIND ENSEMBLE
Repertoire
Race to the Moon
Darklands March
Migaloo
Ember Skies
Uluru
Ah-Free-Kah!
Sahara Adventure
Sunshine Coast Road Trip
Brace for Impact!
Moonsong and Tribal Dance
Ensemble members
FLUTE
Olivia Boyce
Maddison Burgess
Georgia Elbourne
Asher Fiesta
Sophia Gallebo
Kristin Groenewald
Sarah Hart
Danni Muller
Eli Oldham
Grace O'Neill
Claire Otto
Chloe Walz
Lily Williamson
OBOE
Natacha McKay
CLARINET
Harper Boulding
Makenzie Brazil
Amelia Dos Santos
Riley Hislop
Charlotte Hungerford
Natalea Kluver
Savannah Lamont
Jack McClanachan
Jixie mae Navarro
Faith Penola
Dane Shepherd
Paige Timbs-Dunn
Tim Fisher
Randall Standridge
Claire Petherick
Kevin Day
Ed Kennedy
Julie Giroux
Victor Lopez
Claire Petherick
Christina Huss
Carol Brittin Chambers
CONDUCTOR SHARELLE GUEST
BASS CLARINET
Grace Keen
Dallas Kuhl
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Alicia Binnekamp
Hannah Burrage
Alexander Craig
Thalia Foster
Kynan Kendall
Izaac Noy
Amy Williamson
TENOR SAXOPHONE
Tavis McDonald
Josephine Watson
Damon Wood
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
Lucas O'Toole
TRUMPET
Andie Chicken
Lacey Dahl
Chanel Evans
Lacey Lewis
Eliza McNee
Taj Morgan
Sarah Redsell
Salvino Santos
Kira Schroeder
Mickenna Walton
Isaac Williamson
Charli Young
FRENCH HORN
Patrick McGovern
MELLOPHONE
Lily Kuhl
TROMBONE
Alex Cameron
Riley Denyer
Angelina Holani
Aishwarya Naidu
Ben Riley
Zoe Taylor
Joshua Williamson
EUPHONIUM
Jakob Ford
Jacob Melville
TUBA
Dallas Chester-Master
Owen Malouf
PERCUSSION
Timothy Adams
Ashlynn Frost
Billie Little
Alexander McCall
Jaeda Maris Navarro
Jacob Ross
Join us for the 2023 Jazz Weekend!
What? In one action-packed weekend, you will enjoy:
Instrument tutorials
Open Rehearsal (plus Q&A) with The Con Artists and Dr Stephen Newcomb Jazz Elective Session including improvisation, sight-reading and rhythm sections
Queensland Conservatorium's Head of Jazz Dr Stephen Newcomb and jazz virtuoso and educator Dr Simon Petty are leading the weekend alongside other prominent jazz educators and performers. This will be an engaging, educational and skill-building weekend for students interested in expanding their jazz skills.
When? Friday 15 September - Sunday 17 September 2023
Where? Queensland Conservatorium’s South Bank campus in Brisbane.
Who can attend? This opportunity is open to primary, secondary and tertiary students - who have at least 2 years of experience (AMEB 2 and above) up to advanced performance levels. A Teacher PD Jazz Reading Session will also be held, which is free of charge for teachers to attend. Please register your interest by contacting us.
Cost? $280 incl GST Contact
us via open-conservatorium@griffith.edu.au to register and find out more information.
STRING ENSEMBLE
Repertoire
Presto! Storm Fire in the Bow
Arcadia First Light
Alison’s Waltz
The Bells of Ghengis Khan
Fiddle O’Finnegan
Ensemble members
VIOLIN
Charlotte Boyd
Isabella Grant
Emilia Hollis
Shinta Jenkins
Katusha Lee
Emma Lemos
Kayla Lovern
Lilah Marlow
Kasandra Menzies
Sonal Muthuthantrige
Abhijita Naidu
Leah Zhang
CONDUCTOR LISA STEVENSON
Robert Sheldon
Soon Hee Newbold
Brian Balmages
Andrew H. Dabczynski
Bob Phillips
Stephen Chin
Keith Sharp
VIOLA
Mary Dos Santos
Cooper Jayo
CELLO
Akilan Aravindhan
Sophie Ebert
Freya Fidler
DOUBLE BASS
Maddison Ebert
Amelie Peters
CREDITS
Director, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Professor Bernard Lanskey
Deputy Director - Engagement, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Professor Peter Morris
Manager - Open Conservatorium
Jason Budge
Clinician & Conductor - Wind Ensemble
Sharelle Guest
Clinician & Conductor - String Ensemble
Lisa Stevenson
SHEP Project Support
Kathy George
Caroline Pigerre
Russell Sullivan
Executive Officer - Engagement
Dr Natalie Lewandowski-Cox
Executive Support Officer - Young Conservatorium
Kevin Edwards
Administration Officer - Open Conservatorium
Lisa Dart
Administration Officer - SHEP/AHEP
Michelle Stewart
Administration Support Officer – Open Conservatorium
Bianca Murphy
Administration Officer – Marketing - Open Conservatorium
Hannah Morrison
Open Conservatorium 140 Grey Street, South Brisbane 4101 Concert Enquiries: (07) 3735 6241 General Enquiries: (07) 3735 6247 Open Conservatorium (07) 3735 6337 open-conservatorium@griffith.edu.au
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