All Age Music – Drummer Needed

Ever wondered what it would be like to play in a band?
Then here’s an exciting opportunity you can’t miss!

Most musical levels
Ideal for Intermediate to Advanced Players
You’ll be grouped accordingly once you’ve filled in our online registration form

Limited Numbers per group

REGISTER ONLINE

GARAGE BAND FOR ADULTS SCHEDULE
Next term scheduled to start Saturday 14 March, 2015
Saturday Afternoons 2:00 – 3:30pm
FOR PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Next term Scheduled to Term 2, Saturday 25 April, 2015
Saturday Afternoons 3:30 – 5:00pm
Over 8 exciting weeks you’ll work with one of our experienced professional band coaches and transform yourselves into the ultimate ‘Garage Band’. Then at the end you’ll be playing one of Sydney’s live music Open Mic nights to showcase your set!

Discover how to play in a band
Develop and practice a set list of songs
Learn from professional industry musician / music directors
Invite your friends and let them watch you perform

Drummers, Bass Guitarists, Singers, Keys/Piano, Guitarists, Saxophone, Backing Vocalists and others all welcome to join

COST PER TERM
$330 per person (for 8 week term)
* NOTE – Current All Age Music private instrumental students receive a discount for signing up to our Garage Band Course. Please contact James for details james@allagemusic.com.au or 0408 992 877

Each weekly session runs for an hour and a half block. Instruments and amps will be provided for, however you will need to bring your own bass guitars, electric/acoustic guitars, sax, trumpet, drum sticks etc.

It’s ideal for you to attend the first class so you can meet your fellow band mates, be given music and discuss any other songs you may like to contribute. The date will be provided to you once you enrol.

You’ll be expected to turn up to all band sessions to ensure you learn and develop your parts. If there any dates or times you think you can’t make then you’ll have the opportunity to discuss with your band mates alternative times and days (depends on the availability of the band coach).

HEAD COACHES
Marcos Gil
Fabien Bethuizeau

So what are you waiting, enrol now and don’t miss the chance to explore the world of music! Presently, All Age Music’s Adult Garage Band Course is in need of a drummer for their upcoming rock band course. Check flyer below for more details.

 

Simon Tedeschi – Pianist and Prankster

 

Monkey Baa Theatre Company
presents
SIMON TEDESCHI: Pianist & Prankster for ages 6-12

“If maths were music, then Simon would be at the top of the class”
Simon’s School Report – Year 4
Mon 22 – Saturday 27 September at 11am & 1pm

Join one of Australia’s most inspiring young musicians, Simon Tedeschi at Monkey Baa’s Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre from Saturday 20 to Sat 27 September as he takes us on a journey through a day in his life from 5am practice sessions, his first public performance age 8 at Sydney Opera House, to winning the Sydney Piano Competition aged 10 to playing in front of Luciano Pavarotti at the age of 13.
 
Through hilarious anecdotes as a boy, Simon recalls his pranks and practices which shaped his extraordinary life while playing some of his favourite music including Chopin’s Minute Waltz, Beethoven’s Fur Elise and in homage to his grandmother – a Polish Mazurka.
 
If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the details below and I will happily post you some further information.

Rebecca Whittington
Company and Venue Administrator
Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre
Terrace 3, 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney NSW  2000
Ph : 02 8624 9341 ( Ext 3 )
E: rebecca@monkeybaa.com.au  
W: http://www.monkeybaa.com.au

Guitar Festival Enews | Classical Legends with Adelaide International Guitar Festival

Guitar Festival Enews | Classical Legends

Dear Guitar Lovers

With just a few short weeks to go we are gearing up to welcome living legends of classical music and rising stars to Adelaide for one glorious weekend under the big white roof. With the best classical guitarists Adelaide, Australia and the World have to offer, plus the finalists of the prestigious Classical Guitar Competition, immerse yourself in the huge range of talent on offer.

FEATURED EVENTS

Classical and Tango, from Paris to Buenos Aires

Pepe Romero’s matchless technique has led him to become this century’s greatest ambassador of classical guitar. He’ll perform Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the most beloved guitar concerto of all time. Yamandú Costa’s explosive solo set left him the talking point of the 2010 Festival. He returns to perform his quintessentially Brazilian orchestral suite with the Adelaide Art Orchestra, conducted by Brett Kelly.

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Living Legends of Classical & Brazilian Music

Pepe Romero’s matchless technique and vivid interpretations have led him to become this century’s greatest ambassador of classical guitar. The applause that erupted from Yamandú Costa’s unforgettable and explosive solo set left him the talking point of the 2010 Festival. Both will perform alongside the Adelaide Art Orchestra.

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Exquisite masterpieces for voice and guitar

Award winning Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg returns from the stages of Europe to join intrepid proponent of period instruments Geoffrey Morris. They’ll take you on a fascinating journey through the guitar’s early Spanish heritage, featuring some of the finest songs every penned. The concert will begin with Guitarissimo, the next wave of SA’s best classical guitarists.

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2012 Competition winner returns home

Winner of the 2012 Adelaide International Guitar Competition, Andrey Lebedev returns from London’s Royal Academy of Music for a special recital performance. In the second half of the concert, the Sydney Guitar Trio, joins forces with actor and musician Rory O’Donoghue in an entertaining performance of storytelling and music.

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Glorious music for string quartet and guitar

One of our finest musical exports, the Australian String Quartet performs with distinguished international festival guests. Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan, legendary Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero, Argentina’s tango virtuosos the Máximo Pujol Trio and Brisbane’s Aurora Guitar Ensemble will all take the stage in this exclusive Festival Gala.

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CLASSICAL GUITAR COMPETITION FINAL

Witness the rising stars of classical guitar as they battle it out for the top spot! Attracting competitors from all over the world, the Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition is the most prestigious guitar competition in the southern hemisphere. Come along to this free event, where the winner will take home $10,000 plus a Jim Redgate Guitar.

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SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE

Buy tickets to 4 or more Adelaide International Guitar Festival performances in one transaction to access the subscription price. Already an Adelaide Festival Centre subscriber? You may buy any performance at the subscription price.

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Maitree – Every Story Counts

Looking for 6 talented young musicians for creative health video

Maitree House (maitreehouse.com) is producing a short creative video for a client in the health sector. We are looking for 6 culturally diverse and talented musicians aged 13 – 21 years to take part in a music collaboration for a 2-minute video about young people’s health rights.

To apply for this role you need to have a unique musical skill, an ability to improvise and enjoy collaborating with other musicians and in different genres. We want original musicians including beatboxers, poets/rappers / vocalists / brass player / keyboard player/ guitar players / electronic / experimental etc.

Participants also need to be confident in speaking on camera and happy to engage in conversation about young people’s health care and share their own thoughts / experiences on this topic. Part of the creative development process will be to participate in a simple and fun theatre workshop where we will explore young  people’s views on health care.

The video will be shot in a documentary style and is all about collaboration, play, experimenting and creating something awesome!

Young people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

To be considered, young people must be available for the following dates:

Audition: Wednesday 4th June
Time: Allocated slots from 4pm – 7pm
Venue: St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Newtown
Address: 189 Church St, Newtown
No need to prepare anything, just bring your instrument!

Creative Workshop 1: Sun 15th June 10-4pm
Venue: Platform 46, Alexandria
Participants help brainstorm ideas around the theme of healthcare and also contribute to creative music ideas for the shoot days with local DJ/producer.
(No filming)

Creative workshop 2 / Filming Day: Sun 22nd June: 9-4pm
Venue: Platform 46, Alexandria
Filming Day

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All participants will be paid the award rate according to the Media Arts and Entertainment Alliance (and the equivalent for juveniles under the age of 16).

To register for an audition timeslot, please send your name, age, music speciality, a headshot and yours/parents contact email and phone number to leigh@maitreehouse.com

If you have any further questions, please contact Leigh on 0466 871 004.

ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL

17 – 20 July 2014

Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan today announces the full line up for this year’s Festival.
OPENING NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSEDThe Festival’s Opening Night will be a Spanish extravaganza, starring the José Antonio Rodríguez Trio, direct from flamenco heartland and opened by one of SA’s favorite flamenco companies, Flamenco Areti.

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CLOSING NIGHTCome Sunday, 80 young guitarists will take the Festival Theatre stage for the debut of the Adelaide Guitar Festival Orchestra, as they open the concert for internationally acclaimed gypsy jazz superstars the Stochelo Rosenberg Trio.

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HIT OF 2012 FESTIVAL GALA RETURNSOne of our finest musical exports the Australian String Quartet will be joined on the Festival Theatre stage by three very special guests. Legendary Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero, Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan and Argentina’s Máximo Pujol Trio will each perform with the ASQ to complete this once-in-a-lifetime event.

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COOPERS LATE NIGHT SESSIONS – PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL OFFERFrom blues to jazz to some of the world’s finest shredders, each night will be a fantastic display of the world’s favorite instrument.

Buy all four nights for just $80 if you purchase them in one transaction.

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Listen to Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan talk Coopers Late Night Sessions.Click here.
Get set to immerse yourself in a four-day music extravaganza!

VIEWFULL PROGRAM

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