February 21, 2013 - Out&About - P5
Conservatorium to offer more opportunities to students
News
Reading in the Park
Kathryn Freeman, Northern Lakes Family Centre
Phaedra Pym
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he Central Coast Conservatorium at Gosford has changed its structure to give students access to a broader range of options and performance opportunities. In previous years, students had to pay separately to participate in musical theory classes and each ensemble they wished to join, however, now they pay a single fee for both. This will allow a student to not only gain musicianship skills but will also give them the benefit of being able to join as many ensemble performance groups as they like without adding strain to the family budget. The new fee structure was based on a similar model adopted at the Wollongong Conservatorium in 2010. The overriding sentiment to the new fee structure was that it would create opportunities for participating students that
may have been financially unattainable in the past. Musical theory classes have also been expanded and diversified this year to enable students to participate in lessons more relevant to their individual needs. Rewritten by head of musicianship Mr Phillip Rutherford, the newly named Musicianship course now incorporates Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) course requirements as well as additional subject areas and HSC support classes to offer even more comprehensive learning for students of music. Students who have concentrated solely on musical theory classes to support their instrument lessons in the past now have access to group performance opportunities that may have been out of reach before the changes were implemented. Premier ensembles include a range of new additions such as the
Central Coast Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Central Coast Stage Band, Katandra Voices, the Central Coast Children’s Choir and a yetto-be-named Central Coast Rock Group. Central Coast Conservatorium artistic director Mr Patrick Brennan said, “Premier ensembles offer immense value to music students as they provide a forum for social interaction and team building as well as facilitating the opportunity to learn important performance skills within a nurturing group environment”. “I believe our new fee structure, together with a range of new programs on offer, will make learning music more accessible to more people on the Central Coast. “It will also produce better educational and social outcomes for all Central Coast Conservatorium students.”
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new reading initiative, Reading in the Park, will be launched at Mannering Park on Friday, March 1, at the Northern Lakes Family Centre’s playground from
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“This story time will involve lots of rhymes, songs, movement and games, with lots of ideas to share with your child,” said Burnside community development worker Ms
Kathryn Freeman. “It will be great for mums, dads, grandparents, uncles and aunts or for anybody with young children at home needing some extra exciting and fun things to do.”
Day to connect with the community
Central Coast Centre
Visit our Centre, meet our 15x horses and ponies and some of our volunteers and learn about our operation, six days each week during school terms and hours. No prior experience in working with horses or disabilities is required. You will be taught by qualified coaches. Great rewards, by way of lots of smiling faces are guaranteed. The morning followed by a complimentary sausage sizzle.
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osford Presbyterian Church will hold a community connection event on Saturday, February 23.
“Ever had the family together and wondered how you can occupy five kids under five and grandparents at the same time?” asked Pastor Matt
Ham. “Want something that all ages, boys and girls, men and women, young and old can do together? “These days, such an activity can be hard to find. “Gosford Presbyterian Church doesn’t believe this should be the case so we’ve decided to introduce
Community Market at Wyoming 2nd Sunday of the Month Next Market March 10 Wyoming Community Centre’s Monthly Market is continuing this year. This is a truly Not for Profit Market with all proceeds from stall bookings going towards the local community - The Market runs on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 147 Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming from 9am to 2pm with set up from 7 :30am. We are able to offer a great low cost venue to support the local community and are keen to attract stall holders including fresh produce sales. Outdoor, undercover and indoor spaces are available. Just $10 for a single table indoors or $10 for a marquee spot outdoors. Event goes ahead rain or shine. BBQ, hot and cold drinks available. Bookings are essential – Ring Lyn on 4323 7483. For more information visit www.wyomingcc.org.au and on Facebook. d by
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a monthly Connect activity to bring local families together. “Whether you are a few weeks old, enjoying your retirement years or anywhere in between there is a Connect activity for you. “It’s not only about getting to know new people in your local area while having fun but dinner is included so you can keep the conversation going over a meal. “The church is running these community events as they know the importance of building and maintaining relationships across all ages and cultures. “So save your afternoon on the fourth Saturday of any month, we encourage you to pop in and join us. “And don’t forget to bring the whole family along so we can share the fun around,” said Matt.