Term 4 Newsletter

OCT. 2020 | VOL. 4

THE MEMORANDA CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM 8 VILLIERS STREET, GRAFTON (PO BOX 350, GRAFTON) EMAIL: CVCON@CVCON.NSW.EDU.AU

Term 4 2020 It has been quite a year for everyone - and we can only hope that 2021 will be much more 'normal'. My sincere thanks go to the staff of the Conservatorium who have adapted to every change quickly and who continue to deliver first rate music and drama education to the Clarence Valley.

Congratulations to all students who completed HSC music exams recently, and a special mention to Jackson and Eden who have received 'Encore' nominations.

Best Wishes to all those students who are undertaking AMEB exams over the next few weeks.

Adam Wills, Director

Lessons at the Conservatorium begin on Monday, 12 October and end on Friday, 11 December.

Contact us: Phone: 02 6643 3555 Email: cvcon@cvcon.nsw.edu.au Web: cvcon.nsw.edu.au

News from the Conservatorium Scholarships 2021 Application forms for Music and Drama Scholarships 2021 are now available.

Scholarships are available for both music and drama students, and are awarded to students who are advanced, and to students who demonstrate potential and commitment. Scholarships are also available for ensemble students.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 30 October.

Drama Scholarship auditions will be held on Friday 13 November, and Music Scholarship auditions will be held on Saturday 14 November.

Applications are available from the CVCon office, or can be completed online.

Music Scholarship application form Drama Scholarship application form

Student Reports During this term we will once again be providing feedback to parents and students through Student Reports. We believe that the report is an important part of the learning process and one that will help parents and students track their progress during their time with us.

St Cecilia's Day at the Con The teachers of the Conservatorium take to the stage to honour the Patroness Saint of musicians.

Come along and see the wonderful musicians and actors we have here on the teaching staff at the Conservatorium.

Performances will include a variety of solos and duets from CVCon teachers and guests.

The concert will be staged in accordance with the CVCon Covid Plan and will include limited audience numbers.

Concert, Sunday 22 November 2.00pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium $5 individual or $10 family

Click here to purchase tickets

Term 4 Kidzjam (2-5 years)

Led by Mel Smith the CVCon Early Childhood Music program provides children with an opportunity to discover, learn and have fun. The program enables a development of a musical appreciation through vocal, instrumental and aural activities.

Kidzjam creates an enjoyable musical experience for both children and carers. Each week activities will be focused on a different musical subject which enables them to hear, see and play a variety of different musical instruments.

Term 4 Venue: CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM Time: Wednesday 10.30 – 11.00 am Cost: $7.50 per week EVERY WEDNESDAY IN TERM 4 (For 9 weeks, commencing 14 October)

Highlights from Term 3 Adult Student Concert

The last of the Visiting Artists Series for 2020 Taikoz

Jane Rutter

TERM 4 CALENDAR (all events at Clarence Valley Conservatorium unless otherwise indicated)

October 12 12 14 30

Lessons resume at Conservatorium School Programs resume Kidzjam at CVCon commences (9 week term) 10:30am-11:00am Scholarship Applications closing date

November 13 14 22 30

Drama Scholarship Auditions Music Scholarship Auditions St Cecilia's Day at the Con 2:00pm Scholarship Concert

December 7 8 9 10 11 18

PAN Concert 7:00pm PAN Concert 7:00pm PAN Concert 7:00pm PAN Concert 7:00pm Last day of lessons at the Conservatorium and Schools Programs lessons End of School Term