Term 3 Newsletter

CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM

The Memoranda Issue: Term 3 2019

CONTACT US: 8 Villiers Street (PO Box 350) GRAFTON NSW 2460 Ph: 02 6643 3555 Email: cvcon@cvcon.com.au Web: cvcon.com.au

TERM 3 Term 2 was another big term at the Conservatorium with a big number of concerts, events and workshops for our students and members of the wider community. Term 3 is shaping up to be another action packed term.

We thank you for trusting the Conservatorium with your music and drama education needs. We feel that education in the arts is an important part of any education and are fortunate to be able to provide this service to the Clarence Valley community.

I look forward to another great term in the Clarence Valley.

Adam Wills—Director

Boom BANG Boogie is back TERM 3 Dates BEGINS Mon 22 July (CVCon) Tues 23 July (School lessons)

ENDS Fri 27 Sept (all lessons)

Boom BANG Boogie is back and in Term 3 will be held on Monday 22 July. The workshop will provide an opportunity for students from Clarence Valley schools to participate in a combined band rehearsal, to make new friends from different schools and to perform in a short concert at the end of the session.

The workshop will commence at 9.00am and will include a short concert performance at 2.00pm. Full details are on the CVCon website or are available by calling the CVCon office. Students will also reprise their performance and present the concert a second time that night (Monday, 22 July) at 7:00pm.

Kenny Broberg (Piano) WHAT’S YOUR MOBILE NUMBER? Have we got your number?

Have you changed your number?

Please make sure you update your details with us because the Con is now using a texting service to alert students & parents to any changes to lessons.

Kenneth Broberg is one of the top six prize winners of the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition and most recent winner of the silver medal at the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. In June 2019, Kenny was awarded third place in the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition.

A free Workshop for piano students will be held at the Conservatorium from 4.00pm–5.30pm, prior to the Concert. If you are interested in attending the workshop you can book online at our website or pick up a registration form from our office.

Thursday 29 August Clarence Valley Conservatorium Workshop 4:00pm Concert 7:00pm Tickets: Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5 www.cvcon.com.au

TERM 3 PAN Concerts will be held over 4 nights in Week 10.

PAN

If you would like to perform in one of these concerts then please fill out a concert registration form available from our office and also from our website www.cvcon.com.au.

Dates for PAN nights will be:

EISTEDDFODS

7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm

Monday 23 September Tuesday 24 September Wednesday 25 September Thursday 26 September

Term 2 saw many CVCon music and drama students travel to both Lower Clarence and Coffs Harbour Eisteddfods to compete. CVCon Drama students scored highly at Coffs Eisteddfod and returned home with a number of awards. Congratulations to all who participated.

EXAMS

Congratulations to all CVCon students who performed in the Lower Clarence Eisteddfod.

Over the next few weeks a number of CVCon students will be participating in AMEB music exams. Good luck to those students who are preparing to sit exams this term. Relax & do your best!

We look forward to sharing your success and we know that the holidays will be spent practicing those scales.

Kidzjam EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Term 3 Kidzjam (2-5 years) with Mel Smith This 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 the children and carers.

Each week activities will be focussed on a different musical subject which enables them to hear, see and play a variety of different musical instruments.

Term 3 Venue:

CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM

Time:

Thursday 10.30 – 11.00 am

Cost:

$37.50 per term

KIDZJAM TERM 3 DATES 22 AUG, 29 AUG, 5 SEPT, 12 SEPT, 19 SEPT

A GREAT WAY TO GET THE KIDS OUT OF THE HOUSE AND MEET NEW FAMILIES!!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Clarence Valley Conservatorium will be held on Monday 2 September at 6.30pm at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium.

For further information contact: Adam Wills Director, CVCon

LACHy HAMILTON TRIO JAZZ Sydney saxophonist Lachy Hamilton is fast becoming a well-known performer on both Australian and international stages. At 23, Hamilton holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the James Morrison Academy of Music, where he studied alongside luminaries Jeff Clayton, Matt Jodrell, Wycliffe Gordon, Troy Roberts and James Morrison. His debut album ‘Alchemy’, released to critical acclaim in March 2019, is comprised of original material inspired by Paolo Coelho’s novel The Alchemist. “The true meaning of Alchemy is realised throughout the album. The musicians work together in different roles, portraying characters and motifs from the novel”.

Saturday, 10 August 2019 Moran Auditorium Clarence Valley Conservatorium Workshop 2:00-4:00 Concert 7:00pm Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5

ENSEMBLE Q CHAMBER MUSIC Friday 27 September, 7:00pm Moran Auditorium Clarence Valley Conservatorium Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5

ARREBATO ENSEMBLE CONTEMpORARy FLAMENCO Saturday 19 October, 7:00pm Grafton District Services Club Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5

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

TERM 3 July 22

Lessons resume at Conservatorium

22

Boom Bang Boogie Workshop 9.00am-2.30pm, Concert 7.00pm

23

School Programs resume

27

AMEB Brass Exams held at Coffs Harbour Conservatorium

Aug 5

AMEB Flute Exams held at Coffs Harbour Conservatorium

5

AMEB Singing exams held at Maclean

6

Little SmARTies 10.30am-12.00pm - Grafton Regional Library

10

Lachy Hamilton Trio - Jazz Workshop and Concert, 7.00pm

12

AMEB Piano Exams held at CVCon

22

Kidzjam at CVCon commences (5 weeks) 10.30am -11.00am

29

Kenneth Broberg Workshop 4.00-5.30pm, Concert 7.00pm

Sept 2

Clarence Valley Conservatorium AGM 6.30pm

4

Musica Viva in Schools Program - Da Vinci’s Apprentice

20, 21

Drama Play - Alan Ayckbourn’s, ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’

23

PAN Concert 7.00pm

24

PAN Concert 7.00pm

25

PAN Concert 7.00pm

26

PAN Concert 7.00pm

27

Ensemble Q Concert 7.00pm

27

Last day of TERM 3 Member of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums Supported by the NSW Department of Education