CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM
The Memoranda Issue: Term 4 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 4 We’re very rapidly approaching the end of 2019. It’s been another big year at the Conservatorium with plenty still to come in Term 4. To the students who have recently joined us we welcome you to the Conservatorium community and hope you’ll enjoy the experience. Congratulations to Bronwyn and our drama students whose performance of Ernie and Friends was nothing short of incredible. Adam Wills—Director
Scholarships 2020 TERM 4 Dates BEGINS Monday, 14 October (CVCon)
ENDS Friday, 6 December (School Programs) Friday, 13 December (CVCon)
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.
Application forms for Music and Drama Scholarships 2020 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, 1 November. Drama Scholarship auditions will be held on Friday 15 November, and Music Scholarship auditions will be held on Saturday 16 November. Applications are available from the CVCon office, or you can apply online.
Arrebato Ensemble Music and dance exploring the passion and sadness of flamenco. Arrebato Ensemble is Greg Alfonzetti, Damian de Boos-Smith and Byron Mark, three passionate musicians who write with all aspects of their heart, creating a mesmerising and highly dynamic journey for their audience. The group’s music is primarily contemporary flamenco, with elements of classical, jazz, film soundtrack and folk music. Arrebato Ensemble has performed at the Sydney Opera House, regional festivals and at WOMADelaide. Presented in association with Musica Viva.
Saturday 19 October, 7:00pm Grafton District Services Club Tickets are available online or from our office. Adults: $25, Concession: $15, Child: $5
TERM 4 PAN Concerts will be held over 4 nights in Week 9.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC
ERNIE AND FRIENDS
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 Term 4 PAN concerts will be: 7.00pm
Monday 9 December
7.00pm
Tuesday 10 December
7.00pm
Wednesday 11 December
7.00pm
Thursday 12 December
The Cast of Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations take their final bows.
Kidzjam 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 focused on a different musical subject which enables them to hear, see and play a variety of different musical instruments.
Clarence Valley Conservatorium Thursday 10.30-11.00am $37.50 per term
KIDZJAM TERM 4 DATES 7 NOV, 14 NOV, 21 NOV, 28 NOV, 5 DEC
Adult Combo, Choirs, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Flute Ensemble, Guitarchestra, Strings and Things, Percussion Ensemble Sunday 17 November, 3:00pm Clarence Valley Conservatorium, 8 Villiers Street, Grafton.
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 solo and duets from CVCon teachers and guests.
CALENDAR (all events at Clarence Valley Conservatorium unless otherwise indicated)
TERM 4 Oct 14
School program lessons resume
14
Lessons resume at Conservatorium
19
Arrebato Ensemble Concert, 7:00pm
31
Jacaranda Thursday
Nov 1
CVCon Scholarship Closing Date, 5:00pm
1
Jacaranda River Festival
7
Kidzjam at CVCon (week 1)
14
Kidzjam at CVCon (week 2)
15
Drama Auditions for 2020 CVCon Scholarships
16
Music Auditions for 2020 CVCon Scholarships
17
CVCon Ensembles Afternoon Concert, 3:00pm
21
Kidzjam at CVCon (week 3)
22
St Cecilia’s Day Concert, 7:30pm
23, 30 28
Songwriting Workshop Kidzjam at CVCon (week 4)
Dec 2
Scholarship PAN
3
Little SmARTies 10.30am -12.00pm - Grafton Regional Gallery
5
Kidzjam at CVCon (week 5)
6
Last day of School Program lessons
9
PAN Concert 7.00pm
10
PAN Concert 7.00pm
11
PAN Concert 7.00pm
12
PAN Concert 7.00pm
13
Last day of TERM 4