THE MEMORANDA
ACACIA QUARTET SUNDAY SERIES BANDS IN THE PARK
APRIL 2024 VOL 2
What's on in Term 2
Monday 29 April: Term 2 lessons commence at CVCon
Monday 29 April: Boom Bang Boogie at CVCon
Tuesday 30 April: CVCon lessons in Schools restart
Saturday 11 May: CVCon Series, Musical Wonderland - 10:30am
Sunday 26 May: Sunday Series, Jayne Logan & Greta Enns - 3:00pm
Sunday 2 June: CVCon Series, Bands in The Park - 2:00pm
Friday 14 June: Flute Fiesta at CVCon
Sunday 16 June: Strings’n’Things at Maclean Public School Concert
Friday 5 July: CVCon lessons in Schools & at CVCon end for Term 2
Sunday 7 July: Visiting Artists, Acacia Quartet - 3:00pm ---------------------------------------------------------------
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Term 2 Lessons
Term 2 is a 10 week term, lessons will commence: 29 April 2024 at the Conservatorium and 30 April 2024 in Schools with CVCon tutors.
All students from Term 1 have been re-enrolled for Term 2 unless you have indicated otherwise.
PLEASE NOTE: Term 2 Invoices will be sent out during Week 1 for just this term.
Welcome to Term 2 at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium!
At the beginning of Term 1 we welcomed Oscar Eager to the CVCon to teach brass instruments. Oscar is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Jazz Course and is teaching in schools and at the Con.
At the end of Term 1 we said goodbye to our choirs and voice teacher, Jill Carter. Jill has made a big contribution to the CVCon and has grown our choir programs. We say thank you and good luck to Jill and her family as they undertake the next chapter and hope that Jill and Leo will visit Grafton in the years to come
Adam Wills, Director
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Sunday Series Concerts
Jayne Logan & Greta Enns
Experience an enchanting musical journey at the second Sunday Series Concert of 2024, where the dynamic duo of Layne Logan and Greta Enns, esteemed tutors of Clarence Valley Conservatorium, take the stage together.
Prepare to be captivated by an afternoon of mesmerizing piano duets and duos, complemented by captivating works for accordion and piano. Join us for an unforgettable performance that promises to delight and inspire music lovers of all ages. .
Sunday, 26 May 3:00pm
MUSICALWONDELAND:
AJOYFULJOURNEYFOR LITTLEEARS
FREE CONCERT
Featuring:
Strings’N’Things, Kids Chorus
Saturday, May 11 @ 10:30am
Clarence Valley Conservatorium
CVCon Series
Musical Wonderland: A Joyful Journey For Little Ears
Embark o s Concert! Prepare f odies and Join e an unforg where imaginat miss out on the for all!
Visiting Artists Series Acacia Quartet
Forming in 2010, Acacia Quartet are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Having recorded twelve albums, Acacia is known for presenting versatile and inventive programs which prominently feature Australia’s leading composers. Nominated for an APRA-AMCOS Art Music 'Award for Excellence' (2013), and Aria Music Awards ‘Best Classical Album’, twice (2013 and 2020), Acacia are renowned recording artists with their recordings regularly featured on radio around the world.
Having toured extensively, Acacia is in high demand both locally and internationally. Locally, Acacia's engagements include the Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall Sydney, Melbourne Recital Hall, as well as extensive touring through regional NSW and Victoria. Internationally, Acacia had their international debut in Vancouver, Canada at the Roundhouse in June 2016 and have since followed up with performances in Europe. Passionate supporters of young musicians, Acacia has previously worked with NSW’s Regional Youth Orchestra and are proud to share their love of music with audiences of all ages.
Returning to the Clarence Valley in 2024 is the highly acclaimed Acacia Quartet. Featuring string quartets by Tchaikovsky and Schostakovich as well as a special guest marimba performance by CVCon Director Adam Wills.
CVCon Series
Bands in the Park
Getreadyforthe2024BandsintheParkconcert!Joinusforadayfilledwith sensationalperformancesbysomeofClarenceValleyConservatorium'sfinest ensemblesincluding,JazzEnsemble,ConcertBand,SaxophoneEnsemble,Flute EnsembleandRockBand.
Don'tmissthisopportunitytoenjoyadiverserangeofmusicalgenres,fromjazzand classicaltorockandcontemporary,allinthepicturesquesettingofMarketSquare
Bringyourfriends,family,andpicnicblanketsforadayofmusic,laughterand unforgettablemoments.SeeyouatBandsinthePark!��✨
Sunday,2June2024 MarketSquare,Grafton 2:00pm FREE-Ticketsnotrequired
2024 Schwinghammer Scholarship
Congratulations to Casey Palmer, the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Schwinghammer Scholarship! We thank the Schwinghammer Foundation for their generous donation to allow for the scholarship valued at $3000. A percussionist of talent and promise, Casey embodies the spirit that the Schwinghammer Scholarship stands for.
Throughout Casey's time at CVCon, he has demonstrated a commitment to his musical studies and is a regular member of the CVCon Jazz Ensemble and Regional Youth Orchestra NSW.
We are proud to support Casey Palmer's continued musical pursuits and look forward to witnessing his future accomplishments.
Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition as the 2024 Schwinghammer Scholarship winner!
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Here’s some of what happened in Term 1, 2024
Choirs, Ensembles & Groups at CVCON
MONDAY:
TUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
Greta Enns
Jayne Logan String Ensemble
Sarah Nicholls
THURSDAY:
Kidzjam 10.30-11.00
Pre-Instrumental 3.30-4.00
Flute Ensemble 5 30-6 15
FRIDAY:
Wesley Chegwidden
Wesley Chegwidden
Sharon Davidge
Lunchtime Drum Circle 12.30-1.30 Luke Gough
Ensemble/Theory (Seniors) 4.00-4.45
Adult Flute Ensemble 4.00-4:45
Sax Ensemble 4 45-5 30
Peter Morgan
Sharon Davidge
Peter Morgan
Good Vibes Choir 1.00-2.30 Brenda Little Theory for Juniors 4.00-4.45 Peter Morgan Con Kids Chorus 4 00-4 45 TBA Concert Band 4.45-5.30 Peter Morgan Con Youth Chorus 5.00-6.00 TBA Jazz Ensemble 5.40-6.40 Peter Morgan Con Chorus 6.30-7.30 TBA
Forget Me Nots Choir 10.00-11.30
R Pre-Instrumental 4.00-4.30 Wesley Chegwidden Rock Band 4.30-5.30 Wesley Chegwidden Beginner Strings 4.45-5.30 Inanna Sage Guitarchestra 5.30-6.30 Luke Gough Adult Combo 6 30-7 30 Kris Edwards
Jenny W & Leigh
KISS Vocal Group 12.00-1.00 TBA
Circle 1.00-2.00
Pre-Instrumental 3.30-4.00
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Squeeze Box
Wesley Chegwidden Piano Ensemble
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5.30-7.00
Who's Who at Clarence Valley Conservatorium
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
Chairperson - Jenny Worrell
Vice Chairperson - Calvin Terry
Treasurer / Public Officer - Mark Thompson
Members - Kate Joseph, Paul Kennedy, Yvonne Ledingham, Fran McHugh, Deborah Wray
ADMINISTRATION:
Director - Adam Wills
Administration Manager - Vicki Forbes
Finance Manager - Carolyn Maunder
Programs Co-ordinator - Kris Edwards
Projects Officer - Roslyn Kennedy
TUTORS:
Brass - Oscar Eager
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Adult Combo (Ens) - Kris Edwards
Clarinet, Saxophone - Peter Morgan
Flute, Fife, Piccolo, Panpipes - Sharon Davidge
Guitar: Classical, Folk - Ryan Enns
Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Music Production - Luke Gough
Guitar, Bottle Neck Slide Guitar, Banjo - Robert Hughes
Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Harmonica - Damien Sullivan
Percussion - Adam Wills
Percussion, Rock Band - Wesley Chegwidden
Piano, Piano Accordion - Greta Enns
Piano, Flute, Accompanying - Jayne Logan
School Groups - Elizabeth Moore
Strings n Things (Ensemble) - Sarah Nicholls
Violin, Piano - Inanna Sage
Voice, Choirs - Elysha West
Choirs - Brenda Little
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