CLARENCE VALLEY The Memoranda CONSERVATORIUM

Issue: Term 2 2017

CONTACT US:

8 Villiers Street

(PO Box 350)

GRAFTON NSW 2460

Ph: 02 6643 3555

Fax: 02 6643 2951

Email: cvcon@cvcon.com.au

TERM 2 Dates BEGINS Mon 24 April (CVCon)

Wed 26 (school lessons)

ENDS Fri 30 June (all lessons)

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.

There are lots of exciting things happening this term at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium. We will host performances by the Australian Brass Quintet and the Royal Australian Navy Band as part of our concerts for this term.

Last term we enjoyed taking our Travelling PAN concert to the library so much, that we’ll be visiting the Grafton library again this term as well as a PAN concert at Westlawn Public School.

I look forward to seeing you at a CVCon concert or around the halls of the CVCon this term.

Adam Wills—Director

Don’t forget the first of the 2017 Boom BANG Boogie workshops will take place very shortly, on Monday 24 April. 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 (2pm) 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.

And for your diary now...The Term 3 Boom BANG Boogie will be held on Monday 17 July.

Royal Australian Navy Band

Boom BANG Boogie

TERM 2

The CVCon is excited to welcome the Royal Australian Navy Band to Grafton for a special workshop and concert. On Thursday 11 May the band will work with students who have participated in the Term 2 Boom BANG boogie workshop.

The Boom BANG Boogie band will rehearse with the band from 4.30-5.30pm on Thursday 11 May, before having dinner with the band mem-bers and then performing in a special combined concert at 7.00pm.

Tickets will be available in Week 2 of Term 2—keep an eye out on our Facebook page for updates.

KidzjamKidzjam

Following a successful term of Kidzjam at the Grafton Shoppingworld we are delighted that the program

will continue in Term 2.

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.

In Term 2 we will be introducing Kidzjam Plus, for students who are aged 2-5 years old. Kidzjam Plus is a

extension of the Kidzjam program and will be held at the CVCon.

KIDZJAM (0-5 yrs) Term 2 Venue: GRAFTON SHOPPINGWORLD

Thursday 10.00–11.00 am FREE (weekly-commencing 4 May)

KIDZJAM Plus (3-5 yrs) Term 2 Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium

Thursday 2.30-3.00pm $37.50 per term

TERM 2 DATES

4 MAY, 11 MAY, 18 MAY, 25 MAY, 1 JUN

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

TERM 2 PAN Concerts will be held over 4 nights in Week 10.

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

We’re excited to be partnering with the Grafton Library to present the

first travelling PAN for 2017 among the books.

Dates for PAN nights will be:

7.00pm Wednesday 14 June at Westlawn School

7.00pm Monday 26 June

7.00pm Tuesday 27 June

7.00pm Wednesday 28 June at Grafton Library

7.00pm Thursday 29 June

PA

N

AU

RA

L

The aural component of any exam is just as important as the

practical section and requires practice to ensure that the best result is

achieved. To help students who are doing exams in their preparation

for the aural section of the exam we will be offering an aural

preparation class in the second half of term 2. Please contact the

CVCon office to register your interest.

EX

AM

S

The closing date for this years AMEB exams is fast approaching. The

last date for entries is Friday 12 May. Any students interested in

undertaking an exam should talk to their teacher and all exam entries

must be completed by teachers, not students or parents. Please

contact the CVCon office for further information.

Australian Brass Quintet

Five of Australia’s finest brass players come together to perform with exceptional artistry. The Australian

Brass Quintet are dedicated to presenting creative and engaging programs including established

masterpieces, innovative new works for the modern brass quintet and collaborations with local and

international artists. The ABQ is a unique Australian

ensemble sought after for commissions, festivals,

recordings, collaborations and residencies. They are

passionate about the future of brass music in Australia

which they foster by championing new works, presenting

education programs and residencies, and mentoring young

professional musicians. From the electrifying rhythms of

Bernstein’s West Side Story to the reflective songs of love

and loss by sixteenth century Spanish composer Juan de

Encina, Street Song is a celebration of songs popular and

little known from around the world and across the ages.

With commentary by the performers this is a unique evening that will have something for everyone.

WORKSHOP CONCERT

Tuesday 2 May, 4:00pm-5:00pm Tuesday 2 May, 7:30pm

Clarence Valley Conservatorium Christ Church Cathedral Grafton

Keep It Simple Singing (K.I.S.S) Do you sing in the shower, in the car or love to get up

on kaorake nights? Do you believe that singing is a

powerful way to get rid of the mid week blues?

K.I.S.S is the group for you.

K.I.S.S. is returning to the CVCon in Term 2 2017. This

innovative group gives singers of all skill a space to

sing in a low stress environment with others whilst

learning singing technique within the group. Sessions

are 1 hour long on so they are a

great way to use your lunch hour to

reinvigorate your mind and body

with the healing power of singing as

well as have a lot of fun. Mel Smith

encourages participates to bring

along simple songs as well as

backing instruments such as guitars if they wish. The

emphasis of this group is have fun no matter what level

of singing you are at, in fact this group is perfect for

those who love to sing but are too afraid to sing in a

choir or other musical groups. If you are interested in

joining call the Clarence Valley Conservatorium, (02)

66 433555, visit our office in Villiers Street Grafton or

simply (because K.I.S.S. likes to keep it simple) visit

cvcon.com.au.

Tutor: Mel Smith Wednesday 12.00pm—1.00pm

$55.00 (per 10 week Term)

Guitarchestra

Until now, guitar students have not been

offered the same opportunities as those who

learn orchestral instruments. Learning to read

music and performing in a group setting is

vital to music education. All ages are

welcome to attend!

Guitar Ensemble will provide students of any

age or skill level an opportunity to:

Learn the importance of leading,

accompanying and harmonising within a

group of musicians with diverse

techniques and

abilties.

Read music and

perform in a group

environment.

Learn to achieve a

sense of productivity,

creativity and self-

awareness as a

successful musician.

Tutor: Luke Gough Tuesday 5.30pm—6.00pm $55.00 (per 10 week Term)

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

TERM 2

Apr

24 Lessons resume at Conservatorium

24 Senior Boom Band Boogie workshop 9.00am-2.30pm

26 Boom Bang Boogie Concert 7.00pm

May

1 Australian Brass Quintet workshop 4.00pm-5.00pm

2 Australian Brass Quintet concert at Grafton High School

2 Australian Brass Quintet concert at Christ Church Cathedral 7.30pm

4 Kidzjam at Shoppingworld commences weekly 10.15am- 11.00am

4 Kidzjam at CVCon commences weekly 2.30pm– 3.00pm

11 Musical Futures Workshop

11 Royal Australian Navy Band workshop & Free Concert 7.00pm

12 AMEB Exam closing date

20 Instrument Zoo at Shoppingworld 10.00am– 12.00pm

Jun

6 Little SmARTies 10.30am -12.00pm - Grafton Regional Library

6 Schools Eisteddfod

7 Schools Eisteddfod

14 Travelling PAN at Westlawn Public School 7.00pm

23 Drama Performance Night

24 Lower Clarence Eisteddfod

25 Lower Clarence Eisteddfod

26 PAN Concert 7.00pm

27 PAN Concert 7.00pm

28 Travelling PAN at Grafton Library 7.00pm

29 PAN Concert 7.00pm

30 Last day of TERM 2

Jul

1 String Workshop with Patrick Brearley 10.00am-12.00pm