Avondale Conservatorium

#funnyfridays

It is still not too late to join! We have some exciting repertoire coming up. All are Welcome

Funny Fridays.
#musicjokes #sobaditsgood #knowyourkeysignatures

There’s a whole world of beautiful sounds 🎶 to be discovered in classical music forms 🎻! If you’re not sure where to start, try having a listen 🎧 to the score from your favourite film 🎥, TV show 📺, or game 🎮

Hump day humour
#musicnerd #musicjokes #nothingbuttreble

Homecoming is always a special day. We are so appreciative that we get to spend it with people from all across Australia who at one time called Avondale home. Thank you to all the people who helped make events like today possible! We appreciate it so much. Welcome Home!
#avondaleconservatorium #avondalexp #homecoming #avondalecon #orchestra

This weekend we will be hosting Jaime Jorge as part of the Avondale Concert Series. We are collaborating with Avondale Alumni's Homecoming to bring you this talented musician of international reputation.
7-9 pm @ Avondale College Church, Avondale College of Higher Education
Tickets: $20/30/50
... https://avondaleaustralia.spiffystores.co m/…/homecoming-con…
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A little levity to brighten your mid-week mood.
#conducting #musicians #classicallife... #misunderstood
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Hi Guys! Come to Choir rehearsal tonight with the Avondale Singers. All are welcome! College Church 6-8pm Hope to see you there

Just one week until Avondale College of Higher Education holds Homecoming. Which means it's only one week until Jaime Jorge!
Here's something to whet your appetite.
Event:... https://www.facebook.com/events/883242088 511542/?active_tab=about
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In just two weeks, Jaime will be gracing the stage at Avondale College Church. It promises to be a big weekend with Avondale College of Higher Education's Homecoming, so get your tickets quick!
Get a taste for Jaime's lyrical playing style with this beautiful clip from his 25th anniversary Concert.
Event details:... https://www.facebook.com/events/883242088 511542/?active_tab=about
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The musicianship developed using the Kodaly method is second to none. That’s why it’s an integral part of any music minor, major, or specialisation at Avondale College of Higher Education

Welcome to Semester 2!! We hope you have all enjoyed the holiday. We cannot wait to see what potential this semester brings.

Born in Cuba in 1970, Jaime Jorge began violin studies at age five. At age 10, his family immigrated to the United States where Jaime began lessons with eminent violinist Cyrus Forough, a student of the great David Oistrakh. Jaime’s mother wanted Jaime to play professionally but he dreamed of becoming a missionary doctor. Entering college in 1988, Jaime began all the courses to prepare for medical school, earning acceptance into the University Of Illinois in 1992. In his second year, Jaime felt God’s call to leave for a life of service dedicated to music ministry.
He will be performing at Avondale College Church as part of Avondale College of Higher Education's Homecoming weekend. Don't miss this opportunity to hear his music, and his story.

Preparations are underway for this afternoon’s concert with Benjamin Moser, @Simone Easthope, and the Newcastle Youth Orchestra
3.00 pm Avondale College Church
... Tickets at the door
$20 Single // $30 Double
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Meet the performers: Ian Cook
Dr. Cook is a Senior Lecturer of Music at Avondale Conservatorium, Avondale College of Higher Education - Australia. Currently Ian is the Artistic Director and Conductor for Newcastle Youth Orchestra and Newcastle Wind Orchestra. He completed his PhD in 2008; the title of his thesis was Tempo Indications of Mozart: An Analytical Study of Performance Practice in the Twentieth Century as it relates to The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro. His... mentor was Maestro Myer Fredman. In 2013 and 2014 Ian held 2 Scholars and Artists in Residence Fellowships (SAR) at the National Sound and Film Archives in Canberra researching Sir Charles Mackerras’s recordings (2013) and Hector Crawford (2014).
In 2015 Ian pioneered in Australia the software package – Notion Conducting Curriculum whereby it is possible to teach conducting using a virtual orchestra (London Symphony Orchestra) as the practical ensemble for conducting students. In 2016 he presented a paper on the software program at the inaugural Oxford Conducting Institute Conference – Oxford University (UK). In 2017 Ian presented Notion Conducting Workshops at the Maryborough Music Conference (QLD) and the ASME National Conference in Melbourne for music educators. In June 2018 Ian presented at the Oxford Conducting Institute Conference. His paper is entitled ‘Does speed matter? The interpretation of a tempo indication is central in realising the contextual issues of a Mozart opera libretto when conveying the story’.
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Meet the performers: Newcastle Youth Orchestra
Newcastle Youth Orchestra was formed to motivate and inspire emerging young performers, between the ages of 10-25, through a diverse and challenging repertoire of orchestral music. NYO aims to provide the highest quality music education and training in a stimulating and rewarding environment. Since it began 7 years ago the orchestra has collaborated in many artists and other musical organisations to provide unique experiences for... the orchestra members and audiences alike.
A highlight of 2016 was a performance of Elena Kats-Chernin Flute Concerto – Night and Now commissioned by Sally Walker and performed by Sally. In 2017 NYO collaborated with Australian children’s author Jackie French in a concert for Newcastle Writer’s Festival featuring her award-winning book Josephine wants to Dance accompanied by well-known orchestral gems. Later in 2017 NYO was invited to accompany the Festival Chorus in the Newcastle Music Festival in John Rutter’s Requiem. In 2018 NYO collaborated with the National College of Dance and Carl Caulfield in Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf for the Newcastle Writer’s Festival. NYO was a recipient of the Newcastle City Council’s inaugural Cultural Grant supporting the orchestra’s 2018-2019 Concert Season.
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