events calendar

February
1	Term 1 commences
19	NSW AMEB May Written Exam Entries Close
22	Vocal Skills Workshop with Michelle Leonard Selected students may be short listed to take part in the annual program of regional residency camps and performances in Baradine and Coonamble in August and September No admission fee applies Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall	Primary Boys8.30-9.30am Primary Girls 9.30-10.30am Students from Year 7 to 10 from 11.00am
26	Twilight Recital # 1 Illara: Music for saxophone, piano, bass and drums together with visual art works. Music and art works inspired by the Aboriginal site known as Illara Waterhole Stephen O’Connell (saxophone), Michael Baker (piano), Mark Scotland (bass), David Condon (drums), Sid Palazzi (artist) Tickets: $15 Adults, $8 Concession, $40 Family Ticket prices include a post-concert reception Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall	6:00pm Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
March
6	Workshop for Students presented by Ruth Bonetti	How to Practise for Success 11am - 12:30pm Prepare for Confident Performance 1.30-3.00pm Bookings are essential Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
6	Workshop for Parents presented by Ruth Bonetti	Help Your Child Excel with Music 3.30-5.00pm Bookings are essential Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
7	Workshop for Teachers presented by Ruth Bonetti	How to Create Constructive Student Practice Habits 10.30am-12.30pm How to Motivate, Retain and Inspire Students 1.30-3.30pm Bookings are essential Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
12	Student Concert	6.00pm Entry: Gold Coin Donation Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
19	NSW AMEB Country Practical Series Exam Entries Close
24	40th City of Dubbo Eisteddfod Entries Close
26	Twilight Recital # 2 Wind Trio: Trio Francaix Celia Craig (oboe), Richard Craig (clarinet), Matthew Ockenden (bassoon) Tickets: $15 Adults, $8 Concession, $40 Family Ticket prices include a post-concert reception Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall	6:00pm Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
April
1	End of Term 1
19	Term 2 commences
26	Anzac Day Public Holiday
May
14	Twilight Recital # 3 Scottish Fiddle Recital Chris Duncan (violin), Catherine Strutt (piano) Tickets: $15 Adults, $8 Concession, $40 Family Ticket prices include a post-concert reception Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall	6:00pm Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
15	Scottish Fiddle Workshop with Chris Duncan Bookings are essential	12:00 - 3:00 Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
17-21	NSW AMEB Written Exams
22	Piano Workshop for Students presented by Wendy Lorenz Bookings are essential Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall	Exam Preparation 11.00am-1.00pm Masterclass 2.00-4.00pm
23	Piano Workshop for Teachers presented by Wendy Lorenz Topics including Teaching Beginner through to Intermediate Students and Engendering a Sense of Style Bookings are essential Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall	10.00am-12.00pm 1.00-3.00pm 3.30-4.30pm
28	Student Concert	6.00pm Entry: Gold Coin Donation Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
June
3-6	Vocal and Choral Sections of the 40th City of Dubbo Eisteddfod
7-9	Woodwind, Brass and Band Sections of the 40th City of Dubbo Eisteddfod
21-24	Piano and String Sections of the 40th City of Dubbo Eisteddfod
11	NSW AMEB August Written Exam Entries Close
14	Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
19	Annual Winter Gala Concert	7.00pm Venue: Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
26	Grand Concert of the 40th City of Dubbo Eisteddfod	7.30pm, Dubbo Regional Theatre, Darling Street
July
2	End of Term 2
12 - 16	Woodwind and Brass Outreach Tour - Delivered by Orana Arts and Macquarie Conservatorium through the support of the NSW Government through Arts NSW, this program provides the unique opportunity for you and your children to discover the joys of music.  Through well-loved repertoire aimed specifically at young people, you will be taken on a journey through music with woodwind and brass staff of Macquarie Conservatorium, Daniel Sakoulas, Justin Screen and Stephen Smith and guest tutor, Toby Butler.  Parents with young children are particularly encouraged to come along to the performances, with other interested community members also welcome to attend. Entry to the concerts is by gold coin donation. Key dates in the region: MONDAY 12 JULY             10am                    Narromine Pre-school: Concert 2pm                      Gilgandra High School: Concert TUESDAY 13 JULY 10.30am              Tooraweenah Memorial Hall: Concert 1.30pm                Baradine CWA Hall: Concert and Workshops WEDENSDAY 14 JULY 10am                    Yuluwirri Kids Childcare Centre, Coonabarabran: Concert 1.30pm                Coolah Youth Hall: Concert and Workshops THURSDAY 15 JULY 9.30am                Mendooran Preschool: Concert and Workshops 3pm                      Gulgong RSL: Workshops FRIDAY 16 JULY 9.30am                Rylstone Town Hall: Workshops 1.30pm                The Stables, Mudgee: Concert and Workshops	The workshops are open to woodwind and brass students of all ages for a minimal cost of $5 per participant.   Participants are requested to bring their own instrument to the workshop. To register for the workshops or for further enquiries, phone Orana Arts on 02 6817 8705.
19	Term 3 Commences
19-18 Aug	NSW AMEB Practical Exam Series
23	Twilight Recital # 4 18th & 19th Century Keyboard Recital Geoffrey Lancaster (keyboard) Tickets: $15 Adults, $8 Concession, $40 Family Ticket prices include a post-concert reception	6.00pm Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
August
13	Student Concert	6.00pm Entry: Gold Coin Donation Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
23 - 27	NSW AMEB Written Exams
September
4-5	Choral Workshop with Kenneth Teoh	TBA
11	Scholarship Auditions	Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
11	Annual Showcase and Presentation Night	7.00pm Dubbo Regional Theatre, Darling Street
21	Macquarie Conservatorium AGM	7.00pm Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
24	End of Term 3
October
11	Term 4 commences
22	Twilight Recital # 5 Macquarie Conservatorium Staff including Amanda Barton (flute), Justin Screen (clarinet), Diane Pascoe (piano), Kathy Pingel (piano) Tickets: $15 Adults, $8 Concession, $40 Family Ticket prices include a post-concert reception	6.00pm Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
30	Music Technology Workshop with Toby Butler Bookings are essential	TBA Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
November
13	Twilight Recital # 6 Harmony Singers directed by Lindy Blekemore and Guest Conductor, Kenneth Teoh Tickets: $15 Adults, $8 Concession, $40 Family	6:00pm Dubbo Regional Theatre, Darling Street
26	Student Concert	6.00pm Entry: Gold Coin Donation Macquarie Conservatorium Concert Hall
December
17	End of Term 4