Welcome to the September edition of Shout!

As the weather warms up and we come out of hibernation there’s plenty of opportunities to reconnect with your music making folks.  Save the date, October 21-22, for Song Village, CMVic’s reimagined weekend singing retreat. GCM Outer West is cooking up a Community Singalong on 8 October (more details soon) to follow last week’s amazing Choir Jam.

Instrumentalists will find a veritable feast of opportunities below: Rosewood tickets are on sale until 15 September, there’s a new Hood Jam designed for all levels, and did someone say Accordion Festival?!

We are excitedly looking forward to hearing original songs from young people of Outer Western Melbourne at Dream Big Youth Music Festival, starting 10:30am – 6:00pm Thursday 14 September. Live at the Bowery Theatre and simulcast on Live FM: to receive the livestream link password please register by 9pm Wednesday 13 September by emailing Nicki Johnson .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

See all the upcoming opportunities below… and we’ve updated our Music Making Festivals Calendar. To have your event included please fill out this Google Form.

Happy music making!
The CMVic Team

CMVic News

5 Ways Singing Helps Humanity 18 Aug 2023 A digest of the most recent research into the benefits of singing by Professor Jane Davidson, Chair, Creativity and Wellbeing Hallmark Initiative at the University of Melbourne. This article was first published on Pursuit. Read the original article. Keep Reading

New repertoire for singers and players 31 Jan 2023 Hot off the press, for your group music-making pleasure:   Singing the Gold A new compilation of original songs by Beechworth-based community music leader Leanne Murphy for community singers and choirs, arranged in High, Middle and Low parts written in the treble stave to allow for a wide variety of arrangement possibilities, and can be readily adapted to other vocal ranges, keys or arrangements.   Songs of the Living World Laura Brearley's book of 30 songs about our love of the natural world, with notation, lyric and chord charts and recordings featuring singers and musicians from across Victoria. Available from the CMVic online shop   Where Everything… Keep Reading

CMVic Events

Song Village 21 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2023 SAVE the DATE for a weekend of singing nourishment and connection in beautiful Bacchus Marsh: 21 and 22 October Program announced soon!  Includes: stretch, hum, laugh, harmony, bass, part songs, layer songs, fun songs, serious songs, tenor, improvise, conduct, lead a song, be led in song, eat, drink, hug, talk, share songs, alto, teach songs, hard songs, easy songs, original songs, small songs, big songs, old songs, new songs, soprano, celebrity song leaders, everyday song leaders, brand new song leaders, singers galore and more and more! SATURDAY SINGING LEADERS let's gather to re-connect and sing our hearts full. Interested in contributing a song, skill or… Keep Reading

Public News

Community News and Info

Singing the Gold 18 Aug 2023 Singing The Gold A new songbook and accompanying MP3s from Beechworth-based community music leader Leanne Murphy (author of Coffee Love and On The Silver Tide from CMVic’s "Sing It"), featuring 23 rounds, part songs and longer songs in 2-4 part harmony with sheet music, lyrics and… Keep Reading

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Public Events

Group Events

Drum Connection, group hand drumming courses 13 Jul 2023 - 15 Sep 2023 Drum Connection, group hand drumming courses These fun community courses have been running in Hurstbridge continuously for 18 years. Drumming is accessible to all, great for brain power, making music together, performing if you wish, and fun, fun, fun! New… Keep Reading

Guitar Circle - Group Guitar Classes 29 Jul 2023 - 29 Jul 2024 Guitar Circle Learning how to play the guitar can be a rewarding experience both socially and musically. Guitar Circle can help individuals develop new friendships and provide an outlet for creativity and expression. It also allows participants to explore their… Keep Reading

Seaside Community Orchestra Rehearsal 03 Oct 2023 Are you thinking of dusting off your instrument and getting back into playing music? We are an up and coming not-for-profit community orchestra aimed at beginner, rusty, and returning adult musicians. Based on the Mornington Peninsula we welcome any enthusiastic… Keep Reading

Music Playing Opportunities

Accordion Festival 2023 30 Sep 2023 The Accordion Society of Australia (Vic) invites you to join them to celebrate the instrument one truly straps to the heart! Accordion Festival 2023 WORKSHOPS Musette Accordion with Lucy Riddett Digital Accordions with Richard Stacewicz Masterclass with George Butrumlis Repair &… Keep Reading

Hood Jam 08 Oct 2023 A Sunday arvo music-making session: all voices, all instruments for closet musos, rockstars and everyone in between (think pub choir for voices and instruments of every skill level, from beginner to pro).  Classics that most people will know and love Easy enough… Keep Reading

Regional Events

Common Ground 07 Oct 2023 Common Ground: finding harmony in challenging times ABOUT. An uplifting, warm and positive community singing session with songs in 2-4 part harmony to support the Voice to Parliament, with profits donated to the Yes 23 campaign. All abilities welcome! Afternoon tea… Keep Reading

Mountaingrass Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival 10 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2023 A festival gathering players & lovers of Bluegrass and Appalachian old-time music in November in high country, Victoria. Bring your instruments, tunes and songs and join our friendly and welcoming community of music lovers. Tickets available on the Festival website.… Keep Reading

Music Camps

Rosewood Music Camp 22 Sep 2023 - 25 Sep 2023 Does your family love music and camping? Get set for a magical 3 days in the bush to sing, dance and play! Come learn and share music with the whole family in a magical bush setting in the next Vic… Keep Reading

Classes

Bayside Community Drum Circle 11 Jul 2023 - 12 Dec 2023 Bayside Community Drum Circle: 11.45am–1.15pm Tuesdays Hampton Uniting Church Hall, 17 Service St, Hampton The cost is $20 per session if you pay for the whole term (10 weeks), or $25 per session if you come on a casual basis. It… Keep Reading

Highett Community Drum Circle – every 2nd Wednesday 12 Jul 2023 - 13 Dec 2023 Highett Community Drum Circle – every second Wednesday 7.15-8.45pm. Gilarth St, Highett. The cost is $20 per session if you pay for the whole term (10 weeks), or $25 per session if you come on a casual basis. No experience… Keep Reading

Accessible Individual Music tuition 12 Jul 2023 - 13 Dec 2023 Music Connection Melbourne offers music lessons with a ‘hands on’ exploration approach, designed to suit the individual’s preferred learning style and musical interests. Suitable for ages 8-108, programs will specifically cater for seniors and people with diverse learning requirements. Playing… Keep Reading

Chadstone Community Drum Circle 12 Jul 2023 - 13 Dec 2023 Chadstone Community Drum Circle: 1.30pm–3pm Wednesdays St Mark's Uniting Fijian Church hall, Corner Burton and Edward Streets, Chadstone.  The cost is $10 full, $5 concession, or $0 if you otherwise can't afford it – we just want you to come and… Keep Reading

Camberwell Community Drum Circle 13 Jul 2023 - 14 Dec 2023 Camberwell Community Drum Circle: 2pm – 3pm Thursdays Bowen St Community Centre, 102 Bowen St, Camberwell.  The cost is $20 per session if you pay for the whole term (10 weeks), or $25 per session if you come on a… Keep Reading

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