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• › To Improve future relationship with your kids, turn up the music

  CMVic News
  09/May/2018
  If you’re a parent whose teenagers spend family road trips with earbuds firmly in place, you may want to encourage them to unplug, then turn the car radio to something the whole family can enjoy. It just might do wonders for your future relationship with your son or daughter, according to a new study from the University of Arizona. Researchers found that young men and women who shared musical experiences with their parents during childhood — and especially during adolescence — report having better relationships with their mums and dads as they enter young adulthood. Read on...
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• › Community Songbirds! Take flight on the airwaves in a new radio show

  CMVic News
  13/Apr/2018
  A truly unique radio show championing the work of Choirs and Community Singing Groups is filling the airwaves above Upwey and beyond with the sweet sound of a cappella and accompanied singing each week.  The Aka-Pelican show is hosted by Rick Steen, a passionate choir singer and blues guitarist who’s excited to bring this opportunity to the world in what he believes is a first. Read more.
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• › Flute for sale

  28/May/2018
  I am selling a flute for one of my students. It’s a TWG 700rbe. Solid silver body and head joint. $2000. Serviced for this sale. In beautiful condition. Sad to say, not played for long. Email if interested at kwilliams@delasalle.vic.edu.au. Cheers, Kelly Williams, Music Department.
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• › Players wanted for Heidelberg Wind Ensemble

  28/May/2018
  After a highly successful concert last Saturday, the Heidelberg Wind Ensemble embark on a major initiative for our next concert on: Saturday, 18 August at St Georges Anglican Church, East Ivanhoe. This is an Homage and Requiem concert for the American composer David Maslanka. A program of only Maslanka’s music.…
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• › Double Bass teacher - Term 3 replacement PLC

  28/May/2018
  Double Bass Tutor, Beginner to VCE / IB Diploma Level, Long Service Leave Replacement required for Presbyterian Ladies' College. Applications close Friday 1 June 2018. Presbyterian Ladies' College is a leading ELC?Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school for girls with an outstanding academic tradition, an international focus and strong…
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• › Free Guitar Music

  28/May/2018
  This is a great teaching resource - Brazilian Guitarist/Composer Chrystian Dozza is giving away a FREE pdf download of his music in standard notation and TAB. Suitable for beginner, intermediate or advanced players. Download it here: http://www.melbourneguitarfoundation.com/free-sheet-music-with-tab. Listen to this beautiful piece here at https://youtu.be/7Hy9mn7XVRg. Chrystian is well…
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• › Cheap, brand new theory books for sale

  27/May/2018
  Want to get ahead on your theory book stocks for next year? And save money? We're selling a whole bunch of theory books - brand new. Pick up is from St Peter's College, 1005 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd, (03) 5990 7777, Cranbourne (West Campus) during school hours (8am - 4pm). Feel free to organise a…
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• › Primary Music Specialist Short Term Replacement   Position

  27/May/2018
  Greenhills Primary School is looking for a short term replacement Music Specialist from July 16th until August 17th 2018. A knowledge of Kodaly and/or Orff and an interest in choral singing would be an advantage. Interested teachers should send a CV to stewart.catherine.b@edumail.vic.gov.au. Kate Stewart, Greenhills Primary School,…
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• › GAMC news!

  27/May/2018
  Club Night Entry: $20 adult, $15 member/ concession, free for under 18 y.o MC: Joan Griffiths. “Vocal Nosh” (Singing & soup/bread/fruit dinner): Tyers Hall 5:30pm (pls arrive by 5.15) on Sun 3rd June led by Betty McLaughlin. Vocal Nosh Entry: $10. Under 18 free. Diary: ♪ Tues 5 th…
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• › IDEAS PLEASE: SA WANTS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION

  27/May/2018
  A Music Education Strategy has been announced by the SA Government that is aimed boosting music education in that state's public schools. It begins with a consultation process in which teachers, organisations and school communities can have their say. South Australia’s newly elected Liberal Government under Premier Steven Marshall is laying plans to revamp music education in public schools in that State. It has announced a Music Education Strategy tasked at “improving the delivery of public music education in early childhood services and schools across South Australia”. In announcing the…
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