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› “I can’t sing!”
22/Mar/2019Chris Rowbury says that he goes around saying that everyone can sing. But he often gets the response: “Oh, not me, I’m completely tone deaf!” The reality is that tone-deafness is an abnormality of the brain that affects a tiny, tiny proportion of the population. So it’s highly unlikely that… -
› Do you want to play Marimba?
22/Mar/2019If you live in Gippsland, you too can learn to play the marimba. Not sure where to start? These classes are perfect for musical novices through to experienced players, everyone can enjoy playing the Marimba. For more information contact Phillip Chalker on 0400 603 367 or email latrobemusic@gmail.com to find out… -
› Just Sing Rounds now available in Braille
21/Mar/2019
The songbook "Just Sing Rounds" by Jane Coker and Val Regan is now available in Braille, thanks to Debra Lewis and the volunteers at the Statewide Vision Resource Centre. The book can be supplied in either dbx or brf file format ready for embossing or for use with a braille device. Please email jane.coker@bigpond.com if you would like a copy.
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› News from Ernie Gruner
21/Mar/2019
Greetings music and theatre aficionados, and people who like fish, Some DIARY DATES for your perusal, amusement or interest, cheerio Ernie, fresh from wonderful Womadelaide - 0418 549 631. Tuesday April 2nd, Bohemian Nights - Budapest Restaurant & Palinka Bar, Elsternwick - Dinner bookings - http://budapest.com.au/. 9530 0849.…
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› Churchill Fellowship - APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 APRIL
21/Mar/2019
Churchill Fellowship - APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 APRIL. Passionate Australians who want to challenge the status quo to create or make a positive impact on Australian society can bring their ideas to
life in 2019 by applying for a Churchill Fellowship. Travel overseas for 4-8 weeks to investigate inspiring practices that can benefit Australian communities.
https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/application-process/how-to-apply/
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› SMART ARTS WORKSHOPS
21/Mar/2019
SMART ARTS WORKSHOPS, 28 MARCH – 13 APRIL, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Murray Arts in conjunction with the City of Wodonga presents Smart Arts, a series of free professional development workshops for artists and the greater community. https://musicaustralia.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c1f6cd5eedcfc179f2fbf0c0a&id=8a0b25198a&e=6f5d07caf3.
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› Classical Meets Techno In Underground Melbourne Carpark
21/Mar/2019
Picture this: an underground carpark reverberating with the sounds of string quartet, solo didgeridoo, techno music and DJs in a wonderful collision of styles. Beneath Collingwood’s monster 20-storey public housing tower, this has now become a regular occurrence thanks to the initiative of local residents in 2012 to turn its…
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› MORE COMMITMENT TO EARLY MUSIC EDUCATION IS NEEDED
21/Mar/2019Music's place in preschool education probably needs a rethink given the impact that the ABC Don't Stop the Music gave to music education at the primary level. We look at new thinking in this area and arguments for an overhaul. ABC TV’s Don’t Stop the Music documentary series last year threw the public focus squarely onto what primary schools around Australia need to do in order to give children a full and worthwhile music education. However, as we have seen from the work of Anita Collins amongst other researchers in the field, the… -
› Are YouTube Videos Good Or Bad For Learning A Musical Instrument?
21/Mar/2019
The internet has revolutionised music teaching in many areas, but pre-recorded videos such as those available on YouTube remain a dubious option for those wanting to learn the piano, violin or other instrument. We weigh up the pros and cons. The internet offers an abundance of resources for learning music…
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› Calling for choristers for HAND IN HAND concert in Moe
21/Mar/2019
LAY IT FORWARD & LATROBE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR INVITE YOU TO SING WITH US AT HAND IN HAND. Help us celebrate & commemorate the courage, bravery and resilience of those who experienced the Delburn and Black Saturday bushfires in the Latrobe Valley in 2009.
If you are interested in singing with the youth, men's, women's and massed choruses at the HAND in HAND concert, workshops will be held on Saturday 16th, 23rd & 30th March between 11am - 4pm in Traralgon, conducted by Dr Jonathon Welch AM.
Rehearsals -
Saturday 16th & 23rd March - 11am - 4pm - St Michael's School Hall - entrance located on Church Street, Traralgon (next door to church).
Saturday 30th March - Start time TBC - 2:30 pm - Moe Town Hall, 69 Albert St, Moe
Performance - Saturday 30th March - 3 pm - Moe Town Hall, 69 Albert St, Moe. Registration Cost $30 - (includes rehearsal, performance and music). Register at
https://www.playitforward.org.au/events/handinhand2019latrobe. ENQUIRIES CONTACT TINEKE ON 0427 955009 OR info@lvcc.com.au.