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Posted on: 31 July 2018
From the office of Mark Coure MP, Member for Oatley
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your recent Community Group Achievement Award at the 7thAnnual St George Community Awards.
This was a great night and I was very inspired by the many amazing members of our community who are doing incredible things for our area.
The combined effort of all the volunteers make the St George area a better place to live and work.
Posted on: 31 July 2018
2018 Conference registration
2018 Conference session details
Conference 2018: Flourish
Opening Address to be delivered by Richard Gill AO
This promises to be another outstanding Conference with wonderful presenters and a variety of sessions to make your teaching Flourish.
Some of the sessions include:-
- Music and the Brain
- Music Technology
- Unlocking the Score
- French Baroque Dance
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Teaching Gifted Students
- New Music for Piano Duets
- Working with Children
- Building Bridges from Rhythm to Radio
- Helping the 21st Century Student to Thrive
... and of course, a Forum of noted Music Educators.
Posted on: 31 July 2018
Junior Music Festivals
The Junior Music Festivals were introduced in 1995, with the aim of offering young music students the opportunity to perform in a friendly, relaxed and encouraging environment. They are held in various locations throughout Sydney and Country New South Wales.
They are open to students of both members and non-members of the MTA.
Prizes are awarded in all sections, with participants receiving a Certificate of Participation and a report from the adjudicator. Entrants must be aged under 16 years of age as at 31st July and may enter at only one venue per year per instrument.
Each Festival is divided into sections, according to the grade/ability of the student.
Students may enter for more than one venue.
| Novice |
Beginners to Preliminary |
| Elementary |
1st and 2nd Grade |
| Intermediate |
3rd and 4th Grade |
| Late Intermediate |
5th and 6th Grade |
| Advanced* |
7th and 8th Grade |
| The Miriam Hyde Piano Award** |
Beginners to 8th Grade |
*Advanced section to be held at Newcastle, Northern Beaches, St George/Sutherland and Wollongong venues only.
**The Miriam Hyde Award will be offered at any one of the above venues on the condition that 3 or more competitors have entered. Trophy prizes to be awarded at the adjudicator’s discretion. The competitor must play a piece composed by Miriam Hyde and the time limit will be 5 minutes. This award is open to piano students only.
Any recognised examination board grading system is acceptable.
2019 Dates
The Junior Music Festivals for 2019 will be held at the following locations:
| Hills District |
8th September |
| Northern Beaches |
15th September |
| St. George/ Sutherland |
17th November |
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Student Concert NAC - 30th October 2016
Posted on: 1 October 2016
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Denise Heriot, Helen Barker (Compere and concert organiser), Bergrid Ferreira, Elaine Davis (President), Kimberley Davis (concert organiser), Lauren Taafe (Vice-President), and Tanya Rebikov
The Term 3 concert run by the Illawarra MTA Branch was held on the 18th of September at Cedars Christian College, Farmborough Heights. Twenty-two students from the region attended, with strong representation from Piano students, however there were some lovely additions of a Violin duet as well as some Classical Guitar. The concert was exceptionally well attended by supporting family and friends, with a total head count of approximately 90 individuals at the venue. There was a pleasing array of stages as well as styles, with a strong contingent of beginners gaining their first performance experiences, as well as some high grades and diploma work to inspire them.
The event was also well supported by teachers, and I would like to acknowledge the following members who assisted on the day: Elaine Davis (President), Lauren Taafe (Vice President, door-takings organiser and also performer!), Helen Barker (Compère and duet partner), Denise Heriot (venue set-up), Leanne Walton (venue facilitator), Bergrid Ferreira (venue set-up) as well as AMEB examiner Tanya Rebikov, whom we look forward to welcoming as our esteemed adjudicator for the upcoming JMF on November 5th.
The Illawarra Branch looks forward to welcoming many more students of any instrument at our events in future. Dates for 2017 events and concerts will be decided soon, and we welcome participation from as many students and teachers as possible.
Dr. Kimberley Davis
Wollongong Concert Coordinator
