Conservatorium of Music

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Web Name: Conservatorium of Music

WebSite: http://www.music.uwa.edu.au

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As one of Australia's leading music schools in one of the world's leading universities, the UWA Conservatorium of Music transforms individuals to release their full creative potential.Graduates of the UWA Conservatorium of Music have gone on to postgraduate study at national and international centres of music excellence. They perform in every major orchestra in Australia and as chamber musicians and soloists around the world. They inspire the next generation of musicians in classrooms across Australia and work in a wide range of arts organisations. Each year, we present a vibrant program of concerts and events that showcase our young emerging artists and the finest musical talent locally, nationally and internationally. violin Created with Sketch. Ranked in the world top 100 for Performing Arts (QS 2020) Producing world-class graduates for 50+ years Whether your aspiration is a life in music or music in your life, we dare you to play on our stage.Professor Alan Lourens,Head of Conservatorium Congratulations to our student award winnersWe recognise the hard work and dedication you give to your studies and wish to celebrate your achievement with you. We also thank our generous donors for their continued support.View the full list of Conservatorium of Music 2019 prize winners and 2020 scholarship recipients and a selection of video messages.The Conservatorium of Music is home to more than 200 events, free and ticketed, each calendar year. We are delighted to bring you a diverse range of events that showcase amazing work from students, staff and industry professionals, as well as some of Australia s leading music organisations, community groups and schools.See all eventsDownload the concert brochure Performance We place performance at the heart of what we do, staging more classical performances than any other Western Australian tertiary institution. Students can expect to participate in regular performances, cover a range of repertoire and will benefit from staff who are actively engaged in music making at the highest level. Dr Ashley William Smith Dr Ashley William Smith is a Churchill Fellow, internationally acclaimed clarinet soloist and head of winds and contemporary performance at UWA. Read more Project The Irwin Street Collective The Irwin Street Collective brings together UWA Conservatorium of Music staff, alumni, current students and distinguished scholars and performers to research and perform music in historically informed styles. Read more Craig Ogden Craig Ogden is a classic guitarist and recording artist with four number one albums on the UK classical music charts. He’s also an Adjunct Fellow at The University of Western Australia. Read more Shaun Lee-Chen Shaun Lee-Chen is the co-ordinator of Violin Studies and Artist in Residence at the UWA Conservatorium of Music. Read more UWA Conservatorium of Music goes online Keeping a distance of 1.5m is great but keeping 1.5m plus a glass window is even better. Watch how the UWA Conservatorium of Music have adapted their teaching as a result of COVID-19.An exciting feature of our courses is the opportunity to take broadening units. These provide knowledge beyond the fields in which you choose to specialise. The Conservatorium of Music offers a number of stimulating and enjoyable broadening units that will accrue credit towards your degree. Whether or not you have studied music at secondary level, or can read music, you can enrich your degree by including music units in your study.Find out moreThe UWA Conservatorium of Music’s Junior Music School nurtures your child's creative potential through the magic of music.We believe all children are musical. The extent to which musical ability develops, however, depends greatly on the input children receive in very early childhood.Our program is designed for children aged 18 months to 12 years. It is focused on nurturing your child's musical potential in a stimulating and rich musical environment, supporting you and your family in developing and maintaining a lifelong love of music.Junior Music School employs highly skilled music teachers from diverse musical backgrounds. This ensures our program is based on the best and most recent research, and a supportive and lively university music community. Find out more Community programs Music has the power to enrich and change lives. The Conservatorium of Music provides classes and activities that support and promote music for everybody in the community. Schools outreach The UWA Conservatorium of Music is committed to supporting the continued development of young musicians in schools.We warmly welcome groups form both primary and secondary schools to attend our concerts and are pleased to be able to offer free tickets for these groups to any of our in-house performances.We can arrange outreach activities at UWA (such as access to open rehearsals, presentations or workshops to coincide with concerts) or where available, we can arrange for our staff and students to visit your school to perform and provide additional support (including professional development opportunities).To discuss in further detail, contact the Concerts and Outreach Coordinator. Accelerate! Strings UWA Elite Performance ProgramAccelerate! is UWA's new elite performance training program designed for string players and pianists in years 10 12, who are looking to take their playing to the next level!Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with UWA staff including Head of Strings Suzanne Wijsman, Shaun Lee-Chen (Concertmaster of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra), Head of Keyboard Studies Graeme Gilling and celebrated fortepianist Cecilia Sun.The program will include a wide-range of practical activities including workshops and masterclasses where participants will receive expert individualised input on performance, performance skills and general musicianship. Participants will have the opportunity to perform in the Accelerate! Showcase and will also be offered free tickets to a number of Conservatorium of Music performances.Places are strictly limited and entry is via audition. Full scholarships are provided so there is no cost to participants. Who is the program for?The program is intended for string (violin, viola, cello and double bass) students in years 10 12, who are currently performing at AMEB Grade 7 or above (or equivalent). The program is ideal for those undertaking WACE/ATAR Music, although enrolment in those programs is not essential. Contact Pip White for further information. Accelerate! Guitars UWA Elite Performance ProgramAccelerate! Guitars is UWA's elite performance training program designed for classical guitarists in Years 10 12 who are looking to take their playing to the next level!Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with Head of Guitar Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald, as well as some very special guests!The program includes a wide-range of practical activities including workshops and masterclasses where participants will receive expert individualised input on their current repertoire, and hone their ensemble skills while rehearsing and performing with the UWA Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble.The program will culminate in a joint performance with current UWA students, presenting the Australian premiere of Terry Riley s exciting ensemble work Y Bolanzero, in addition to a variety of solo and chamber works for guitar.Places are strictly limited and entry is via audition. Full scholarships are provided so there is no cost to participants.Who is the program for?The program is suited to classical guitar students in Years 10 12, who are currently performing at AMEB Grade 7 or above (or equivalent). The program is ideal for those undertaking WACE/ATAR Music, although enrolment in those programs is not essential.Application deadline: Friday 28 JuneAuditions: Monday 8 July (3-5pm)Session Dates: Fridays 4.30-6.30pm (16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sept)Concert: Thursday 12 Sept 7.30pmContact Pip White for further information. Hire a student ensemble Are you looking for an ensemble for your wedding, function or special event?The Conservatorium of Music does not directly facilitate student performances for private events, but many of our students play in self-formed ensembles that perform at weddings, business functions and other private events. A list of these students is included below*.See the full list of ensembles and their contact details here.*Please note that unfortunately the Conservatorium of Music is not able to audition ensembles appearing on this list.Some members of the ensembles listed may be students of the UWA Conservatorium of Music, which conducts auditions for entry to Music courses. The groups are not professional performers, however, and you should discuss your requirements with them and decide whether they are suitable for your function, as the Conservatorium of Music cannot be held responsible for any adverse outcomes. Staff Community Choir Join the UWA Staff Community ChoirWould you love to join a choir but feel like you don t have the time or the experience?FREE to all UWA Staff members and no audition required.Reduce stress, improve physical and emotional health through singing, have fun, meet new people and learn a new skill with varied repertoire.Choir leaders Michael Battersby and Sarah-Janet Brittenden are both experienced vocalists, musicians, and community choir leaders will enthuse and engage even sceptics in the benefits of singing.The UWA Staff Community Choir is a partnership initiative of Safety, Health and Wellbeing and the Conservatorium of Music.Date and timeTuesdays 1 2pm, 13 August 17 September 2019WhereTunley Lecture TheatreConcertsDates TBC Register now Highly acclaimed teachers and researchers The Conservatorium is home to some of Australia s finest musicians, composers and researchers. Staff members include leading industry figures, highly active performers, composers and researchers, as well as dedicated educators. Professor Alan Lourens Professor Alan Lourens is the Head of the Conservatorium of Music at The University of Western Australia. Read more Dr David Symons Dr David Symons is a long-serving lecturer at The University of Western Australia. He is a published historian and researcher, with a focus on Australian art music of the postcolonial era. Read more Andrew Foote Andrew Foote is a Helpmann Award winner, current opera performer and Head of Vocal Studies at the UWA Conservatorium of Music. Read more Graeme Gilling Graeme Gilling is an accomplished WASO pianist and musician. He is an Assistant Professor and the head of Keyboard Studies at UWA, with a special focus on collaborative performance and a love of teaching. Read more James Ledger James Ledger is an ARIA award winner, renowned composer and senior lecturer in composition at the UWA Conservatorium of Music. Read more Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald is Head of Guitar at the UWA Conservatorium of Music and a passionate performer and teacher. Read more Dr Nicholas Bannan Dr Nicholas Bannan is an Associate Professor of the UWA Conservatorium of Music. He is an internationally renowned composer and conductor, with a special interest in the evolutionary origins of music in our species. Read more Suzanne Wijsman A highly experienced teacher and performer, Suzanne Wijsman has initiated many research projects aimed at improving the health and performance of musicians and music students. Read more Dr Sarah Collins Dr Sarah Collins is a lecturer of musicology at the UWA Conservatorium of Music. She seeks to understand the ways in which music and sound shape our culture. Read more Conservatorium researchWe have a long-established tradition of research in music education, historical musicology and performance practice, as well as a strong track record in composition and performance.Research is closely interwoven with theCallaway Centre, a research hub that provides a focus for discussion, projects and postgraduate activity and training. It is also home to theCallaway Centre Archiveof Australian and international collections. Health education literacy and mobility for musicians This UWA Conservatorium of Music research project addresses the need for health education mobility and improved health literacy for musicians worldwide. Transformation: Music by Roger Smalley Transformation: Music by Roger Smalley is a full-length album created by musicians from the UWA Conservatorium of Music, bringing together previously unrecorded works. Musical Participation in the Care of Patients with Alzheimers This research project from The University of Western Australia is a clinical investigation of the effectiveness of group singing for people with Alzheimer’s. Music Teaching Without Words This UWA Conservatorium of Music research project explores teaching music to children through imitation and play as part of the international Harmony Signing program. The Natural Order of Things for chamber orchestra This research project is a commissioned piece of composition by James Ledger for the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Mississippi Swan: Daybew! This UWA Conservatorium of Music research project generates a new album of work using an autonomous sound and visual installation. The Irwin Street Collective The Irwin Street Collective brings together UWA Conservatorium of Music staff, alumni, current students and distinguished scholars and performers to research and perform music in historically informed styles. Performance spaces, instruments and technologies Located next to the picturesque Swan River, the Conservatorium of Music has various performance, teaching and rehearsal spaces available to staff, students and for occasional external hire. We have a large collection of modern and historical instruments as well as specialist music technology and software available for use by current students.

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