by fionakmckellar | Jun 16, 2013 | Competition
The 2013 Performance Competition was held on June 14 and 15th at Fintona Girls School, with a large number of entries in many sections holding the adjudicators until nearly 5pm on the Saturday! The adjudicators Lisa Clarke, Stephen Carpenter, Sam Curkpatrick and David...
by fionakmckellar | May 20, 2013 | Events
With featured artists Claude Delange, Andrew Marriner, Dick Oates, Julian Bliss and Niels Bijl, the Australasian Saxophone and Clarinet Conference looks like it will have something for everyone! Artistic directors Frank Celata (Clarinet), Sue Newsome (Clarinet) and...
by fionakmckellar | May 13, 2013 | Events
Our 16 participants in the Professional Development Day for clarinet and saxophone teachers were treated to workshops and forums on a wide range of teaching issues. Jason Digby gave an insight into the Trinity Guildhall syllabus, and teaching high school aged students...
by fionakmckellar | May 5, 2013 | Members
One of four CLASAX ensembles which rehearse regularly, the Saxophone Ensemble is led by Russell Oxley and caters to saxophone players from soprano right down to bass. Any interested players should email clasaxvictoria@gmail.com for details of upcoming rehearsals and...
by fionakmckellar | Apr 25, 2013 | Events
The 10 students who attended the 2013 Junior Clarinet Day had a ball! They enjoyed working with clinicians Ben Snowdon and Fiona McKellar (a favourite piece was the “Imperial March”!), having tutorials on warming up, projection and instrument maintenance...
