CLASAX is delighted to be presenting a VCE Clarinet Afternoon on Sunday March 23rd at Methodist Ladies College (Kew) between 2-5pm with clinician Megan George. This session is for clarinet students in Years 10, 11 and 12 who are studying or intending to study VCE...
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CLASAX Children’s Concert- November 2013
Our first Children's Concert was a roaring success, with approximately 100 people attending and about 20 children joining in the fun! We even had a visit from Father Christmas! All photography by Denise Illing. [gallery...
Events Wrap-Up for 2013
Our August Super Sax Sunday was a roaring success! Many thanks to clinicians Martin Hemingway and Ian Godfrey, as well as David and Glenn from The Music Place who joined us for the day. [gallery columns="4"...
CLASAX End of Year Concert!
The CLASAX End of Year Concert will be on Sunday November 24th, titled "A Concert for Children". We are welcoming children of all ages, as well as adults, for a fun concert exploring the clarinet and saxophone families. Bring a cushion to sit on and your favorite...
Mega Clarinet Day!
Monash University Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music Clarinet Mega Day Sunday September 8, 2013 Monash University School of Music invites all clarinet players to the Clarinet Mega Day II. Come along for a day of all of things clarinet. Featuring...
Australian Saxophone Retreat
The inaugural Australian saxophone retreat will take place at the iconic property ‘Seacroft’ on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Visiting artists include Joshua Hyde, Australian saxophonist based in Paris, Joseph Lallo, Australian saxophonist based in Strasbourg and Barry...
CLASAX Midyear Concert
On Friday June 21st CLASAX held it's midyear concert at Fintona Girls School, featuring the four CLASAX ensembles (Saxophone Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble, Mixed Woodwind Ensemble and Clarimania), as well as prizewinners from our recent performance competition. A full...
Super Sax Sunday!
CLASAX is pleased to be presenting "Super Sax Sunday" on August 11th, 2013 at Fintona Girls School. SUPER SAX SUNDAY FOR SAX PLAYERS FROM AGED 8 TO 80 AUGUST 11, 2013 FINTONA GIRLS SCHOOL, 79 Balwyn Rd, Balwyn Guest Artists-Ian Godfrey and Martin Hemingway Ian Godfrey...
CLASAX Performance Competition results
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...
Australasian Saxophone and Clarinet Conference- July 2013
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...
CLASAX Professional Development Day
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...
CLASAX Saxophone Ensemble hard at work!
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...
CLASAX Junior Clarinet Day 2013- a great success!
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 with Rachel...
Professional Development
CLASAX presents 2013 Professional Development Day Carey Grammar School, 349 Barkers Rd, Kew Saturday, May 11, 9:30-4:30pm (registration 9am) Cost: $ 65 Session One - Instrumental teaching strategies leading to Diploma performances for secondary students. This talk...
VCE Masterclass with Dr Michael Lichnovsky
Clasax Presents 2013 VCE Saxophone Workshop Methodist Ladies’ College, 207 Barkers Rd. Kew Sunday March 24, 2-5 PM Cost $30 Presenter Dr. Michael Lichnovsky The afternoon will feature: A session on warming up - how to do it correctly and get the maximum benefit. Bring...
Australasian Saxophone & Clarinet Conference 2013
Clasax End of Year Concert
7:30pm Friday 23rd November 2012 Mt.Waverly Uniting Church Hall cnr High Street Road & Stewart St. Mt. Waverley Melway p.61 G12 Friday evening, 23 November at 7.30 Come and listen to our concert featuring clarinet and saxophone ensembles, quartets, trios and duos...
Clasax Junior Clarinet Day
Saturday October 6, 2012 9:30am- 4:00pm Ormond Anglican Church An ensemble day for all school aged clarinettists ranging from one year of playing up to Grade 3/4 AMEB standard. Students will work as a clarinet ensemble with clarinettist and educator Grania Burke...
Super Sax Sunday
Clasax, Yamaha Australia, Selmer, Melbourne Brass and Woodwind Invite Saxophone Players To Super Sax Sunday. August 26, 2012 . 10AM to 5 Methodist Ladies’ College, 207 Barkers Rd. Kew Guest Artists-- Barry Cockcroft, Ian Godfrey, Dr Michael Lichnovsky , Dr Michael...
Live Video Broadcast from the World Saxophone Congress.
Please visit http://www.clasax.org/wsc2012/ to tune into the live video stream from the World Saxophone Congress starting July 10, 2012.
Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day Clarinet and Saxophone Teachers 9:30am to 4:30pm-Saturday, September 8,2012 Carey Grammar, 349 Barkers Road, Kew Download the form
Melbourne Saxophone Workshop
In July 2012, Joseph Lallo (Australia) & Sara Zazo (Spain) will be hosting the 1st Melbourne Saxophone Workshop for VCE and University Saxophonists. The workshop will be two intense days of music activities and performances centred around the saxophone,...
Khasm Saxophone Quartet Concert
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Samuel Berthod – Klezmer Studies for Clarinet
Dear Members of the clarinet & saxophone society, My name is Samuel Berthod, french clarinetist / composer from Paris. I was living in Oz for a while. I composed studies for clarinet, to learn both Klezmer & clarinet. A link to listen to the Klezmer Studies...
Stax of Sax at the Festival
Monday evening 4th July Download the printable Flyer One of the biggest nights of saxophone ever seen in this country (just like a repeat of the hugely successful Manchester Lane - Stax of Sax 1996) Monday 4th July at LIMERICK ARMS Corner of Park St and Clarendon...