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Big Weekend of Busking ANBC Cooma 2018 – 2nd to 3rd November

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The Australian National Busking Championships are in their seventh year, and it is going to be bigger than ever.

With the addition of the second day, the town of Cooma will be able to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere this event creates for even longer.

The variety of acts the buskers offer is extraordinary. Musicians of all different styles come from across the country to compete. Music genres such as, Country, Blues, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Folk, Alternative and Classical music, are all on display. Non-musical acts such as jugglers, dancers and magicians have also featured in previous years. Who knows what amazing talent will come out of the woodwork next.

Not to mention the local talent, which is always surprising to witness.

Spectators are able to wander the streets, listening to this variety of buskers performing in 30 different locations. They can stop and sit outside a café with a delicious coffee and snack while the competitors entertain them.

It’s like attending a unique music festival, and it’s all for free.

There will be over $16,000 up for grabs in prizes for the buskers, thanks to the support of local businesses.

The People’s Choice is a very special award that is decided by the spectators.

By purchasing a Busker Vote for $1 from the Cooma Rotary Club Stall or roaming sellers, you vote for your favourite busker by placing your vote in their collection container, whether it be a hat or a guitar case. You can also throw real money into the collection containers if you would like to show further appreciation for your favourite busker.

The votes will be collected and counted by event officials throughout the day and the top three buskers will be presented with the award at the Finals Concert.

Since beginning seven years ago, the Australian National Busking Championships have had several towns come on board for the Regional Championships, including Stanthorpe and Noosa in Queensland, Ballarat in Victoria, and Narooma, Peak Hill and Gundagai in NSW. There has also been interest from other towns, with organizers hoping it will grow to become a real national event.

These Regional Championships take place throughout the year with the winning buskers coming to Cooma for the National Grand Final on Sunday, November 4, our second day of a massive weekend of busking fun.

Entering the competition is $20 for individuals, $40 for duos and $50 for groups. Entry is free for the national finalists. With most buskers not having a great deal of money, this is a small cost for the opportunity to win thousands of dollars in prize money.

The Australian National Busking Championships provides an opportunity for these performers to display their talents to a wider audience. It has led to further opportunities for many of the previous winners such as The String Family, Haystack Mountain Hermits, Oscar Litchfield, Vendulka (who went on to compete in the X Factor) and Lucy Sugerman (who went all the way through to the Grand Final of The Voice), and many others. Who knows what talent will be discovered this year.

Mark the dates in your calendar and plan a trip to Cooma for the Australian National Busking Championships –  it is not to be missed.

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ANBC Busking 2018 Timetable – Sunday 4 November 2018

The Prizes – Over $16,000

Where to stay – Accommodation

3 DAY PROGRAM

New Classical Guitar Award

ENTRY FORM_2018 Cooma ANBC Regional Championships Saturday 3 Nov 2018

ENTRY FORM_2018 Cooma ANBC National Grand Final Sunday 4 Nov 2018

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The Prizes – ANBC Cooma

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Here are the Prizes on offer at the Australian National Busking Championships –  Cooma 2018

Saturday 3 November: ANBC Cooma Regional Busking Championships

Guyy Lilleyman, Open Champion 2013 & 2014

Guyy Lilleyman, Open Champion 2013 & 2014

Open Age Category:

  1. First $1000   Sponsored by Cooma Hotel
  2. Second $500   Sponsored by Alpine Hotel
  3. Third $300   Sponsored by Lions Club of Cooma

Secondary Age Category:

  1. First $500   Sponsored by Snowy Monaro Regional Council
  2. Second $200   Sponsored by The Monaro Post
  3. Third $100   Sponsored by Hip Pocket Cooma

Primary Age Category:

  1. First $300   Sponsored by Fisk & Nagle Real Estate
  2. Second $200   Sponsored by Cooma Monaro Legal Services
  3. Third $100   Sponsored by Mark Kenmir & Co

    Geoffrey Williams, Australian National Busking Champion 2017

    Geoffrey Williams, Australian National Busking Champion 2017

Peoples Choice: Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cooma

  1. First $1000
  2. Second $600
  3. Thirid $400

Special Awards:

Sunday 4 November: ANBC National Grand Final

Open Age Category:

  1. First $2000   Sponsored by Cooma Hotel
  2. Second $1000   Sponsored by Alpine Hotel
  3. Third $500   Sponsored by Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Secondary Age Category:

  1. First $1000   Sponsored by Snowy Monaro Regional Council
  2. Second $400   Sponsored by The Monaro Post
  3. Third $300   Sponsored by Hip Pocket Cooma

Primary Age Category:

  1. First $500   Sponsored by Fisk & Nagle Real Estate
  2. Second $300   Sponsored by Cooma Monaro Legal Services
  3. Third $200   Sponsored by Mark Kenmir & Co

All performers that don’t win a place in the National Grand Finals will be awarded Runner-Up prizes.

The Total Prize Pool for ANBC Cooma 2018 is $16,400

Entry Form Here: ENTRY FORM_2018 Cooma ANBC Regional Championships Saturday 3 Nov 2018

 

 

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Busking Hot Spot for Old Cooma Gaol

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Buskers at Cooma set to rock the Jailhouse for annual festival

5b4093a0-f516-4deb-bf12-11a3757347ee_lThe historic Cooma Correctional Centre and prison museum will for the first time become a ‘busking hot spot’ next month when the seventh annual Australian National Busking Championships are held in the Snowy Mountains town.

Hundreds of buskers from across Australia will perform outside the still-operating prison and other busking hot spots throughout Cooma for the two-day festival on 3–4 November.

Cooma Correctional Centre Manager of Security Scott Bramble said they were proud to take part in the important community event.Cooma Gaol Museum

“The annual championship not only brings tourism dollars to the town of Cooma, it brings music to our streets,” Mr Bramble said.

“We’re proud to be part of the Cooma community and we’re looking forward to showcasing to guests the prison’s historic gatehouse and the neighbouring Corrective Services museum, which is a terrific place to visit.”

The museum showcases the history of Corrective Services NSW, with a range of displays and artefacts from convict days to the present. Minimum-security inmates are the tour guides.

Australian National Busking Championships President Allan Spencer said they were excited about using the 19th century prison as a busking location for the first time.

“Using a correctional centre – and the museum – as a backdrop for busking will be a first for Cooma and possibly for Australia,” Mr Spencer said.

“Buskers will be coming to compete from all around the country for a share of over $16,000 in cash prizes, as well as the glory of being crowned Busking Champion.

“There will be a huge variety of performances, with genres such as country, blues, rock, pop, jazz, folk, Indigenous, multicultural and classical music on display.

“There will also be other forms of street performance such as dance, juggling, magic, poetry, and even belly dancers, and a 20-piece bagpipe and drum band.”

 

Australian National Busking Championships

Various locations in Cooma, NSW

3-4 November 2018

Cooma Correctional Centre: 1 Vagg Street, Cooma

More: buskingcooma.com

ANBC media inquiries 02 6452 6067

CSNSW media inquiries 0419 258 290

ENTRY FORM_2018 Cooma ANBC Regional Championships Saturday 3 Nov 2018

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Classical Guitar Award – ANBC Cooma 2018

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$500 Classical Guitar Award

Guitars Online & Cooma School of Music had joined forces to offer a brand new prize as part of the Australian National Busking Championships™ – Cooma 2018.

Guitar-FInalThis year’s Classical Guitar Award will be open to all “nylon string” guitar players of all ages, soloists, duos & groups. It will include all instrumentalists in genres which feature nylon string guitars including classical, flamenco, latin, jazz, fusion, folk. popular (to name a few).

This award is in addition to over $12,000 in cash prizes on offer. Award winners may also win more than one prize.

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Accommodation for ANBC Cooma 2018

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Here are some great accommodation deals for Cooma Big Weekend of Busking, 3 -4 November 2018.

Camping at the Cooma Showground 

Cooma Showgrounds available for camping

Cooma Showgrounds available for camping

Cooma Showground will be available for camping for the Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd& Sunday 4th November 2018.

 Costs are:

  • $26.50 per night for a powered site
  • $15.50 per night for an unpowered site.

All bookings for this are to be made directly with Donna Smith at donna@visitcooma.com.au

The Swiss Motel is offering budget accommodation

Contact them directly:

  • Address: 34 Massie Street, Cooma NSW 2630
  • Phone: (02) 6452 1950
  • Email: theswissmotel@gmail.com

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The Sovereign Inn also has a Special Busking Deal

Contact them directly:

  • Address: 35 Sharp Street, Cooma NSW 2630
  • Phone: (02) 6452 13
  • Email: cooma@sovinns.com.au

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ESPAÑA El VITO THE SPIRIT OF SPAIN

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A celebration of Spanish repertoire for the guitar and piano, from classical masterpieces to flamenco styles of Paco De Lucia and Paco Pena and modern jazz.

In a world first collaboration, Internationally acclaimed, award winning concert pianist and ‘Young Steinway Artist’ Nicholas Young and renowned 10 String Spanish Classical Guitarist Matthew Fagan aka Lord of the Strings! infuse the exhilarating traditional flamenco elements of Spanish Guitar into virtuosic classical piano masterpieces to form stunning new arrangements, celebrating the launch of Fagan’s newest vinyl album “El Vito”.

From the famous folk-inspired ballet music of Manuel De Falla’s “The Three Cornered Hat” to the Spanish dances evoked in Isaac Albeniz’s “Sevilla”, “Asturias” and “Tango”.  Joaquin Rodrigo’s famous “Concierto de Aranjuez” is explored through its origins in “Tarantos” and “Rodena”, combined with stunning orchestral realisation by piano, and Egberto Gismonti’s “Frevo Rasgado”, first brought to fame by guitarists Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin, will be transformed for concert piano and 10-string guitar, pairing rhythmic drive with colourful sonority.

Cooma Concert is presented by the Snowy Monaro Arts Council

SUN 14 Oct:   St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall (Cooma, N.S.W), 2.00pm (Doors 1.30pm)

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ANBC Cooma 2018

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Cooma’s Big Weekend of Busking!

The Australian National Busking Championships™ in Cooma this year will now be a two-day Busking Festival.

3rd & 4th November 2018.

  • Saturday 3rd November will be the ANBC Cooma Regional Busking Championships
  • Sunday 4th November will be the ANBC National Grand Final

How will this work?

On Saturday…

  • The ANBC Cooma Regional Busking Championships will basically have the same format as in previous years, with busking performances timetabled during the day on Saturday and then the Finals Concert in the afternoon.
  • There will be, once again, generous cash prizes awarded, with three age categories (Open Adult, Secondary and Primary School Age), Best Band, Best School Group, Blues Music Award, Special Judges Awards and of course the hugely popular Peoples Choice Awards.
  • The First Place Getters in each of the age categories in the Cooma Regional Finals on Saturday will be invited back for Sunday to compete in the ANBC National Grand Final.

Download Entry Form here: ENTRY FORM_2018 Cooma ANBC Regional Championships Saturday 3 Nov 2018

Download for Groups: ENTRY FORM ATTACHMENT FOR LIST OF GROUP MEMBERS _Cooma ANBC Sat 3 Nov 2018

On Sunday…

  • The ANBC National Grand Final will now have its own day in Cooma.
  • First Place Getters from all the seven 2018 ANBC Regional Championships in Stanthorpe, Ballarat, Narooma, Noosa, Peak Hill, Gundagai, and Cooma will be invited to busk on Sunday morning.
  • Nine competitors, three from each age categories, will then be selected to perform for prizes in the National Grand Final Concert to be held at 1:00 pm.
  • All the competitors that have qualified to busk on Sunday will receive a cash prize.
  • Buskers that have qualified for Sunday are welcome to also busk on Saturday. They can receive cash tips, sell CDs and merchandise, however as they will be guaranteed a share of the prizes on Sunday, they will not be able to win extra prizes on Saturday.

We at ANBC are very excited about this year’s expanded program and we hope that the buskers, their supporters and the general public have a fantastic weekend in beautiful Cooma.

More activities, such as Open Mic Sessions and Concerts are also in the planning stage. We’ll keep you posted.

Download Entry Form here: ENTRY FORM_2018 Cooma ANBC Regional Championships Saturday 3 Nov 2018

Download for Groups: ENTRY FORM ATTACHMENT FOR LIST OF GROUP MEMBERS _Cooma ANBC Sat 3 Nov 2018

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Australian National Busking Championships™- Peak Hill NSW Regional Finals

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Peak Hill NSW will be hosting the Peak Hill Regional Finals – Australian National Busking Championships™ on Saturday 15 September 2018.

The Australian National Busking Championships™ is an Australia-wide network of music festivals. The ANBC celebrates the rich diversity of Australian music culture. Through out the year, Regional Finals are held in towns all over Australia culminating in the National Grand Final which is held in Cooma NSW on the first weekend of November each year.

Download Peak Hill Entry Form here: ENTRY FORM PEAK HILL 2018 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Download this additional form for larger groups: GROUP MEMBERS LIST FORM_PEAK HILL 2018

Calling All Buskers:

Thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be up for grabs at Peak Hill Regional Finals. Peak Hill is the one regional towns that have joined the ever-growing network of ANBC busking competitions around Australia. Dates for 2018 so far are:

Links to all these Regional Finals may be found at: https://www.buskingcooma.com/

The Prizes:

There are generous prizes for 3 age categories, Open (Adult), Secondary (High School Age) and Primary (Primary School Age). Plus lots of other awards such as: Peoples Choice Award, Best Band, Country Music, Blues Music, Jazz Music, Classical Music, Folk, Indigenous, Community Based Music, Youth Encouragement, Most Innovative, and Ability Award (for buskers with a disability). Solos, Duos, Groups, Ensembles, Choirs are all welcome. There has even been a prize for non-musical Street Performance such as jugglers, magicians and dancers.

The winners of each of the 3 age categories will qualify for the National Grand Final in Cooma.

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New Alhambra Classical Guitar with Pickup & Cutaway!

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Alhambra ZCWE

The Alhambra Z natural classical guitar now has a big brother just arrived from Spain!

It’s the Alhambra ZCWE which

Fishman Pickup with Preamp and Chromatic Tuner

Fishman Pickup with Preamp and Chromatic Tuner

is basically, the Z model with an onboard Fishman Pickup & Preamp and a Cut-Away. Big acoustic sound and ready for weddings, parties..anything where more volume is needed.

Recommended retail price $839.

 

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Alhambra Classical Guitars – Made in Spain

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Alhambra Guitars Made in Spain

We have the Alhambra guitars from Spain.  So you can  pick up a quality hand made Spanish guitar for a great price. All Alhambra are made in Spain and have solid wood tops. The tops are available in solid cedar or spruce. We try to keep this Alhambra models in stock:

  • Alhambra Zero    $499
  • Alhambra Z CW  $839
  • Alhambra 1C        $699
  • Alhambra 2C       $799
  • Alhambra 3C       $940
  • Alhambra 4P     $1160
  • Alhambra 7C     $1740

More concert models are available through special order from $4,000 to $17,000

Also in smaller sizes:

  • Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid cedar top)_______$699
  • Alhambra 1C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)_____$699

(We try to have all these models in stock, however this may be subject to availability as all Alhambra guitars are imported from Spain) 

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Click here to see and hear these lovely guitars.

Alhambra model Z with cutaway and pickup $769

Alhambra model Z with cutaway and pickup $839

Alhambra model Z Natural

Alhambra model Z Natural $499

 

Alhambra 7C Classical Guitar (solid cedar top-solid mahogany back & sides) $1740

Alhambra 7C Classical Guitar (solid cedar top-solid mahogany back & sides) $1740

Alhambra 4P Classical Guitar (solid cedar top pictured-rosewood back & sides) $1098

Alhambra 4P Classical Guitar (solid cedar top pictured-rosewood back & sides) $1160

Alhambra 3C Classical Guitar (solid cedar top) $906

Alhambra 3C Classical Guitar (solid cedar top) $940

Alhambra 2C Classical Guitar (solid cedar top) $769

Alhambra 2C Classical Guitar (solid cedar top) $799

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $549-Great beginners guitar!

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $699-Great guitar for the serious beginner!

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Australian National Busking Championships™ 2017 National Champions

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Here are all the results from the National Grand Final for the Australian National Busking Championships™ 2017 Cooma NSW.

Geoffrey Williams - Australian National Busking Champion 2017 (Open)

Geoffrey Williams – Australian National Busking Champion 2017 (Open)

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Alhambra Model Zero – A Great Student Guitar

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The luthiers at the premier Spanish guitar making workshop,  Alhambra, website have just come out with a new student model classical guitar, the model zero.

Alhambra model zero. Made in Spain for just $399

Alhambra model zero. Made in Spain for just $499

This is a lovely matte finished full-sized classical guitar with a solid cedar top. It retails for the amazing price of just $499!

The previous entry point guitar in the Alhambra range was its glossy brother, the model 1C which retails for $699. That’s $200 more than the new model zero.

This new model zero is an amazing guitar for the price. It has a beautiful solid cedar top which gives it a full deep rich bass and a warm sustaining treble, plus there’s heaps of volume.

How can they do it for the price? Maybe they saved on the no-frills matte finish. Probably, but what a guitar! Made in Spain for $499. This is really going to upset the Chinese. The Spanish guitar makers are fighting back!

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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About ANBC Cooma 2017

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The Australian National Busking Championships™ (ANBC) is now in it’s 6th year. For the first four years the ANBC has been held exclusively in Cooma NSW, the picturesque and historic capital of Australia’s Snowy Mountains. We have thought of these early years as the first stage in the ANBC vision for the future.

The next stage now is to make this event a truly National Championship by holding ANBC Regional Busking Competitions in various regional towns around Australia. The winners from these regional events will be then invited to complete in the National Grand Final back in Cooma in November of each year.

These are our 2017 Regional Busking Competitions so far:

  • Stanthorpe Qld – 25 February
  • Ballarat Vic – 18 March
  • Narooma NSW – 27 May
  • Noosa Qld – 10 June
  • Peak Hill NSW – 23 September

In 2018 we could have as many as seven more regional towns on board.

How Does This Work in Cooma?

  1. The buskers are assigned special locations (Busking Hot Spots), at various times, around the CBD Cooma.
  2. A timetable is given to all the registered buskers.
  3. Roaming judges assess these busking performances during the day.
  4. The Judges produce a short list of the best buskers who are then invited to compete in a Grand Final Concert at 4:00 pm at Centennial Park.
  5. First place winners from the Open, Secondary and Primary age categories from the other ANBC Regional Competitions also qualify for a place a the Grand Final. These first place winners are also welcome to busk during the day as they can earn cash tips and Peoples Choice Award votes.
  6. The prizes are then awarded to the buskers with the most outstanding performances at this Grand Finals Concert.

The People’s Choice Award.

All buskers are encouraged to earn cash tips throughout the competition. 100% of this money made in cash tips is theirs to keep. Buskers may also sell their CDs and other merchandise.100% of this money from these sales will also go to these buskers. So besides the extra dollars that enterprising buskers can make in tips and sales there’s over $10,000 in cash to be won. This $10,000 prize pool is made up of over twenty different categories. Among these generous prizes there’s the Peoples Choice Awards where the public gets to vote for their favourite busker. The Peoples Choice Awards are $2,000 in total.

  1. These prizes are awarded to the buskers that get the most Busker Votes.
  2. The public will be able to purchase Busker Votes for $1 each on the day from the Cooma Rotary Club.
  3. There’s a limit of 50 Busker Votes per customer.
  4. The customer must validate their Busker Votes by writing their name and telephone number on the back of their Busker Votes.
  5. Invalid Busker Votes will not be counted.
  6. The public then can vote for their favorite busker by tipping that busker with Busker Votes.
  7. By the way, all of the Busker Votes will be placed into a Lucky Draw for several great prizes.
  8. The Busker Votes Lucky Draw will be conducted during the Finals Concert at the end of the day after all the Busker Votes have been counted.
  9. So the public can share in the fun of the Grand Final Concert by also having a chance at winning prizes.

All The Prizes:

  • Competitors must be at the Grand Final Concert to win a prize.
  • In the Age Categories (Open/Secondary/Primary) competitors must be ready to perform on stage.
  • If deemed necessary the judges may decide to award extra places in the Age Categories. Suitable cash amounts will be allocated to these extra places.

Open Age Category

  • $2,000 – First Place (Open Champion)
  • $1,000 – Second Place
  • $500 – Third Place

Secondary Age Category

  • $500 – First Place (Secondary Champion)
  • $300 – Second Place
  • $200 – Third Place

Primary Age Category

  • $300 – First Place (Primary Champion)
  • $200 – Second Place
  • $100 – Third Place

Best Band – $1,000

Best School Group – $1,000

Peoples Choice Awards

  • $1,000 – First Place
  • $700 – Second Place
  • $300 – Third Place

Special Judges Awards.

$200 each – These are awards that, where appropriate, recognize and encourage the abilities of some buskers in various categories and with a variety of skills. In the past, we have awarded Special Judges Awards for:

  • Indigenous
  • Ability (for buskers with a disability)
  • Multicultural
  • Family
  • Country/Bluegrass
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Folk
  • Community Based Music
  • Youth Encouragement

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ANBC Cooma 2017 – Entry Form-Out Now!

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Australian National Busking Championships™

Cooma Regional Competition and National Grand Final

Saturday 4 November 2017

Entry Form here: ENTRY FORM_2017 Cooma AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Attachment Form for larger groups: GROUP MEMBERS LIST FORM_Cooma 2017

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ANBC Cooma 2017-We’re Looking For Sponsors

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Here’s the details: ANBC 2017 Sponsorship prospectus_COOMA

How would you like to become part of this exciting event right here in Cooma?

2017 has been our year of expansion.

The Australian National Busking Championships™ now have ANBC competitions in six towns around Australia: Stanthorpe and Noosa in Queensland, Ballarat in Victoria, Narooma, Peak Hill and Cooma in NSW. The Cooma Championships will be the culmination of all these regional busking competitions.

We will be hosting the ANBC National Grand Final!

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Peak Hill Regional Finals – Australian National Busking Championships™

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PEAK HILL NSW 001Peak Hill NSW will be hosting the Peak Hill Regional Finals – Australian National Busking Championships™ on Saturday 23rd September 2017.

The Australian National Busking Championships™ is an Australia-wide music festival and competition. A unique festival, the ANBC celebrates the rich diversity of Australian music culture. Through out the year, Regional Finals are held in towns all over Australia culminating in the National Grand Final which is held in Cooma NSW on the first weekend of November each year.

ENTRY FORM PEAK HILL 2017 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Additional Group Members List Form for larger groups: GROUP MEMBERS LIST FORM_PEAK HILL 2017

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Thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be up for grabs at Peak Hill Regional Finals. Peak Hill is the latest regional town to join the ever-growing network of ANBC busking competitions around Australia. These include Stanthorpe Qld, Ballarat Vic, Narooma NSW, Noosa Qld and Cooma NSW.

There are generous prizes for 3 age categories, Open (Adult), Secondary (High School Age) and Primary (Primary School Age). Plus lots of other awards such as: Peoples Choice Award, Best Band, Country Music, Blues Music, Jazz Music, Classical Music, Folk, Indigenous, Community Based Music, Youth Encouragement, Most Innovative, and Ability Award (for buskers with a disability). Solos, Duos, Groups, Ensembles, Choirs are all welcome. There has even been a prize for non-musical Street Performance such as jugglers, magicians and dancers.

More information: http://coomamusic.com.au/australian-national-busking-championships

and: https://www.buskingcooma.com/

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Cooma Music Competition 2017

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Click here for Entry Form: ENTRY FORM COOMA MUSIC COMPETITION 2017

Background:

Cooma Music Competition 2017, now in its twelth year, will provide an opportunity for musicians of all ages and skills to perform and compete. We hope this competition will be as inclusive as possible. The competition will be open to all instruments and voice. Although the competition will be conducted by Cooma School of Music, all musicians are welcome to perform.

Entry is open to all.

Heats will comence at 12 noon on Sunday 23 July.

A timetable of Heats and Competitors will be sent to all the participants before the day.

The winners of the heats will then be invited to perform in a Finals Concert that will then be held on the same day in the evening starting at 7pm. Time allowing, specially invited guests (non- competitors) will also be invited to perform in the Finals Concert.

Venue: St Pauls Anglican Church Hall, 136 Commissioner Street, Cooma NSW 2630

Performers for this concert will be drawn from the winners of the heats as well as invited guest performers.

The major sections will be:

  1. Solo (unaccompanied or accompanied). Solos may be accompanied by a pianist or a guitarist, or other musician or CD backing track. Performers may organize their own accompanist or a piano accompanist will available at the hall if required. (However, please indicate on your entry form if you will need to be provided with an accompanist). CD backing tracks (“Play-along”) will be accepted by prior arrangement.
  2. Instrumental Ensembles-any instrumental combination.
  3. Vocal Groups-including small to large choirs.
  4. Rock Groups-includes all styles. (eg Country, Blues, Jazz, Alternative, etc)
  5. Original Composition – A Song or Instrumental Item-(any style)

Each major section will be subdivided into 3 age groups:

  1. Primary-primary school aged
  2. Secondary-secondary school aged
  3. Open

If there are not enough competitors in the younger age groups, younger players may be invited to compete in an older age group.

The Solos section will also be divided into types of instrument if possible.

These instrumental sub-categories will be:

  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Classical Guitar
  • Modern Guitar (Steel string, acoustic or electric)
  • Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass)
  • Woodwind & Brass
  • Drums
  • Singing
  • Miscellaneous (any musical instruments not listed above. For example, harmonica, bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, harp, etc)
  • Original Composition (A song or instrumental item)

If there are not enough competitors in any of the heats , performers may be invited to compete in a heat of another instrumental sub-category.

All competitors will receive a Certificate of Participation. Winners of their heats will receive awards.

We will be happy to accept donations and assistance from businesses and individuals to make this competition possible.

We welcome any comments or advice that may help make this competition an exciting and useful event.

Thank you,

Allan Spencer

Download “About” pdf:

ABOUT_Cooma Music Competition 2017

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Noosa Regional Finals – The Australian National Busking Championships™

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The Australian National Busking Championships™ regional finals are coming to Noosa Qld.

Busking heats on Saturday 10 June 2017

Finals Concert & Award Presentations Sunday 11 June 2017

Entry Form here: 2017 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS – Noosa

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A Great Day at the Busking! ANBC Cooma 2016

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Wow, what a great day! 161 musicians, 28 busking spots, all different genres of music (including a bagpipe band!) over $10,000 in cash prizes!
Rex Regional Airline flights. A whole lot of fun!
Here’s a list of winners:

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See you all next year the first weekend of November 2017!

Links To All Our Regional Busking Competitions:

Here are a list of Our Regional Championships for 2017 so far:

*Stanthorpe Qld – Saturday 25th February 2017

*Ballarat Vic – Saturday 18th March 2017

*Narooma NSW – 27th May 2017

*Noosa Heads Qld – June 2017

*Regional Championship & National Grand Final – Cooma NSW – 4th November 2017

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Waltons Bodhrans (Irish Drums)

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Waltons Bodhrans Made in Ireland

Waltons Bodhran’s now come in a package with:

  •  Beater
  • Carry Bag
  • DVD Tutor

These Bodhran “Packs” come in 3 sizes:

  • 12″ bodhran pack $69.00
  • 15″ bodran pack $109.00
  • 18″ bodhran pack $119.00

18″ Bodhran Pack $119 each

 Also Available in 15″ Packs for $109 each:

15" Bodhran Packs for $89.00

15″ Bodhran Packs for $109.00 each

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12″ Bodhran Packs $69 each

Waltons also make a premium range of Bodhran for professional players

Waltons also make a premium range of Bodhran for professional players (Turquoise unavailable)

DWM2480 Waltons 16″ Pro Bodhran. $169.00

  • 16″ 5 ply fine wood shell
  • Hand picked premium quality double goatskin head
  • Super grip handle.
  • Celtic embossed, visit this studded leather banding
  • Waltons brass logo plate and pro-beater
  • Ebony finish shell

DWM2487 Waltons 16″ Pro Bodhran. $169.00

  • as above but with 16″ aged oak shell

DWM2497  Waltons 18″ Pro Bodhran. $189.00

  • 18″ 5 ply fine wood shell
  • Hand picked premium quality double goatskin head
  • Super grip handle.
  • Celtic embossed, studded leather banding
  • Waltons brass logo plate and pro-beater
  • Aged oak finish shell (only finish now available – ebony & turquoise finishes discontinued)

DWM2417 Waltons 16″ Turnable Pro Bodhran. $249.00

Specially created by Waltons with the professional player in mind-the las word in tone, build and versatility!

  • Ultra reliable tuning mechanism
  • 16″ 5 ply fine wood shell
  • Hand picked premium quality double goatskin head
  • Super grip handle.
  • Celtic embossed, studded leather banding
  • Waltons brass logo plate and pro-beater
  • Aged oak shell

DWM2437 Waltons 18″ Turnable Pro Bodhran. $269.00

  • as above but 18″ aged oak shell

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Over $10,000 in Cash Prizes to be won!

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This year we have $10, viagra approved  600 in cash prizes plus Rex Regional Express Airlines have donated 2 return flight tickets from Cooma to Sydney. This is valued at $862.40. Entries close this Saturday 29th October.

Check out the full List of Prizes here:

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Entries close Saturday 29th October – Entry Forms here:

ENTRY FORM COOMA 2016 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Australian National Busking Championships™ is looking to grow!

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– A Unique Music Festival For Your Town

About:

The Australian National Busking Championships™ (ANBC) is now in it’s 5th year. For the first four years the ANBC has been held exclusively in Cooma NSW, the picturesque and historic capital of Australia’s Snowy Mountains. We have thought of these early years as the first stage in the ANBC vision for the future.

The next stage now is to make this event a truly National Championship by holding Preliminary Championships in various regional towns around Australia. The winners from these regional events will be then invited to complete in the Grand Final back in Cooma on the first weekend in November of each year.

This event has been a great success from day one and as the years have gone by we have developed a template for this festival that we feel, can work in any town with the right kind support and know-how.

We have already had a wonderfully successful ANBC Preliminary Regional Final in Stanthrope, Queensland this year in February.

Stanthorpe Photo Album:  http://coomamusic.com.au/australian-national-busking-championships/anbc-stanthorpe-my-photo-album

Stanthorpe Video Album: http://coomamusic.com.au/australian-national-busking-championships/anbc-stanthorpe-2016-video

A Unique Music Festival:

The Australian National Busking Championships™ is a different sort of music festival for Australia. Music festivals in Australia have typically been based on a particular style of music, e.g. Tamworth Country Music Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Byron Bay Blues Festival. The ANBC is a celebration of all styles of music because the buskers that perform in this festival bring a huge variety of music to the event. Whether that be Blues, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Indigenous, Multicultural or Classical, the Australian National Busking Championships™ reflects the rich diversity of Australian music culture.

Tickets for most music festivals are expensive; in the ANBC all the street entertainment is provided free of charge. The audience can, of course, tip the busker but that is their choice. All this wonderful music is performed literally feet away from them.

Although there are buskers at many music festivals in Australia, busking is typically relegated to a fringe activity. However, in this festival the buskers take pride of place. This festival brings music back to the people, back to the streets.

How Does This Work?

The buskers are assigned special locations (Busking Hot Spots), at various times, around the central business district of the participating town. A timetable will be emailed to all the registered buskers. Roaming judges assess these performances during the day. The buskers get to choose how many sets they would like to perform and whether they would like to perform for the whole day or just at certain times. However, all buskers must be available to perform in the Preliminary Finals Concert at say, 5pm to be held in an open air venue such as the town park.

The prize-winners for the age categories will be selected by a panel of judges at the Preliminary Finals Concert. The Open Age Winner for each of these regional championships will be invited to go on to compete in the Grand Finals in Cooma.

A Worthwhile Community Event.

In Cooma, we have found that from it’s first year the Australian National Busking Championships™ has helped local not-for-profit groups raise money through fund raising activities on the day. Organisations such as the Cooma District Hospital Auxiliary, Cooma Rotary Club, Cooma Railway, 2MNO Community Radio, Cooma Swimming Club, St Patrick’s Parish School, to name a few, have raised thousands of dollars through this event. In fact, the main reason why the Australian National Busking Championships™ came into existence was through the wonderful work of the “Snowy Ride”. The ANBC was originally conceived to provide entertainment and fun for the 4,000 or so Snowy Riders as they pass through Cooma. Since it’s beginnings in 2001, this annual motorcycle event has raised over $5 million towards childhood cancer research. The Snowy Ride is organised by the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation. So we, at the Australian National Busking Championships™ are pleased to support the Snowy Ride. For more information about the Snowy Ride go to:https://www.snowyride.org.au/

The ANBC has also generated a much needed financial boost to the businesses of our country town. Coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, retail shops and service stations have all benefited over the years. For Cooma, the ANBC comes at a normally “lean time” well after the winter ski season and before the start of Christmas trading. To their credit, local businesses have got behind this event by generously sponsoring prizes for the winners of the Championships.

The Rotary Club Partnership.

In 2014, the Rotary Club of Cooma offered their assistance in running this community based event. Ever since, ANBC has gone from strength to strength. The ANBC committee sees this Rotary connection has vital to the continual growth of this great event.

The Australian National Busking Championships™ has the unique ability to provide significant benefits to the performers, the venue hosts, local businesses, community organisations and the general public. We hope you can join us in providing this wonderful event for your town. Celebrate with us, Australia’s rich and diverse music street culture!

More Links:

ANBC Stanthorpe 2016 – Video

ABC Radio National – Bush Telegraph – Busking Report

http://coomamusic.com.au/category/australian-national-busking-championships/page/2

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ANBC Cooma 2016 – 5th November – Regional Competition & National Grand Final

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NOBBY ANDREWS 001ANBC Cooma 2016 will be a combined event. A Cooma Regional Competition plus National Grand Final on the same day (5th November).

The Grand Final which will contain invited finalists from ANBC Stanthorpe Regional Competition (which was held earlier this year in February) as well as finalists selected during day’s busking in Cooma. This will be the last such combined event.

In 2017 we are on track to have possibly 10 or more Regional Competitions. We will then have two events in Cooma – A Cooma Regional Competition and a National Grand Final also held in Cooma where finalists from all the 10 or so, more about Regional Competitions will compete for the major titles.

The two 2017 Cooma events will be held in Cooma at different times in the year. The Cooma Regional Competition will be held possibly in Autumn 2017 and the Grand Final will be later in the year in November 2017.

ENTRY FORM: ENTRY FORM COOMA 2016 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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New Inside Music Catalogue -OUT NOW!

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Download ENTRY FORM here: ENTRY FORM COOMA MUSIC COMPETITION 2016_02

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Cooma Music Competition 2016, now in its 11th year, will provide an opportunity for musicians of all ages and skills to perform and compete. We hope this competition will be as inclusive as possible. The competition will be open to all instruments and voice. Although the competition will be conducted by Cooma School of Music, all musicians are welcome to perform.

Entry is open to all.

Heats will comence at 12 noon on Sunday 24th July

A timetable of Heats and Competitors will be sent to all the participants before the day.

The winners of the heats will then be invited to perform in a Finals Concert that will then be held on the same day in the evening starting at 7pm. Time allowing, specially invited guests (non- competitors) will also be invited to perform in the Finals Concert.

Venue: St Pauls Anglican Church Hall, 136 Commissioner Street, Cooma NSW 2630

Performers for this concert will be drawn from the winners of the heats as well as invited guest performers.

photo 2015_peoples choiceThe major sections will be:

  1. Solo (unaccompanied or accompanied). Solos may be accompanied by a pianist or a guitarist, or other musician or CD backing track. Performers may organize their own accompanist or a piano accompanist will available at the hall if required. (However, please indicate on your entry form if you will need to be provided with an accompanist). CD backing tracks (“Play-along”) will be accepted by prior arrangement.
  2. Small Instrumental Ensembles-any instrumental combination up to and including 6 players.
  3. Large Instrumental Ensembles-any instrumental combination over 6 players.
  4. Vocal Groups-including small to large choirs.
  5. Rock Groups-includes all styles. (eg Country, Blues, Jazz, Alternative, etc)
  6. Original Composition – A Song or Instrumental Item-(any style)

Each major section will be subdivided into 3 age groups:

  1. Primary-primary school aged
  2. Secondary-secondary school aged
  3. Open

If there are not enough competitors in the younger age groups, younger players may be invited to compete in an older age group.

The Solos section will also be divided into types of instrument if possible.

10These instrumental sub-categories will be:

  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Classical Guitar
  • Modern Guitar (Steel string, acoustic or electric)
  • Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass)
  • Woodwind & Brass
  • Drums
  • Singing
  • Miscellaneous (any musical instruments not listed above. For example, harmonica, bagpipes, mandolin, banjo, harp, etc)
  • Original Composition (A song or instrumental item)

If there are not enough competitors in any of the heats , performers may be invited to compete in a heat of another instrumental sub-category.

All competitors will receive a Certificate of Participation. Winners of their heats will receive awards.

We will be happy to accept donations and assistance from businesses and individuals to make this competition possible.

We welcome any comments or advice that may help make this competition an exciting and useful event.

FINAL CONCERT AWARDS:

  • Narrawong Classical Guitar Award – Trophy & $200 in value
  • Peter de Jager Piano Prize – Trophy & $200 in value
  • Ron Cox Music Award _Vocal – Trophy & $100  in value
  • Snowy Monaro Arts Council Award – Certificate & $100  in value
  • Frank Scott Music Award _Woodwind, Brass or Drums – Trophy & $50  in value
  • Russell & Jackie Fox Music Award –Trophy & $50  in value
  • P D Murphy Strings Award_Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass – Trophy & $50  in value
  • The People’s Choice Award – Trophy & $100  in value

Download ENTRY FORM here: ENTRY FORM COOMA MUSIC COMPETITION 2016_02
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DIRECT LINK  to Inside Music catalogue

http://insidemusic.com.au/index.php/catalogue/

Available from: Cooma School of Music

Shop 2, cheap
Parkview Arcade
123 Sharp Street
Cooma, here NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Phil Horneman now teaching at Cooma School of Music

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Musica da Camera – Canberra’s Premier String Orchestra will be performing in Cooma NSW.

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SUNDAY 15 MAY 2016 2.30 pm
St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall
136 Commissioner Street, gonorrhea Cooma NSW

Tickets: Adults $25; Concession $20; Children Free (includes a light afternoon tea)

Booking: Cooma School of Music, illness

  • Phone:  (02) 6452 6067
  • Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Programme:

The conductor, traumatologist Rowan Harvey Martin, will direct a program of very listenable early 20th century music by European composers

Parry, C Hubert H (1848-1918)

An English Suite for String Orchestra, 1914

In the “High English” style, with moments of simple, melodic grace sandwiched between episodes of complexity and sophistication. Still incomplete at his death in 1918, this work was finished by his amanuensis.

Bloch, Ernest(1880-1959)  

Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra & Piano Obligato, 1924

Clearly constructed as a Concerto Grosso but incorporating traditional sounding melodies from his heritage. Surprising humour at times, and more than one swipe at JS Bach.

Respighi, Ottorino(1879-1936)

Ancient Airs and Dances (for Lute) Suite III. 1932.

Respighi’s characteristicly intricate reworking of old music to subtly exploit the capabilities of “modern” instruments.

Skalkottas, Nikos (1904-1949)

Five Greek Dances

Passionate, unquestionably Greek, dances for string orchestra.

Phil Horneman is now teaching music lessons at Cooma School of Music.

Phil Horneman is a qualified classroom music teacher with many years of experience teaching in public and private schools. As well as a fine instrumental teacher of Piano, Sildenafil
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Drums, Brass & Woodwind Phil is also an outstanding Concert Band Director and Choir Master.

For enquiries call Phil on:

(02) 6452 1255 or 0401 624 138
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Lucy Fisher – Singing Teacher

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Lucy Fisher – Voice Coach, cost Teacher of Voice

We’d like to welcome a new singing teacher to the area.
Introducing Lucy Fisher.
Lucy will be taking singing students at Cooma School of Music.
Contact her on:

  • 0418 669 446.
  • (02) 6458 2187

 

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Lucy began her singing career at a very young age, approved and at the age of 16 began performing jazz and top 40 songs in a few local venues. In her early 20’s she had a residency at a local jazz gig and also covered her ground well as a rock vocalist with Sydney bands. She has recorded 2 solo albums and has an award for her contribution to world music in 2004 for her song writing with Hillsong Music Australia.
For the past 32 years she has been a vocal teacher and coach, and is highly regarded for her effective teaching style, and restorative vocal health techniques. Lucy has performed to audiences from 25 people to 25,000, covering venues such as The Hordern Pavilion, the Sydney Entertainment Centre, and the Acer Area at the Olympic Park in N.S.W. She has also performed in the USA, UK, Europe and Asia.
She has also worked on TV commercials and stage productions, has been a vocal producer on many albums, and vocal director for 2 world tours with ACE.
Lucy currently ‘rocks the house’ as the lead vocalist with the Sydney band The Justice Bureau.

 

 

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Emily Ventura – Piano Tuition

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Cielle Kinross_black and whiteCooma School of Music welcomes another new teacher, clinic
Cielle Kinross. Cielle will be teaching singing and song writing at Cooma School of Music. Cielle is a wonderful singer in her own right and she has an extremely impressive background in music. Her website contains some great audio and video as well as a biography and photos. www.ciellekinross.com.

Cielle loves many diferent kinds of music, clinic but her first love is country. “Growing up on the land, listening to artists such as Neil Young, John Williamson, Emmylou Harris and John Denver, there was never any doubt that country music was in Cielle’s blood. Nowadays, her musical influences consist of artists such as Holly Williams, Patty Griffin, Eva Cassidy, Zac Brown Band, Bernard Fanning, Shane Nicholson, Norah Jones, Brandi Carlile and many, many more….” (from her website)

January 2015 saw Cielle kick the New Year off in Tamworth, where she not only performed at the Country Music Festival, but also attended the highly acclaimed CMAA Academy of Country Music, and was fortunate enough to be mentored by industry leaders such as Tamara Stewart, Lyn Bowtell, Kevin Bennett, Karl Broadie, Roger Corbett, Brad Bergen and Amber Lawrence. Among the many highlights was the opportunity to sing a few songs with the likes of Kasey Chambers, Harry Hookey and Catherine Britt.

You can contact Cielle on 0421 810 038

Cielle Kinross - singer, song writer & teacher

Cielle Kinross – singer, song writer & teacher


Emily Ventura B.Mus - Piano Tuition_taggedWe would like to welcome a new piano teacher, internist
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to our faculty.

Emily has just graduated from the University of Newcastle Conservatorium. She majored in piano and was awarded a with a Bachelor of Music degree with Distinction. Her teacher there was Helen Smith. Emily has also studied piano with Gabriella Pusner and Carl Schmidt.

Emily has been teaching piano for several years, pregnancy
with all levels and ages, and particularly enjoys seeing the level of satisfaction that her students gain from improving their music skill and playing pieces they enjoy.

Contact Emily: 0421 173 824

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Music Tuition Available

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One of our students gets a big surprise – her first guitar of her own!  A 3/4 Valencia Classical Purpleburst. $89 – worth every dollar!

We set up and tune these  guitars so they play beautifully. We offer a 2 year warranty.

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AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, allergist
Parkview Arcade, case 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 
One of our students gets a big surprise – her first guitar of her own!  A 3/4 Valencia Classical Purpleburst. $89 – worth every dollar!

We set up and tune these  guitars so they play beautifully. We offer a 2 year warranty.

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AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, mind
Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 
One of our students gets a big surprise – her first guitar of her own!  A 3/4 Valencia Classical Purpleburst. $89 – worth every dollar!

We set up and tune these  guitars so they play beautifully. We offer a 2 year warranty.

The look on her face is why I still bother with working in a music shop after 30 years!

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AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, try
Parkview Arcade, doctor
123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 
One of our students gets a big surprise – her first guitar of her own!  A 3/4 Valencia Classical Purpleburst. $89 – worth every dollar!

We set up and tune these  guitars so they play beautifully. We offer a 2 year warranty.

The look on her face is why I still bother with working in a music shop after 30 years!

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AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, discount Parkview Arcade, buy information pills
123 Sharp Street, capsule
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 
One of our students gets a big surprise – her first guitar of her own!  A 3/4 Valencia Classical Purpleburst. $89 – worth every dollar!

We set up and tune these  guitars so they play beautifully. We offer a 2 year warranty.

The look on her face is why I still bother with working in a music shop after 30 years!

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, remedy Parkview Arcade, this
123 Sharp Street, viagra order
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

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One of our students gets a big surprise – her first guitar of her own!  A 3/4 Valencia Classical Purpleburst. $89 – worth every dollar!

We set up and tune these  guitars so they play beautifully. We offer a 2 year warranty.

The look on her face is why I still bother with working in a music shop after 30 years!

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, case
Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

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COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

So much more than just a guitar school...

 

 

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We hate to blow our own trumpet..But!

We now offer music tuition in:

  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Singing
  • Violin, dosage
    Viola, treat
    Cello
  • Flute, Clarinet, Saxohone, Oboe, Recorder
  • Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn
  • Harmonica, Ukulele
  • Drum Kit & Bass Guitar
  • Music Performance Coaching
  • Music Theory & Musicianship

and of course Guitar…we have 5 guitar teachers out of a total of 10 teaching staff!

All styles catered for – from rock to classical
All ages and levels catered for 
 

We also have a Full Service Retail Music Shop!

 
Shop 2 Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp St Cooma
Phone: 6452 6067
 

Home of the Australian National Busking Championships TM

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Emily Ventura B.Mus – Our New Piano Teacher

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Cooma School of Music has joined forces with The Hub Youth Centre and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council to make a new music competition especially for young musicians in Cooma.

It called  the Cooma Youth Music Awards.

This special event will an important part of National Youth Week (10-19 April)

This year’s inaugural Cooma Youth Music  Awards will be held at The Hub Youth Centre on Saturday 11th April at 2pm.

Venue address: 39-41 Vale Street Cooma NSW 2630

Venue phone number: 0437 135 092

All styles of music are welcome – soloists, artificial bands, order vocalists.

The Prizes will be donated by  National Youth Week and Cooma School of Music.

  • Best Performance-Seniors ( 16 to 25 years of age) – (valued at $200)
  • Best Performance-Juniors  (12 to 15 years of age) – (valued at $100)
  • Special Judge’s Award (any age) – (valued $60)
Entry is Free.
All performers must be registered by 8th April 2015. Entry Forms are available at Cooma School of  Music or download a pdf Entry Form here:
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Emily Ventura B.Mus - Piano Teacher

Emily Ventura B.Mus – Piano Teacher

We would like to welcome a new piano teacher, view
Emily Ventura, to our faculty.

Emily has just graduated from the University of Newcastle Conservatorium. She majored in piano and was awarded a with a Bachelor of Music degree with Distinction. Her teacher there was Helen Smith.  Emily has also studied piano with Gabriella Pusner and Carl Schmidt.

Emily has been teaching piano for several years, with all levels and ages, and particularly enjoys seeing the level of satisfaction that her students gain from improving their music skill and playing pieces they enjoy.

Emily Ventura performing in recital

Emily Ventura performing in recital

Cooma School of Music now offers music tuition in piano, guitar, bass guitar, voice, violin, viola, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, French horn, recorder, harmonica and music theory and musicianship. All styles of music are catered for, from rock to classical.

This year will also bring lots of opportunities for musicians of all ages and abilities to perform music in many different events. Every Thursday, Cooma School of Music is hosting a Thursday Night Music Club at the Two Vaults Restaurant, 161 Sharp Street Cooma. This weekly open mic session is a fun and informal way for musicians to hone their skills and meet with other musicians. It runs between 7.30pm and 9.30pm every Thursday. It’s free and all are welcome; call Allan on 6452 6067 for more information.

There will also be lots of opportunities for musicians to compete in 2015. Cooma School of Music has joined forces with The Hub Youth Centre and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council to create a new music competition especially for young musicians. It’s called the Cooma Youth Music Awards. This will be held during National Youth Week on Saturday 11th April. For more details and entry forms go to coomamusic.com. The fabulous 10th annual Cooma Music Competition will be conducted towards the end of term two in June (exact date to be confirmed). Jindy Idol is also planned for September. The Australian National Busking Championships™ will be held on Saturday 7th November.

So, as you see, there’s a lots of music happening in 2015 here in the Mountains. To stay informed watch this space, or go to coomamusic.com.au or “like” Cooma School of Music on Facebook. You can also ask to join our email list (allan@coomamusic.com.au) and we’ll send you regular updates on all the music events.

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Valencia 3/4 size TC13 Classical Guitar – Great Value for Young Beginners!

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 Proudly Presented by The Snowy Monaro Arts Council IncEvgengy Ukhanov in recital

Evgeny Ukhanov_Russian Concert Pianist

Evgeny Ukhanov_Russian Concert Pianist

Sunday 15 March
at 3pm
at the St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall
Commissioner Street, about it Cooma
Followed by afternoon tea

Tickets are available at The Fabric Salon, Cooma

Tickets
Adult $25
Concession $20
SMAC Member $15
School Students and Children FREE

Evgeny Ukhanov began his piano studies at the age of seven. He came from the Ukraine to Australia on a scholarship in 1998 and completed his Bachelor of Music.

Evgeny has performed all around the world, has recorded solo and chamber music, has featured in the TV series “Prodigy” and this year he will be competing in the Top of the World International Piano Competition in Norway.

“Evgeny has performed in England, Romania, Italy, USA, France, Germany, Japan, Ukraine and Russia. He began his studies when he was seven years old in the Ukraine and gave his first performance at the age of nine. In 1997 he was a major prize winner in both the Second Horowitz International Pi-ano competition in Ukraine, and the International Piano competition in Sen-igalia, Italy. You are in for a treat when Evgeny comes to Cooma. The Cooma program will include Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Balakirev and Gershwin.” from Snowy Monaro Arts Council  Newsletter Feruary 2015.

 Snowy Monaro Arts Council Newsletter February 2015
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One of our students gets a big surprise – her first guitar of her own!  A 3/4 Valencia Classical Purpleburst. $89 – worth every dollar!

We set up and tune these  guitars so they play beautifully. We offer a 2 year warranty.

The look on her face is why I still bother with working in a music shop after 30 years!

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, mind
Parkview Arcade, cheap 123 Sharp Street, price
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

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Just Arrived! Nux Loop Core Pedal

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Presented by Issi Dye

Appearing at The Marlborough Motel, medical 19 Monaro Highway, Cooma NSW 2630

Dinner & Show – Tickets $50 (with $5 of each ticket going to The Southcare Helicopter Fund

Tickets available at The Marlborough Motel (Ph 6452 1133)  or  Cooma Visitors Centre

Click here to go to Issi Dye website.

131018033627131018033637Loop Core Loop Pedal
NUX Loop Core allows you to record and create music phases and play back as loops! It has 40 built-in drum patterns and offers you 99 user memories! Whether you practice, rx compose, or play live gigs, you will get inspired by the well-considered features of Loop Core!
 

Record and overdub as many layers as you need.

  1. Up to 6 Hours recording time.
  2. Mono or Stereo recording*(stereo input only via aux-in jack).
  3. 99 user memories.
  4. Built-in drum patterns with TAP tempo.
  5. Change the playback tempo of your recorded phrases without changing the key.
  6. Switching phrases without latency.
  7. Extensional pedal (optional) for more control.
  8. Import and backup phrases with PC.
  9. True-bypass.
  10. Runs on batteries and AC adaptor.

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AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Cooma’s Street Music Festival a Huge Success

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Cannonball Express competing at the Australian National Busking Championships

Cannonball Express competing at the Australian National Busking Championships

ambulance sans-serif;”>Last Saturday saw the return of the enormously popular Australian National Busking Championships™ to the CBD of Cooma. Over 170 musicians played their hearts out to compete for over $8,000 in prizes and the coveted title of Australian National Busking Champion. The buskers commenced their street performances at 9.00am and played all day until 5.00 pm – the start of the Finals Concert in Centennial Park. At the Finals Concert five judges, Gunther Gorman, Marian Budos, Graham French, Donna Smith and ABC Radio presenter, Michael Cavanagh decided which buskers would receive the 23 awards on offer.

Guyy - Australian National Busking Champion - 2nd year running!

Guyy – Australian National Busking Champion – 2nd year running!

Singer-guitarist Guyy Lilleyman won the Open Champion for the second year running. He won a cash prize of $2,000. After winning last year’s Open Champion, Guyy has been enjoying an enormous boost to his music career. He has just returned from a highly successful tour of South Africa where he and his duo partner, violinist Amelia Gibson, played for thousands of new fans throughout that country. Guyy advertised on his South African tour posters that he was the “Australian National Busking Champion”.

Vendulka - wows the crowd

Vendulka – wows the crowd

Second place in the open section went to Vendulka Wichta. She won a cash prize of $300. Vendulka is, of course, Cooma’s very own X Factor girl and very much a crowd favourite in this event. Vendulka and Guyy are great friends so although they took this competition very seriously, they still managed to stay friends. They drove down together from Canberra for the day. Third place in the open section went to a fabulous folk group called “The Button Collective”. They received a cash prize of $200. Originally formed in Lismore, The Button

The Button Collective came all the way from Sydney to compete in the Australian National Busking Championships

The Button Collective came all the way from Sydney to compete in the Australian National Busking Championships

Collective is now a Sydney-based band. They are in huge demand – they are constantly on the road performing in folk festivals all over Australia. The band is lead by guitarist, mandolin player and singer, Brodie Buttons aka Brodie Nossiter who was born and raised in Cooma, with piano accordion player Quinton Trembath and double bassist Jacob Pember.

Olivia Cakarun won the $1000 People's Choice Award

Olivia Cakarun won the $1000 People’s Choice Award

This year’s People’s Choice Award was Olivia Cakarun a talented 13 year old singer-guitarist from Sydney. She won $1,000. The second place winners were the Button Collective, earning themselves $700 to add to their booty. The third place People’s Choice Award was Harry Cleverdon, winning himself $300.

Josh Maynard (from Cowra) was awarded Australian National Busking Champion-secondary section

Josh Maynard (from Cowra) was awarded Australian National Busking Champion-secondary section

In the secondary section, Josh Maynard, a singer-guitarist from Cowra took out the first prize and $500. The second prize went to another singer-guitarist, Lucy Sugerman. Lucy is from Canberra and she also received $300. The third prize of $200 went to the three-piece group Raising Cain. This is a group of local musicians: Sarah Nicholson, Rory Maclean and Ehlana Wright. In the primary age section, which was sponsored by the Cooma-Monaro Express, Harry

Harry Cleverdon came from Young to become the Australian National Busking Champion - primary section

Harry Cleverdon came from Young to become the Australian National Busking Champion – primary section

Cleverdon came first. Harry is a singer and keyboard player. He came down from Young with his family for the day. His prize was $300. The second prize of $200 was awarded to the brother and sister singing duo “Kick It”. They are Ted and Lucia Stewart from Canberra. The third place went to Tomas Carton. Tomas, who won $100, is a piano player from Cooma.

Marco Solo won one of ten Special Judges Award of $200 on offer

Marco Solo won one of ten Special Judges Award of $200 on offer

This year there were also 10 Special Judges Awards of $200 each. These were for buskers that the judges thought deserving of special recognition. They were: The Brademann Brothers (from Cooma), The Browne Sisters (from Tanja), Connor Ross (from Cobargo), Cooma Public School Choir, Dab Three (from Woodbine), Marco Solo (from Cobargo), Roger McCulloch (from Cooma), Rowena Evans (from Cooma), Tessa Divine (from Canberra), and Undertow (from Canberra). There was also a special “Farthest Traveller Award” of $100 that went to the busker that had to travel the longest distance to perform in the Championships. This award was donated by Michael Hutchesson. Michael, who is from South Australia, is a huge fan of the Championships. He couldn’t make it to this year’s event but still wanted to be part of the excitement. This year’s third annual Australian National Busking Championships™ was by any measure a huge success, but it could not have happened without the generous support of the Rotary Club of Cooma, the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, Cooma School of Music and these local businesses and organizations: Alpine Hotel Cooma, Cooma Hotel, Cooma-Monaro Express, Roses Restaurant, Mark Kenmir & Co, Eucumbene Trout Farm, Cooma Little Theatre, Cooma Lions Club, Cooma Family Dental, Snowy Monaro Arts Council, P D Murphy’s Cafe, Moontree Health Foods, The Monaro Post, ABC Local Radio, Radio 2XL, Snow FM Radio, 2MNO Community Radio, Cooma Cafe, 40 Cafe, Never Ending Memories, Mainstreet, Snowy Camping World, Cooma Trophy & Gift Centre, Pizza House Food Factory, Bush Basics, Kettle and Seed, The Two Vaults Restaurant and The Lott Foodstore.   ABC Radio National – Bush Telegraph – Podcast:

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Casio CTK3200 Keyboard

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Waltons Bodhrans Made in Ireland

Waltons Bodhrans Made in Ireland

Waltons Bodhran’s now come in a package with:

  •  Beater
  • Carry Bag
  • DVD Tutor

These Bodhran “Packs” come in 3 sizes:

  • 12″ bodhran pack $59.00
  • 15″ bodran pack $89.00
  • 18″ bodhran pack $99.00
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 Also Available in 15″ Packs for $89 each:

15" Bodhran Packs for $89.00

15″ Bodhran Packs for $89.00 each

 

 Also Available in 12″ Packs for $59 each:

12" Bodhran Packs for $29.00 each

12″ Bodhran Packs for $59.00 each

 

Waltons also make a premium range of Bodhran for professional players

Waltons also make a premium range of Bodhran for professional players

DWM2480 Waltons 16″ Pro Bodhran. $129.00

  • 16″ 5 ply fine wood shell
  • Hand picked premium quality double goatskin head
  • Super grip handle.
  • Celtic embossed, studded leather banding
  • Waltons brass logo plate and pro-beater
  • Ebony finish shell

DWM2487 Waltons 16″ Pro Bodhran. $129.00

  • as above but with 16″ aged oak shell

DWM2488 Waltons 16″ Pro Bodhran. $129.00

  • as above but with 16″ turquoise finish shell

DWM2490 Waltons 18″ Pro Bodhran. $139.00

  • 18″ 5 ply fine wood shell
  • Hand picked premium quality double goatskin head
  • Super grip handle.
  • Celtic embossed, studded leather banding
  • Waltons brass logo plate and pro-beater
  • Ebony finish shell

DWM2497 Waltons 18″ Pro Bodhran. $149.00

  • as above but with 18″ aged oak shell

DWM2498 Waltons 18″ Pro Bodhran. $149.00

  • as above but with 18″ turquoise finish shell

DWM2417 Waltons 16″ Turnable Pro Bodhran. $199.00

Specially created by Waltons with the professional player in mind-the las word in tone, build and versatility!

  • Ultra reliable tuning mechanism
  • 16″ 5 ply fine wood shell
  • Hand picked premium quality double goatskin head
  • Super grip handle.
  • Celtic embossed, studded leather banding
  • Waltons brass logo plate and pro-beater
  • Aged oak shell

DWM2437 Waltons 18″ Turnable Pro Bodhran. $229.00

  • as above but 18″ aged oak shell

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au
 

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The new summer catalogue is out now!

You can flip through the pages online. Click here.

IM-Summer2013-animatedIncludes:

  • D-tronic Electronic Drumkit $549
  • Valencia Student Classical Guitars available in a range of colours and sizes from $69
  • SX 5 String Banjo $299
  • SX Electric Guitar from $199
  • SX Acoustic Guitars from $139
  • Mahalo Ukuleles from $24.95
  • Award winning Lag Guitars from $299
  • Hemingway Digital Keyboards from $149
  • Hemingway Digital Pianos from $549
  • DXP Beginner 5 Piece Drumkit Package $499

and much, sovaldi sale much more!

AVAILABLE FROM:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, cost
Parkview Arcade, viagra 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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only $299.95

The Casio CTK3200 is an affordable instrument packed with great features such as Casio’s famous Step-up Lesson System, online
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USB port for MIDI implementation and a pitch wheel for additional expression over sounds.

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• 61 Touch Responsive Piano-style keys

• 400 Tones +150 Rhythms

• iPod connectivity

• Pitch bend wheel

• Step Up Lesson

• USB MIDI Plug & Play – Mac & PC

• AD95BP 9.5V Adaptor included

5 Year Warranty

 

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

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Rodrigo Percussion Cajons

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UKE STRAPSThe Wait Is Over!
Our printed webbing Ukulele Straps are back in stock.
40mm wide printed webbing Ukulele strap with 2mm leather ends.
Slide adjustable in length from 80cm to 115cm
RRP $24.95

Available:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, ask
Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Cajon-Rodrigo Percussion-All Natural CederBlack w-White Logo & ScrewsWe now have Rodrigo Percussion Cajons in stock. These quality hand made instruments are made in Australia. They come with a 5 year warranty.

Usually $369 special introductory offer $329.
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COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, hospital
Parkview Arcade, ailment
123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Printed Ukulele Straps

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UKE STRAPSThe Wait Is Over!
Our printed webbing Ukulele Straps are back in stock.
40mm wide printed webbing Ukulele strap with 2mm leather ends.
Slide adjustable in length from 80cm to 115cm
RRP $24.95

Available:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, buy
Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

MADE IN AUSTRALIA

COLONIAL LEATHER

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Nuvo Clarinéo

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ClarineoThe Nuvo Clarinéo was invented and developed by the English woodwind teacher, pills Graham Lyons. ( In 1980, he wrote ‘Take up the Flute’, ‘Take up the Clarinet’ and originated the ‘Mixed Bag’ series of woodwind ensembles, published by Chester Music. In 1984 He started his own music publishing business, Useful Music, printing educational woodwind music. Many of his compositions were selected for the syllabuses of British national instrumental music examinations. Total sales of his printed music albums exceed 350,000 copies.)
 
More information here:
 
The Nuvo Clarinéo is child friendly as it is light weight, easy to play, easy to maintain, robust and there are colour options. There are also lots of teaching resources for this instrument.
The Nuvo Clarinéo with all the accessories and learning resources retails for just $229. 
There is also a 10% education discount for schools
The Nuvo Clarinéo is available in these exciting colours

The Nuvo Clarinéo is available in these exciting colours

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Introducing the Nuvo Clarinéo video:

http://youtu.be/KuUdTk7FkMc

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ABC Radio National – Bush Telegraph – Busking Report

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Bush Telegraph on ABC Radio National did a great report on this year’s Australian National Busking Championships™.

Here’s the podcast to download:

Josh Maynard from Cowra won the Secondary Section

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The Settlers – Songs of the Snowy Mountains. $34.95

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 THE SETTLERS_SONGS OF THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS_COVER 001THE SETTLERS_SONGS OF THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS_INDEXCongratulations Shannon O’Boyle! 
Leslie Spencer transcribed the CD to print music!

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, hepatitis Parkview Arcade, see 123 Sharp Street, resuscitation
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Thursday Night Music Club – Every Thursday at 7.30pm

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St Pauls’s Anglican Parish Hall, visit 136 Commissioner Street Cooma

Tickets – Available at The Fabric Salon, 42 Vale Street Cooma

Price:

  • $25 Adult
  • $20 Concession
  • $15 Snowy Monaro Arts Council members
  • Children & School Students – free!

Stars Will Come Out This Saturday

In the first item on the Arts Council’s concert programme this Saturday evening, musician Chris Wall will be playing trumpet and piano at the same time. To find out how he achieves this and to appreciate the results, you will need to come along to St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall for the 7:30pm recital.

This concert, the final Snowy Monaro Arts Council presentation for 2014, is named “Stars” in deference to the rich programme. It includes the title song, “Stars” from ‘Les Miserables’ as well as Albert Arlen’s arrangement of “Clancy of the Overflow” (featuring the lines, “And he sees the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended, and at the night the wond’rous glory of the everlasting stars”).

These two pieces are not the only stars to be enjoyed on the night. The three performers Glenyss Allen, Thomas Keenan and Chris Wall are each very accomplished in their instruments – piano, voice and brass respectively.

The programme also showcases well-loved composers and well-loved tunes such as Henry Mancini and Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Tickets for “Stars” are available at The Fabric Salon in Cooma. Admission is $25 for an Adult, $20 for Concession and $15 for Snowy Monaro Arts Council members. Admission is free for children and school students. Of course supper is included in the ticket price.

Contact Glenyss Allen 6452 3561 for further information

“Stars” is proudly presented by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc.

Thursday Night Music Club at the Two Vaults Restaurant (across the road from the Alpine Hotel) 7:30 – 9:30. Come down, sovaldi play a few songs or just listen. For more information email Ben Warner at benwarner@hotmail.com (The first one will be on the 11/9/2014.)

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CASIO – LK120 Lighting Keyboard

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The Casio LK120 is a great introduction into the world of music with it’s light up keys that let you follow the lights as you learn!
 Just $199.95

LK120 - $199.95

LK120 – $199.95

TOP FEATURES
•61 Full Sized Keys
•Key Lighting System
•12 Note Polyphony
•100 Tones
•50 Rhythms
•3-Step Lesson System
•Transpose/Tuning
•100 Built in Tunes
•Adaptor included
 
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
•KBST03 – Single Brace Keyboard Stand

•KBB61 – Keyboard Baglk120_close

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, here Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Find out more on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/JiSgwI-8uOs

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Casio Keyboards – SA mini keys series

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Casio is the number one selling brand of domestic portable keyboards and digital pianos in Australia. Since 1957 Casio has been a world leader in digital technology.

The Casio brand has always beeen associated with quality, information pills
innovation and affordability.

CASIO KEYBOARDS – SA MINI KEYS SERIES

 
The SA46 & SA76 keyboards is a great fun way for your children to get involved in music for the first time. With mini keys for small hands and lots of fun sounds and rhythms to play with, mind
your children will love these keyboards!

 

SA46 $59.95

SA46 $59.95

SA46 TOP FEATURES

  • 32 Mini Sized Keys
  • 8 Note Polyphony
  • 100 Tones
  • 50 Rhythms
  • 10 Built in Tunes
  • Drum Pad
  • 2 Digit LCD Display
  • 44.6 X 20.8 X 5.1 cm

(Adaptor not included)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

  • AD95 – 9.5V Adaptor
  • SBA – Casio Beginners Book

 

SA76 $89.95

SA76 $89.95

 

SA76 TOP FEATURES

• 44 mini keys
• 8 note polyphony
• 100 tones
• 50 play-along tracks
• 5 drum pads
• 10 practice pieces
• Melody-off function
• Piano or organ sound
• LCD display
• Input and output: headphones

(Adaptor not included)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• AD95 – 9.5V Adaptor
• SBA – Casio Beginners Book

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Cooma Rotary Club backs the Australian National Busking Championships

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It’s official!
The Australian National Busking Championships have joined forces with the Cooma Rotary Club.
In a special meeting this morning we shook hands on a partnership which will secure a bright future for this wonderful community based event.
So keep Saturday 1st November 2014 free in your diaries because it’s going to be an awesome day of busking, medicine music, read more fun and prizes in Cooma NSW!

Busking and Rotary

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The 3 Chord Trick

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How to play thousands of songs without even trying…
Most songs can be played with 3 or 4 chords. Musicians called this the “Three Chord Trick”.
These chords are based on triads built on the first, search fourth & fifth notes of the scale you are working in.
Ok before your eyes start to glaze over I’ve added a one page chart that you can use as a quick reference. ( print it  & keep it in your guitar case) Pdf > Chords for Guitar – Working in Chord Progressions
I’ve just stayed with the most common keys for guitar and added in some of the extra chords (vi & ii -occasionally iii in the Major keys and III & VII in the Minor keys). If you become familiar with these typical chord progressions you’ll be able to accompany thousands songs as well as get a deeper understanding about how harmony works in any style of diatonic music generally.
(This works with Ukulele too!)

Chords for Guitar - Working in Chord Progressions

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Second Hand Alto Saxophone For Sale $750

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THE NEW BIG ACOUSTIC GUITAR SONGBOOK 00173 Songs including:

The A Team (Ed Sheeran), website To Be With You (Mr.Big), purchase You”ve Got A Friend (James Taylor), more about Just Breathe (Pearl Jam), The Killing Of George (Rod Steward), I Won’t Give Up (Jason Mraz), The House Of The Rising Sun (The Animals), For Once In My Life (Stevie Wonder), Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Coldplay), Cosmic Dancer (T.Rex), Promises (Eric Clapton), The Look Of Love (Dusty Springfield), Love Of My Life (Queen), Video Games (Lana Del Rey), Set The Fire To The Third Bar (Snow Patrol), The Only Living Boy In New York (Simon & Garfunkel), Black Horse And The Cherry Tree (KT Tunstall), I’m Looking Through You (The Beatles), It’s Too Late (Carole King), Solsbury Hill (Peter Gabriel), Love (John Lennon), Come Away With Me (Norah Jones), Going To California (Led Zeppelin), Love Is A Losing Game (Amy Winehouse), Koks (David Bowie), and more, Songbook arranged for acoustic guitar, with chords and lyrics

 

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(Back cover – click to enlarge)

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Solo Alto Saxophone, visit this
2nd Hand – Excellent Condition

“Solo” brand. Excellent condition. (new price $995)
Comes with great quality neck strap, cork grease, cleaning cloth and heavy duty hard case. Plays beautifully.

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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The New Big Acoustic Guitar Songbook – $14.99 (Code: HLE90004728)

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THE NEW BIG ACOUSTIC GUITAR SONGBOOK 00173 Songs including:

The A Team (Ed Sheeran), herbal To Be With You (Mr.Big), psychiatrist You”ve Got A Friend (James Taylor), Just Breathe (Pearl Jam), The Killing Of George (Rod Steward), I Won’t Give Up (Jason Mraz), The House Of The Rising Sun (The Animals), For Once In My Life (Stevie Wonder), Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Coldplay), Cosmic Dancer (T.Rex), Promises (Eric Clapton), The Look Of Love (Dusty Springfield), Love Of My Life (Queen), Video Games (Lana Del Rey), Set The Fire To The Third Bar (Snow Patrol), The Only Living Boy In New York (Simon & Garfunkel), Black Horse And The Cherry Tree (KT Tunstall), I’m Looking Through You (The Beatles), It’s Too Late (Carole King), Solsbury Hill (Peter Gabriel), Love (John Lennon), Come Away With Me (Norah Jones), Going To California (Led Zeppelin), Love Is A Losing Game (Amy Winehouse), Koks (David Bowie), and more, Songbook arranged for acoustic guitar, with chords and lyrics

 

(Back cover - click to enlarge)

(Back cover – click to enlarge)

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Cooma School of Music joins Muso City

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Facebook-Like modern smaller 2Here’s all the Music Events happening in Cooma and the Snowy Mountains. You can also find all the contacts and links for:
Music Teachers, Local Musicians, Music & Arts Organizations, Recording Studios & Music Venues.
You can also get daily updates on our Facebook page.

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…Also For All Your Music Needs:

Cooma School of Music is proud to announce that we have linked  in with an exciting online music retail site:

www.musocity.com.au  

Check out all the great music products and save heaps of money. When you buy at MUSO CITY you can have all the fun and convenience of online shopping in the knowledge that you are purchasing in a totally safe and secure online environment. You are being served by trusted retailers who have had decades of experience in the music industry. Futhermore, you can have all the ongoing face to face support, advice and customer service from a real bricks and mortar store of your choice (including Cooma School of Music, of course). You also have the choice of having your purchases sent directly to you, or if you prefer, you can pick up your purchases at a participating store. Free delivery for orders over $100 and a further 5% discount if you decide to pick up your purchases in the store.

…Do you want more choice? We also have our new Inside Music Catalogue out now. You can browse through our catalogue online at: Click Here!

We have all these great products and more at Cooma School of Music.

Instrument Hire:

Now Available at Cooma School of Music. Phone (02) 6452 6067 for details.

Music event summary & more important dates:(click on the coloured text to link to more info)
Also some Important Canberra Events
Our Music Community – Contacts for Local Music Teachers:
Cooma School of Music
Leslie Spencer (Classical Guitar) 0428 907 510
Allan Spencer (Classical Guitar) 6452 6067
Adrian Reichenback (Modern/Contemporary Guitar & Bass, Harmonica) 0477 035 854
Michael Horneman (Modern/Contemporary/Jazz Guitar & Bass, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet) 0423 612 942
Emma Ventura (Violin, Viola, Piano & Keyboard) 6452 5262
Rodney Clancy (Singing, Trumpet, Trombone & Brass) 0408 488 749
Matthew Ventura (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon & Piano) 0420 664 073
Other…
Marie Cox (Piano) 6452 2605
Phil Horneman (Brass, Drums, Piano, Cello) 6452 1255
Jarka Wichta (Violin, Viola & Cello) 0405 661 300
Mary-Anne Simpson (Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano & Classical Guitar) 6457 1594
Tom Collett (Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet & Piano) 0428 434 377
Matthew Lloyd (Modern/Contemporary/Rock Guitar) 6452 3620
Manny Aigney (Modern/Contemporary/Jazz Guitar) 0439 271 007
Matt Charlesworth (Guitar, Bass) 0439 884 533
Christine Morris (Piano) 0431 325 283
Chris Parker-Barnes (Piano, Clarinet, Flute) 0449 976 203
Our Music Community – Links to Local Music Organizations:

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Cooma School of Music is proud to announce that we have linked in with an exciting online music retail site: www.musocity.com.au. Check out all the great music products and save heaps of money.

When you buy at musocity.com.au you can have all the fun and convenience of online shopping in the knowledge that you are purchasing in a totally safe and secure online environment. You are being served by trusted retailers who have had decades of experience in the music industry. Furthermore, health system
you can have all the ongoing face to face support, sovaldi sale advice and customer service from a real bricks and mortar store of your choice (including Cooma School of Music, diagnosis of course).

You also have the choice of having your purchases sent directly to you, or if you prefer, you can pick up your purchases at a participating store. Free delivery for orders over $100 and a further 5% discount if you decide to pick up your purchases in the store.

Click here to check out MusoCity

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Ernie Constance CDs are now available at Cooma School of Music

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ERNIE CONSTANCE_SONGS I WROTE FOR SLIM

ERNIE CONSTANCE_SONGS I WROTE FOR SLIM

ERNIE CONSTANCE_WHEN THE CURRAWONGS COME DOWN

ERNIE CONSTANCE_WHEN THE CURRAWONGS COME DOWN

ERNIE CONSTANCE_THE COLOURS OF A SONG

ERNIE CONSTANCE_THE COLOURS OF A SONG

ERNIE CONSTANCE_MILESTONES

ERNIE CONSTANCE_MILESTONES

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ERNIE CONSTANCE_GOIN’ WALKABOUT

ERNIE CONSTANCE_BOOTS N ALL

ERNIE CONSTANCE_BOOTS N ALL

ERNIE CONSTANCE_A DINKUM BUSHMANS HANDS

ERNIE CONSTANCE_A DINKUM BUSHMAN’S HANDS

All Ernie Constance CDs are $25 each

Available at:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Shop 2, ambulance Parkview Arcade, more about 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Rodney Clancy – One Of Cooma’s Music “Stars”

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Rodney Clancy is teaching Singing & Brass at Cooma School of Music

Rodney Clancy is teaching Singing & Brass at Cooma School of Music

We are extremely lucky to have many talented musicians here in Cooma. One our local “stars” is Rodney Clancy.

Rodney is the director of the Monaro Youth Choir, order as well as the Snowy Mountains Ensemble, syphilis which is a community orchestra. He is always looking for more young singers for his Choir as well as instrumentalists for the Ensemble.

Rodney is also available for private music tuition in Singing & Brass (Trumpet, hemorrhoids Trombone etc) at Cooma School of Music.

You can contact Rodney on 0408488749

Background:

Rodney is a Choral, Orchestral and Concert Band Conductor. He has been involved in music in Canberra for 10 years.

Rodney’s field of specialty is Choirs and has performed in, managed and directed many of Canberra’s Choirs over these years. From the smallest Children’s Choir to relief conducting Canberra’s biggest and best choirs. Rodney has had positions as Musical Director and / or Conductor of the following Canberra Choirs; ACT Singers Inc., ACT Rep Singers Inc., Canberra Youth Choir, Canberra Youth Chamber Choir (Founding Conductor), Andante Choir,

Rodney Clancy conducts Handel's Messiah

Rodney Clancy conducts Handel’s Messiah

Yass High School Choir, Miles Franklin Primary School Choirs, Twin City Community Carols Jerrabomberra. Rodney has been involved as a rehearsal conductor with the following groups; Canberra Youth Music’s Wind Symphony, Concert Band, Big Band, Junior Choir and Children’s Choir, as well as rehearsals with; Australian Rugby Choir, The Llewellyn Choir, Canberra Choral Society, SCUNA (Australian National University Choral Society), Canberra Men’s Choir, Canberra Handel Choir. Rodney has also conducted; Hall Village Brass Band, Yass High Concert Band & Big Band and University of the 3rd Age Orchestra of Canberra.

Rodney is the Chorus Master of the Australian International Music Festival held in Sydney with the main Command Performance held at the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. He has held this position for the previous 6 years and for two of these years has been an adjudicator of the international visiting choirs. He has toured as assistant conductor with the Canberra Concerto Orchestra in 2008 and principal conductor in 2009. He is the founder and Musical Director of the Canberra Concerto Orchestra Concert Band and associate conductor of the Orchestra. Rodney has also toured to Hawaii as Director of the Canberra Youth Choir where an international Silver Medal was achieved.

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Are you sick of black capos?

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KYSER_REDBANDANA_MODEL

The Kyser KG6 is The World’s Most Popular Quick Release Trigger Style Capo.

And it now comes in a dazzling array of colours and designs.  $39.95

 

KY1AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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The Rocky Horror Show 40th Anniversary Songbook_$24.99

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Code: AM1006797 $24.99

Code: AM1006797 $24.99

It’s just a jump to the left…

The Rocky Horror Show 40th Anniversary Songbook celebrates 40 years since the making of Richard O’Brien’s schlock-horror musical masterpiece The Rocky Horror Show, cardiologist which made its debut in London before conquering the world.

Here are all the songs from his glorious musical tribute to sci-fi and B-movie horror, epilepsy arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar, complete with lyrics and Guitar chord symbols.

This exclusive 40th anniversary songbook is complete with a lavish photo section plus rarely seen scrapbook memorabilia from the composer.

The Rocky Horror Show was always big on audience participation, so here’s your chance to sing along with the music. The included card gives you instantly downloadable sound-alike backing tracks.

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

How to dance the Time Warp:

http://youtu.be/kKu_HMR1SLY

The Time Warp – Official (2013 UK Cast of Rocky Horror):

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25 Great Sax Solos_Book & CD ($29.95)

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Code: 311315 $29.95

We have this fantastic book in stock.
“From Chuck Rio and King Curtis to David Sanborn and Kenny G, more info take an inside look at the genesis of pop saxophone. This book/CD pack provides solo transcriptions in standard notation, impotent lessons on how to play them, about it bios, equipment, photos, history, and much more. The CD contains full-band demos of every sax solo in the book, and is enhanced so PC & Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! Songs include: After the Love Has Gone · Deacon Blues · Just the Two of Us · Just the Way You Are · Mercy, Mercy Me · Money · Respect · Spooky · Take Five · Tequila · Yakety Sax · The Logical Song · How Sweet It Is · Takin’ It To The Streets · Maneater · I’ve Had The Time Of My Life · Lily Was Here , and more.”

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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How cute are these little ladybug technique helpers? Only $3.50!

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Saturday 1st February 2014 6pm

renny field cooma 00140 Cafe – Corner Sharp & Bombala Streets

just $10 – Includes Tapas & Show – BYO

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Hear Renny Field here:

http://rennyfield.bandcamp.com/
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These specially designed little ladybugs are a great way to improve hand position in young piano students.

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, prescription
Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938

EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Hal Leonard February Herald – The Latest Music In Print!

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ALHAMBRA MODEL ZERO CLOSEUP

The luthiers at the premier Spanish guitar making workshop, decease Alhambra, hospital have just came out with a new student model classical guitar, gynecologist the model zero.

Alhambra model zero. Made in Spain for just $399

Alhambra model zero. Made in Spain for just $399

This is a lovely matte finished full-sized classical guitar with a solid cedar top. It retails for the amazing price of just $399!

The previous entry point guitar in the Alhambra range was it’s glossy brother, the model 1C which retails for $599. That’s $200 more than the new model zero.

This new model zero is an amazing guitar for the price. It has a beautiful solid cedar top which give it a full deep rich bass and a warm sustaining treble, plus there’s heaps of volume.

How can they do it for the price? Maybe they saved on the no-frills matte finish. Probably, but what a guitar! Made in Spain for $399. This is really going to upset the Chinese. The Spanish guitar makers are fighting back!

There are only 12 of these model zero guitars imported into Australia and the next shipment could be dearer if the Aussi dollar keeps going down.

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au
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AMEB publications, buy
Musical Giftware and more) Click the link below for HalLeonard Herald February Edition.
http://halleonardherald.com.au/
All these wonderful products are available at Cooma School of Music

AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

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Mount Beauty Music Festival – April 25-27 2014

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Mount Beauty Music Festival is looking for Buskers and Street Performers.

Calling all Buskers!

Calling all Buskers!

Here’s the link to their website:

http://www.musicmuster.org.au/

And click below for Busker Application Form:

2014 MBMFEST Busker application form

(please send your applications to – info@musicfestival.org.au)

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Big News for Michael Horneman

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Big News Update – Debut Single Release.

2013 was a good year for MJH music, web and 2014 has started out even better. I am proud to announce that my debut single “Proud to be Country” is going to produced and released by Musik and Film Records in the US, unhealthy and will be distributed globally through Sony/The Orchard.

It has been a long process to get to here, pancreatitis but I am really excited about this track, and even more excited to be working with such a quality production team. Stephen Wrenchhas worked with many greats over the years in all genres including to name a few Survivor, Toto, Daryl Worley, John Anderson, Bad Company, Tamika, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Duran Duran, Rick Springfield, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and now is going to work together with me to create something special. The rest of the team at Musik and Filmhave also worked with some amazing artists over a long time, you can see the credits for the rest of the team here.  It has been a great experience getting started on this journey, and now with the support of Musik and Film I will be able to take my career to the next level.

The release date for the single will be announced in February, but don’t worry, you will hear about it first in the next update.

Big thanks also to Bryce Wastney for helping me out also with promotions, marketing and social media, and also for the songwriting tips, invaluable stuff. Check out his site and support another artist who is working with Musik and Film. 2014 has also started out with promotional work, including a photo shoot to update webpage content, and as a pre-planning shoot to develop images and scenes for the video clip for “Proud to be Country”.

Here is one of the images from the photo shoot. To see more go towww.michaelhorneman.com.au and have look around the updated site.

I have lots of gigs lined up for later on this year, playing some new places, and going back to some old places. A big thank you to everyone who has helped me out in many ways over the last 3 years of this journey, thanks for taking the time to sign up, and to stay in touch with my mailing list. Please share with your friends, I would appreciate it!!

Thanks,
MJH
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A Huge Success_The Australian National Busking Championships 2013

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This year’s event was awesome! Bigger and better than last year! We had almost 100 musicians performing at 22 diferent venues. In total , illness the buskers performed over 300 half hour sets over the 2 days. That’s a lot of music!

Guyy Lilleyman - The Australian National Busking Champion 2013

Guyy Lilleyman – The Australian National Busking Champion 2013

And the Winners are:

1st Open Champion – Guyy Lilleyman
2nd Highly Commended – Ben Warner & Vince Leong
3rd Commended – Matt Charlesworth

1st Secondary Champion – Vendulka Wichta
2nd Secondary Highly Commended – A Tie!
Sybling Rivalry & The Browne Sisters
3rd Commended – Olivia Cakarun

1st Primary Champion – Jark Hermans
2nd Primary Highly Commended – Callum McPhie
3rd Primary Commended – Brademann Brothers

Peoples Choice Award – Vendulka Wichta

Special Music Awards –

  • Country Music Award: Roger McCullough
  • Multicultural Award: Numeralla Fingerplunkers
  • Classical Music Award: Stypa Quartet
  • Special Judges Award: Mark Davis
Vendulka Wichta - Australian National Busking Secondary Champion 213. And Peoples Choice Award

Vendulka Wichta – Australian National Busking Secondary Champion 213. And Peoples Choice Award

Congratulations to all!
Thank you judges for a job well done and for giving up your weekend for this event.
Thank you Donna Smith and all the wonderful people at the Cooma Visitors Centre
A HUGE thanks to all the wonderful buskers.
Plus a Special Thanks to All our generous sponsors:
Alpine Hotel
The Tourist Cafe
Roses Lebanese Restaurant
Cooma Family Dental
Chelsea Coffee Lounge
South East Arts
Snowy Monaro Arts Council
Eucumbene Trout Farm
McDonalds Family Restaurant
Bombala Street Surgery
Sharp Street Surgery
And of course a Big Thank you to all our Busker Hosts & Venues:
McDonald’s Family Restaurant, Cooma Monaro Railway, Cathy’s Lolly Shack, Cooma Cafe, Tourist Cafe, 40Cafe, Mainstreet, Snowy Camping World, Pizza House & Food Factory, PD Murphy Cafe, Chelsea Coffee Loung, Kettle & Seed, Moontree Health Foods, Roses Lebanese Restaurant, Alpine Hotel, The Lott Foodstore, Monaro Stitches Quilt & Craft Fair, Cooma Motorfest, Honda Snowy Ride, St Patricks Bazaar Fair, A Feast of Poetry and Cooma Visitors Centre.

Here’s a Youtube video of Guyy Lilleyman, Australian National Busking Champion 2013

Here’s a Photo Gallery of the weekend. For more photos and comments go to:

https://www.facebook.com/australiannationalbuskingchampionships

(Please click on thumbnails for larger image)

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Michael Horneman – New Music Teacher at CSM

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At Rose’s Restaurant

TSC Roses PosterShop 1, abortion 69 Massie Street, tadalafil Cooma

Bookings Essential: 6452 4512

The String Contingent:

Virtuosic instrumental trio The String Contingent compose and perform music of sparkling beauty and originality that explores the full spectrum of musical expression. Australians Chris Stone (violin) and Holly Downes (double bass) with Scotsman Graham McLeod (guitar) integrate disparate musical styles through their own refined acoustic sensibilities.

Drawing from genres including celtic, classical, jazz and bluegrass, The String Contingent burnish their original compositions through the clarity and precision of a meticulous ‘chamber music’ ethos. Their multi-faceted approach results in highly accessible yet sophisticated music that captivates audiences from any genre, while retaining their own unique style.

“The most amazing trio of musicians you will come across. Subtle, entertaining, mesmerising and totally engaging folk. Wonderful stuff.”

— Anthony John Clarke, songwriter and performer, UK

Chris Stone

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Holly Downes-Bass

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Michael Horneman Dip Mus B Mus

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Michael Horneman

About Michael Horneman:

Formal Study:- Michael Horneman is a talented guitarist/vocalist based in Cooma, see NSW. Having completed a Diploma of Music at MWT Institute in 2009 Michael has gone on to study a Bachelor of Music in guitar performance at NMIT in Melbourne, anaemia
VIC from 2010 – 2012, studying under the teaching of Tom Fryer.

Teaching:- Over the last 2 years Michael has held a private teaching position at Trafalgar Primary School in Victoria, which is a Musical Futures Trial School, teaching 30 students each week on flute, clarinet, guitar (electric and bass) and ukulele. Over the last 15 years Michael has taught many students on guitar/bass, flute, saxophone, clarinet and ukulele.

michael horneman 04Performances :- Over the last 20 years Michael has played in many bands, from solo performances as a cover artist to being a member of wind orchestra’s such as the Canberra Youth Music Wind Ensemble and jazz ensembles from trio’s playing at weddings to big bands, such as the Blamey St Big Band (Canberra) and Connexion Big Band (Canberra). Other bands include a P!nk Tribute show which has played interstate and around Melbourne, and lead guitarist for Levi Mcgrath (Melbourne, AUS) and Bryce Wastney (NZ)

Current Work:- Michael is currently teaching privately, playing acoustic gigs at various venues, weddings and functions, and writing material for future solo releases.

Contact Michael on mobile 0423 612 942

 

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Cajon Drum $129.00

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Cajon hand drum-Mano Percussion (Code:MP985) $129.00

Cajon hand drum-Mano Percussion - with Maple (Code:MP985M) $129.00

Drummer’s wooden rhythm box with internal snare wire for additional effect. Dimensions 44cm x 29cm x 29cm. Supplied with padded heavy duty nylon waterproof yarn carry bag.

“Every drummer needs one of theses! It’s a portable percussion instrument with heaps of different tones to suit your chops.”

There are heaps of great cajon demonstration videos on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/

Just type “cajon drum” in the search box.

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, price Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Takamine D Series 12 String Guitars

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Coordinated by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc. instrumentalists and choirs from Cooma-Monaro, cure
Bombala and Snowy River Shires will present a concert at Cooma Ex-Services Club at 3:00pm on 11 November 2012. As well as honouring Remembrance Day, generic this project aims to further develop and foster connections between performers and audiences across the Snowy-Monaro region.

With the support of the Cooma-Monaro Arts & Cultural Activities Committee and South East Arts, we were successful at gaining funding for the project from Regional Arts NSW, through their Country Arts Support Program.

We have already received some wonderful expressions of interest from various individuals and groups interested in participating in the concert, and now we are inviting more.

Please contact the coordinating team…

  • ·         If you would like to be part of the musical performance;
  • ·         If you have any appropriate stories to share (war memories and stories from all around the world);
  • ·         If you may be willing and able to lend appropriate imagery – paintings, photographs, uniforms for the event; or
  • ·         If you would like to be involved in any other way!

Prospective performers, please send some details about yourselves:

  • ·         The name of your group and your contact details
  • ·         What kind of group it is – instrumental, vocal, both
  • ·         How long you have been performing
  • ·         Number of group members and their age range
  • ·         What kinds of instruments you play, and the level of proficiency
  • ·         Anything from your repertoire or collection which might be suitable for this concert
  • ·         Any performance highlights, such as recordings
  • ·         Anything else you think that might be helpful

A meeting of interested participants is planned for 19 May in Cooma – the time and venue will be confirmed.

Email us at coomaremembrance@hotmail.com OR write to Snowy Monaro Arts Council, PO Box 1260, Cooma, 2630 on or before Friday 11 May.

 
Coordinated by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc. instrumentalists and choirs from Cooma-Monaro, prescription Bombala and Snowy River Shires will present a concert at Cooma Ex-Services Club at 3:00pm on 11 November 2012. As well as honouring Remembrance Day, apoplectic
this project aims to further develop and foster connections between performers and audiences across the Snowy-Monaro region.

With the support of the Cooma-Monaro Arts & Cultural Activities Committee and South East Arts, approved
we were successful at gaining funding for the project from Regional Arts NSW, through their Country Arts Support Program.

We have already received some wonderful expressions of interest from various individuals and groups interested in participating in the concert, and now we are inviting more.

Please contact the coordinating team…

  • ·         If you would like to be part of the musical performance;
  • ·         If you have any appropriate stories to share (war memories and stories from all around the world);
  • ·         If you may be willing and able to lend appropriate imagery – paintings, photographs, uniforms for the event; or
  • ·         If you would like to be involved in any other way!

Prospective performers, please send some details about yourselves:

  • ·         The name of your group and your contact details
  • ·         What kind of group it is – instrumental, vocal, both
  • ·         How long you have been performing
  • ·         Number of group members and their age range
  • ·         What kinds of instruments you play, and the level of proficiency
  • ·         Anything from your repertoire or collection which might be suitable for this concert
  • ·         Any performance highlights, such as recordings
  • ·         Anything else you think that might be helpful

A meeting of interested participants is planned for 19 May in Cooma – the time and venue will be confirmed.

Email us at coomaremembrance@hotmail.com OR write to Snowy Monaro Arts Council, PO Box 1260, Cooma, 2630 on or before Friday 11 May.

 
Coordinated by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc. instrumentalists and choirs from Cooma-Monaro, viagra approved
Bombala and Snowy River Shires will present a concert at Cooma Ex-Services Club at 3:00pm on 11 November 2012. As well as honouring Remembrance Day, allergist
this project aims to further develop and foster connections between performers and audiences across the Snowy-Monaro region.

With the support of the Cooma-Monaro Arts & Cultural Activities Committee and South East Arts, and
we were successful at gaining funding for the project from Regional Arts NSW, through their Country Arts Support Program.

We have already received some wonderful expressions of interest from various individuals and groups interested in participating in the concert, and now we are inviting more.

Please contact the coordinating team…

  • ·         If you would like to be part of the musical performance;
  • ·         If you have any appropriate stories to share (war memories and stories from all around the world);
  • ·         If you may be willing and able to lend appropriate imagery – paintings, photographs, uniforms for the event; or
  • ·         If you would like to be involved in any other way!

Prospective performers, please send some details about yourselves:

  • ·         The name of your group and your contact details
  • ·         What kind of group it is – instrumental, vocal, both
  • ·         How long you have been performing
  • ·         Number of group members and their age range
  • ·         What kinds of instruments you play, and the level of proficiency
  • ·         Anything from your repertoire or collection which might be suitable for this concert
  • ·         Any performance highlights, such as recordings
  • ·         Anything else you think that might be helpful

A meeting of interested participants is planned for 19 May in Cooma – the time and venue will be confirmed.

Email us at coomaremembrance@hotmail.com OR write to Snowy Monaro Arts Council, PO Box 1260, Cooma, 2630 on or before Friday 11 May.

 

Takamine TED21C12BL 12 string guitar (also available in natural)

Shadow TS1 Pickup system

TED21C12 Takamine D Series Acoustic/Electric Cutaway 12 String Guitar.

Price: $599.00

Features:

  • Spruce Top
  • Mahogany Back & Sides, viagra order
  • Satin Neck, about it
  • Piezo under saddle pickup and preamp made by SHADOW Germany
  • Chrome Diecast Machine Heads.

Available in Natural or Black.

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, healing Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Lag 12 String Acoustic/Electric Guitar T66D12CE

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An audience of over 60 people were present for a wonderful concert by Musica da Camera chamber orchestra on Sunday 30 May 2012. The concert was directed by Vincent Edwards and Leonard Weiss. Jessie Regan was the guest solo violinist.

The Program:

  • Vivaldi: Concerto for two violins Op3 No5
  • Grieg: The Death of Ase (from Peer Gynt, stomatology Op 23)
  • Piazolla: Libertango
  • Mozart: Divertimento in D major
  • Saint-Saens: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
  • Haydn: 2nd Movement from Quartet in C major Emperor Op76 No3
  • Holst: St Paul’s Suite

 

Lag T66D12CE 12 string acoustic/electric

Superior instruments for the starting player, prescription the Tramontane Standard Range guitars are distinguished by their deep gloss finish and bold black and ivory rosette work.

With a deep-gloss finish, clinic
our affordable Standard Range guitars look as good as they sound. The spruce tops and mahogany back and sides are accented by distinctive black and ivory binding.
The necks are finished in French Satin for feel and comfort.

All Standard Range electric models use the DIRECTLÂG preamp, and a saddle-mounted Nanoflex™ Piezo pickup.

Direct Lag Pickup System

FEATURES

  • Headstock: Mahogany French Satin finish
  • Machine Heads: Lubricated High Precision Satin Black, with Satin Black tulip buttons
  • Top Nut: Black Graphite 48mm
  • Truss Rod: 2-way System
  • Neck: Mahogany French Satin finish
  • Fingerboard: Indonesian Rosewood, Radius 400mm
  • Frets: 20, Silver-Nickel, Medium type
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany
  • Bindings: Black + Ivory bindings
  • Body Thickness: Bottom 120mm – Neck 97mm
  • Rosette: Black + Ivory, with Occitania cross
  • Bridge: Indonesian Rosewood with Black Resin compensated saddle
  • Pickup: Nanoflex Piezo Pickup under bridge saddle
  • Electronics: DirectLâg system
  • Finish: High Gloss
  • Strings: Elixir Strings featuring NANOWEB® Coating 011-047

Price: $499.00

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

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Solo Alto Saxophone was $1,295 now $995

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Alhambra smaller sized guitars

Alhambra smaller sized guitars

Solo Alto Saxophone

SAS from rrp $995.00

High F# key, drug
quality pads with metal resonators, unhealthy
adjustable thumbrest, cost
adjusting screws for fine tuning, adjustable felt bumpers, strengthened body to bell brace, ribbed post construction for extra support, ribbed bow for extra strength, supplied with a David Hite (USA) Premiere mouthpiece, Neotech neck strap and deluxe case.

 

All Solo instruments are pre-serviced and tested by factory trained technicians in Australia and come with a ThreeYear Warranty.

Click here for more information.

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

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Monaro Youth Choir Looking For New Members

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Monaro Youth Choir is now calling for new members to join us in fun learning, unhealthy performing and singing. If you are interested in learning how to sing in  a choir and spend some time with your friends after school, we rehearse on Monday afternoons from 4pm to 5:15pm. We hold rehearsals at St Paul’s Anglican Church (not in the hall but the church itself). We learn how to sing in a fun relaxing environment with a focus on choral techniques. There is a small weekly cost to participate in this exciting new choir of $4 per person, there are family member discount. For more information call Rodney Clancy on 0408 488 749.
(The choir rehearsals are only during school term).
Rodney is also available for private tuition in singing, trumpet & trombone. Rodney has a website, Clancy Music Productions.
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Matt Withers CD “Solo”

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From one of Australia’s leading guitarists…

SOLOALBUM

Track Listing:

  • Zapateado – R. Sainz de la Maza
  • Campanas de Alba – E. Sainz de la Maza
  • Usher Waltz (Edgar A. Poe – Fall of the House of Usher) – Nikita Koshkin
  • Black Wattle Caprices – Ross Edwards
  • Hinchinbrook Riffs for guitar and digital delay – Nigel Westlake

Price: $15

 

As heard on ABC Classic FM…

Matt Withers can be heard regularly on  ABC Classic FM. Often he’s performing with Bradley Kunda in the Brew Guitar Duo. Both Matt and Bradley also play in the fabulous quartet, approved Guitar Trek.

Other CDs with Matt Withers:

Brew Guitar Duo Songs & Dances CD $20

Brew Guitar Duo Landscape $25

 

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, therapist Parkview Arcade, mind 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

 

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Essex Lap Steel Guitar $249

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At Centennial Park, advice Cooma.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT!

Timetable:

  • 2.00 pm   Jay Podger
  • 3.30 pm   Matt Charlesworth
  • 4.30 pm   Vendulka & Vasek
  • 5.00 pm   The Barstars
  • 6.30 pm   Numeralla Fingerplunkers

Get amongst the music, colour & noise of The Snowy Ride.

Proudly presented by:

COOMA-MONARO HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB

"The Barstars" Mike Waddle, Gunther Gorman (Daddy Cool, Sherbert & more), Dave Twohill (Mental As Anything, Dragon, Men At Work), Roger McCulloch

Matt Charlesworth-Singer/Guitarist

Matt Charlesworth -Singer/Guitarist

Jay Podger - Country & Old Rock 'n' Roll

Vasek & Vendulka

Numeralla Fingerplunkers

At Centennial Park, side effects
Cooma.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT!

Timetable:

  • 2.00 pm   Jay Podger
  • 3.30 pm   Matt Charlesworth
  • 4.30 pm   Vendulka & Vasek
  • 5.00 pm   The Barstars
  • 6.30 pm   Numeralla Fingerplunkers

Get amongst the music, sovaldi
colour & noise of The Snowy Ride.

Proudly presented by:

COOMA-MONARO HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB

Matt Charlesworth-Singer/Guitarist

Matt Charlesworth -Singer/Guitarist

Jay Podger - Country & Old Rock 'n' Roll

Vasek & Vendulka

Numeralla Fingerplunkers

At Centennial Park, ascariasis
Cooma.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT!

Timetable:

  • 2.00 pm   Jay Podger
  • 3.30 pm   Matt Charlesworth
  • 4.30 pm   Vendulka & Vasek
  • 5.00 pm   The Barstars
  • 6.30 pm   Numeralla Fingerplunkers

Get amongst the music, colour & noise of The Snowy Ride.

Proudly presented by:

COOMA-MONARO HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB

"The Barstars" Mike Waddle, Gunther Gorman (Daddy Cool, Sherbert & more), Dave Twohill (Mental As Anything, Dragon, Men At Work), Roger McCulloch

Matt Charlesworth-Singer/Guitarist

Matt Charlesworth -Singer/Guitarist

Jay Podger - Country & Old Rock 'n' Roll

Vasek & Vendulka

Numeralla Fingerplunkers

At Centennial Park, erectile
Cooma.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT!

Timetable:

  • 2.00 pm   Jay Podger
  • 3.30 pm   Matt Charlesworth
  • 4.30 pm   Vendulka & Vasek
  • 5.00 pm   The Barstars
  • 6.30 pm   Numeralla Fingerplunkers

Get amongst the music, here
colour & noise of The Snowy Ride.

Proudly presented by:

COOMA-MONARO HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB

 

Jay Podger - Country & Old Rock 'n' Roll

Matt Charlesworth-Singer/Guitarist

Matt Charlesworth -Singer/Guitarist

Vasek & Vendulka

Numeralla Fingerplunkers


 


Essex Lap Steel Guitar (code: USLS1NA) $299

Essex Lap Steel Guitar (code: USLS1NA) $299


Essex Lapsteels have a lovely vintage look, more about
in 3 colours:

  1. Natural Mahogany Satin
  2. Vintage White
  3. Black
Optional Lap Steel Stand for $79

Optional Lap Steel Stand for $79

They feature:

  • Square neck through body of solid mahogany for a silky tone
  • Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid  dot inlays
  • 35 inlaid celluloid fret markers
  • Open slot headstock with polished SX logo plate
  • 1 single coil pickup with volume & tone controls
  • Complete with Hard Case
  • Free double warranty-4 years

At Centennial Park, health
Cooma.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT!

Timetable:

  • 2.00 pm   Jay Podger
  • 3.30 pm   Matt Charlesworth
  • 4.30 pm   Vendulka & Vasek
  • 5.00 pm   The Barstars
  • 6.30 pm   Numeralla Fingerplunkers

Get amongst the music, colour & noise of The Snowy Ride.

Proudly presented by:

COOMA-MONARO HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB

"The Barstars" Mike Waddle, Gunther Gorman (Daddy Cool, Sherbert & more), Dave Twohill (Mental As Anything, Dragon, Men At Work), Roger McCulloch

Matt Charlesworth-Singer/Guitarist

Matt Charlesworth -Singer/Guitarist

Jay Podger - Country & Old Rock 'n' Roll

Vasek & Vendulka

Numeralla Fingerplunkers


Essex Lapsteels have a lovely vintage look, recipe in 5 colours:

  1. Black (LG11B)
  2. Natural Mahogany Satin (LG11NA) -Also available Left Hand (LG11LHN)
  3. Vintage White (LG11VWT)
  4. Natural American Swamp Ash (LG22N)
  5. Sunburst (LG22TS)

They feature:

  • Square neck through body of solid mahogany for a silky tone
  • Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid  dot inlays
  • 35 inlaid celluloid fret markers
  • Open slot headstock with polished SX logo plate
  • 1 single coil pickup with volume & tone controls
  • Complete with Quality padded gig bag
  • Free double warranty-4 years

 

Optional Lap Steel Stand for $79
Optional Lap Steel Stand
(Code: GS660) for $89

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, web
Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

 

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The Snarks have arrived! – Funky new tuners!

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Snark WSN2 - $29.95

Yes, store I have a thing about digital tuners. They keep getting better and they keep getting cheaper. These cool new Snark tuners do everything you want a tuner to do and, check they’re little, chunky, red and very cute!

Snark is an award-winning new tuner for just $29.95. Chick here for more info.

Features:

  • Full Colour Display
  • Display rotates 360 degrees for easy viewing – very clever double ball socket joints, someone really thought outside the box here.
  • “Stay put”clip
  • Tap Tempo Metronome
  • Flat Tuning / Transpose
  • Pitch Calibration (415-466Hz)
  • High Sensitivity Vibration Sensor
  • Features extended frequency range for all instruments
  • Choose internal mic or vibration sensor.

Click here for a review.

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Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

ANBC comes to Gundagai in 2018

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Gundagai NSW will be hosting a Regional Final of Australian National Busking Championships™ on Saturday 27 October 2018.

The Australian National Busking Championships™ is an Australia-wide network of busking festivals. The ANBC celebrates the rich diversity of Australian music and street performance culture. Throughout the year, Regional Finals are held in towns all over Australia culminating in the ANBC National Grand Final which is held in Cooma NSW on the first weekend of November each year.

Download the Gundagai Entry Form here: ENTRY FORM 2018 Australian National Busking Championships Gundagai PL5

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Thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be up for grabs at the ANBC Gundagai Regional Finals. Gundagai is one of the regional towns that have joined the ever-growing network of ANBC busking competitions around Australia.

Dates for 2018 so far are:

Links to all these Regional Busking Competitions may be found at:  https://www.buskingcooma.com/

The Prizes:Photo_Comp_-_2nd

There are generous prizes for 3 age categories, Open (Adult), Secondary (High School Age) and Primary (Primary School Age). Plus lots of other awards such as Peoples Choice Award, Best Band, Country Music, Blues Music, Jazz Music, Classical Music, Folk, Indigenous, Community Based Music, Youth Encouragement, Most Innovative, and Ability Award (for buskers with a disability). Solos, Duos, Groups, Ensembles, Choirs are all welcome. There has even been a prize for non-musical Street Performance such as jugglers, magicians, and dancers.

The winners of each of the 3 age categories will qualify for the ANBC National Grand Final in Cooma.

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