Once Upon a Time…’, David Pereira Cello Series, Program 2 – 9, 10, 11 April

Title: Once Upon a Time…’, David Pereira Cello Series, Program 2 Location: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit Forrest ACT Link out: Click here Description: Friday 9 April 7:30pm David Pereira Cello Series 2010, Program II – featuring Budos: The Three Sisters and Troselj: Walking on Broken Glass. Musicians include Marian Budos (guitar and composer), Ivana Troselj (composer), [...]

The Music of Chopin at K’Ozzie Fest 2010 by Caroline Fox, Snowy Monaro Arts Council

The annual event K’Ozzie Fest will be held from Friday 19 to Monday 22 March this year. One of the main focuses of this year’s event is to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Polish composer, Frederic Chopin, one of the great masters of the Romantic period. The [...]

Anzac Eve Concert with “The Glass Soldier”, 24 April 2010

Title: Anzac Eve Concert with “The Glass Soldier” Location: Cooma Exservices Club, Vale Street, Cooma Link out: Click here Description: Featuring Geoffrey Payne (Principal Trumpet) and members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra of Victoria. Also, Chris Wall and the Cooma Harmony Chorus Saturday 24 April at 6.30 pm Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Pensioner/Senior/Service & Ex-Service Personnel, $5 [...]

Chopin Piano Recital by Krzystof Malek, 22 March 2010

As part of the K’ozzie Fest 2010 Celebrations, Krzysztof Malek performs Chopin. Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin. Monday 22 March 7.00 pm. Tickets are on sale now from The Fabric Salon – $15 per Adult $12 per Concession (Senior/Pensioner) and Arts Council Member $2 per School Student (Primary and Secondary) Well priced, high [...]

Composition Workshop by Joshua McHugh & Friends, 2 May 2010

Location: St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, Commissioner Street, Cooma Description: Composition workshop by Joshua McHugh and students of the ANU School of Music. A specially designed programme for year 7 to 12 students & general public. Includes a 3 hour workshop during the afternoon and a Concert in the evening. “Hands on” & inspirational. Presented by [...]

Alhambra Classical Guitars (from $549) Hand 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. We now have in stock: Alhambra 1C (Solid cedar top)___________________$549 Alhambra 2C (Solid cedar top)___________________$769 Alhambra 3C (Solid cedar top)___________________$906 Alhambra 4P (Solid spruce top)_________________$1,098 Alhambra 7C (Solid cedar top)__________________$1,740 Also in smaller sizes: Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid [...]

Our New Summer Catalogue Out Now!

Our new MDA Summer Catalogue is out now and coming to a letterbox near you. Music Direct Australia is Australia’s number one music group. There are over 100 independent music stores nationwide in our group. The products in this catalogue represent the  finest value for money anywhere. Many of the products carry an exclusive Music [...]

Student Art Gallery

As music teachers we are often presented with wonderful artwork made by our students. Here are just some examples to share with you. Click on the thumbnails below to see larger images:

AC/DC: Black Ice – Guitar Tab – $59.99

Contents: ANYTHING GOES BIG JACK BLACK ICE DECIBEL MONEY MADE ROCK N ROLL DREAM ROCK N ROLL TRAIN ROCKING ALL THE WAY SHE LIKES ROCK N ROLL SKIES ON FIRE SMASH N GRAB SPOILIN’ FOR A FIGHT STORMY MAY DAY WAR MACHINE WHEELS 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

Lee Simmonds Memorial Organ Recital – 17 April 2010

Title: Lee Simmonds Memorial Organ Recital Location: St John’s Anglican Church, Stokes Street Adaminaby NSW Description: Guest Organist: David Johnson Also: Cooma Harmony Chorus Saturday 17 April 2010 at 2 pm Start Time: 14:00 Date: 2010-04-17 Click here to go to David Johnson’s Website.

Congratulations to our Young Musicians!

A big congratulations to our students who are now going on to tertiary music schools and conservatoriums this year. Esa Janara will be studying classical guitar with Minh Le Hoang at the Canberra School of Music, ANU. Brodie Nossiter just rang me today to tell me that he has just been accepted into Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Music in Lismore. [...]

Song Writing Workshop (Cooma) with Jackie Marshall – 12 April 2010

Title: Song Writing Workshop  with Jackie Marshall Location: The Hub Youth Centre, Vale Street Cooma NSW Link out: Click here Description: Monday 12 April 2010 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Numbers are limited and bookings are essential for the workshop. Contact: SEAR on (02) 6499 2286 email: agray@sear.org.au Date: 2010-04-12

The Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary – $9.95

Here’s the most contemporary music dictionary on the market! Conveniently divided into three main sections: The Dictionary of Music Terms defines over 2,000 music terms concisely, including notation and theory terms, instruments and terms used in pop music, electronic music and the music business; The Dictionary of Musicians provides more than 400 capsule biographies of [...]

Alicia Keys – Note-for-Note Keyboard Transcriptions PVG – $35.95

Authentic piano and vocal transcriptions of 18 of her best-known songs, including: Fallin’ • How Come You Don’t Call Me • If I Ain’t Got You • No One • Prelude to a Kiss • When You Really Love Someone • Wild Horses • A Woman’s Worth • You Don’t Know My Name • and [...]

Kings of Leon – Only by the Night PVG – $29.95

The first-ever authorized songbook from these adored alt-rockers! Our matching folio to their fourth CD features the smash hit single “Sex on Fire,” plus: Be Somebody • Closer • Cold Desert • Crawl • Revelry • 17 • Use Somebody • and more. Song List: Be Somebody Closer Cold Desert Crawl I Want You Manhattan Notion Revelry 17 Sex On Fire Use Somebody Available from: Cooma School of Music Shop [...]

Hannah Montana 3 PVG – $32.95

Hannah Montana 3 is the follow-up to the 2008 triple-platinum selling soundtrack Hannah Montana 2. It features all of the hits from Season 3, two bonus duets with David Archuleta and Corbin Bleu, a new track from Mitchel Musso, and awesome full-color photos. 13 songs in all, including: He Could Be the One • Ice [...]

The Twilight Saga – New Moon PVG – $32.95

Our songbook matching the soundtrack to the hit Twilight sequel features indie/alt-rock originals written exclusively for the film. Includes Death Cab for Cutie’s lead single – “Meet Me on the Equinox” – plus songs by Thom Yorke, Muse, Bon Iver, Band of Skulls, Sea Wolf, Lykke Li and others. 15 tunes in all: Done All Wrong [...]

Tony Trischka Easy Banjo Solos BK/CD – $34.95

Homespun Listen & Learn Series Strengthen your skills while building a repertoire of great bluegrass banjo pieces! Tony Trischka has personally chosen twenty traditional banjo solos that will teach you new ideas and add to your arsenal of licks and techniques. On the CD, Tony performs each tune slowly, then up to speed, providing invaluable [...]

Billy Joel: Pro Vocal Men’s Edition Vol 34 BK/CD – $26.95

Whether you’re a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is [...]

John Sebastian – Beginning Blues Harmonica Bk/CD – $34.95

A rock ‘n’ roll legend teaches you everything you need to play great blues harp on this unique CD lesson. John Sebastian starts at the beginning, carefully explaining the proper way to hold the instrument. He then covers: First Blues Scale Straight or cross-harp style Tips on breathing, tonguing, note bending Train sounds Major & Minor Keys Chord progressions Waltz and “straight” [...]

Beatles Strap Collection

From Love Me Do to Revolution, the Beatles were arguably the most creative, diverse and influential band in pop music history. Planet Waves honors the Beatles’ legacy with a unique collection of guitar straps, featuring iconic album covers and timeless images which capture the enduring spirit and essence of the “Fab Four.” The strap artwork [...]

Beatles Picks

From Love Me Do to Revolution, the Beatles were arguably the most creative, diverse and influential band in pop music history. Planet Waves honors the Beatles’ legacy with a unique collection of guitar picks and straps, featuring iconic album covers and timeless images which capture the enduring spirit and essence of the “Fab Four.” There are [...]

The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Deluxe Songbook (Vocal Selections) PVG – $29.95

The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Deluxe Songbook features all of the classic songs by E.Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen. Also included are the never-before published “character themes” by Academy-Award winning composer Herbert Stothart, the complete “Munchkinland Musical Sequence,” and the song “The Jitterbug,” which was cut from the original film. Utilizing rare M-G-M [...]

The Rolling Stones: Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! TAB – $32.95

This deluxe edition of the Stones’ legendary live recording from Madison Square Garden includes five previously unreleased songs. All are fully transcribed. Featuring text and photos, this book is a must-have for any guitarist and every Stones fan. Song List: Jumpin’ Jack Flash Stray Cat Blues Love in Vain Midnight Rambler Sympathy for the Devil Live with Me Honky Tonk Women Street Fighting [...]

Classic Spanish Guitar Showcase

Where: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit Forrest ACT When: Sunday 14 March 2010, 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm Link out: Click here Pierre Herrero has been importing quality Spanish Classical & Flamenco guitars into Australia for many years. Pierre has also been an ardent supporter of the classical guitar in Australia. Among many other activities, he [...]

“Tall Tales” Rory O’Donoghue with The Sydney Guitar Trio – 20 March 2010

Presented by the Canberra Classical Guitar Society Where: Wesley Music Centre When: Sunday 20 March 2010, at 8.00 pm Enquiries: 0403 640 669 or visit Canberra Classical Guitar Society

Swing By The Alpine, Presented by SMCS Big Band 1 May 2010

Title: Swing By The Alpine, Presented by SMCS Big Band 1 May 2010 Location: Alpine Hotel, 170 Sharp Street Cooma Description: Dinner Dance at the Alpine Hotel with music presented by the Snowy Mountains Christian School Big Band. Jazz, Swing, Blues, Latin and Rock ‘n’ Roll Tickets: $45 per head (includes 2 course meal & nibbles) Tickets on sale [...]

K’ozzie Fest, 21-22 March 2010

Title: K’ozzie Fest Location: Cooma, Jindabyne Link out: Click here Description: Includes gala concerts, 3 Piano Recitals by Krzysztof Malek, many singers,dancers and performing artists. Come and celebrate the 170 Anniversary of the ascent and naming of Mt. Kosciuszko. March 21-22 Go to www.kozziefest.com for programme

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