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“I Exist” CD Launch – Saturday 25 June

I Exist. Simon Murphy is on the far right.

Canberra based heavy metal band “I Exist” will be launching their latest CD ” The Broken Passage” at The Basement, here 2 Cohen Street Belconnen ACT on Saturday 25 June at 8pm.

The high successful band features Simon Murphy on of our past music students at Cooma School of Music.

Here’s some handy links:

http://www.bmamag.com/articles/features/20110614-i-exist/

http://www.myspace.com/iexistmusic

Sweeney Todd – presented by Monaro High School – 8,9 & 10 June

Harry just got got his brand new DXP drum kit. His mum, ed Helen says he’s been wanting a drum kit for years. This great 5 piece rock kit comes complete with cymbals, drum stool and even sticks.

He a very happy.

Harry with his new DXP TX04PTDR_"Red does go faster!" _ $499

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
Monaro High School  presents the Stephen Sounheim muiscal thiller, Mycoplasmosis
“Sweeney Todd” (School Edition).

Performances are at the Monaro High School hall.

  • June 8th & 9th at 7.00pm
  • June 10th at 7.30pm

Tickets available from the school & The Fabric Salon” (Vale Street, ed Cooma)

Ticket prices:

  • $20 & $15 concession
  • Family tickets-4 for $60

Harry gets a cool new drum kit

Harry just got got his brand new DXP drum kit. His mum, information pills Helen says he’s been wanting a drum kit for years. This great 5 piece rock kit comes complete with cymbals, phthisiatrician drum stool and even sticks.

He a very happy.

Harry with his new DXP TX04PTDR_"Red does go faster!" _ $499

The DXP Drum Packs come in 8 exciting colours including black (above)_$499 all inclusive

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

An Afternoon of Music at The Café

We had a wonderful afternoon of music making at Café Music.

There were over 40 people attending and we had some great music performances in a very relaxed atmosphere. Here’s some photos:

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Matt Charlesworth Now Teaching Guitar, Vocals & Bass in Cooma

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All the way from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, singer-songwriter Matt Charlesworth has moved to Cooma.

Matt began playing guitar at 14 years of age. The sudden interest in playing guitar became a great passion for all things musical. This led Matt to pursue music to the tertiary level. In 2008 Matt completed his music degree at Box Hill Institute.

In 2009 Matt went on to record his debut album, “For the Journey”, released on iTunes in 2010 (Also available at Cooma School of Music and Monaro Books). In the same year Matt took up the position of Music Coordinator at Somerville Secondary College. He initiated a music program that grew to 50 students within one year.

At the beginning of 2010 Matt and his wife Sarah packed up everything to go out on the road. They spent 9 months on the road travelling around Victoria and NSW, Matt sharing his music at every opportunity.

In October they moved to Cooma so Matt could take up the position of Chaplain at Monaro High School and Cooma Public School. Matt has also initiated a music program at Numerella Public School. Now settled into Cooma Matt is looking forward to the opportunity to become involved with the music scene in the Cooma area.

Matt has been teaching music almost as long as he has been playing. His lessons are undertaken with the same degree of passion as his on stage performing.

Matt Charlesworth's debut CD "For The Journey"

Matt Charlesworth's debut CD "For The Journey"

Matt Charlesworth

Lessons will be in Guitar, Bass and Vocals

Initially Matt will only be teaching one night a week so positions are limited

Contact: Allan

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

Congratulations to our Young Musicians!

A big congratulations to our students who are now going on to tertiary music

John Sutton, Flautist & Composer

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. He’ll be doing a Certificate IV in contemporary music.

Ned McPhie has just started a Bachelor of Music Degree at the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney.

Viki Parsons was also accepted into the Bachelor course at AIM. She’ll be majoring in flute and singing.

John Sutton, another of our local young musicians, has been accepted into the Bachelor of Music Degree at Monash University School of Music, Melbourne. Well done John!

Matthew Ventura has been accepted into the MuST Programme at the Canberra School of Music. ANU for gifted and talented high-school aged music students.

We will be keenly watching the careers of these wonderful and talented young people. It’s a big step making a life in music and they’ll be needing all our good wishes, support and encouragement.

Matthew Ventura enjoys playing flute, piano and composing

Matthew Ventura enjoys playing flute, piano and composing

Brodie Nossiter, guitar, mandolin, singer, composer

Brodie Nossiter, guitar, mandolin, singer, composer

Esa Janara, classical guitarist

Esa Janara, classical guitarist

Ned McPhie 2008

Ned McPhie , guitarist & composer

Viki Parsons, flautist, singer & guitarist

Viki Parsons, flautist, singer & guitarist

More Pictures of Carols in the Park 2009

Here’s some more pictures of Carols in the Park.

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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.

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Cooma Carols in the Park

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Location: Centennial Park, buy Sharp Street Cooma NSW
Link out: Click here
Description: Community Carol singing & family fun.

Christmas is a wonderful time to spend in the company of family and friends. A great way to commence Christmas celebrations is at the annual community Carols  held in Cooma’s beautiful Centennial Park. It’s an opportunity for everyone to enjoy and participate in getting the Christmas season off to a great start.

Featuring the  Cooma Harmony Chorus and the Cooma District Band, nurse Alisha Brady, healing Jayne Keegan & more.
Contact: (02) 6452 7321
Start Time: 7.00 pm
Date: Saturday 19 December 2009

Alisha Brady

Alisha Brady

cooma harmony chorus 09