Title: Once Upon a Time…’, David Pereira Cello Series, Program 2
Location: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit Forrest ACT
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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), Niels Rosendahl (tenor sax), David Pereira (cello) and Alice Giles (harp).

Advance ticket purchase:

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• Adults $30, concession $25, Friends of Wesley $22, students $15, children $10.
• Tickets also available at the door.

Dates: Friday 9th April, 7:30 pm, Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest ACT.

Saturday 10th April, 3:00 pm, Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest ACT.

Sunday 11th April, 2:00 pm, Performance Space, Crisp Galleries, Gap Range, Bowning NSW. The Galleries are located 14kms south of the Yass Service Centre on the road to Gundagai.

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The magical tradition of storytelling, puppetry and live music will come to life in the next David Pereira Cello Series.

Catherine Roach, a Canberra-based theatre director and puppeteer, will be joined by Cathy Petocz to create a new puppetry performance illustrating new works by Marian Budos and Ivana Troselj.

The story of the ‘Little Mermaid’, a classic by Hans Christian Anderson, is the inspiration behind Ivana Troselj’s new work ‘On Broken Glass’. In her composition the cello adopts the voice of the little mermaid, struggling to be heard by her beloved.

‘The Three Sisters’, a new composition by award-winning composer Marian Budos follows the beloved Slovakian folktale, ‘Salt is More Precious than Gold’: A story of three princesses proving the extent of their love for their father.

Both works will be narrated and are written especially for Alice Giles (harp), Niels Rosendahl (saxophone), Marian Budos (guitar) and David Pereira (cello).

Other musical items on the program include an Australian premiere of a terrific duo for harp and cello by Kikta and improvisations for cello and saxophone.

For those fond of a Sunday drive, ‘Once Upon a Time…’ will also be repeated at the Crisp Galleries Performance Space, at Bowning on Sunday 11^th April at 2:00 pm. The Performance Space adjoins Peter Crisp’s glass studio and overlooks a beautiful garden that includes a formal avenue of trees and a waterfall.

The concerts coincide with Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday celebrations; International Childrens’ Book Day; and National Youth Week (9-18 April). The project is also being promoted by the Childrens’ Book Council of Australia.

Frédéric Chopin 1810 - 1849

One of the main focuses of this year’s event is to celebrate the 200^th anniversary of the birth of the Polish composer, Frederic Chopin, one of the great masters of the Romantic period. The occasion will be marked by presentations of his music during the four-day festival.

Accomplished young pianist, Krzysztof (Chris) Malek, will return to perform, with recitals planned for Jindabyne and for Cooma. Chris began his musical career studying at the Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw, before undertaking further studies in Canada and Australia. He has performed in almost 20 countries and has made numerous recordings for radio, television and film worldwide – including playing the role of Chopin himself in a motion picture.

Thanks to Australia’s Distinguished Talent Permanent Residency program, Chris has now settled in Australia and will honour the Snowy Mountains by sharing his talents again.

Concert Pianist Krzysztof Malek will be performing Chopin

The special closing night performance, held in conjunction with Snowy Monaro Arts Council, will be at 7pm, Monday 22 March, at the Anglican Parish Hall in Cooma. An exhibition of art and photography will be on display at the recital venue, as well. Following the recital, the audience is encouraged to meet the artist himself over wine and nibbles. Apart from great music, atmosphere and company, this will be a wonderful opportunity to sample the flavours of a local drop – ‘Kosciusko Wines’ from Tumbarumba are generously supplying the wines.

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 quality entertainment, supporting the Snowy Monaro Arts Council AND the spirit of multiculturalism!

Caroline Fox

Snowy Monaro Arts Council

Title: Anzac Eve Concert with “The Glass Soldier”
Location: Cooma Exservices Club, Vale Street, Cooma
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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 Children (15 & Under)
Tickets available now at:

• Cooma Exservices Club
• Cooma Visitors Centre
• The Fabric Salon
• Walker Gibbs & King

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 quality entertainment, supporting the Snowy Monaro Arts Council AND the spirit of multiculturalism!

Krzysztof Malek, Concert Pianist

About Krzysztof Malek:

Krzysztof Malek is a young Polish pianist currently residing in Sydney, Australia. He has graduated with highest distinction for extraordinary artistic achievements from a special ‘Talents School’- the Z. Brzewski State Music High School in Warsaw where he studied with Professor Teresa Manasterska, president of the Polish division of EPTA- European Piano Teachers Association. Krzysztof later became her pupil at the Frederic Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw where he studied until 2002. He then met and performed for legendary Professor Victor Makarov who had taken up a position as Head of Piano at The Australian Institute of Music in Sydney. A few months later Krzysztof was invited for full scholarship studies with the Professor. After several years due to tragic circumstances Professor Makarov was forced to stop teaching all his students and Krzysztof chose to continue his studies with another piano legend, Professor Lee Kum Sing at the Vancouver Academy of Music in Canada. He had also taken part in Masterclasses with some of the greatest pedagogues including Victor Merzhanov (Moscow Conservatory), Oxana Yablonskaya (Juilliard School), Vladimir Viardo (Moscow Conservatory), Alexey Orlovetzky (St Petersburg Conservatory), Christopher Elton (Royal Academy of Music, London) and several others.

Krzysztof is a prizewinner at a number of national and international competitions. He had started at an early age of 10 by winning his first national contest, which was soon followed by his debut with an orchestra. In 1997 he was a prizewinner at the Paderewski Competition, in 1999 he received Second Prize at the International Chopin Competition in Vilnius and in 2001 he was awarded First Prize at the International Bacewicz Competition in Lodz. In 2007 he received First Prize and Gold Medal at the Chopin Competition in Sydney.

Since his early successes in piano competitions, Krzysztof Malek has continued to travel and perform around the world. So far music has taken him to nearly twenty countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. He has made a number of archive recordings for radio and television in several countries. He has also played the main role of Frederic in a film about Chopin. In 2007 his first DVD featuring Grieg Piano Concerto was released internationally.

In recognition of his achievements he was awarded the prestigious prize-scholarship by the Polish Ministry of Culture.

In 2008 Krzysztof received a Distinguished Talent Permanent Residency of Australia.

Frédéric Chopin - born 1810, Photo by Bisson, 1849, the year of Chopin's death

Joshua McHugh, composer, singer, pianists, music teacher and musical director

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 the ANU & Cooma School of Music.
With the kind support of SEAR.
Bookings essential: (02) 6452 6067
Start Time: 2.00 pm
Date: Sunday 2 May 2010

About Joshua McHugh:

Joshua McHugh is a pianist, composer, singer and music teacher, currently undertaking his fourth year majoring as a classical voice student at the ANU School of Music. His portfolio of works include three publications, various chamber works, the score for a film titled “No Junk Mail” and a song cycle; the latter having premiered mid last year at Wesley Music Centre. His first opera is inspired by the voices of fellow students and their vocal capacity and shape the artistic cast of “Grimm and the Blue Crown Owl”.

Joshua McHugh's opera, "Grimm and the Blue Crown Owl" was performed last year in Canberra to much critical acclaim and sell-out audiences.

Title: K’ozzie Fest
Location: Cooma, Jindabyne
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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

Snowy Mountains Christian School Big Band

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 at SMCS, Corner Boona & Mittagang Rd
or Cottle House, Corner Bombala & Commissioner Sts

Start Time: 7.00 pm
Saturday 1 May 2010

Code: 311124 $23.95

Easy arrangements of 65 pop & rock hits: American Pie • Bennie and the Jets • Crimson and Clover • Don’t Speak • Good Vibrations • Have I Told You Lately • I Hope You Dance • Respect • Rikki Don’t Lose That Number • Tequila • A Whiter Shade of Pale.

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

Code: 311890 $23.95

Easy arrangements of over 100 kiddie faves! Includes: Alouette • Animal Fair • Bingo • Camptown Races • The Candy Man • The Farmer in the Dell • London Bridge • On Top of Spaghetti • Pop Goes the Weasel • Rubber Duckie • Sing • This Old Man • Yankee Doodle • and dozens 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

Code: 843143 $26.95

For use with all Bb, Eb, C, and bass clef instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: • Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: • An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.

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