Monthly Archives: February 2013

Valentine’s Train-A Big Hit!

Wizards & Witches Poste cuteThe Valentine’s Train last Saturday was a great success. There were almost 80 happy people. They enjoyed a  wonderful three-course meal, erectile a fun ride on the Cooma Monaro Railway heritage train and of course, romantic classical guitar music provided by myself and Leslie.

Next, all aboard for…

Witches & Wizards Train Saturday 2 March 2012

Cooma Monaro Railway has other great outing planned, “Witches & Wizards Train“. This will be tremendous fun for children and the young at heart. There will be dress up competitions, games, music and lots of yummy food. All under the watchful eye of the Head Witch, Liz Dee.

Two trains – Early & Late

Early Train Departs 3pm & Returns 6.45or 4.30pm

Late Train Departs 4.30pm Returns: 9.30pm (after the movie)

Tickets available at Cooma Visitors Centre

Bookings essential 6455 1743. Wizards & Witches Posterv2 copy

Here some photos from the Valentine’s Train (click on thumbnails for larger images)

 

Cameron Cusack’s Qld Flood Relief Concert – Saturday 2 March 2013 at 2pm

cameron cusackCameron Cusack and friends will be performing at the Cooma Bowling Club.

This concert will raise money for the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal.

Appearing with Cameron will be:

  • Katrina Goldstraw, urticaria Bombala
  • Aces & Eights (Ben Dowton), page Cooma
  • Shelley & Anna Cusack, myocarditis Tura Beach
  • Tin a Tuna, Tathra

There will be a raffle with lots of great prizes. Cooma School of Music will be donating a beautiful Takamine guitar which will be signed by Troy Cassar-Daley.

It’s a family event so there will be activities for the kids such as face painting.

  • When: Saturday 2 March at 2 pm
  • Where: Cooma Bowling Club, at the end of Mawson Lane right behind the Cooma showground complex
  • Cost: Adults (18+) $10 Children  (15-17) $5, Under 15 Free with parent or guardian
  • Tickets sold at the door
  • More info call Cameron on 0457 874 470

Ernie Constance Album Launch “The Songs I Wrote for Slim” Saturday 23 February 2013 at 7pm

ernie constance

Ernie Constance

Where: Cooma Ex-Services Club, look Vale Street Cooma

When: Saturday 23rd February 2013 at 7pm

Tickets available at door

Contact Ernie on 6454 3152

…Also  

Sunday 24th February at 2pm

at Cathcart Hall

About Ernie:

The Man
Born 12 May, 1950.  Lives in the Snowy Mountains area near Cooma, NSW.  Spent twenty five years as a shearer.  Operates a family grazing property with Merino sheep and beef cattle in conjunction with his music career. 

The Songwriter
Has had approximately 30 songs recorded by major artists including sixteen by Slim Dusty.  Hits for Slim were “Things I See Around Me”, “Three Hundred Horses” and “When the Currawongs Come Down”.  Other songs have been recorded by Glenn Jones, Reg Poole, Gordon Parsons, Terry Gordon, Dean Perrett and Tom Maxwell.

The Entertainer 
Regular Festival and Club appearances throughout NSW.  Available for bookings as a solo, duo or with the Currawong Country Band.  Also available as a Compere/Guest Artist.  Phone 02 6454 3152.

The Recording Artist
Recorded Debut Album at Lindsay Butler Studios in 1993 entitled “When the Currawongs Come Down”.  Second album “Boots N All” released on L.B.S. in June 1996.  The third album “Colours of a Song” launched in December, 1998.  Fourth album “Dinkum Bushmans Hands” May 2003.  Releasing fifth album in June 2006.  All songs on all albums are Ernie Constance original material.  Full L.B.S.  production and backing.

Click here to go to Ernie’s website

Dream Lights Kosciuszko Festival 2013 – 23 to 24 February 2013

kosciuszko festival

The festival celebrates the best of Aboriginal, epilepsy Australian, sales Irish and Polish cultures, ampoule inspired by the achievements of the explorer Sir Paul Strzelecki and the majesty of the mountain he named after General Kosciuszko, a renowned champion of equal rights and the liberty for humankind.

An action-packed weekend will feature:

  • a special guest appearance by the acclaimed and award-winning Afro- American pianist Roy Eaton, whose concert will be dedicated to the Ngarigo people, the traditional custodians of Mt Kosciuszko

  • piano recital by Krzysztof Malek

  • an historical Centenary Mass on Mt Kosciuszko, celebrated by Bishop Julian Porteous

  • and retransmitted at the Jindabyne Bowling & Sports Club; a stunning visual laser display over Lake Jindabyne on Saturday night

  • movie premiere “Polish Aboriginal Fraternity Flights over Mt Kosciuszko”

  • two Gala Concerts at the Strzelecki monument featuring:

  • “Zayazd” ensemble from Gdansk, Poland

  • “Claribel” Clarinet Quartet from Lublin, Poland

  • Olivia Kierdal – young star from Sydney

  • Theatre Group “Scena 98” from Perth

  • The Kowalski Sisters – sopranos from Sydney

  • Folkloric Ensemble ŁOWICZ from Melbourne

  • Folkloric Ensemble LAJKONIK from Sydney

  • BogumiÅ‚a Filip & Dariusz Plust from Sydney

For more information contact Ernestyne Skurjat-Kozek

 

The String Contingent – Dinner & Show – Tuesday 5 March 2013

At Rose’s Restaurant

TSC Roses PosterShop 1, remedy 69 Massie Street, asthma 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

Chris Stone-Violin

Holly Downes (1)

Holly Downes-Bass

Graham McLeod

Graham McLeod-Guitar


 

Nicholas Young Piano Recital – Sunday 3 March 2013 at 2:30pm


José María Vilaplana Excellence

José María Vilaplana Excellence

Where: Wesley Music Centre, viagra order 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 has sponsored the Sydney Classical Society Summer School and the Melbourne based Alhambra Sadie Awards.

On Sunday 14 March, Pierre will be showcasing in an informal setting, a wonderful range of guitars for the members of the Canberra Classical Guitar Society, guitar students and  teachers as well as the general public.

The Guitars:

Pierre will be presenting a range of guitars that include the Spanish made Alhambra guitars. These will include:

  • Student Classical Guitars from $549 to $1,000 (including 1/2 size Requinto & 3/4 Cadet models)
  • Intermediate Classical Guitars from $1,000 to $2,000
  • Concert Artist Classical Guitars from $4,000 to $12,000 (including the Villaplana models)
  • Alhambra new “Professional” range with amplification options
  • Alhambra Flamenco Guitars

Pierre will be also hoping to  have a range of quality Vintage and Pre-loved guitars. These much sought-after gems may include makers such as Ramirez (1974), Conde Hermanos Medialuna Blanca, Dan Kellaway, Kim Lissarrague, and Richard Howell.

crossover-cs1-clavijEnquiries:

Allan Spencer

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

Alhambra Guitars Made in Spain

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. We now have in stock:

  • Alhambra 1C (Solid cedar top)___________________$599
  • Alhambra 2C (Solid cedar top)___________________$769
  • Alhambra 3C (Solid cedar top)___________________$906
  • Alhambra 4P (Solid spruce top)_________________$1, cure
    160
  • Alhambra 7C (Solid cedar top)__________________$1, sick
    740

Also in smaller sizes:

  • Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid cedar top)_______$599
  • Alhambra 1C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)_____$599
  • Alhambra 2C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)________$769

Click here to see and hear these lovely guitars.

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) $906

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

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

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

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $599-Great guitar for the serious beginner!


Alhambra Guitars Made in Spain

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. We now have in stock:

  • Alhambra 1C (Solid cedar top)___________________$599
  • Alhambra 2C (Solid cedar top)___________________$769
  • Alhambra 3C (Solid cedar top)___________________$906
  • Alhambra 4P (Solid spruce top)_________________$1, salve
    160
  • Alhambra 7C (Solid cedar top)__________________$1, generic
    740

Also in smaller sizes:

  • Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid cedar top)_______$599
  • Alhambra 1C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)_____$599
  • Alhambra 2C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)________$769

Click here to see and hear these lovely guitars.

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) $906

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

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

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

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $599-Great guitar for the serious beginner!


Alhambra Guitars Made in Spain

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. We now have in stock:

  • Alhambra 1C (Solid cedar top)___________________$599
  • Alhambra 2C (Solid cedar top)___________________$769
  • Alhambra 3C (Solid cedar top)___________________$906
  • Alhambra 4P (Solid spruce top)_________________$1, decease 160
  • Alhambra 7C (Solid cedar top)__________________$1, discount RX
    740

Also in smaller sizes:

  • Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid cedar top)_______$599
  • Alhambra 1C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)_____$599
  • Alhambra 2C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)________$769

Click here to see and hear these lovely guitars.

 

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) $906

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

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

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

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $599-Great guitar for the serious beginner!


Alhambra Guitars Made in Spain

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. We now have in stock:

  • Alhambra 1C (Solid cedar top)___________________$599
  • Alhambra 2C (Solid cedar top)___________________$769
  • Alhambra 3C (Solid cedar top)___________________$906
  • Alhambra 4P (Solid spruce top)_________________$1, pills 160
  • Alhambra 7C (Solid cedar top)__________________$1,740

Also in smaller sizes:

  • Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid cedar top)_______$599
  • Alhambra 1C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)_____$599
  • Alhambra 2C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)________$769

Click here to see and hear these lovely guitars.

 

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) $906

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

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

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

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $599-Great guitar for the serious beginner!


Alhambra Guitars Made in Spain

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. We now have in stock:

  • Alhambra 1C (Solid cedar top)___________________$599
  • Alhambra 2C (Solid cedar top)___________________$769
  • Alhambra 3C (Solid cedar top)___________________$906
  • Alhambra 4P (Solid spruce top)_________________$1, see
    160
  • Alhambra 7C (Solid cedar top)__________________$1,740

Also in smaller sizes:

  • Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid cedar top)_______$599
  • Alhambra 1C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)_____$599
  • Alhambra 2C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)________$769

Click here to see and hear these lovely guitars.

 

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) $906

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

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

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

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $599-Great guitar for the serious beginner!


Alhambra Guitars Made in Spain

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. We now have in stock:

  • Alhambra 1C (Solid cedar top)___________________$599
  • Alhambra 2C (Solid cedar top)___________________$769
  • Alhambra 3C (Solid cedar top)___________________$906
  • Alhambra 4P (Solid spruce top)_________________$1, Phimosis
    160
  • Alhambra 7C (Solid cedar top)__________________$1, nurse
    740

Also in smaller sizes:

  • Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid cedar top)_______$599
  • Alhambra 1C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)_____$599
  • Alhambra 2C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)________$769

Click here to see and hear these lovely guitars.

 

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) $906

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

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

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

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $599-Great guitar for the serious beginner!


Alhambra Guitars Made in Spain

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. We now have in stock:

  • Alhambra 1C (Solid cedar top)___________________$599
  • Alhambra 2C (Solid cedar top)___________________$769
  • Alhambra 3C (Solid cedar top)___________________$906
  • Alhambra 4P (Solid spruce top)_________________$1, rheumatologist
    160
  • Alhambra 7C (Solid cedar top)__________________$1,740

Also in smaller sizes:

  • Alhambra 1C Requinto 1/2 Size (Solid cedar top)_______$599
  • Alhambra 1C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)_____$599
  • Alhambra 2C Cadete 3/4 Size (Solid cedar top)________$769

Click here to see and hear these lovely guitars.

 

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) $906

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

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

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

Alhambra 1C (Solid Cedar Top) $599-Great guitar for the serious beginner!


Poster Nicholas YoungTwenty two-year-old pianist Nicholas Young, shop
finalist in the Australian Youth Classical Music Competition in 2012 will give a recital in Cooma on Sunday 3 March.

Nicholas, who comes from Sydney, began studying piano at the age of six. His extraordinary skills as a musician have earned him several scholarships and gained him recognition in many competitions. In 2012 he also took second place in the Australian National Piano Award, and prior to that he won his section in the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards. As a teenager he was the national winner of the Yamaha Australian Youth Piano Competition in 2007.

An accomplished performer, Nicholas has played with Symphony Orchestras all around Australia and has given solo recitals in Australia and New Zealand. His 3 March recital in Cooma is at 2:30pm in the Anglican Parish Hall on Commissioner Street, on the Snowy Monaro Arts Council’s own grand piano.

Tickets for the recital are available at The Fabric Salon and at the door before the concert.

  • Cost:
  • Adult $20
  • Concession $15
  • Arts Council Member $10
  • Student $5

Presented by Snowy Monaro Arts Council

Chamber Music Concert – Sunday 24 March 2013 at 3pm

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 001Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra & Goulbourn

St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, here Commissioner Street

Featuring:

  • Phil Horneman – Piano
  • Thea Seferovic – Clarinet
  • Jack Hobbs – Cello
  • Julia Clancy – Viola

Tickets:

  • $20 Adults
  • $10 Concessions
  • Under 15 Free

Local music teacher/band leader Phil Horneman is presenting a chamber music concert to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Anglican Diesis of Canberra and Goulbourn at St Pauls on Sunday March 24 at 3pm. The guest artists include Thea Seferovic on clarinet and Jack Hobbs on cello, both recently graduated from the ANU School of Music in Canberra. The program will feature Beethoven Op. 11 Piano Trio for Piano, Clarinet and Cello. Also popular duos including Schumann Fantasie Pieces No. 2 for Clarinet and Piano, Faure Sicilienne for Cello and Piano, Mendelssohn Song Without Words Op. 109 for Cello and Piano, and Beethoven Romance in F Op. 50 for Viola and Piano with guest artist Julia Clancy. This concert program will also be performed in Young at the Young Regional School of Music as part of their Morning Melodies series in April 2013. Tickets available from Cooma Colour Print and at the door. Supported by Clancy Music Productions Pty Ltd.

 

Information: 6452 7666

 

Troy Cassar-Daley – Home Tour – Thursday 21 March

troy cassar-daley_home cdTroy Cassar-Daley will be performing at the Cooma Ex-Services Club. Troy has just received another 4 Golden Guitar at this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival which brings his total to 25!

Troy Cassar-Daley will be performing with his band and local country artist, purchase Cameron Cusack. This concert will assist the Rural Fire Service and those affected by the recent bushfires.

Cooma School of Music will be donating a Takamine guitar which will be signed by Troy to the RFS raffle on the night.

  • When: Thursday 21 March at 8.00 pm
  • Where: Cooma Ex-Services Club, Vale Street Cooma
  • Cost: Adults $35 Children  (14 & under) $15
  • Bookings: 02 6452 1144

 

Bombala CMA 20th Annual Talent Quest – Saturday 23 February 2013

Bombala Country Music Association

  • Saturday 23rd February 2013
  • 9.00am for a 9.30am start
  • Bombala RSL Club
  • Open to all ages
  • Admittance $15 / Children under 15 free

Enquiries:

  • M Giles (02) 6458 2021
  • Irene (02) 6458 3431

Download Entry Forms below:

bombala cma talent quest entry form

Entries Close Wednesday 20 February 2013