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Second Hand Alto Saxophone For Sale $750

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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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

01 Solo Alto Sax - excellent condition

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

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

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

CONQUEST XIII – Wednesday 18 June 2014 at 7.30pm

Classical guitarist Campbell Diamond performed a solo concert in Cooma on Saturday. Just 22 years old, sovaldi he performed an entertaining and varied programme of challenging pieces that were played with virtuosity and musical maturity beyond his years.
It was a real treat. Try and get along to his remaining concerts in his tour Dubbo, audiologist Melbourne & Newcastle. Here’s some photos from the Cooma concert as well as the programme.

 

 
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Great Southern Tour 2014

The thirteenth annual visit to Cooma by students of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will be on Wednesday 18 June.

This year’s concert will feature Kinsey Alexander on flute, implant
Patrick Keith on piano, soprano, Chloe Mackenzie, Liam Meany on cello and Tony Zhai on violin. The students will be accompanied by renowned pianist David Miller.

Kinsey Alexander plays flute as a soloist and in chamber ensembles. Currently she is a member of the Sydney Youth Orchestra. A former student of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music High School, her talent has taken her to New York and has seen her take private lessons with several internationally renowned flautists.

Patrick Keith is fast establishing himself as an adventurous and experienced ensemble pianist. Recently Patrick has broadcasted in a number of recitals for FM Fine Music together with other acclaimed musicians. He is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance.

Chloe MacKenzie - Soprano

Chloe MacKenzie – Soprano

Chloe Mackenzie is a young lyric coloratura soprano who has performed widely in Australia and in the United Kingdom. Her theatrical credits include the roles of Mabel in ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, Yum-Yum in ‘Mikado’, Cosette in ‘Les Miserables’ and Christine in ‘Phantom of the Opera’.

Liam Meany was born in Canberra and began cello lessons at the age of nine. He is a current member of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s Symphony Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra, and is a full-time member of the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.

21-year-old Tony Zhai has studied violin in Auckland and in Sydney and has won a number of scholarships and awards in New Zealand in Australia. Tony has also performed in Brazil and plans to complete his Master’s Degree in Germany. Next month he will give a full-length recital in Norway.

David Miller accompanies students every year on their Great Southern Tour of NSW. Widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading pianists, chamber musicians and vocal accompanists, David’s performing schedule has taken him to the UK and New Zealand as well as many countries throughout Asia and the Pacific.

His schedule brings him to Cooma on Wednesday 18 June, for a recital at St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall on Commissioner Street. The recital starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now at The Fabric Salon. School students and young children are free to attend, and supper will follow the concert.

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Campbell Diamond Cooma Concert

Classical guitarist Campbell Diamond performed a solo concert in Cooma on Saturday. Just 22 years old, cystitis he performed an entertaining and varied programme of challenging pieces that were played with virtuosity and musical maturity beyond his years.
It was a real treat. Try and get along to his remaining concerts in his tour Dubbo, website Melbourne & Newcastle. Here’s some photos from the Cooma concert as well as the programme.

 

 

Campbell Diamond – Classical Guitar Recital – 7 June 2014 3pm

Campbell Diamond - Internationally Award Winning Classical Guitarist

Campbell Diamond – Internationally Award Winning Classical Guitarist

Internationally award winning classical guitarist will be performing in Cooma:

  • Saturday 7 June at 3pm
  • St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall, global burden of disease 136 Commissioner Street
  • Tickets: Adult $15, Concession $10
  • Bookings at Cooma School of Music (6452 6067)

Bio:

Campbell is an internationally award winning classical guitarist currently studying in Canberra, Australia, under the tutelage of Timothy Kain and Minh Le Hoang. He began studying the classical guitar with Jeff Donovan at the late age of 17, and now 5 years later, he is developing a reputation as one of the leading guitarists of the younger generation.

He has appeared on ABC Classic FM, ABC Radio National, Fine Music FM and ArtSound radio performing as a soloist and also as part of the Canberra Guitar Quartet, alongside Andrey Lebedev, Callum Henshaw and Andrew Blanch. He has given concerts all around Australia and in Japan, Germany, Austria, Romania as a soloist and a chamber musician.

He has been a prize winner in numerous National and International competitions and eisteddfods, including 1st prize in the 2013 Open Victorian Guitar Competition, 1st prize in the 2013 Australian National Eisteddfod Open Guitar Competition, 2nd prize in the Fundatia Romana de Chitara International Competition Bucharest, a Finalist in the 56th Tokyo International Guitar Competition, a Finalist in the coveted Open Sydney Eisteddfod Instrumental Scholarship, and as a duo Campbell and Callum Henshaw were awarded 1st prize in the 2013 Sydney Eisteddfod Open Instrumental Duo competition.

Campbell has had the privilege of attending and participating in masterclasses with musicians and scholars such as Ricardo Gallén, Hubert Käppel, Judicaël Perroy, Thomas Müller-Pering, Pavel Steidl, Nigel North, Andrew Lawrence King, Leslie Howard, Carlo Barone and Roy Howat.

In September 2014 he will be relocating to Germany to begin study at the ‘Koblenz International Guitar Academy’.

Campbell plays a guitar made by Lance Litchfield with D’Addario strings.

This concert is proudly presented by Cooma School of Music

 

Cooma School of Music joins Muso City

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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:
Our Music Community – Links to Music Venues
Our Music Community – Links to Recording Studios & Music Management
Piano Tuning & Repairs – Nigel Leach 0415 739 904
Also these important links:          
Bye for now,
Allan

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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

coomamusic news – 23 May 2014

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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, viagra 40mg 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:
Our Music Community – Links to Music Venues
Our Music Community – Links to Recording Studios & Music Management
Piano Tuning & Repairs – Nigel Leach 0415 739 904
Also these important links:          
Bye for now,
Allan

Ernie Constance CDs are now available at Cooma School of Music

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

ERNIE CONSTANCE_GOIN WALKABOUT

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

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

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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Musica da Camera – Sunday 4 May 2014 at 2.30pm

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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, pathopsychology Local Musicians, Music & Arts Organizations, Recording Studios & Music Venues.
You can also get daily updates on our Facebook page.

Also All Your Music Needs:

We’ve got 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
Our Music Community – Links to Local Music Organizations:
Our Music Community – Links to Music Venues
Our Music Community – Links to Recording Studios & Music Management
Piano Tuning & Repairs – Nigel Leach 0415 739 904
Also these important links:          
Bye for now,
Allan

 

Musica da Camera String Orchestra

Musica da Camera String Orchestra

Leonard Weiss - Conductor

Leonard Weiss – Conductor

Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, order
136 Commissioner Street Cooma

Tickets available:

  • at the door &
  • at Cooma School of Music, Shop 2 Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street, Cooma NSW

Cost:

  • Adults $20
  • Concession $15
  • Under 15 – Free

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

 

Musica da Camera, formed in 1979, is a Canberra-based string chamber orchestra of about 20 players. For over 30 years this group has been delighting Canberra audiences as well as music lovers throughout the region.

The concert in Cooma will be directed by the Leonard Weiss.

 

Musica da Camera logoPROGRAMME:

JOSHUA HEALEY: Sanguinary Nyarubuye (World Premiere)

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on  theme by Thomas Tallis

FUCHS: Serenade Op 9

LOCATELLI: Concerto Grosso No 2 in C minor

RESPIGHI: Berceuse

ALBINONI: Sonata for String Orchestra