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Update SMCS CHOIR FESTIVAL Saturday September 11, 2010

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Dear Choir Festival Participant, infection

Thank you for your interest in the Choir Festival, see
which is approaching fast. I am writing to you to update some aspects for the day’s organization.

The main change to the plans for the day is a change of venue. The new venue is St Pauls Anglican Church Hall, ambulance
located in Commissioner St Cooma. This street is parallel to the main road through the centre of town. Driving from Canberra, turn left at the second roundabout, take the first turn right, St. Paul’s is at the crest of the hill.

It is well set up for a Choir event, and is located close to shops so it will be easy to access food etc.

All other plans remain the same. Rodney Clancy will conduct one large group, which presently looks like being between 60-90 people.

Participating Choirs and singing groups are busy learning the selected pieces. Being familiar with the charts will help everyone enjoy the experience on the day. If you need help with this, please email or phone me.

Tea, coffee, fruit drinks, biscuits will be available throughout the day, participants will need to make arrangements for lunch etc. So, bring your own food/drink if you like, or buy it at one of many nearby food outlets. Details will be available on the day, as to where to find shops.

The cost for attending is $10, payable on arrival. Could I also ask singers to bring the music with them that have been used in rehearsal. Also could Choir directors email me a list of expected numbers and voice types and let me know if more vocal charts are needed.

Rodney has asked me to let you know that women who are comfortable singing the tenor parts, even if only in some of the songs, are encouraged to do so. This will help the overall balance of the combined choir.

The program and music list is as follows:

PROGRAM

9.30am Welcome to participants

10.00am Rehearsal No. 1 (2 hours)

12.00p Lunch Break (1 hour)

1.00pm Rehearsal No.2 (1 hour)

2.00pm Break (30 mins)

2.30pm Rehearsal No. 3 ( 1 hour)

3.30pm Break (30 mins)

4.00pm Concert (Till 5.00 or 5.15)

Rodney is concerned to conserve singers voices and rest breaks are important to achieve this. These breaks will provide opportunities to mingle and socialize.

The music selected for performance is as follows, all 4 part harmony.

  1. Razzle Dazzle ‘em from Chicargo the musical.

  2. Dies Irae – WA Mozart.

  3. The Barcarolle (Night of Stars) Offenbach.

  4. Pemulwuy – By Australian composer Paul Jarman.

  5. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.

  6. Sure on this shining light S Barber

  7. Ave Verum – Mozart

Choirs or singing groups are invited to prepare two pieces each to perform at the concert, if they wish. These will be in addition to the combined choir items.

The SMCS Choir Festival is a great opportunity for people who don’t belong to a choir to enjoy singing as part of a large group. The Festival also gives established Choirs a chance to see & hear other choir groups and share their talents and experience. As this festival is a significant regional music event, I will be inviting the Head of the A.N.W. School of Music, Adrian Walter, or his representative to attend, ore on this at a later date. I look forward to meeting you on September 11 in Cooma.

Regards

Phil Horneman

Music Teacher SMCS

Contact: phil.horneman@smcs.nsw.edu.au

H. 6452 1255

W. 6452 4333

M. 0401 624 138

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SMCS Choral Festival – Saturday 11 September 2010

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Description: The SMCS Choir Festival is a great opportunity for people who don’t belong to a choir to enjoy singing as part of a large group. The Festival also gives established Choirs a chance to see & hear other choir groups and share their talents and experience.
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Date: 2010-09-11
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    Title: SMCS Band Festival
    Location: SMCS Cnr. Baroona Avenue & Boona Street Cooma North
    Description: Presented by Snowy Mountains Christian School
    Saturday 23 October 2010
    Cost: $10 per person
    Contact: Phil Horneman 0401 624 138
    Start Time: 09:00
    Date: 2010-10-23
    End Time: 16:00

    Following the success of our 2009 Band Festival, pharm
    Snowy Mountains Christian School in Cooma is offering an exciting, challenging day on October 23rd 2010.  The format will be different this year, in summary, all participants will be organized into two Concert Bands, each band will do two rehearsals before lunch.  After lunch, the two bands become one combined band, which will have one rehearsal before our afternoon concert.  A third option will be offered for stage band players.

    All participants will be asked to wear all black or black & white for the days activities.  Following is the list of charts I have chosen for the Festival:

    Chart 1 Jazz it up – level 3 ½ Belwin Band from Alfred  Arranger:  Victor Lopez.

    Chart 2 Gateway to the Alps – Ralph Hultgren       Brolga Music, Red Hill, Queensland.

    Chart 3 Theme From Family Guy – Level 3.0  Hal Leonard.  Arranger:  Paul Murtha

    Chart 4 Highlights from Oliver – Level 3.0  Hal Leonard  Arranger: Ted Ricketts

    Chart 5 Suite from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,  Level 3.5 by John Williams arranged by Ralph Ford, Belwin Band from Alfred.

    Chart 6 Disney on Parade Level 2.5  Hal Leonard  Arranger:  Johnnie Vinson

    The Stage Band option will be conducted by myself, Phil Horneman, and it will be included on the concert program.

    The Conductors for the day will be:-

    1. Mr Steve Williams
    2. Mr Rodney Clancy

    They will share the conducting load, leaving all visiting band directors free to mentor, sit in, help out etc where needed.

    Knowledge of 4 out of 6 charts would be very helpful to the success of the day.  If band directors need practice copies of the charts, please contact me.  It may be helpful to purchase one or two for your own use at other events, either way, it will be helpful if players know 4 out of 6 of the charts before attending the festival.  Band A will do Charts 1 and 3, Band B will do Charts 2 and 4.

    Here is the Program as it stands.

    9.00am                        Welcome

    9.15am                        Set up, tune up.           Band 1,  Band 2.

    9.30am                        Rehearsal  No. 1          Charts 1, 2, 5, 6

    )           10.15-11.15am  Stage Band

    10.40am          Break.  Morning tea.                                       )

    )

    11.00am          Rehearsal  No.2.          Charts 3,4, 5, 6

    12.10pm          Lunch

    12.45pm          Set up for Combined Band

    1.00pm            Combined Band R3 Charts 5, 6

    2.10pm            Break

    2.30pm            Festival Concert

    Items:              Ed Wilson  CB Charts 1 and 3 (Band A)

    Bob Henderson Band (Band B)

    Jazz Ensemble/STAGE BAND

    Selected visiting band items

    Combined Festival Band. Charts 5 and 6

    4.00pm            Au Revoir, Thank you’s

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

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    Krzysztof Malek plays chopin

    As part of the K’ozzie Fest 2010 Celebrations, look Krzysztof Malek performs Chopin. Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin.

    • Monday 22 March 7.00 pm.
    • Tickets available at “The Fabric Salon”

    In association with the Snowy Monaro Arts Council

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    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

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

    The annual event K’Ozzie Fest will be held from Friday 19 to Monday 22 March this year.

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    One of the main focuses of this year’s event is to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Polish composer, melanoma
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    Accomplished young pianist, rx
    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

    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

    Chopin Piano Recital by Krzystof Malek, 22 March 2010

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    Krzysztof Malek plays chopin

    As part of the K’ozzie Fest 2010 Celebrations, visit 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 –
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      $12 per Concession (Senior/Pensioner) and Arts Council Member
      $2 per School Student (Primary and Secondary)
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    Krzysztof Malek, Concert Pianist

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    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

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

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