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Community Stage – Peak Festival 2016 (10-12 June

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2016 Community Music Stage

The Community Stage focuses on giving live performance opportunities to regional bands, drugs ensembles and choirs. The festival directors envisage the long weekend celebrations becoming an important annual showcase for talents of the region. The Community Stage is proudly supported by Cooma School of Music. The MC will be Allan Spencer from the school.

The performance schedule

Saturday 11 June
11:30 12:00 Shelby Grace 0:30
12:10 12:40 Children of the River 0:30
12:50 13:30 String Family 0:40
13:40 14:10 Harry Cleverdon 0:30
14:20 14:50 Curious Rendition Orchestra 0:30
15:00 15:30 Kay Proudlove 0:30
15:40 16:10 Paul James 0:30
16:30 17:15 Ben Fowler 0:45

Sunday 12 June
10:30 11:00 Matilda Rose 0:30
11:10 11:40 Raising Cain 0:30
11:50 12:20 Layal 0:30
12:30 13:00 Latvian Independence Day 0:30
13:10 13:40 Oscar, Dom and Harry 0:30
13:50 14:20 Cooma Guitar Ensemble 0:30
14:30 15:15 Ben Fowler 0:45
15:25 15:55 Cielle Montgomery & James Church 0:30
16:10 16:55 Curious Rendition Orchestra 0:45

 

Benji and the Saltwater Sound System

Benji and the Saltwater Sound System draws upon Benji’s recent immersion in Solomon Islander flavours fused with the reggae and African roots of its members past musical projects to create hypnotic soundscapes underpinned by painfully catchy melodies.

http://benjiandthesss.com/music

Children of the River

Contemporary and folk duo with a touch of Celtic.

https://www.reverbnation.com/childrenoftheriver

Cielle Montgomery & James Church

Hailing from Cooma NSW, Cielle Montgomery & James Church are an act known for their captivating stage presence, powerful harmonies, skilful acoustic instrumentation and well-crafted original songs. Cielle’s all-acoustic debut EP is right at home in the folk/alt. country scene and available now!

https://ciellemontgomery.bandcamp.com/releases

Cooma Guitar Ensemble

Cooma School of Music was established in 1984. Its primary focus has been to develop the music culture in the Monaro/Snowy Mountains region. For over 30 years Allan and Leslie Spencer have endeavoured to bring the sense of achievement and joy of making music, in all its forms, to people of all ages and levels of expertise. The guitar ensemble is one of their projects.

http://coomamusic.com.au/about

Curious Rendition Orkestra

CRO is really more like a band than an orchestra. It includes violins, flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones and other lower brass, accordions, piano, guitar, percussion. Their music includes Russian Klezmer tunes, a Capetown jazz tune,  New Orleans second line and a funky soul number.

Harry Cleverdon

Harry is 14 year vocalist who accompanies himself on piano or guitar. He plays popular music. Some of his favourites are by Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars. He has played at many festivals, talent quests ,clubs and pubs.

Kay Proudlove

A display of honest storytelling, Kay’s live show is like being invited into the lounge room of an indie-folk songstress with an honest, heart wrenching voice and an accidentally dry sense of humour.

http://www.kayproudlove.bandcamp.com

Matilda Rose

Singer/songwriter and guitarist who enjoys a wide range of music, particularly country/Rock country/pop.

http://youtu.be/cbbPEM0j9hA

Oscar, Dom and Harry

Alternative rock and folk band from the Monaro region with lively on stage performance covering artists from Hendrix to Sticky Fingers to Angus and Julia Stone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKSuSamNlm4

Paul James

Solo singer guitarist performing predominantly American Folk and some Aussie standards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJGrNpBIrMA

Raising Cain

They are a local band who have been together for 2 years. They enjoy playing all styles of music and play guitar, ukulele, cajon and vocals. They are influenced by bands ranging from John Butler and blue grass folk through to heavy rock such as Halestorm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waAVXpsjC18

Shelby Grace

Shelby Grace attends Snowy Mountains Grammar School.  She is a regular performer at all local music competitions and other Statewide country music competitions.  Shelby also enjoys busking.

The String Family

A crowd pleasing classical crossover string band playing a huge range of repertoire from classical to folk to pop to country with strings and some vocals. They are recent winners of the Cooma Busking Competition.

http://www.sarahmoir.com/buycd/

Jay Podger CD “Slow Down World” $25 – Now Availble

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smac organ concert 001Featuring:

Anthony Hann – Organ

Narelle Hahn – Trumpet

Rowena Evans – Recorder

Where:

St Andrew’s Uniting Church, try Soho Street Cooma NSW

Tickets at door:

Adult $20

Concession $15

SMAC Member $10

Student & Children Free

Presented by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc.

jay poger cd slow down world 001jay poger cd slow down world 002jay poger cd slow down world 003AVAILABLE FROM:

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Shop 2, cheap Parkview Arcade, herpes
123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
PHONE: 02 6452 6067
FAX: 02 6452 4938
EMAIL: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Young at Art 2014 – Wednesday 6 August 7.30pm

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Presented by:

Snowy Monaro Arts Council

Where: St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall, ask 136 Commissioner Street Cooma NSW

Click below for Programme:

Young at Art 2014 Programme

On Wednesday 6 August, Snowy Monaro Arts Council will proudly present its annual ‘Young @ Art’ concert – an opportunity for young musicians to perform to a discerning audience – at the Anglican Parish Hall in Cooma.

The Arts Council for decades has been responsible for attracting and hosting high quality musical performances to the district. But seven years ago the organisation decided to publicly acknowledge the talents of local performers – in particular, very young and gifted musicians.

Apart from chances to perform before family and friends, and at schools or in competitions and eisteddfods, many young performers rarely have the chance to play to an audience of strangers. And so, ‘Young @ Art’ was conceived.

Wednesday’s performers will be predominantly teenagers, each considered accomplished in their chosen instrument. There will be pianists, guitarists, flautists and more, and solo as well as ensemble presentations.

Anybody wanting to encourage our local young people and who loves good quality music is invited to attend the concert. Tickets are available at The Fabric Salon and at the door.

For further information:
Concert convenor – Glenyss Allen 6452 3561

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Robert Schmidli Piano Concert – Sunday 16 March 2014 at 3pm

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St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall, ophthalmologist 136 Commissioner Street, order CoomaROBERT SCHMIDLI PIANO CONCERT

Tickets available at:

The Fabric Salon, side effects 42 Vale Street, Cooma

  • Adult $20
  • Concession $15
  • Members $10
  • Students & Children FREE

Presented by The Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc

Dr Robert Schmidli, a Man of Many Talents

 

New Zealand born Robert Schmidli studied piano at the same time he was studying medicine. During his first year of Medicine at university Christchurch he won a Music Prize, then while he continued his studies in Dunedin he performed and broadcast his music nationally.
Robert has performed as a soloist with orchestras in both New Zealand and Australia after moving here in 1991. Since settling in Canberra 15 years ago he has continued to perform as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician. All this, while practicing as a specialist in endocrinology and diabetes.

Young @ Art 2013 – Wednesday 7 August 2013 at 7.30pm

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Cooma’s very own singing sensation, prescription Vendulka Wichta is appearing live at the Alpine Hotel this Saturday!

Vendulka (from XFactor) Performing at Alpine Hotel Saturday 3 August at 7.30pm

Vendulka (from XFactor) Performing at Alpine Hotel Saturday 3 August at 7.30pm

Cooma Concert Details:

  • When: Friday 30 August 2013 at 7pm
  • Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, resuscitation
    136 Commissioner Street
  • Tickets: Details to be announced

Grigoryan Bros Seasons A3 PRINT copy (1)GRIGORYAN BROTHERS

THE SEASONS

NATIONAL TOUR

Australia’s leading guitar duo take on a
Russian piano classic

“Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons has been on the Grigoryan
family ‘to do list’ for 15 years, cheap ” says Slava Grigoryan. “Many
years ago I’d performed a few movements from The
Seasons which dad had arranged for me but you really need
two guitars to cover the full dynamic range and detail. Since
then Leonard and I have been planning to record the
complete set.”
The Seasons, recipe a twelve-movement composition written for
solo piano by the iconic Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky, has at last been arranged for two guitars by
Edward Grigoryan for his sons Slava and Leonard
Grigoryan, who together are one of the world’s leading guitar
duos.
“For many years Slava and I have wanted to breathe new life
into classical guitar repertoire,” says Leonard. “While in the
past we’ve performed Spanish and French piano
compositions that have been transcribed for two guitars, this
arrangement of The Seasons is quite unique.”
“This guitar transition is a rare occurrence with Russian piano music, so I think when people hear this
we might see it happening more and more,” adds Slava. “Dad’s arrangement is nothing short of
stunning, retaining what makes it a masterpiece, while presenting it in a totally different setting and
giving it a new voice.”
The new CD includes the complete The Seasons, with its movements characterising the twelve months
of the year. These mini-melodic showpieces were written around the time Tchaikovsky was composing
the ballet Swan Lake and were commissioned to be printed as monthly installments for readers of the
music magazine Nouvellist in 1876.
On this tour, Slava and Leonard will perform highlights from The Seasons as well as a selection of their
favourite pieces. This will include compositions from all corners of the world and pieces that display their
improvisational skills. While the brothers have both forged careers that demonstrate great skill across a
number of musical genres, The Seasons CD and tour marks a return to a more classical setting, whilst
still pushing the limits of what two classical guitars can accomplish together.
The Grigoryan Brothers are Australia’s leading and favourite guitar duo. In addition to their individual
careers and collaborations with other artists, as the Grigoryan Brothers they have recorded five albums,
been nominated for numerous ARIA Awards and undertaken international tours through Europe, USA,
UK, Asia, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, as well as many national tours.
.”…guitar playing of uncommon originality and authority.
Musicality, expressivity and daring…” The New York Times

Click here to go to their website.

Cooma Concert Details:

  • When: Friday 30 August 2013 at 7pm
  • Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, approved
    136 Commissioner Street
  • Tickets: $40 Adults/$30 Concessions (Tickets available at Cooma School of Music)

Grigoryan Bros Seasons A3 PRINT copy (1)GRIGORYAN BROTHERS

THE SEASONS

NATIONAL TOUR

Australia’s leading guitar duo take on a
Russian piano classic

“Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons has been on the Grigoryan
family ‘to do list’ for 15 years,” says Slava Grigoryan. “Many
years ago I’d performed a few movements from The
Seasons which dad had arranged for me but you really need
two guitars to cover the full dynamic range and detail. Since
then Leonard and I have been planning to record the
complete set.”
The Seasons, a twelve-movement composition written for
solo piano by the iconic Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky, has at last been arranged for two guitars by
Edward Grigoryan for his sons Slava and Leonard
Grigoryan, who together are one of the world’s leading guitar
duos.
“For many years Slava and I have wanted to breathe new life
into classical guitar repertoire,” says Leonard. “While in the
past we’ve performed Spanish and French piano
compositions that have been transcribed for two guitars, this
arrangement of The Seasons is quite unique.”
“This guitar transition is a rare occurrence with Russian piano music, so I think when people hear this
we might see it happening more and more,” adds Slava. “Dad’s arrangement is nothing short of
stunning, retaining what makes it a masterpiece, while presenting it in a totally different setting and
giving it a new voice.”
The new CD includes the complete The Seasons, with its movements characterising the twelve months
of the year. These mini-melodic showpieces were written around the time Tchaikovsky was composing
the ballet Swan Lake and were commissioned to be printed as monthly installments for readers of the
music magazine Nouvellist in 1876.
On this tour, Slava and Leonard will perform highlights from The Seasons as well as a selection of their
favourite pieces. This will include compositions from all corners of the world and pieces that display their
improvisational skills. While the brothers have both forged careers that demonstrate great skill across a
number of musical genres, The Seasons CD and tour marks a return to a more classical setting, whilst
still pushing the limits of what two classical guitars can accomplish together.
The Grigoryan Brothers are Australia’s leading and favourite guitar duo. In addition to their individual
careers and collaborations with other artists, as the Grigoryan Brothers they have recorded five albums,
been nominated for numerous ARIA Awards and undertaken international tours through Europe, USA,
UK, Asia, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, as well as many national tours.
.”…guitar playing of uncommon originality and authority.
Musicality, expressivity and daring…” The New York Times

Click here to go to their website.

Cooma Concert Details:

  • When: Friday 30 August 2013 at 7pm
  • Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, online
    136 Commissioner Street
  • Tickets: $40 Adults/$30 Concessions

Grigoryan Bros Seasons A3 PRINT copy (1)GRIGORYAN BROTHERS

THE SEASONS

NATIONAL TOUR

Australia’s leading guitar duo take on a
Russian piano classic

“Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons has been on the Grigoryan
family ‘to do list’ for 15 years, health
” says Slava Grigoryan. “Many
years ago I’d performed a few movements from The
Seasons which dad had arranged for me but you really need
two guitars to cover the full dynamic range and detail. Since
then Leonard and I have been planning to record the
complete set.”
The Seasons, a twelve-movement composition written for
solo piano by the iconic Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky, has at last been arranged for two guitars by
Edward Grigoryan for his sons Slava and Leonard
Grigoryan, who together are one of the world’s leading guitar
duos.
“For many years Slava and I have wanted to breathe new life
into classical guitar repertoire,” says Leonard. “While in the
past we’ve performed Spanish and French piano
compositions that have been transcribed for two guitars, this
arrangement of The Seasons is quite unique.”
“This guitar transition is a rare occurrence with Russian piano music, so I think when people hear this
we might see it happening more and more,” adds Slava. “Dad’s arrangement is nothing short of
stunning, retaining what makes it a masterpiece, while presenting it in a totally different setting and
giving it a new voice.”
The new CD includes the complete The Seasons, with its movements characterising the twelve months
of the year. These mini-melodic showpieces were written around the time Tchaikovsky was composing
the ballet Swan Lake and were commissioned to be printed as monthly installments for readers of the
music magazine Nouvellist in 1876.
On this tour, Slava and Leonard will perform highlights from The Seasons as well as a selection of their
favourite pieces. This will include compositions from all corners of the world and pieces that display their
improvisational skills. While the brothers have both forged careers that demonstrate great skill across a
number of musical genres, The Seasons CD and tour marks a return to a more classical setting, whilst
still pushing the limits of what two classical guitars can accomplish together.
The Grigoryan Brothers are Australia’s leading and favourite guitar duo. In addition to their individual
careers and collaborations with other artists, as the Grigoryan Brothers they have recorded five albums,
been nominated for numerous ARIA Awards and undertaken international tours through Europe, USA,
UK, Asia, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, as well as many national tours.
.”…guitar playing of uncommon originality and authority.
Musicality, expressivity and daring…” The New York Times

Click here to go to their website.

On Wednesday 7 August, drugs
Snowy Monaro Arts Council will proudly present its annual ‘Young @ Art’ concert – an opportunity for young musicians to perform to a discerning audience – at the Anglican Parish Hall in Cooma.

The Arts Council for decades has been responsible for attracting and hosting high quality musical performances to the district. But six years ago the organisation decided to publicly acknowledge the talents of local performers – in particular, very young and gifted musicians.

Apart from chances to perform before family and friends, and at schools or in competitions and eisteddfods, many young performers rarely have the chance to play to an audience of strangers. And so, ‘Young @ Art’ was conceived.

Wednesday’s performers will be predominantly teenagers, each considered accomplished in their chosen instrument. There will be pianists, guitarists, flautists and more, and solo as well as ensemble presentations.

Anybody wanting to encourage our local young people and who loves good quality music is invited to attend the concert. Tickets are available at The Fabric Salon and at the door.

For further information:
Concert convenor – Glenyss Allen 6452 3561

Regards,
Caroline  Fox
Publicity
Snowy Monaro Arts Council

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Cooma Harmony Chorus performs for Christmas in July

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STRANGE BEDFELLOWS – an evening with the classical guitar

AT WESLEY MUSIC CENTREHarold Gretton

20 National Circuit, phthisiatrician
Forrest ACT 2603

Biography:

Harold Gretton began playing guitar at the age of 7. After formative studies with Carolyn Kidd, malady
he started his Bachelor of Music studies at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Music under the guidance of Timothy Kain AM. He completed his Bachelor of Music with first-class honours in 2006. He was awarded the Friends of the ANU School of Music Bernhard Neumann prize for most outstanding graduate. He completed his PhD at the ANU School of Music in 2010, and in 2012 went on to complete a “Cour de spécialisation” (as a guitar duo with Véronique van Duurling) at the Strasbourg conservatory with the Duo Melis.

Harold has won numerous national and international competitions, including most recently first prize in the 7th international guitar competition of J.K Mertz (2010), first prize in the 2007 Vienna Guitar Forum – International Guitar Competition (Austria), first prize in the 2007 Cordoba Guitar Festival – International Guitar Competition (Spain), first prize in the 2008 Coria International Guitar Competition (Spain), first prize in the 2008 Transylvania International Guitar Competition (Romania), first prize in the 10th Sernancelhe International Guitar Competition (Portugal, 2008), and first prize in the International Competition of 20th Century Guitar Music Interpretation in Lagonegro (Italy, 2006). He was awarded second prize in the 51st Tokyo International Guitar Competition (Japan, 2008) and the Gisborne Music competition (New Zealand, 2005). He has also placed first in the open guitar sections of Australian national eisteddfods and competitions.

 

 
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS – an evening with the classical guitar

AT WESLEY MUSIC CENTREHarold Gretton

20 National Circuit, phthisiatrician
Forrest ACT 2603

Biography:

Harold Gretton began playing guitar at the age of 7. After formative studies with Carolyn Kidd, approved
he started his Bachelor of Music studies at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Music under the guidance of Timothy Kain AM. He completed his Bachelor of Music with first-class honours in 2006. He was awarded the Friends of the ANU School of Music Bernhard Neumann prize for most outstanding graduate. He completed his PhD at the ANU School of Music in 2010, purchase and in 2012 went on to complete a “Cour de spécialisation” (as a guitar duo with Véronique van Duurling) at the Strasbourg conservatory with the Duo Melis.

Harold has won numerous national and international competitions, including most recently first prize in the 7th international guitar competition of J.K Mertz (2010), first prize in the 2007 Vienna Guitar Forum – International Guitar Competition (Austria), first prize in the 2007 Cordoba Guitar Festival – International Guitar Competition (Spain), first prize in the 2008 Coria International Guitar Competition (Spain), first prize in the 2008 Transylvania International Guitar Competition (Romania), first prize in the 10th Sernancelhe International Guitar Competition (Portugal, 2008), and first prize in the International Competition of 20th Century Guitar Music Interpretation in Lagonegro (Italy, 2006). He was awarded second prize in the 51st Tokyo International Guitar Competition (Japan, 2008) and the Gisborne Music competition (New Zealand, 2005). He has also placed first in the open guitar sections of Australian national eisteddfods and competitions.

 

 
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS – an evening with the classical guitar

AT WESLEY MUSIC CENTREHarold Gretton

20 National Circuit, diabetes and Pregnancy
Forrest ACT 2603

Biography:

Harold Gretton began playing guitar at the age of 7. After formative studies with Carolyn Kidd, he started his Bachelor of Music studies at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Music under the guidance of Timothy Kain AM. He completed his Bachelor of Music with first-class honours in 2006. He was awarded the Friends of the ANU School of Music Bernhard Neumann prize for most outstanding graduate. He completed his PhD at the ANU School of Music in 2010, and in 2012 went on to complete a “Cour de spécialisation” (as a guitar duo with Véronique van Duurling) at the Strasbourg conservatory with the Duo Melis.

Harold has won numerous national and international competitions, including most recently first prize in the 7th international guitar competition of J.K Mertz (2010), first prize in the 2007 Vienna Guitar Forum – International Guitar Competition (Austria), first prize in the 2007 Cordoba Guitar Festival – International Guitar Competition (Spain), first prize in the 2008 Coria International Guitar Competition (Spain), first prize in the 2008 Transylvania International Guitar Competition (Romania), first prize in the 10th Sernancelhe International Guitar Competition (Portugal, 2008), and first prize in the International Competition of 20th Century Guitar Music Interpretation in Lagonegro (Italy, 2006). He was awarded second prize in the 51st Tokyo International Guitar Competition (Japan, 2008) and the Gisborne Music competition (New Zealand, 2005). He has also placed first in the open guitar sections of Australian national eisteddfods and competitions.
The Cooma Harmony Chorus entertained an enthusiastic audience at Chakola Hall as part of the Christmas in July celebrations presented by Cooma Monaro Railway.

Christmas in July – Sunday 21 July 2013

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Christmas in July Poster (2)Presented by the Cooma Monaro Railway

  • Train departs Cooma Railway Station at 11am
  • 2 Course Christmas Lunch at the Chakola Hall – Catered by “Lets Go Nuts Fudge ‘n’ Food
  • Live music by Cooma Harmony Chorus

Tickets available from:

Cooma Visitors Centre

Ph: 1800 636 525

http://www.visitcooma.com.au/