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Together To Remember – Remembrance Day 11 November at 3.00 pm

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Coordinated by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc. instrumentalists and choirs from Cooma-Monaro, ask
Bombala and Snowy River Shires will present a concert at Cooma Ex-Services Club at 3:00pm on 11 November 2012. As well as honouring Remembrance Day, otolaryngologist
this project aims to further develop and foster connections between performers and audiences across the Snowy-Monaro region.

With the support of the Cooma-Monaro Arts & Cultural Activities Committee and South East Arts, medic
we were successful at gaining funding for the project from Regional Arts NSW, through their Country Arts Support Program.

We have already received some wonderful expressions of interest from various individuals and groups interested in participating in the concert, and now we are inviting more.

Please contact the coordinating team…

  • ·         If you would like to be part of the musical performance;
  • ·         If you have any appropriate stories to share (war memories and stories from all around the world);
  • ·         If you may be willing and able to lend appropriate imagery – paintings, photographs, uniforms for the event; or
  • ·         If you would like to be involved in any other way!

Prospective performers, please send some details about yourselves:

  • ·         The name of your group and your contact details
  • ·         What kind of group it is – instrumental, vocal, both
  • ·         How long you have been performing
  • ·         Number of group members and their age range
  • ·         What kinds of instruments you play, and the level of proficiency
  • ·         Anything from your repertoire or collection which might be suitable for this concert
  • ·         Any performance highlights, such as recordings
  • ·         Anything else you think that might be helpful

A meeting of interested participants is planned for 19 May in Cooma – the time and venue will be confirmed.

Email us at coomaremembrance@hotmail.com OR write to Snowy Monaro Arts Council, PO Box 1260, Cooma, 2630 on or before Friday 11 May.

 
Coordinated by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc. instrumentalists and choirs from Cooma-Monaro, Sildenafil
Bombala and Snowy River Shires will present a concert at Cooma Ex-Services Club at 3:00pm on 11 November 2012. As well as honouring Remembrance Day, this project aims to further develop and foster connections between performers and audiences across the Snowy-Monaro region.

With the support of the Cooma-Monaro Arts & Cultural Activities Committee and South East Arts, we were successful at gaining funding for the project from Regional Arts NSW, through their Country Arts Support Program.

When: Sunday 11 November 2012 3.00 pm

Where: Cooma Ex-Services Club, Vale Street Cooma

Tickets: TBA

The Country Arts Support Program of Regional Arts NSW is funded by the NSW Government through Arts

A Grand Concert – Sunday 15 July 2.30 pm

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A Celebration  For Our One-Year-Old Grand Piano

2.30 pm at St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall, what is ed Commissioner Street, website Cooma

A concert of local musicians to celebrate our piano’s first birthday.

Tickets:

Pre-bookings: Fabric Salon

Adults $15.00
Concessions $12.00
Members $10.00
Students $5.00

Includes light refreshments

Conquest XI – Wednesday 27 June 2012 @ 7.30pm

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“Train To Budapest” is a Jazz/Fusion Trio.

They’re appearing at Cooma’s 40 Cafvisit this site serif;”>é, rubella Sharp Street, pills Cooma

FREE GIG!

BYO WITH MEALS.
OR COME JUST FOR COFFEE!
http://youtu.be/lb2NLIIM850

The Jindabyne Ukulele Kollective will be  performing at the Snowy Vineyard & Micobrewery from 1.00 pm  on Saturday 26 May.

( Address 255 Werralong Road, tablets
Dalgety)

All welcome to come along and have a great afternoon of wine, order
beer, viagra sale
food and music. Entry is FREE!

Lunch is available.

Lunch & Courtesy Bus bookings on 1300 7666 08 or click here.

Free Courtesy bus pick up:

Jindabyne, Cooma , Berridale

 

 

Conquest XI

SOUND THE TRUMPETS – HERE COMES THE GREAT SOUTHERN TOUR 2012

Each year since 2001 performance major students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music have embarked on a tour of southern New South Wales, malady
bringing their extraordinary talents to regional communities and small schools.

The 11th annual tour, patient which encompasses the southern highlands and the south coast, will reach Cooma on Wednesday 27 June. Snowy Monaro Arts Council will proudly host the students for their“ConQuest XI” performance at the Anglican Parish Hall, Cooma that evening at 7:30pm.

Accompanying the students again this year will be David Miller, AM.  Considered one of Australia’s leading chamber musicians and accompanists, David is also patron of Snowy Monaro Arts Council’s grand piano, and he will be playing the instrument for the first time at the June 27 concert. (The piano arrived within 48 hours of David’s last visit in 2011.)

This year’s young musicians include Zac Anderson and Jonathan Baker, trumpet-players, soprano Amy Corkery, horn-player Joshua Davies, Miles Diment-Smith on trombone and Joshua Jaworski on tuba.

Tickets for the concert will be available at The Fabric Salon in Cooma.

Adults $25.00
Concessions $20.00
Members $15.00
Students $5.00
Family ticket $40.00

Proudly presented by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc.

Gilbert & Sullivan Extravaganza_The Aftermath

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Gilbert & Sullivan Extravaganza

The Gilbert & Sullivan Extravaganza was a great success with over 550 people in total attending the 3 performances last weekend at the Cooma Ex-Services Club. This major production was a made up of selections from “The Mikado”, myocarditis “HMS Pinafore”, more about “Pirates of Penzance”, Yeoman of the Guard”, “The Gondoliers”and “Iolanthe”.

This ambitious project was conceived by Robert Shearer and featured 20 soloists, a chorus of 20 voices and an orchestra of almost 30. The chorus was made up of members of the Cooma Harmony Chorus, and the orchestra was primarily made up of the Snowy Mountains Ensemble. The proceeds from the shows were evenly divided between these two wonderful community-based music groups. Over $10.000 was made.

The audiences for the shows were a mix of ages from children to pensioners and this was reflected the diverse ages of the performers which was from 6 to 80 year-olds. As well as the many locals that came along to see the shows there were visitors from Canberra, Sydney, Mebourne and Brisbane. One audience member told me that he and his wife had brought along his mother-in-law who was visiting from the USA. He said that his mother-in-law was delighted with the show remarking that the Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza was a highlight of her visit to Australia and the she “couldn’t believe that a small town like Cooma could have put on a performance of such high quality!”

Here’ some photos from the shows. Click on thumbnails for larger images.

Gilbert & Sullivan Extravaganza Heats Up!

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Julia Clancy performing in Iolanthe

It may be getting a little chilly in Cooma these days but preparations for the Gilbert & Sullivan Extravaganza are heating up. Rehearsals are in full swing. The orchestra, medicine which was 26 strong and mainly consisting of members of the Snowy Mountains Ensemble, stuff has now grown to 36 in number with many accomplished musicians from far and wide joining the ranks. Many of these new arrivals are from orchestras in Canberra. They seem to be very excited about getting to perform in these much loved works.

The Cooma Harmony Chorus has been very busy not only learning their songs but quite a few tricky dance steps as well. It’s hard work but great fun!

Yvonne Barnes has been madly sewing costumes late into the night. The soloists have been having fun trying out all the elaborate costumes and make up. John and Joan Holmes have been testing and retesting all the sound and lighting equipment. The Lion’s Club has been hard at work constructing the sets. Robert Shearer, stuff Petra Lindsay, Rodney Clancy and Leslie Spencer have been directing all this frenetic activity. It’s Cooma’s largest musical production ever but it’s all coming together beautifully.

Tickets sales are selling fast so if you want to attend buy your tickets soon as you can so you don’t miss out. Tickets are available for three shows only. There’s one performance on Friday evening 1st June at 7.30 pm and two performances on  Saturday 2nd June; a matinee at 1.30 pm and an evening show at 7.30 pm. Tickets may be purchases at the venue, Cooma Ex-Services Club or at Cooma School of Music.

(Click on the thumbnails below for the larger image)

 

Nimmitabel Annual Bonfire Shed Concert – Saturday 19 May 2012

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An Invitation from Viki….

Hello all!!

I would like to invite you to come along and celebrate the end of my music degree at The Australian Institute of Music! The final recital gives each student the fantastic opportunity to share our passion and love for music with our friends and family and play some awesome music.

Hope to see you there!! 😀

Viki

*as I seem to be having problems with the time thingy for the event, so you all know, the recital starts at 6.45pm. As I am the second recital for the evening, it should start right on time!

if you have any questions please feel free to fb me, email (i_hate_eggs_14590@hotmail.com) or call (0408693575)

An Invitation from Viki….

Hello all!!

I would like to invite you to come along and celebrate the end of my music degree at The Australian Institute of Music! The final recital gives each student the fantastic opportunity to share our passion and love for music with our friends and family and play some awesome music.

Hope to see you there!! 😀

Viki

*as I seem to be having problems with the time thingy for the event, so you all know, the recital starts at 6.45pm. As I am the second recital for the evening, it should start right on time!

if you have any questions please feel free to fb me, email (i_hate_eggs_14590@hotmail.com) or call (0408693575)

An Invitation from Viki….

Hello all!!

I would like to invite you to come along and celebrate the end of my music degree at The Australian Institute of Music! The final recital gives each student the fantastic opportunity to share our passion and love for music with our friends and family and play some awesome music.

Hope to see you there!! 😀

Viki

*as I seem to be having problems with the time thingy for the event, so you all know, the recital starts at 6.45pm. As I am the second recital for the evening, it should start right on time!

if you have any questions please feel free to fb me, email (i_hate_eggs_14590@hotmail.com) or call (0408693575)

All the way from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, more info
singer-songwriter Matt Charlesworth has moved to Cooma.

Matt began playing guitar at 14 years of age. The sudden interest in playing guitar became a great passion for all things musical. This led Matt to pursue music to the tertiary level. In 2008 Matt completed his music degree at Box Hill Institute.

In 2009 Matt went on to record his debut album, “For the Journey”, released on iTunes in 2010 (Also available at Cooma School of Music and Monaro Books). In the same year Matt took up the position of Music Coordinator at Somerville Secondary College. He initiated a music program that grew to 50 students within one year.

At the beginning of 2010 Matt and his wife Sarah packed up everything to go out on the road. They spent 9 months on the road travelling around Victoria and NSW, Matt sharing his music at every opportunity.

In October they moved to Cooma so Matt could take up the position of Chaplain at Monaro High School and Cooma Public School. Matt has also initiated a music program at Numerella Public School. Now settled into Cooma Matt is looking forward to the opportunity to become involved with the music scene in the Cooma area.

Matt has been teaching music almost as long as he has been playing. His lessons are undertaken with the same degree of passion as his on stage performing.

Matt Charlesworth's debut CD "For The Journey"

Lessons will be in Guitar, Bass and Vocals

Initially Matt will only be teaching one night a week so positions are limited.

http://www.myspace.com/mattcharlesworth

Contact Matt: 0439 884 533
LOTS OF TOP LOCAL ARTISTS PERFORMING

Including: Ernie Constance, sickness Luke Simpson, nurse
Michael Green, Brad Cox, Matt Kimber, Ron Milliner, Leonie Cottrell, Louise Bowerman, Brett Hodak, Paul Bennet, Aaron Hite, Ben Dowton and the Numeralla Fingerpluckers.

WITH ROAST, BBQ & SUPPER, FREE CAMPING

ADMISSION:

  • ADULTS $25
  • CHILDREN $10
  • FAMILY $60

Admission includes:

  • Live Music
  • BBQ
  • Roast
  • Supper

BYO Drinks -Cans only

ALL PROCEEDS TO NIMMITABEL SHOWGROUND IMPROVEMENTS.

INQUIRIES CONTACT: JENNY ALCOCK  64536244

SATURDAY 19th MAY – 6PM START


Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza _Update

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Miranda & Rowena Evans performing in Iolanthe

Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza

Cooma, cure 1st & 2nd June 2012

page helvetica, sans-serif; color: #222222;”>Coming soon: “A Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza”. This unique production is the brainchild of Robert Shearer and will be presented by the Cooma Harmony Chorus and the Snowy Mountains Ensemble. The performances will also feature local and visiting soloists, including singers from the ANU School of Music. The concept of this Gilbert & Sullivan Extravaganza (everyone is now calling it simply “the G&S”) has grown out of the successes of last year’s musical colaborations in Cooma, namely: Gilbert and Sullivan’s, “Trial by Jury”, “Sing Your Own Handel’s Messiah” and the “Australia Day Music Celebration-Let Our Stars Shine”.

 

Robert Shearer, who is co-directing the production with Petra Lindsay, has selected excerpts from “The Mikado”, “HMS Pinafore”, “Pirates of Penzance”, “Yeomen of the Guard”, “The Gondoliers” and “Iolanthe”.

Ann Tame as the Duchess from The Gondoliers

He has ingeniously written a script that combines all these excerpts into a single musical narrative. While remaining true to the composers’ original vision, Robert has added modern references that will delight and amuse a present day audience. The popularity of Gilbert and Sullivan’s works has not diminished over the years. Their appeal lies in the combination of wonderful music and comedy.

“A Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza” will feature timeless favourites such as: I’m Called Little Buttercup, On A Tree By A River, A Policeman’s Lot Is Not A Happy One, When I Was A Lad, Three Little Maids, I Am The Captain Of The Pinafore, and many more.

A major focus of this production will be big, bold and lively musical performances by 21 talented soloists accompanied by a 20 member chorus and a full 26 piece orchestra conducted by Rodney Clancy. Lavish costuming, lighting effects, dance and movement will also add to this exciting production.

Important Details:

There will be 3 performances only:

  • Friday 1st June at 7.30pm (Evening Performance)
  • Saturday 2nd June at 1.30pm (Matinee Performance) and at 7.30pm (Evening Performance)

Venue: Cooma Ex-Services Club, Vale Street, Cooma

The Soloists (in no particular order): Richard Hopkins, Jack Clayton, Elizabeth Barnes, Deb Law, Nick Giger, Rowena Evans, Charles Bradshaw, John Price, Miranda Evans, Robert Shearer, Jesse Greig, Josh Burke, Dave Learoyd, Judy Gibson, Keren Dalzell, Tala Ferguson, Ann Tame, Nigel Griffiths, Julia Clancy and Hilary Keighley


 

Remembrance Day Concert 11.11.12 – Calling for Expressions of Interest

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This drum kit is in near new condition, page
barely used.

New price $499 save $200.

Includes:

  • 9 Ply Shells
  • 22″ x 16″ Bass Drum (16 lugs)
  • 16″ x 16″ Floor Tom (12 lugs)
  • 13″ x 11″ & 12″ x 10″ Power Toms (12 lugs)
  • 14″ x 5″ Wood Shell Snare Drum
  • Medium weight double braced hardware includes;  Snare, pharmacy
    Hi-Hat & Cymbal Stands; Bass Drum Pedal & Heavy Duty retractable Bass Drum Spurs; Heavy Duty Tom Holders & Mounts.

Also includes:

  • 14″ DXP Hi-Hat Cymbals
  • 16″ DXP Crash Cymbal
  • Drum Throne

Priced Ex-Shop. If interested contact Allan:

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



This drum kit is in near new condition, no rx barely used.

New price $499 save $200.

Includes:

  • 9 Ply Shells
  • 22″ x 16″ Bass Drum (16 lugs)
  • 16″ x 16″ Floor Tom (12 lugs)
  • 13″ x 11″ & 12″ x 10″ Power Toms (12 lugs)
  • 14″ x 5″ Wood Shell Snare Drum
  • Medium weight double braced hardware includes;  Snare, buy
    Hi-Hat & Cymbal Stands; Bass Drum Pedal & Heavy Duty retractable Bass Drum Spurs; Heavy Duty Tom Holders & Mounts.

Also includes:

  • 14″ DXP Hi-Hat Cymbals
  • 16″ DXP Crash Cymbal
  • Drum Throne

Priced Ex-Shop. If interested contact Allan:

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



Coordinated by Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc. instrumentalists and choirs from Cooma-Monaro, Syphilis
Bombala and Snowy River Shires will present a concert at Cooma Ex-Services Club at 3:00pm on 11 November 2012. As well as honouring Remembrance Day, store this project aims to further develop and foster connections between performers and audiences across the Snowy-Monaro region.

With the support of the Cooma-Monaro Arts & Cultural Activities Committee and South East Arts, remedy we were successful at gaining funding for the project from Regional Arts NSW, through their Country Arts Support Program.

We have already received some wonderful expressions of interest from various individuals and groups interested in participating in the concert, and now we are inviting more.

Please contact the coordinating team…

  • ·         If you would like to be part of the musical performance;
  • ·         If you have any appropriate stories to share (war memories and stories from all around the world);
  • ·         If you may be willing and able to lend appropriate imagery – paintings, photographs, uniforms for the event; or
  • ·         If you would like to be involved in any other way!

Prospective performers, please send some details about yourselves:

  • ·         The name of your group and your contact details
  • ·         What kind of group it is – instrumental, vocal, both
  • ·         How long you have been performing
  • ·         Number of group members and their age range
  • ·         What kinds of instruments you play, and the level of proficiency
  • ·         Anything from your repertoire or collection which might be suitable for this concert
  • ·         Any performance highlights, such as recordings
  • ·         Anything else you think that might be helpful

A meeting of interested participants is planned for 19 May in Cooma – the time and venue will be confirmed.

Email us at coomaremembrance@hotmail.com OR write to Snowy Monaro Arts Council, PO Box 1260, Cooma, 2630 on or before Friday 11 May.