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Elation Duo Concert In Cooma – Friday 15 July

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The Elation Duo, store Robert Shearer (Tenor) and Tegan Peemoeller (Harp), will be performing in Cooma on Friday 15th of July at 7.00pm.  The venue will be the Uniting Church Complex in Soho Street.

This Cooma concert will be part of The Elation Duo’s 2011 South-East Tour. Other concerts will include: Bega, Moss Vale, Berry, Bundanoon and Ulladulla.

They will be performing works by Handel, Britten,  Le Gallion , Gilbert and Sullivan, and more.

Tickets will be sold at Cooma School of Music and at the door and they will be:

  • $20 – Adults
  • $15 – Seniors/Pensioners/Arts Council Members
  • $10 – Students

Supper included (Cooma & Moss Vale)

This concert is proudly presented by Cooma School of Music.

For more information contact Robert Shearer on 0488631946.

Robert Shearer (Tenor)

About Robert Shearer:
Robert Shearer is a gifted tenor and singing teacher. He commenced his studies in 1999, and has undergone extensive vocal training and music studies in some of Australia’s leading tertiary music institutions.
Robert received a Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, studying there with Adele Nesbit. Since then he has completed a Master of Music in Voice and Opera at the ANU School of Music under the tutelage of Stephen Bennett, during which time he was a Wesley Scholar. He is currently a student of heldentenor Glenn Winslade
Robert has a great affinity with English art song and 20th century classical music, especially the works of Britten, Le Gallienne and Rubbra.

In 2009 he furthered his studies in correct vocal production by participating in Neil Semer’s Australian Vocal workshop; this workshop also helped to give him a wider view of the performance of vocal music.
In addition to singing, Robert has been composing since 2005 with a number of orchestral and vocal works to his name.

Tegan Peemoeller (Harp)

About Tegan Peemoeller:

Canberra harpist Tegan Peemoeller commenced her harp studies in 1999, and gave her first solo recital at the age of eighteen. A student of Alice Giles, she completed her Honours and Masters degrees in Harp Performance at the ANU School of Music and worked with Judith Liber in Italy, prior to entering the 2009 International Harp Contest in Israel.

As well as her solo performances, she also enjoys playing chamber music and harp duos, and is a founding member of the Seven Harp Ensemble. She has played in numerous orchestras including the New Zealand Youth Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestra, National Capital Orchestra, and the touring Oakland Youth Orchestra from America.

She has just returned from a study trip to Canada and the United States of America working with Erica Goodman and Heidi Lehwalder.


 


 



Murder, Mutts & Metaphors by Cooma Little Theatre – Three One-Act Plays – June 17 to 25

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Christchurch Cathedral after the earthquake 2011

Where: St Paul’s Parish Hall, case Commissioner Street, discount Cooma

When: 2.00 pm

Tickets at The Fabric Salon:

  • Adults $15
  • School Child $5

The concert will feature harp, gastritis piano, string quartet, cello, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, bagpipes, as well as vocals.

So, for a pleasant afternoon of music, and afternoon tea please come along. Proceeds from the concert will be sent to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
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Three One Act Plays will be staged from June 17 to 25.

“Woman Alive” by John Tully, and directed by Mark Salvestro, is a farce which centres around Roger Berry who is a crime novelist and his wife, Mary who proposes a new plot for a new novel. Roger arrogantly declines her suggestion, insisting that it won‟t work. Mary persuades him to give it a go by acting it out to see if it works. While this is being done, the couple‟s maid, Alice, mistakenly believes that Roger has actually murdered poor Mary and calls the
police. Much mayhem and comedy follows.
It is a fun and lively farce with many laughs throughout, suitable for all ages.

A Dogs Life” by Pam Valentine is a one act play set in a dog pound for unwanted animals. It is a comedy laced with pathos, looking at the present and past lives of four unwanted dogs in an animal shelter. It is directed by Damien Kenneally with the help of Midge Theron. The cast is comprised of Ben who is a battered old mongrel, a German Shepard dog called Fritz who is rough and tough, and then caged alongside is Fifi , an overweight French Poodle and young Ginger, an excitable and bouncy young pup. They all have a burning desire to be chosen to be taken to a new home when humans come to look them over…….Or do they?

“X” is the third play and was written by Genevieve Kenneally who grew up in Cooma. This play won first prize in the “Short + Sweet” playwriting competition last year.
“X” is the story of Geraldine. A girl who has made many mistakes in her life and wishes that “X” was there to warn her. “X” holds its/his literal meaning as well as many metaphorical ones – her ex-boyfriends and warning signs. The plot traces her past and relationship with and desire for “X” over the years. We are looking forward to seeing the work of a local girl featured on our local stage.

All in all, it promises to be a show full of variety and laughs – fun for all ages. So watch out for the posters around town to know when to get your tickets or check clt.org.au
Ticket on sale from May 30 at Cooma Visitors Centre

Numeralla Fingerplunkers had a great day at the Mayfair at Michelago

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Here’s some pictures from the day.

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Numeralla Fingerplunkers at Michelago Mayfair -Sunday 1 May

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The Plunkers will be playing at the Michelago Mayfair Sunday
1st May 2011. The Fair kicks off at 10am and goes till 3pm.
So come and see the Numeralla Fingerplunkers performing bluegrass music and have a bit of fun at Michelago.

Contact: Ross Martin

  • Phone: 6452 4408

  • Mobile: 0414 260 515

  • Email: rocky@home.netspeed.com.au

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Monaro Youth Choir

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Teresa  Rabe – Flute
Minh Le Hoang – Guitar

Performing works by Schubert, page J S Bach, clinic Vivaldi, discount Faure, Ravel and more.

Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, Commissioner Street Cooma NSW 2630

When: Saturday 5 March 2011 at 4 pm.

Tickets:

  • $20 – Adults
  • $15 – Seniors/Pensioners/Arts Council Members
  • $10 – Students

Ticket prices includes afternoon tea so come and join us for a cuppa and a piece of cake.

Tickets will be available at Cooma School of Music or at the door.

Minh Le Hoang

About Minh Le Hoang

Minh Le Hoang is one of the leading classical guitar virtuosos in Australia. He began playing popular music at the age of nine, while living in Vietnam. When his family moved to Australia in 1991 Minh, then aged 13, had great interest in classical guitar and decided to take the instrument seriously, studying firstly with Carolyn Kidd and continuing with leading Australian guitarist/teacher, Timothy Kain at the ANU School of Music. He subsequently graduated with first class honours, receiving the highest mark ever achieved by a student in a solo recital. Minh then continued to undertake postgraduate studies and completed the course with a Master of Music.

A member of Australia’s unique guitar quartet, Guitar Trek, Minh has toured extensively throughout Europe, toured for Musica Viva and appeared at major festivals including the Sydney Festival, Canberra International Chamber Music Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Port Fairy Classical Music Festival, Frankston, Darwin, and New Zealand International Guitar Festivals.

As a soloist and recitalist he has appeared as a guest artist at the Sydney Guitar

Minh Le Hoang's CD "The Fall of Birds" now available ($25)

Summer School and the Sydney Acoustic Guitar Festival. Within Australia he has given master classes and concerts for guitar societies in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra. He has also given concerts in the United States, Vietnam, and Japan. He has performed in master classes for leading guitarists from around the world including John Williams, Carlos Bonell, Pavel Steidl, and David Leisner. He has made many appearances on radio and television and has recorded two solo guitar recitals for ABC Classic FM as part of the Young Australia Program, both of which have been broadcast nationally. He is currently teaching in the Pre-Tertiary program of Australia’s leading guitar department at the Australian National University School of Music.

Minh has gained first prize in numerous guitar competitions including the Adelaide Spring Guitar Competition and the 50th Tokyo International Guitar Competition.

Teresa Rabe

About Teresa Rabe

Teresa Rabe grew up in the little North Coast town of Mullumbimby, moving to Canberra to gain a Bachelor of Music with Distinction from the Canberra School of Music. Along the way she has been placed in various competitions, including winning the National Flute Orchestral Extracts competition. She has performed concertos with the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra, Canberra Pro Musica, The Hayden Bande and Canberra School of Music Orchestra.

Teresa has toured with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and played in a casual position with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Currently she is a member of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. In this capacity she has played for the Australian Ballet, Australian Opera and Kiev Ballet among other national and international groups when they tour Canberra. She has been Principal Flute with the Canberra Pops Orchestra, Stopera and The Haydn Bande. Teresa also plays principal flute for the Canberra Choral Society and Llewellyn Choir concerts. She has appeared many times in the Canberra International Chamber Music Festival and plays for the Canberra Philharmonic shows.

Teresa enjoys chamber music and performs with many musicians in all sorts of different combinations around Canberra and the South Coast. She has a prestigious teaching studio, which includes pre-tertiary students at the Canberra School of Music. Teresa conducts the Canberra Girls Grammar School Flute Ensemble and is in demand as an adjudicator and audition panelist.

FLUTE & GUITAR CONCERT PROGRAMME

Two Songs Schubert/Mertz

Standchen

Liebesbothschaft

Andante from Partita BWV 1034 J.S Bach

Largo Antonio Vivaldi

Allegro

Songs and Dances from the New Village Dusan Bogdanovic

I. Shepherd’s Song

II. Lesnoto according to Johann

III. Gankino Oro

IV. Prophet’s Song

V. Milcho’s Boogie

INTERVAL

From “Mountain Songs” Robert Beaser

Barbara Allen

Cindy

Suite no.3 Roberto Di Marino

I. Milonga

II. Humoreque

III. Interludio

IV. Tango

Three French pieces

Sicilienne Gabriel Faure

Habanera Maurice Ravel

Entr’act Jaques Ibert

Presented by Cooma School of Music

2 Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp St. Cooma NSW

Ph: (02) 6452 6067 Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au
Phil Horneman is looking for members for the newly formed “Monaro Youth Choir”.

The details for rehearsals starting week 2, treat
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2011, are:

  • Conductor: Rodney Clancy
  • Venue:    Snowy Mountains Christian School (opp. Snowy Hydro Building)
  • Day:    Mondays, weekly during school terms
  • Time:    4.00 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.
  • Cost:    $ 4 per week, or a term payment of $ 35 per student
  • Management:    Phil Horneman (6452 1255)

The choir is open to all children aged 8 to 14 years.

Monaro Youth Choir - Application Form



A Grand Concert – SMAC Fund Raiser – Friday 25 February

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Snowy Monaro Arts Council will be launching it’s fund-raising program to replace their grand piano with this wonderful concert.

This concert will showcase the talents of many local musicians as well as friends from away who have generously donated their time and talents to this worthy cause.

Here’s an outline of the programme:

NUMERALLA FINGERPLUNKERS – Bluegrass Ensemble

  • New River Train (Traditional)
  • Mama Don’t Allow (Traditional)
  • Copperhead Road – Steve Earle

VYVYAN MINELL – Piano

  • Waltz, stuff Op 17 – Chopin

DAVID FORD & VERA SHANDLEY– Vocal Duet (Accompanist – Glenyss Allen)

  • The Carnival is Over – Tom Springfield
  • We’ll Kiss in the Shadow from “The King & I “ – Rogers & Hammerstein

VIKI PARSONS & LESLIE SPENCER – Flute & Guitar

  • Deux Arias Opus 92B – Francis Kleynjans

ROWENA EVANS – Treble Recorder (Accompanist -(Judith Marriott)

  • Caprizioser Walzer – Eberhard Werdin
  • Two Movements – Sonate for Treble Recorder & Piano – Harald Genzmer

CAROLINE FOX – Piano

  • Notturno, malady Op.54 No. 4 from Lyric Pieces – Edvard Grieg

MANFRED AIGNER – Guitar

  • Madly Deeply – Own Composition
  • Circles – Own Composition

TINA ROONEY & JANE WILKINSON

  • Sonata for 2 Flutes, ampoule Andante & Presto -Johann Christian Schultz

ROBERT SHEARER, Tenor  (Accompanist – Glenyss Allen)

  • Dalla Sua Pace from Don Giovanni – Mozart
  • Midnight on the Great Western – Benjamin Britten
  • Cranes – Dorian Le Gallienne

MATT CHARLESWORTH – Guitar & Voice

  • Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
  • Portrait – Own Composition

GLENYSS ALLEN – Piano

  • Impromptu in A Flat Minor, Op. 90, No. 4 – Schubert

LESLIE & ALLAN SPENCER – Guitar Duet

  • Guapparia – R. Falvo arr. Richard Charlton
  • Core’ngrato – S. Cardillo arr. Richard Charlton

DAVID PERIERA – Cello

  • Hungarian Rhapsody – Popper

JOHN SUTTON – Flute

  • Piece pour Flute Seule – Jacques Ibert
  • Variations on a Traditional Melody – Colin Brumby

EMPYREAN TRIO: Wendy Lorenz (Piano), Andrew Lorenz (Violin), David Periera (Cello)

  • Trio in B Flat, Op. 99, 1st Mvt. – Schubert

CHRIS WALL, Bass Trumpet (Accompanist – Glenyss Allen)

  • Somewhere from “West Side Story” – Leonard Bernstein
  • Czardas – Monti, arr.Raphael Mendez

Numeralla Fingerplunkers to play at Sunday Market – 19 December

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Numeralla Fingerplunkers

We have a number of upcoming Plunker engagements including:-
Cooma Rotary Markets Sunday 19-12-2010
Numeralla Folk Festival Jan 21 to 23 2011
plus our usual fortnightly jam sessions at the Numeralla
Hall. We had to cancel our next jam as it fell on Xmas
Saturday, sales
but we will be back on track the following
Fortnight.
Cheers Ross Martin

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