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STRANGE BEDFELLOWS – an evening with the classical guitar
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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 CENTRE
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 CENTRE
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.
Presented by the Cooma Monaro Railway
Tickets available from:
Cooma Visitors Centre
Ph: 1800 636 525
Experience the splendor and majesty of one of the greatest works written by George Frideric Handel.
Cooma Tickets:
Get your tickets now at The Fabric Salon, 82 Vale Street Cooma NSW 2630
Young Tickets:
Get your tickets now at The Young Regional Conservatorium of Music, or M&M’s Music Studios, Shop 2/52-66 Boorowa St Young NSW 2594
Places are available for singers in these performances. Choir workshops will be conducted at each of the venues on the days of the performances starting at 9.30am.
So if would  like to sing in the choir for either or both of the performances book your place with Rodney Clancy on 0408 488 749.
Robert Shearer (tenor)
Cooma’s own production of Handel’s Messiah is on the 24th November 2012. This year we will be gathering singers from further a field including Young, Cooma, Canberra, Jindabyne, Bombala, Regional NSW and the South Coast. A Chamber Orchestra made up of hand picked musicians, they will be professional, semi-professional and amateurs combining to achieve a rich sound. Don’t panic if you are new to Messiah as we are only learning a portion of the 3 hour long work. There is a selection of chorus items and solo parts all accompanied by Orchestra.
The cost to participate is $15 per person. This will be for a 1 day of extensive rehearsal and the concert in the evening all held at the Cooma Multifunction Centre. Singers will have to learn the music before the day of the performance in your own time. To register your interest in participating this year as either an individual or to register the participation of your whole choir please email info@clancymusic.com.au
Last year saw an amazing amount of singers and a huge energy with over 100 singers and the audience was able to just fit into the hall. With that said, this year should be even better and bigger. A new venue for this year to allow for the larger performance cast. So come and join us in Cooma for the spectacular.
The day will start at the Cooma Multifunction Centre at 9:30am, located just off Boundary street Cooma. We will learn and workshop the 6 chorus items selected from the entire work and work with the orchestra and soloists on the performance at 4pm.
We are still accepting new singers to start with the music, please feel free to join us, even if you have not sung in a long time or ever before as we should be able to have a fun day and create some wonderful music.
NEW EVENT
Amazing news, this year we will be also performing Handel’s Messiah in Young at the wonderful Town Hall. This concert in Young will be on Sunday 25th November 2012. The concert will also be showcasing local singers from the Young region as well as tourists from the Cooma production making the hike to Young for the day. Yes, you can sing in both productions should you be interested and keen. In fact it would be encouraged. We are arranging for performers to be billeted in each others home towns to reduce costs but of course people can find their own accommodation and make a great weekend of this event should you desire. For those singers wanting to perform in both concerts and experience this wonderful work twice in two days then they will also have to pay for each day. $30 for both days experiencing performing in Cooma and in Young.
A great big thanks to the wonderful hosts for the Young performance, ‘The Choir of the Southern Cross’. The help and support that they have offered to make this event happen has been extraordinary.
JOIN US TODAY
The Schirmer Edition of the complete vocal score is recommended and available at Cooma School of Music for $13.00. Phone (02) 6452 6067 to reserve your copy.
We will stage a professional group of soloists to perform the solo roles and a professional Orchestra will accompany the performance in both Cooma and Young. To register your interest in participating this year as either an individual or to register the participation of your whole choir please email:Â info@clancymusic.com.au
Please make sure you do announce your interest in participating in this event by sending an email to us, we must be able to get the music to you and know numbers for staging and catering reasons. Thanks in advance and we all look forward to this exciting weekend of Messiah. Get your friends to come and sing with you but also bring some to watch the concerts too.
Just to let you all know, Clancy Music Productions Pty Ltd will organise a tour of Handel’s Messiah to many regional centres of NSW with a large cast. Our intention is to tour with approx 200 – 300 singers and a large Orchestra and Soloists to perform and work with local singers at each location with a concert to follow that experience at each location. For more details of this tour in 2014 please keep your eyes here. It is intended that CMP will hire a Train with meals and accommodation facilities for all onboard for ease of costs and travel as well. An exciting tour for any music lover and train lovers alike. Non-performing passengers will also be able to participate in this tour.
Twin City Church Christmas Carols 2011
There will be a concert of Christmas Carols at the Twin City Community Church featuring the Cooma Harmony Chorus, look Monaro Youth Choir and the Hall Village Brass Band.
Experience the splendor and majesty of one of the greatest works written by George Frideric Handel.
(You don’t need to sing you can just come to listen and enjoy)
Soloists Elizabeth Shearer, see Bronwyn Douglas, patient Robert Shearer and Joshua Burke will be accompanied by a chorus of local singers and chamber orchestra conducted by Rodney Clancy.
A limited number of Audience Tickets are now available at The Fabric Salon, 42 Vale Street, Cooma.
Any tickets that might be left over will be sold at the door.
For Phone Bookings call 6452 3480
Sing Your Own Handel’s Messiah, Concert Details:
The Soloist:
Elizabeth Shearer
Elizabeth Shearer has been studying voice for 9 years both privately and through the Queensland Conservatorium. She is currently undertaking her third year of a Bachelor of Music degree (Majoring in voice) under the direction of the acclaimed Professor Jan Delpratt.
Elizabeth has recently had roles in the Queensland Conservatoriums Production of two of Puccini’s one-act operas; Gianni Schicchi & Suor Angelica. She has also performed in the university’s production of Purcell’s Fairy Queen (2011), Massenet’s Cendrillon (2010), Handel’s Saul (2009), and the Val Machin Opera Scenes (2009, 2010). She has been a featured soloist at Albert St Uniting Church, soloist in the MTAQ highlights Queen St Mall (2010) and QPSR Carols On The Rails (2007).
She has performed as a member of chorus in Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, Mahler’s Second Symphony, Faure’s Requiem and Mozart’s Mass in C minor with the Brisbane Chorale and in an excerpt of Puccini’s Turandot as part of the Encounters Music Festival (2010).
Joshua Burke
Joshua Burke is a 3rd year student at the ANU’s School of Music and is studying under Rohan Thatcher. He is currently a scholar at the Wesley Uniting Church in Forest, ACT. As a student of the School of Music he has participated in the productions of Dido and Aeneas and the world premiere of Grimm and the Blue Crown Owl.
Joshua discovered his passion for singing when he got involved with his high schools A’Capella group and Barbershop Quartet. He wishes to continue his study of singing into the future
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.
This years Cooma Carols:Come and join in the musical fun of Christmas with:
Presented by The Combined Churches of Cooma
St Patrick’s School Parents & Friends
Presents
Family Bush Dance
When: Saturday 3 November 2012 at 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm
Where: St Paul’s Church Hall, bronchi 138 Commissioner Street, therapy Cooma NSW
Tickets Available at  The Fabric Salon, 82 Vale Street, Cooma
Enquiries contact Eva Tangye: 0413 555 565
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sans-serif;”>On Remembrance Day, 11 November at 3.00 pm
, this year people from across the Snowy-Monaro will gather for a commemorative concert at Cooma Ex-Services Club.
Organised by Snowy Monaro Arts Council, with the support of Regional Arts NSW and South East Arts, the aim of the event is to bring people ‘together to remember’ and to celebrate the strength of the human spirit through music during times of conflict.
Ninety six years ago people from this district gathered when the Men from Snowy River Recruiting March made its way from Delegate through Cooma, Nimmitabel, Cooma, Bredbo and Michelago toward Goulburn to enlist for the First World War.
One of these Men from Snowy River, Ernest Corey, who joined the March at Cooma went on to be the only soldier to receive the Military Medal with three bars. The Ernest Corey Memorial stands in Vale Street and Corey’s descendants are local residents today.
At the 11 November concert instrumentalists and vocalists will present a repertoire of music which has inspired, encouraged and brought joy to the hearts of people – from those on the front lines to those keeping the home fires burning, to those mourning loved ones. Among the many items are the Irish patriotic song “The Minstrel Boyâ€, the “Colonel Bogey March†and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boyâ€.
For further information contact coomaremembrance@hotmail.com
Miranda & Rowena Evans performing in Iolanthe
Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza
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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&Sâ€) has grown out of the successes of last year’s musical colaborations in Cooma, namely: Gilbert and Sullivan’s, “Trial by Juryâ€, “Sing Your Own Handel’s Messiah†and the “Australia Day Music Celebration-Let Our Stars Shineâ€.
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:
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
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New price $499 save $200.
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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:
Also includes:
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…
Prospective performers, please send some details about yourselves:
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.
Here’s some great photos of the Jerrabomberra Carols.
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Shelley Hayton
This will be a delightful concert of familiar songs, pilule arias and duets from well known operas, musicals and popular classics. presented by a enormously talented group of singers.
Driving this exciting event is award-winning Opera Diva, Shelley Hayton, who has been putting on these breathtaking concerts since 2000. The “Divine Divasâ€, Shelley and Soprano Lyndall Rees, will share the stage with an exceptional bloke, Baritone, Robert Horn. They will be accompanied by pianist, Emily Courtright. The Cooma Concert will have the added bonus of an appearance by Local Tenor, Robert Shearer.
The combined experience of this troupe of singers included many and varied roles in operas and musicals with Opera Australia, Victoria State Opera and Opera of South Australia.
The artists:
The Programme:
Robert Shearer (Tenor)
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