19 events Coming up
03 Apr 2012
Percy Grainger and the Danish Landscape
Denmark had a formative influence on Percy Grainger, both through his sense of selfdiscovery and also through his growing interest in folk song (especially the work of Evald Tang Kristensen). Grainger's letters and diaries make frequent references...
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Free Public Lecture27 Apr 2012
Understanding and Engaging Artists and Musicians in the 21st Century
To gain a better understanding of artists and musicians in the 21st century we must first expand the lens through which we view their artistic and musical worlds. Drawing on recent studies by Research for Youth, Music and Education (RYME) that inv...
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Free Public Lecture12 Jul 2012
The voice in flow - a workshop for singers
Work intensively in a positive and inspiring learning environment that encourages creativity and cooperation and a dynamic relationship between teacher and student. This workshop will be run be three of Australia's most experienced performers and...
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Training/Workshop22 Aug 2012
22 – 27 Aug 7:30PM–9:00PM
The University of Melbourne Orchestra
Conductor: Fabian Russell Program: Leonard BERNSTEIN West Side Story: Symphonic Dances Andrew BATTERHAM Ithaka *world premiere Sergei RACHMANINOV Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 The University of Melbourne Orchestra concerts are supported by The ...
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Performance04 Sep 2012
8:00–10:00PM
Contemporary Music Performance Ensemble Series
The Contemporary Music Performance stream presents two special performances of original student works and arrangements at Melbourne’s Bennetts Lane Jazz Club. (An additional performance will be held on 11 September.) Admission: $10/8 at the door ...
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Performance01 Aug 2012
Exploring music: the baroque (short course)
Ever wanted to know more about Bach's B minor Mass? Burning to know what a viola d'amore is? Fascinated by music in the period of the Sun King? Interested in Handel's oratorios beyond Messiah? Get to know the Baroque period intimately in this cou...
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Composition for beginners (short course)
This short course will explore composition approaches, principles and techniques. It will assist those in the early stages of their composition practice as well as those wanting further grounding in composition concepts. Participants will look at...
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Training/Workshop05 Sep 2012
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Master Teacher Program - Piano: Craig Sheppard (USA)
Described by the Seattle Times as “blessed with a formidable intellect and an equally formidable technique”, musicianinresidence Craig Sheppard will give two inspiring performances featuring the works of Liszt and Debussy, highlighting his residen...
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Performance11 Sep 2012
8:00–10:00PM
Contemporary Music Performance Ensemble Series
The Contemporary Music Performance stream presents two special performances of original student works and arrangements at Melbourne’s Bennetts Lane Jazz Club. (An additional performance will be held on 4 September.) Admission: $10/8 at the door (...
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Performance14 Sep 2012
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Master Teacher Program 2012 - Piano: Craig Sheppard (USA)
Described by the Seattle Times as “blessed with a formidable intellect and an equally formidable technique”, musicianinresidence Craig Sheppard will give two inspiring performances featuring the works of Liszt and Debussy, highlighting his residen...
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Performance15 Sep 2012
7:30–9:00PM
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Master Teacher Program - Percussion: Kuniko Kato (Japan)
In residence at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music during September, Kuniko Kato is regarded as one of the most significant percussionists of her generation and her virtuosic performances have inspired audiences from around the globe. This per...
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Performance16 Sep 2012
3:00–5:00PM
Resurgence: A Gala Concert - Supporting Youth Affected by the 2009 Bushfires
Students from Alexandra, Healesville and Whittlesea secondary schools share the stage with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Wind Symphony and the Royal Australian Navy Band in a special gala event to raise money for the Whittlesea/Kinglake/Ye...
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Performance18 Sep 2012
Neuroscience: how the University of Melbourne is advancing the quest to uncover the complexities of the brain
Neuroscience is a key research pillar at the University of Melbourne which houses one of Australia's largest communities of basic and clinical neuroscience research. The Melbourne Neuroscience Institute (MNI) is a key hub of the University’s neuro...
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Free Public Lecture25 Aug 2012
Alexander technique for musicians (short course)
Learn how to take care of your body while you play and perform music. Participants in this workshop will gain a practical introduction to the Alexander Technique and how it can help musicians by improving powers of concentration, aural and rhythm...
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Training/Workshop09 Aug 2012
Beginners guitar (short course)
Always wanted to play guitar, but never quite got around to having lessons? You can play a few chords but would like to learn how to develop your technique further? Want to explore Spanish, Brazilian, Blues, Classical and Folk styles? This short ...
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Training/Workshop09 Sep 2012
Spring Early Music Festival
Directed by Stephen Grant, the festival unites the very best of high Baroque music, featuring local and international artists: Julie Haskell fortepiano Alison Catanach baroque flute Julia Fredersdorff baroque violin Laura Vaughan viola da ...
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Performance23 Oct 2012
The Gathering
A musical celebration featuring collaborations between students and staff of the School of Contemporary Music and guest artists Paul Grabowsky, Kutcha Edwards, Shane Howard and a range of VCA alumni and emerging artists. Admission: $20 full / $10...
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Performance27 Oct 2012
7:30–9:00PM
The University of Melbourne Orchestra
Conductor: Roy Theaker Soloist: Sungpil Lee clarinet Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Vocal Ensemble: directed by Andrea Katz Program: Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Clarinet Concerto K.622 Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Requiem K.626 Admission: Free ...
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Performance07 May 2013
Graduate Study Expo: You future is waiting for you
The Graduate Study Expo showcases all the graduate study options, coursework, and research available at the University. Representatives from our wide range of graduate schools and faculties, and departments such as Melbourne Scholarships, Interna...