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Instrumental
and Vocal Tuition
The Conservatorium offers music tuition for a wide range of
instruments, including piano and voice in all styles of music.
Our Music Staff are very experienced and highly trained and
can deliver tuition to suit most needs.
Music lessons can be taken weekly or fortnightly and fees
are set according to the length of the lesson. Most students
undertake single study, enjoying the full attention of the
teacher in a lesson that is structured just for them. However,
some group tuition is available on request.
Depending on the instrument selected, single study tuition
can begin as early as 5 years of age and continues into adult
learning opportunities.
Lessons in Theory and Musicianship are also available, and
the Conservatorium is well placed to support students through
practical examination processes such as Higher School Certificate,
Trinity College London and Australian Music Examinations Board.
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Ensembles
Playing music with others encourages participation and teamwork,
trains concentration, develops fine motor skills, and nurtures
high standards of social behaviour. Participation in ensemble
music making also contributes to a healthy breadth of life
experience and is fun! Conservatorium ensembles are very much
a part of the local live music scene, with public performance
opportunities scheduled annually.
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium encourages students
enrolled in tuition to take part in the various ensembles
at the Conservatorium. Students currently enrolled in music
tuition at the Conservatorium can join an ensemble free of
charge. Students not currently enrolled for music tuition
may also join these ensembles. In this instance, a fee of
$55 per term is charged for participation.
- SOUNDS FINE! - Directed by Susan Pratten
SOUNDS FINE! - Accompanied by Will Jeffery
- JUST STRINGS - Directed by Barbara Crosbie
- FLUTE ENSEMBLE - Directed by Francis Long
- GUITAR ENSEMBLE - Directed by John Mostyn
- NEW: ADULT CHOIR - Directed by Susan Pratten
Info on this PDF flyer
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Early
Childhood Music
Tracey Burton
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Involvement with music enriches a child’s life and helps
develop aesthetic senses. Great music educators including
Kodaly, Dalcroze and Suzuki have stressed the importance of
beginning musical experiences early in life, before the age
of eight years.
Before commencing formal study of a musical instrument children
need to be introduced to and involved in a variety of musical
activities that help to develop aural perception, memory,
and understanding of the basic elements of music.
The Early Childhood Music Program offered by Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium provides a program
of sequenced musical experiences commencing at 2 years of
age and continuing until 5 years.
After 5, children can progress into the Keyboard Group or
other group instrumental programs, such as Primary Strings.
They may also take up single study lessons on suitable instruments,
such as piano and violin.
The Early Childhood Music Program, conducted by Tracey Burton, contains a variety of enjoyable
activities - songs, rhymes, movement and the playing of percussion
instruments. Up to the age of 4-5, all children are accompanied
by an adult. The program is structured in four terms with
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Class
Times
Available on application. Contact the Conservatorium for current class timetables.
Schools
Program
Available on application. Contact the Conservatorium for current class timetables.
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Recording
and Sound Design
Recording & Sound Design
Course
This course, conducted by Martin van Veluwen, is for people interested in developing a solid understanding
of audio production encompassing both analog and the latest
digital computer technologies. The course is divided into ten
weeks, with 2 hours per week. Places are limited to five students
per term. The course fee of $300 includes a 90-page CD-Rom Text
Book. The CD-Rom also contains effects examples and a songwriters
tool kit.
Extension Course
For those still wanting to learn more about song writing and
5.1 surround sound techniques, the Extension Course delves
deeper into the world of sound. Participants disseminate the
'popular song' and co-write a piece of music, going
through the whole process of performing and recording. The
resultant song is carefully mixed to 5.1 surround sound and
burnt to DVD Audio.
The Extension Course is available to students
who have successfully completed the RSD Course. The course
is limited to five only and is also a ten week program with
2 hours per week. The course fee is $300.
Martin’s services as Recording
Engineer, and the fully equipped recording studio, are
also available for outside hire.
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Martin Van Veluwen
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Songwriting Course
This 10-week course of 2 hours per week offers both aspiring and seasoned musicians the tools to enable them to write a song from scratch. The program limits student numbers to 5 each term, enabling an intense hands-on opportunity to write and record original songs. Loads of helpful tips and useful charts are provided. The course cost is $300 including CD-ROM.
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Music
Staff
| Acoustic &
Electric Guitar |
Bass Guitar |
Classical Guitar |
Cello / Double Bass |
Karin Braidwood
John Mostyn
David Strauss
Damion Towner
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David Strauss
Damion Towner |
Karin Braidwood
Mitch Young
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TBA |
| Clarinet &
Saxophone |
Drum Kit/Orchestral
Percussion |
Early Childhood
Music |
Flute/Fife |
| Chris Frater |
Peter Skelton
Phill Stitt |
Tracey Burton |
Francis Long |
| Keyboard |
Keyboard Group |
Music Therapy |
Musicianship/Theory |
| Heather Rose |
Tracey Burton |
Kathy Butcher
(Not available in 2010) |
Barbara Tuck |
| Oboe |
Piano |
Primary Strings |
Recording &
Sound Design |
Carol Hellmers
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Ellie Hallett
Heather Rose
Barbara Tuck
Vacancy |
Zillah Hawley |
Martin Van Veluwen |
| Songwriting |
Trumpet / Trombone |
Viola |
Violin |
| Martin Van Veluwen |
Darrell Hodges |
Barbara Crosbie |
Barbara Crosbie
Zillah Hawley |
| Voice |
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Margaret England
Barbara Tuck
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Staff Vacancies
PIANO & VOCAL TUTORS
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium is soon to move into new and larger premises in the Bray Street Complex, Coffs Harbour. This new facility affords the opportunity to expand programs and engage additional teacher staff from Term 3, which commences on Monday 19 July.
The Conservatorium seeks Expressions of Interest from qualified and dynamic tutors to join our professional and enthusiastic teaching team. Positions are available for PIANO, VOICE and STRINGS.
Tutors are required to:
- Teach at designated Conservatorium studios for 40 weeks per year, divided into four terms according to the public school term timetable
- Provide individual tuition to students of all ages and aspirations
- Nurture a love and understanding of music and where applicable, prepare students for examinations
- Encourage students to perform in concerts and at other public events
Preference will be given to tutors who hold a relevant teaching qualification and/or can demonstrate and substantiate their teaching experience. Successful applicants will be required to work as part of the Conservatorium team, show initiative, and meet duty OH&S and Duty of Care responsibilities. Successful applicants will also be required to undergo a Working with Children Police Check.
Expressions of interest will include a resume, containing two referees, accompanied by a covering letter.
These should be forwarded to:
Carol Hellmers - Director
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium
PO Box 6527
Coffs Harbour Plaza NSW 2450
Or emailed to
director@coffscon.org.au
Please download this Music Teacher Info Sheet (PDF, 150 KB)
For further information, please phone (02) 6652 1592
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