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Instrumental
and Vocal Tuition
The Conservatorium offers music tuition for a wide range of
instruments, including piano and voice, and in all styles of music.
Our Music Staff are very experienced, 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
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
$60 per term is charged for participation. The annual enrolment fee of $35 is also applicable.
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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.
The Early Childhood Music Program, conducted by Tracey Burton, contains a variety of enjoyable
activities - songs, rhymes, movement and the playing of hand-held percussion
instruments. The program is structured in four terms with
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For further information, see this PDF brochure:  Early Childhood Music
Class
Times
Available on application. Contact the Conservatorium for current class timetables.
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Schools
Programs
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium delivers a range of programs direct to schools. These programs are devised in close collaboration with the school and enable students to enjoy music learning within school time and in familiar surroundings. Schools are encouraged to contact the Director to discuss a program which best suits their student needs.
Currently the Conservatorium is delivering music programs in three public sector primary schools (including Crossmaglen Public School, see this video), one private sector primary school and one private sector high school. Five Conservatorium teachers are involved in the delivery of these programs, which range from group tuition in guitar and keyboard, instrumental tuition in wind and brass, a general music appreciation program based around the curriculum program for K-6 students, and a choral program.
Contact the Conservatorium Director to discuss and design a program for your school.
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Percussion Groups
Rhythm Makers
This is a program of rhythmic adventure for primary school students aged 5 - 10 years.
Have fun and make new friends, whilst exploring the world of percussion in groups of not more than 6 participants. Students learn to play a range of percussion instruments, from hand held shakers through to bongs, congas and much more.
This programs helps young boys and girls develop their inner rhythm and counting skills, learn teamwork and explore innovative soundmaking.
The program is delivered by Peter Skelton a skilled educator, drummer and percussion player and is cost efffective at only $100 per ten-week term.
For details, see this PDF flyer: Rhythm Makers
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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.
Details, including course timetables, in this PDF brochure: Recording & Sound Design + Extension Course
Extension Course
For those who have successfully completed the Recording and Sound Design course, yet want to extend their knowledge further, the Extension Course offers the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of sound production.
The Extension Course is based around the recording, engineering and final production of a song, enabling participants a "hands-on experience" of the various facets that lead to completion of a musical project. Your final product is mastered to a CD.
The course
is limited to five participants only and is also a ten week program with
2 hours per week. The course fee is $300. |
Martin Van Veluwen
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Hire of Recording Studio & Sound Engineer
Martin’s services as Recording
Engineer, and the fully equipped recording studio, are
also available for outside hire.
Studio time is charged at $88 per hour.
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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.
For more information, including course timetable, see this PDF brochure: Songwriting Course
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Music
Staff
| Acoustic &
Electric Guitar |
Bass Guitar |
Classical Guitar |
Cello / Double Bass |
John Mostyn
David Strauss
Damion Towner
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David Strauss
Damion Towner |
Karin Braidwood
Mitch Young
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Barbara Crosbie
(Beginner cello only) |
| Clarinet |
Drum Kit/Orchestral
Percussion |
Early Childhood
Music |
Flute |
| Chris Frater |
Peter Skelton
Phill Stitt |
Tracey Burton |
Francis Long |
| Keyboard Group |
Music Therapy |
Musicianship/Theory |
Oboe |
| Tracey Burton |
Currently unavailable |
Mitch Young |
Carol Hellmers |
| Piano |
Recording &
Sound Design |
Saxophone |
Singing |
Tracey Burton
Ellie Hallett
Heather Rose |
Martin Van Veluwen |
Chris Frater |
Margaret England
Robbie Krupski
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| Songwriting |
Trumpet / Trombone |
Viola |
Violin |
| Martin Van Veluwen |
Darrell Hodges |
Barbara Crosbie |
Barbara Crosbie |
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