Throughout 2012

Sunday Soundscapes

Sunday Soundscape is an exciting program launched in 2011.

Designed as a 'taster' series to attract new audiences, a number of very different concerts will be on offer, each marketed at the low, low ticket price of just $5 per person.

The 2012 Sunday Soundscapes project is supported by grant funding from Arts NSW.

Spring 2012

Music in Spring

Music in Spring is a new initiative to provide a platform for public performance by both professional musicians and amateur groups living in Coffs Harbour.

On the first Saturday of each month, beginning in September, free concerts will take place on the forecourt of the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.

Music in Spring is supported by grant funding from Regional Arts NSW and Coffs Harbour City Council.

Sunday 18 March 2012

Sunday 22 April 2012

Sunday 24 June 2012

Sunday 19 August 2012

Sunday 9 September 2012

Sound Labyrinth (Roger Locke (classical guitar and Emma Scholl - flute)

Wheelers and Dealers (Celtic band)

Sydney Brass

Bandaluzia (Flamenco group)

Grant Collins (Drummer extraordinaire)

Sunday Soundscapes #4 of 2011: Salut d'Amour
Goetz Richter (violin) and Jeanell Carrigan (piano)

An afternoon of romantic music from husband and wife team, Jeanell Carrigan (piano) and Goetz Richter (violin).

Jeanell is lecturer in Ensemble Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and in great demand as a soloist and chamber musician. Highly regarded as an expert on Australian piano music, she has released ten CDs of Australian solo piano music.

Goetz is Associate Professor of Violin at the Sydney Conservatorium having previously been Associate Concert master of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The duo have performed together for thirty years in Europe and throughout Australia. Their repertoire covers all the major works for violin and piano may of which they have recorded for ABC Classics.

Sun 11 September 2011
2.00pm

Jetty Memorial Theatre

“Synergy is the finest contemporary music group in Australia, and I am proud to be associated with it.”

Peter Sculthorpe, 2008

Sunday Soundscapes #3 of 2011: Synergy
Timothy Constable, Alison Pratt, Bree van Reyk, Joshua Hill

Synergy is a world of sound with percussion at its heart. With an enviable international reputation as one of Australia’s finest and most versatile music projects, Synergy has performed at festivals throughout Europe, Asia and the United States, as well as most of Australia’s mainstage recital and performance venues.

Core members – Timothy Constable, Alison Pratt, and Bree van Reyk – are all award-winning and internationally acclaimed exponents in their own right.

Synergy is both subtle and a tour de force, descriptive, emotional, melodic and rhythmically athletic. Unique musical architectures are sculpted from such elements as the whisper of crumpled cloth, infectious beats, the delicate beauty of a tiny bell, or the engulfing sounds of large drums, cymbals and gongs.

Synergy is at home on world music stages, contemporary/ experimental art venues, pop and rock concerts, and opera and recital stages. Its expansive vision of percussion, together with the exceptionally wide musical experience of the members, has allowed the group to work together with a diverse and exemplary family of artists from around the world.

Sun 31 July 2011
2-5pm

Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium

Birthday Bash

Free afternoon of fun and concerts for the whole family celebrating the Conservatorium's first year in its new facility at Bray Street.

Teachers and students strutted their stuff in live performances and CDs and refreshments were available for sale plus there were balloons for the kids.

Proceeds from sales and donations went directly to the building fund to complete the refurbishment of the Conservatorium's new home.

Sun 26 June 2011
2.00pm

Jetty Memorial Theatre

Sponsors:

Sunday Soundscapes #2 of 2011: Ignition:Positive
Paul Goodchild (trumpet) and Clemens Leske (piano)

Power and Grace … these words best describe this second concert in the Sunday Soundscapes concert series.

Two of Australia’s most electrifying performers, Paul Goodchild (trumpet/cornet/flugelhorn) and Clemens Leske (piano), took centre stage in a showcase of the exhilarating sound and often-neglected tonal beauty of the trumpet.

The program appealed to a wide range of musical tastes as it included jazz inspired pieces by Leonard Bernstein and Jacques Ibert alongside classical works by Bohuslav Martinu, Max Reger and Franz Liszt.

The title, Ignition:Positive, is taken directly from an Australian work on the program written by Matthew Hindson. Other highlights are the dazzling Slavische Fantasie, demonstrating the beautiful lyrical tone and effervescent properties of the cornet and a welcome appearance of the flugelhorn in a work byMichael Nyman, the popular motion picture composer of Peter Greenway films.

Sun 20 February 2011
2.00pm

Jetty Memorial Theatre

Sunday Soundscapes #1: Uncle Jed

As part of Sunday Soundscapes - a new series of Sunday afternoon performances at the Jetty Memorial Theatre in Coffs Harbour - the Conservatorium and the Jetty Theatre are proud to present: Uncle Jed.

Uncle Jed consists of Laura Stitt (vocals), Shannon Stitt (keyboard), Danny Stitt (bass), Abe Rounds (drums), Dave Jackson (saxophone) and Simon Ferenci (trumpet).

Don't miss this fun afternoon of solid groove filled with funk and reggae influences.

Sat 21 May and
Sun 22 May 2011

Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium

One Day Ukelele Workshops with John Chandler

Suitable for ages 12 years and beyond.
$50 per person for the day.
Conservatorium students $40 for the day.

More details in this PDF Flyer: Ukelele Workshop Flyer & Registration Form

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Fri 7 January 2011

Art Auction and 'End of Exhibition' Party
Bunker Cartoon Gallery

This event raised $1,700 in auction sales.

A collaborative work of eight canvases that were part of the Calligraffiti Exhibition at the Bunker Cartoon Gallery in December 2010 were auctioned off on Friday 7 January, with proceeds going towards seating in the new performance space at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.

The eight canvases (each measuring 900x1200mm) were created by local graffiti artist Ashley Johnston and calligraphers Robyn Lawrence and Colleen Little.

Jazz duo John Mostyn (guitar) and Chris Frater (saxophone), both well known to Conservatorium patrons, gave the party a real zing!

Sat 13 March 2010

Painting: Back Stage Swan Lake #2 by Shellie Kelly

Sculpture: Semiquaver by
John van der Kolk

Mobile: Melody by Jeramie Carter

Fundraising Dinner
Bonville Golf Resort

This event raised $14,000 in auction sales.

Spectacular evening of good food and fine wine, quality music and excellent company at Bonville Golf Resort.

All proceeds were directed to the Building Fund for Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium to continue the task of refurbishing the new and permanent home for the Conservatorium.

Located next to the cinemas in the Bray St complex, the Stage 1 refit of this site was completed in mid July 2010. However, funds still have to be raised for Stage 2 and 3, which includes a 178-seat performance space.

Live and silent auctions on the night offered among other things:

• Artworks by Shellie Kellie, John Vanderkolk and Jeramie Carter
  (see images on the left)
• Top quality bedding package from Forty Winks
• Excellent wines from Tintilla Estate
• Tickets to performances in Sydney by the Australian Opera, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and the Carole King/James Taylor concert
• Vouchers for:
  • accommodation at the Hilton Hotel in Melbourne
  • Italian language lessons in Coffs Harbour
  • scenic flight in Coffs Harbour
  • bicycle and car maintenance
  • pest inspections
  • fitness and personal training
  • life coaching session
  • dinners
  • movies at Sawtell Cinema
  • dolphin watching cruise
• Sporting memorabilia including a flag signed by the Australian Olympic Rowing Team
• Sydney Bridge Climb
• Mid week dinner & accommodation package for 2 at Jonah's Restaurant, Whale Beach
• Dinner and B&B accommodation package for 2 at Saltwater Restaurant, Emerald Beach
• Family passes to the National Marine Science Centre Aquarium
  and more.