(MusicTeachersAssociation of Queensland) Inc. Gold Coast Teachers' Group
Coordinator: Jennifer NEWCOMB Ph 07 55 733 833
Secretary: Janine RYNNE Ph 07 55 34 92 18
Email: jennifernewcomb@bigpond.com
Background:
Originally The Gold Coast Branch of MTAQ Inc. was established by a committed group of music teachers. This has grown to a friendly and flourishing committee with a growing professional and associate membership who meet regularly for meetings, professional development workshops, student based activities and social events. In 2010 the Branch changed its name to MTAQ Inc. Gold Coast Teachers' Group when it combined with Central Branch Brisbane where the business and memberships are handled. The Teachers' Group continues to promote and present all the same activities as the original Group and the dedicated committee remains enthusiastic in providing opportunities for Teachers and Students of the Gold Coast and elsewhere.
Newsletter and advertising:
Newsletters are regularly circulated to our local membership with information about coming events, and other music related activities. Advertising for sponsors or businesses is also available in these newsletters. As members of MTAQ Inc members also receive the quarterly “Bravura” magazine circulated to members throughout Queensland.
Regular activities include:
Meetings: MTAQ Inc. Gold Coast Teachers' Groups holds 4 meetings per year. These friendly meetings are efficiently conducted with the promotion of music education and encouragement of teachers and students. The meetings also serve as a chance for teachers to network and share information and advice.
Workshops/ Master classes: A variety of workshops or master classes are conducted during the year catering for teachers and students covering a wide variety of topics such as: Student performer master classes; Lectures on future careers for students; Examination repertoire workshops; Written Theory workshops; Composition workshops; History of Music workshops and many more.
Student Performance Recitals: An opportunity for students to perform at a suitable venue in a very encouraging atmosphere. Students of any instrument/voice are welcome to perform 1 or more pieces which helps develop confidence, and promotes the sharing of repertoire and musical styles.
Teacher / adult student informal performance soirees: A chance for busy teachers and their developing students to perform in a friendly environment within a social backdrop.
Major Event – Annual Composers Competition:
Students of all ages throughout Australia enter original compositions, covering a wide range of instruments, voice and ensemble combinations and styles. These are then performed live for an audience (or recorded for those who cannot attend), and adjudicated by a visiting Australian composer. Some recipients of past awards ave continued a musical career in composition or performance. Trophies are offered for local sections, and cash prizes for open sections. Encouragement awards are also offered, and all composers receive a “certificate of participation”.
Membership categories / application forms/ find teachers:
See “Forms and Brochures” link
Affilliated with MTAQ Inc.
(Main office Brisbane) www.mtaq.org.au
*** See "Events & Sponsors" link for Event details
EVENTS - MARCH 2011
20 MARCH 10am-12pm Composition workshop with Graeme Denniss
- for Teachers and Students
VENUE: AB PATERSON COLLEGE , 10 AB Paterson Drive, ARUNDEL
Contact: Jennifer NEWCOMB Ph 07 55 733 833
EVENTS - MAY- JUNE 2011
JUNE 5 2011 Composers' Competition adjudicated by Graeme Denniss - for Emerging Composers and Students
of all ages. See the current brochure for details
Contact: Ve Helgeson Ph 07 55 38 28 74
Saturday 28 MAY 2011 STUDENT RECITAL - MERRY MELODY MUSIC MAKERS
Upton Street BUNDALL (Behind the Good Guys)
for Teachers and Students - register to perform in front of an encouraging audience of family, and music friends.
Contact: Janine Rynne Ph 07 55 34 92 18
EVENTS - JANUARY 2011
21 january 2010 Meeting 10:00am at 2 Utah Court OXENFORD.
Contact: Jennifer NEWCOMB Ph 07 55 733 833
21 january 2010 Information session on CPM KEYBOARD - revised Syllabus (Contemporary Popular Music AMEB) 10:00am (Following the short meeting) at 2 Utah Court OXENFORD.
Contact: Jennifer NEWCOMB Ph 07 55 733 833
EVENTS - MAY 2010
2010 all day - Annual Composers Competition - Albert Waterways Hall - Broadbech (Opposite Pacific Fair)
Contact: Ve Helgeson Ph 07 55 38 28 74
(forms can be downloaded from our "Forms and brochures" page.
Tuesday4 May 2010 7.30pm - Next MTAQ Gold Coast Teachers' Group meeting
Contact: 07 55 39 10 58
EVENTS - MARCH 2010
20 MARCH 2 pm Merry Melody Music Makers
Technique workshop: HEALTHY BEGINNINGS: The Taubman approach to technique.
For teachers, parents and students interrested in acquiring healthy technique.
7 MARCH 4.00 pm - Robina Community Centre
Masterclass with Spiros Rantos (violin) & Brachi Tilles (Piano)
Talented students will perform and receive valuable performance,
technical and interpretation advice.
THIS IS A PUBLIC MASTERCLASS hosted by MTAQ Inc. Gold Coast Branch.and follows the DUO VIOLIN/ PIANO RECITAL (in conjunction with ASKM Gold Coast)
7 MARCH 2.00 pm - Robina Community Centre
ASKM presents a concert with VIRTUOSO DUO
Spiros Rantos (Violin) & Brachi Tilles (Piano)
Delicious afternoon tea included
For information www.askmgoldcoast.com.au
EVENTS - JANUARY 2010
Friday 29 January 2010 10.00am - Next MTAQ Gold Coast meeting
Contact: Debbie Hinton: Ph 55934 610
EVENTS - MAY 2009
24 MAY 2009 all day - Annual Composers Competition - Albert Waterways Hall - Broadbech (Opposite Pacific Fair)
Contact: Ve Helgeson Ph 07 55 38 28 74
11 MAY 2009 10.30am - Next MTAQ Gold Coast meeting
Contact: Debbie Hinton: Ph 55934 610
EVENTS - APRIL 2009
26 APRIL 2.00 pm - Gold Coast Pianos and Music
Student Recital - for all students (any levels)
Contact: Miriam Dawood: Ph 55 304 663
EVENTS - MARCH 2009
29 MARCH 2.00 pm - Robina Community Centre
ASKM presents a concert with DUO PIANISTS
Max Olding and Pamela Page
Delicious afternoon tea included
For information www.askmgoldcoast.com.au
29 MARCH 4.00 pm - Robina Community Centre
Masterclass with Max Olding and Pamela Page
(in conjunction with ASKM Gold Coast)
Talented students will perform and receive valuable performance,
technical and interpretation advice.
THIS IS A PUBLIC MASTERCLASS and follows the DUO PIANISTS RECITAL
Hosted by MTAQ Inc. Gold Coast Branch.
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