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Address: 18/125 Rooks Road 3131

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25.01.2022 Heres another of Marks Drum Kit Performance backing tracks: Volume 2, Solo 12.

23.01.2022 Gillian Erskine from Blackrock Music Shop interviews ANZCA GM Tony Betros at Piano Pivot Live 2020 in Melbourne. Do check out the Blackrock website from Gillian and Paul Myatt where there are lots and lots of resources for Piano teachers. ANZCA books will also be available from Blackrock soon!

23.01.2022 SERIES 3 CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 17. Hi everyone, its been a difficult time for everyone especially for those of us in Melbourne - we hope youre keeping safe. Weve decided to extend by three weeks the closing date for Series 3 entries. We will make every effort to organise face to face examinations where this is possible, but all students should be prepared to switch to video examinations if this becomes necessary. There is more information on the ANZCA website and there will be a detailed update in our teacher newsletter - Stretto - in the next few days. Good luck and be careful!

22.01.2022 Thanks to Jaran McKay and the team at Total Fitouts for the amazing fit out of our new offices. Were over the moon!

20.01.2022 The Arts Queensland stART Grant Program will open on 15 June 2020 and close 22 June 2020. If you are a Queensland independent creative, you may be eligible for... a one off grant of $3,000 to support creative opportunities during COVID-19 recovery phase. To find out more, visit bit.ly/stART-Grant.

19.01.2022 Are you a Victorian music teacher concerned about how COVID restrictions are affecting you business? Please see this initiative from Michelle Nelson.

19.01.2022 The year is off to a flying start at ANZCA Music Examinations! Workshops have been held in five Queensland centres over the last 8 days, with events at the Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Beerwah, Brisbane and Rockhampton. Special thanks to our super enthusiastic QLD State Rep, Cynthia Delaney and (joint) Brisbane Rep Kerry Vann who both travelled and presented at each event. We also want to thank the many ANZCA local reps and teachers at each of the centres who assisted enormously in organising these sessions. Thanks to (joint) Brisbane Rep Karen Henderson (and her son Scott) who proceeded with her Brisbane presentation despite wearing a moon-boot! . Here are some photos from the Workshops.

18.01.2022 Backing and Demonstration Tracks for solos from DRUMKIT PERFORMANCE VOLUME 5 are now on our YouTube channel and SoundCloud page. Mark Murphy and Greg Stone have followed up their work on Volumes 1 to 4 with three new backing tracks for Grade Five: Solo 7 (rock, List A), Solo 9 (funk, List B) and Solo 14 (blues shuffle, List C). Theres also a demonstration track for each which includes drums. Remember, all backing tracks can be used for exams in 2020! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user//drum-kit-performance-volume-5

16.01.2022 Hi everyone, I hope youre coming to terms with online teaching and all it involves. Its certainly different, isnt it? There isnt quite the same rapport with students, but its certainly better than them missing out. Paul Myatt and Gillian Erskine at Blackrock Music Shop are offering lots of support for teachers during this strange time. Id certainly recommend you tune in - but it looks like youll need to be quick! Best wishes to you all. The ANZCA Team.

15.01.2022 This looks like an interesting event for SA teachers!

14.01.2022 Another awesome track by Mark Murphy and Greg Stone. Remember, you can find all these backing and demo tracks on ANZCAs SoundCloud and YouTube pages!

14.01.2022 We have some great news .... All Australian theory results were posted last Friday and theory results for Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand were posted today! We said in the Handbook theyd be posted on 24JUN - so thats ahead of schedule. Keep an eye out for the postie - and good luck!

13.01.2022 Check out these great videos by Mark Murphy, demonstrating some of the new Drum Kit Performance backing tracks that are available on ANZCAs YouTube channel and SoundCloud page.

13.01.2022 Dear Friends of ANZCA, In line with our current aims to continue providing our services to teachers and students, while keeping everyone safe and well, we have made the decision to temporarily close the ANZCA office. Now that we all have the capacity to work remotely, it enables us to all stay home and do our part to reduce the risk of spreading the illness as the government has requested. It is business as usual, with a couple of changes:... 1. Telephones We will not be in the office to answer telephones. If you need to speak with one of us, we will be only too happy to call you. Please do feel free to email us asking for a callback. The best email for any general enquiries to do with examinations is [email protected]. If you have any very specific requirement you can still email them to the above address as they can be seen by Tony and Andrew as well as Peggy and Kirsten. If you want the email seen by someone specific you can put "ATT: Peggy/Kirsten" etc in the email subject line. We will be monitoring the emails closely to ensure your needs are addressed quickly. 2. Book Orders We will be filling book orders once or twice a week. Everything will be sent by priority mail. If you need something urgently, please let us know in your email. Perhaps its best not to pay for Express Post as we may not be able to get to it for a day or two. 3. Series 1 Exams We will be contacting the teachers who have entered students for Series 1 by email very soon with information about the process for the video recording of exams. Please contact the office if you havent heard anything by the end of the week. Overall, we hope that this transition will be fairly seamless. We are all still here to help you get through this challenging time.

12.01.2022 Dear Teachers, students and Friends What a tumultuous time its been for everyone. I hope youre all finding a way to cope. ANZCA is fully supporting this national initiative instigated by the Victorian Music Teachers Association "VMTA is driving a lobbying effort on behalf of our members and our industry nationwide. We have the support of all the Music Teachers Associations across the nation; two independent examining bodies [including ANZCA Music Examinations]; and Music... Australia, the national peak body for music." Lets all get behind and do whatever we can to support this initiative."

12.01.2022 Today I introduced Ivor Morgan to ANZCAs new building. Ivor was one of ANZCAs founding Directors back when we started in the early 1980s. Ivors studio/bungalow in Frankston also served as the office for ANZCA at that time! I think he was amazed and delighted to see the new admin headquarters! Tony Betros

12.01.2022 Grade 4 Solo 14. Heres another sample of the backing tracks that support the Drum Kit Performance series of publications. This track is suitable for a Grade 4 Anzca exam. #anzca #drumkitperformanceseries #markmurphymusic #drums #drumbooks

10.01.2022 ANZCA MUSIC CONFERENCE 2020 Wednesday, 08 July to Friday, July 10 Maroondah Federation Estate 32 Greenwood Avenue... Ringwood Victoria Unlocking your students potential A conference designed to encourage and nurture your teaching environment and assist students in realising their full capabilities. Come and join us for three inspirational days of workshops, information sessions, performances, lectures and fellowship with some of the top names in music education. Our presenters will share their unique expertise and insights into all aspects of studio teaching.There will be opportunities to meet and discuss your own experiences and challenges with presenters, as well as plenty of time to browse trade displays, enjoy the morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas (included in the price) whilst you enjoy the company of colleagues in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Presenters include: Christopher Norton Samantha Coates Michael Griffin Daniel McFarlane Paul Myatt Melinda Ceresoli Perfomer: Nicholas Young More detailed information is coming very soon - but circle those dates on your calander - 08JUL to 10JUL.

10.01.2022 Christopher Norton - Composer - Ive started recording Connections as piano solos - the recordings will end up on all digital platforms. Heres Book 1 no 1 - Driving Range.

09.01.2022 Today was the scheduled closing date for Series 2 enrolments but dont be in a panic if you havent been able to get them in yet. We will continue to accept enrolments for another two weeks without penalty through the online system, by email or by post. Thank you everyone for your continued support!

08.01.2022 I’m sure many of you will be saddened to learn of the passing of Brenda Richardson who recently retired from ANZCA after ten years of outstanding service to our organisation. Brenda was loved by many teachers, examiners and students for the friendly and supportive approach she brought to her position. On a personal note Brenda was a huge support to me when I started at ANZCA and I’ll always be grateful for her assistance and friendship. Brenda became ill soon after her retirement and seemed to be improving for some time, but took a turn for the worst and passed suddenly. On behalf of Directors, Staff and the entire ANZCA community our sincere condolences to Brenda's husband John and the entire family. You’ll be sadly missed Brenda. Thanks for your tremendous contribution. Tony Betros

07.01.2022 Christopher Norton - Composer would have been here for the (now cancelled) ANZCA conference in a few weeks time if not for COVID .... Heres an opportunity to see what hes up to....

07.01.2022 ANZCA is a proud sponsor of "Piano Pivot Live 2020" organised by Tim Topham and taking place at Rydges Hotel in Melbourne today an tomorrow. QLD Rep Cynthia Delaney is attending the conference so of course shes involved with the ANZCA book stall! Thanks for all your efforts Cynthia!

07.01.2022 If you're teaching this Kerin Bailey Music piece at the moment (it's in the ANZCA Grade 3 Modern Piano Syllabus/Book) here's some tips from the composer himself! You'll discover some great ideas for embellishment / improvisation here. (Thanks Cynthia Delaney!)

07.01.2022 Dear Teachers, Students and Parents, What a tumultuous time its been over the last couple of days/weeks, with so many changes in such a short space of time. I sincerely hope your teaching has been able to continue and youre not unduly affected by the current situation. We want to update you about important planning being implemented and considered to minimise the effect on the Series 1 (May/June) and Series 2 (August/September) examination sessions.Of course we will continu...Continue reading

07.01.2022 Definitely worth tuning into!

06.01.2022 Were excited to announce that three new backing tracks are now available for Drum Kit Performance Volume 4, from ANZCAs SoundCloud page and YouTube channel (ANZCA Limited). Mark Murphy and Greg Stone have created tracks for Solo 6 (rock, List A), Solo 10 (funk, List B) and Solo 14 (blues, List C) that can be used in ANZCA exams, along with demonstration versions which include the full drum track. If you havent tried the backing tracks for Volumes 1, 2 and 3, check them out on our YouTube channel and SoundCloud page and watch out for Volume 5 tracks in coming weeks!

06.01.2022 Day 2 at Piano Pivot Live. ANZCA GM Tony Betros with QLD Rep Cynthia Delaney. It was great talking to teachers and spreading the good word about ANZCA Music Examinations.

05.01.2022 Im sure many of you will be saddened to learn of the passing of Brenda Richardson who recently retired from ANZCA after ten years of outstanding service to our organisation. Brenda was loved by many teachers, examiners and students for the friendly and supportive approach she brought to her position. On a personal note Brenda was a huge support to me when I started at ANZCA and Ill always be grateful for her assistance and friendship. Brenda became ill soon after her retirement and seemed to be improving for some time, but took a turn for the worst and passed suddenly. On behalf of Directors, Staff and the entire ANZCA community our sincere condolences to Brendas husband John and the entire family. Youll be sadly missed Brenda. Thanks for your tremendous contribution. Tony Betros

04.01.2022 (Apologies - it seems I didnt share the most important part of the post - the message from Sonny!): Heres an amazing offer from Sonny Chua ! Thank you Sonny! Hello everyone,... What a crazy time for everybody, regardless of what your life is about. It is one of those moments when I feel so lucky to have health, an amazing family and great friends. I am so impressed that our five year old daughter is sent a gracious message from her prep teacher to be constantly grateful for the good things in her day. This has somewhat inspired me to offer others something tangible. Since I have taken back copyrights of ALL my music at the start of this year, I am now able to sell them in anyway I want! So, I am going to sell all individual titles for the price of a BigMac. Yes... thats right! For the cost of an impulsive purchase of a juicy(?) burger, you can have a piece of classical/pop piano work, which will not leave you with a yucky after taste. Please have a look at the catalog of all the titles on my website:www.sonnychua.com. You can email what you would like and Ill send you a PayPal invoice and its done. Simples. Btw the pricing will be adjusted to the current price of a BigMac in Australia. Stay safe and musically alive! Sonny See more

04.01.2022 Good luck to all theory candidates in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore! Our first day of digital theory exams! Fingers crossed!

04.01.2022 These guys are amazing. Please support them if you can.

04.01.2022 Dear teachers, students and parents, We sincerely hope you are finding ways to deal with the current crisis; its a tumultuous time for everybody. Of course the priority for everyone has to be our health and the health of those around us. Please take every precaution as we are here in the ANZCA office. We are constantly monitoring the Government updates and Health websites to ensure our examination and office procedures remain valid. ...Continue reading

04.01.2022 ANZCAs phone and internet has been down since 1pm. Very frustrating. Try an email if you need to make contact. (We can check on our mobile phones.)

02.01.2022 This looks like an interesting episode and includes ANZCA QLD Examiner Dr. Kerry Vann!

02.01.2022 A reminder that the extended Series 3 closing date is next Monday, 17 August. We can extend a little further if you need it, but please contact us by Monday and make us aware of your situation. Video exams can be booked much later - even through September, but again if you could update us by Monday that this may be a possibility, it would help us with planning.

01.01.2022 What a huge shock this is. - such terribly sad news.Vale Sonny Chua. Everyone at ANZCA sends sincere condolences to Melinda and family.