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25.01.2022 Some members of CSO have recently held house concerts in a great start to our House Concert series. Performers are having a lovely time sharing their music with a broad audience in an intimate setting. There will be more to come!

24.01.2022 House concerts have been underway and we have some great photos and video footage thanks to our supporters Photo ForMatt and Relive Photography! This was just one of our performers at a recent concert, ages ranging from 5 to adult.

24.01.2022 In the timeless setting of the Minnawarra Chapel Armadale, on Saturday 16th November The Classic Sounds Orchestra Association presented a recital featuring the great but humble orchestral instrument, the Viola. Aptly named, Viola Action!, each of the five Viola players presented solo works and delivered descriptions about the pieces and their composers. The musicians came together as the Viola Action ensemble to play a Baroque work by German composer Georg Telemann, and to pr...emiere a contemporary work by Amy Skellern. 14 year-old composer from the Classic Sounds Orchestra, Amy Skellern, composed a piece specially for this event, called Under the Moon. Written for five violas, you could truly experience the moonlight casting its glow out from behind the clouds. Musical director Rachel John says, this was such a beautiful and successful concert, I would love to do this again soon. Rachel found the musicians to be highly professional leaders in their approach to performing. Despite the 40 degree heat, both recitals were well attended and audience members walked away filled with musical joy, and a little more appreciation for this special and often undervalued middle voice of the orchestra.. the Viola. Pictured are Leanne Crestani, Daniel Eber, Rachel John, Mackenzie Thompson, Michelle Skellern, Heather Connan Image courtesy of Matt Skellern of Photo ForMatt.

22.01.2022 Don't forget to check our events calendar for up and coming events. We have some great performances coming up that will impress any audience. Please check the events for more details.

22.01.2022 Caroling at the #kalamundafarmersmarket on a very warm day. #christmas #christmascarols #carols #ocomeallyefaithful #fiddlegroup #heatwave #weloveplayingmusic #music #musicislove

21.01.2022 Our amazing musical director, mentor and friend, Rachel John

20.01.2022 Wishing you a happy New Year! We look forward to another fun-filled, music-making year with our members and wonderful supporters!Wishing you a happy New Year! We look forward to another fun-filled, music-making year with our members and wonderful supporters!

20.01.2022 After the Covid-19 hiatus, CSO has returned to Monday rehearsals. It was so great to see friends again, have a cuppa, sample Rachels welcome-back fudge, and have some truly beautiful musical moments. (Photos courtesy of Photo ForMatt) Rehearsals are now: Churchmans Brook Community Centre 5-6pm Foundation Orchestra ... 6.30-8pm CSO See more

20.01.2022 Meet a Volunteer Founder and Musical Director of the Classic Sounds Orchestra Association, Rachel, has been directing weekly rehearsals for nearly 15 years. Tha...nk you for bringing music into the lives of many Rachel! "I love what I do because regardless of being a player or a concertgoer, music fills peoples souls with colour. As a volunteer I feel so valued, I get to see my musical friends every week with whom I play orchestral and fiddle music, and our special team spirit includes musicians of all ages and backgrounds. I have seen growth in this organisation from a little string group to now putting on beautiful performances for festivals and independent concerts at local venues in historical Kelmscott and Armadale. Monday is orchestra day, and Monday is the best day of the week. Rachel

19.01.2022 How many violas does it take to create beautiful music? Just 5! Our violas are coming together to bring you an amazing concert, in a beautiful location. These talented musicians will not disappoint. Please support CSO and purchase your ticket!

18.01.2022 Look at what arrived at Classic Sounds today... Four Timpani!!!!! Thanks to an exceptionally generous acknowledgment from LotteryWest, the Classic Sounds Orchestra is making a very big dream come true.

16.01.2022 The violas have added a second performance to the "Viola Action" concert. Book your tickets here... http://trybooking.com/BEHDW Or reserve tickets by calling 0467554544. An event will be created soon and all of the information will be there.

14.01.2022 Another house concert done and dusted. What a fun way to raise money for our organisation. Thankyou to our guests for letting CSO musicians entertain you! The weather was beautiful so the outside location was lovely. The program was varied and with a range if performer and a range of styles of music...we even had a little competition to guess which Beatles excerpts were played. Anyone can host a house concert. If you think you would like to do so, please contact us for further information and discuss the style of the music, the repertoire, and musicians.

13.01.2022 In just over a week the Classic Sounds Fiddle Group will be playing for the Music in the Mall series. We have a variety of fiddle music lined up from a range of different countries including, Ireland, Scotland, England, America and More. This is a free event, so come along and support us, and the City of Armadale. Check out our Facebook pages for more information, and follow us on instagram.

13.01.2022 As the term is nearly ready to begin and every one is preparing to take their seats in preparation for rehearsals.....what type of orchestral player are you?

12.01.2022 Viola action rehearsal of Telemanns concerto for two violas and ripieno. Recital program also features works by Hill, Koczwara, A tango by Rodriguez, and the Premier of a work for 5 violas by accomplished teenage composer, Amy Skellern. Tickets available at trybooking.com/BEHDW Recital will be performed at the intimate Minawarra Chapel in Armadale. Sat 16 Nov 10:30am and 2pm

11.01.2022 A musical smile for Sunday.....

11.01.2022 These Viola players, dont just look the goods, they are Viola Action! Catch them giving stunning recitals this Saturday, 10:30am and 2:00pm, at the Minnawarra Chapel in Armadale. Featuring group works by Telemann, and young Roleystone composer Amy Skellern. All players will also give solos that range from Classical works, to dances of the Tango and Waltz genres, and a virtuosic work of Australian composer Alfred Hill. Tickets $10 Concession, $15 Full... reservation 0467 554 544 online trybooking.com/BEHDW

09.01.2022 The Fiddle group playing carols at #kalamundafarmersmarket on the weekend. They played well and enjoyed the support of a small audience.

08.01.2022 Caroling at the #kalamundafarmersmarket Im the kids of a #heatwave. The #fiddlegroup had fun regardless and #weloveplayingmusic. #classicsoundsorchestra #christmas #christmascarols #carols #olittletownofbethlehem #music #musicislove

08.01.2022 Dont forget to check our events calendar for up and coming events. We have some great performances coming up that will impress any audience. Please check the events for more details.

06.01.2022 The CSO Fiddlers had their first rehearsal back on Monday night. Here they are in action, getting ready for playing in Jull Street Mall. Catch them for City of Armadales Music in the Mall, Saturday 22nd March, 12-2pm. Thanks to Steve Parry of Relive Photography for the photo.

06.01.2022 Reminding you that Viola Action is on this weekend. This awesome group of Viola players are presenting recitals 10:30am and 2:00pm at the Minnawarra Chapel in Armadale. They will give solo performances and come together as a group to play a Telemann double Viola concerto, and Amy Skellerns premiere of her composition called Under the Moon. It will be a great concert and if you hope to go, please buy your tickets online trybooking.com/BEHDW, or reserve them 0467 554 544.... Dont miss it. This will be a stunning performance.

06.01.2022 Viola Action ensemble Saturday 16th Nov 2019

05.01.2022 The Fiddle Group played at the Roleystone markets this afternoon. The flies were a little pesky but we had amazing weather and great fun playing carols for everyone.

05.01.2022 Music has many benefits to a childs development, mentally and emotionally!

04.01.2022 Relive Photography and Photo ForMatt are great supporters of CSO and they have helped to capture an amazing local composer, Amy Skellerns original work for five violas. This was played at a recent concert by these talented violists. Watch our page for more exciting events !

04.01.2022 The looks of relief and success! Today, 25th November, was actually our first concert for 2020. Our Meet the Instruments program was presented to children from ...Challis Community Primary school. We are so fortunate to again share music with an appreciative audience and playing at the newly renovated Armadale District Hall. See more

04.01.2022 One more practice tonight before tomorrows music in the mall! Great fun and we have mixed things up a bit for something different. Come along from 12-2 in the Jull st mall.

02.01.2022 Some of the many benefits of Music Lessons.....thanks to Megans Piano Lessons & VeryPiano Blog for sharing.....

02.01.2022 CSO is thrilled to announce a return to rehearsals at our new location, Churchman’s Brook Community Centre, starting Monday 3rd August. Check out what we were up to during isolation! (Arrangement Rachel John, Production Beckie Burchard)

01.01.2022 CSOs "Percusion Expansion Project". Through the generosity of Lotterywest and their support of the Classic Sounds Orchestra Association (CSO), we have received a grant that will contribute to the orchestras "Percussion Expansion Project". This has been a work in progress for 5 years and we are excited to have finally secured the funds that enable us to purchase a set of 4 Timpani and a full drum kit with cymbals.... We are the only community orchestra in the southern region that caters to all levels of ability and age. For more than 10 years, we have been sharing music and culture in our local community, through a variety of performances. CSO is enabling all musicians to band together to create and share music in an enjoyable and supportive environment. Currently a largely string and wind based ensemble, this funding from Lotterywest is set to further enrich the sound of the orchestra with the acquistion of a substantial percussion section.

01.01.2022 CSO is thrilled to announce a return to rehearsals at our new location, Churchmans Brook Community Centre, starting Monday 3rd August. Check out what we were up to during isolation! (Arrangement Rachel John, Production Beckie Burchard)