Mitchell Conservatorium in Bathurst, New South Wales | Tutor/teacher

Mitchell Conservatorium

Locality: Bathurst, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6331 6622

Address: Russell St 2795 Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.mitchellconservatorium.edu.au

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23.01.2022 Some photos from today’s Staff Recital video shoot for our talented MitCon Lachlan teacher, James Whalan. We are loving the celebration of our staff and their talents and can’t wait to share these videos with you.

22.01.2022 To round out the incredible music of NAIDOC Week 2020, we would like to highlight the work of Nardi Simpson Author Nardi Simpson is a Yuwaalaraay storyteller and performer living in Sydney. Her early music training at the Eora Centre of Aboriginal Studies, Visual and Performing Arts in Redfern, Sydney saw her begin a career as a musician, songwriter and performer with vocal duo Stiff Gins, travelling both nationally and internationally for twenty-one years and releasing three albums during that time. Also an accomplished author, you can check out all of the incredible talent of this artist on her webpage: www.nardisimpson.com

22.01.2022 Our staff recital filming yesterday was such fun, with Dr. David Hood and Mel Waters both recording their videos with the production team. Letting our staff members demonstrate their considerable talents has been a joy to record. More filming today!

21.01.2022 We love to see the results of the Early Childhood Music Workshop colouring in! Here is one from Elizabeth Chifley Preschool we couldnt help but share! Music and friends - a perfect combination!

21.01.2022 Looking for the lyrics to sing along with PUBlic Choir tonight? Here we go! Log on to the Mitchell Conservatorium or The George Hotel Facebook page from 7pm to catch virtual PUBlic Choir!

20.01.2022 The magic of video! Today we have Martyn Cook recording with Rebecca Daniel. Check out this behind the scenes video of the team at work! Thanks Greer Films for your work so far and our teacher, Dave Webb, for sound production.

18.01.2022 A great The Song Company event heading to Bathurst! Check out all the details here!

18.01.2022 More great music for NAIDOC week! Eric Avery is a Ngiyampaa, Yuin, Bandjalang and Gumbangirr artist. As part of his practice Eric plays the violin, dances and composes music. Working with his family’s custodial songs he seeks to revive and continue on an age old legacy continuing the tradition of singing in his tribe utilising his talents to combine and create an experience of his peoples culture. Check out this incredible TEDxSydney performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT0mqSUM81Y

17.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week 2020! Each year, NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Mitchell Conservatorium is proud to support participation and learning of one of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.

15.01.2022 Our beautiful MitCon building, lit up this evening as lessons and ensembles finished their day. Admin staff member, Lauren Hagney, captured this shot of our stunning heritage building.

15.01.2022 We have a WINNER! Victory by a landslide for tomorrows PUBlic Choir, digitally at The George Hotel, its Van Morrison with the classic "Brown Eyed Girl"... We cant wait to sing with you from 7pm tomorrow! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMNQgWkof1k

15.01.2022 Ready for a Pyjama Party?

14.01.2022 The music of NAIDOC week! Today we would like to celebrate Barkaa Barkaa is a rapper, a proud Malyangapa, Barkindji woman and mother of three, who only released her debut single in March this year. "Listening to Barkaa is not a passive experience. For some it’s rousing and authenticating; for others it’s potentially confronting, in a necessary check-your-privilege kind of way. She rips truths and reckons with centuries of oppression in the space of a single bar, like few have ever done before not in Australia at least." GQ Magazine, Amy Campbell, 6 OCT 2020

14.01.2022 Here are the lyrics for PUBlic Choir TONIGHT!!! Join us from 7pm online for some community fun!

14.01.2022 Just in case you were wondering, when you call the #SupportAct wellbeing helpline, you can request to speak to a social worker of a specific gender if it allows... you to be more comfortable. Our #WellbeingHelpline is a free, confidential counselling service that is available to anyone working in Australian music or the arts, who needs to talk to someone about any aspect of their wellbeing. The service is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days per year by calling 1800 959 500 within Australia. You can also email us and a counsellor will call you back. Zoom sessions are also available. For more info, check out this link: https://supportact.org.au/wellbeinghelpline/

13.01.2022 PUBlic Choir - social distancing friendly and still rocking...

13.01.2022 NAIDOC Week music continues. Today we would like to spotlight Kelsey Iris. Kelsey Iris is a proud descendant of the Yuwalaaraay, Gamilaroi and Murrawarri people. She is a singer-songwriter and guitarist originating from the small opal-mining town of Lightning Ridge in far west NSW. Kelsey writes and shares a spectrum of stories of culture and life through her emotive song writing, captivating listeners through her powerful and soulful vocals that she hopes will capture the likes from people of all ages. Check out her triple j Unearthed page here: https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/kelsey-iris-0

12.01.2022 Are you ready to join us online at 10.30am for our Early Childhood Music Workshop, "Food, Glorious Food"? Well, here is some colouring in for you!

11.01.2022 This week we say farewell to Andrew French-Northam, guitar teacher and general all-round MitCon musical eccentric. Andrew has been with us for five years, and in that time has added considerably to the MitCon environment; generously sharing his depth of knowledge and extraordinary experience in music technology, music pedagogy, and guitar wizardry. Andrew has just been appointed Director of the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music in Muswellbrook, part of the family of NSW Regional Conservatoriums, and we are thrilled for him as he takes up this new challenge.

11.01.2022 We are very excited to release this video of our Central Queensland University students in their end of session showcase. We cant wait Greer Films!

11.01.2022 With the current health restrictions, our normal singing groups have had to change the way they rehearse. Our adult ensemble, VOX, took on the challenge by rehearsing the Humming Chorus by Puccini. This meant they didnt have to open their mouths. As an added precaution, the choir all wore masks and were socially distanced appropriately.

11.01.2022 Do you know an aspiring young musician? Applications for the Australian Youth Orchestras 2021 instrumental programs open from 7 September with specialised training opportunities on offer. Head to their website to discover more and apply! https://www.ayo.com.au/applications

11.01.2022 Did you know you could study music at a tertiary level, without leaving Bathurst? MitCon has been a proud partner of Central Queensland University for many years and we continue to provide quality music education for all those who study here. These are our current group of CQU students, performing their end of session showcase. We are proud of them for continuing their study through these changing times, and are amazed at the high level of their skills. We hope you enjoy this concert video as much as we do!

10.01.2022 Have you voted for Tuesdays PUBlic Choir song? Last chance to vote before the song reveal tomorrow night!

09.01.2022 MitCon, through our peak body, the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums, is engaged in working with NSW Health and Education to develop industry guidelines that will allow group brass, wind and singing activities to continue in education and community settings while mitigating risk in this current pandemic environment. The newly formed Roundtable of Instrumental, Choral and Music Education Organisations (RICMEO) includes: - Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Asso...ciation - Australian National Choral Association - Band Association of NSW - Australian Society for Music Education - Kodaly Association - Sydney Conservatorium - Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums The group will research current COVID Safety Plans, policies and procedures to develop an industry best practice model for the risk management of activities involving singing and playing in education and community settings.

09.01.2022 Food, Glorious Food! An Early Childhood Music Workshop exploring sounds and songs of FOOD!

09.01.2022 WE HAVE A WINNER! It went down to the wire, but tomorrow nights PUBlic Choir will be this amazing tune by The Eagles, Taking It Easy - as picked by you! Tune in on Facebook tomorrow night at 7pm. Send us comments, photos or videos and join in the fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceO_QpHeLAQ

09.01.2022 Its wonderful to see the talent of our student Sarah Walls and our staff members, Lauren Hagney and Dave Webb in this musical collaboration. Well done!

08.01.2022 Today is #ruokday, a day to check in with friends and family and start a conversation about mental health. Its been a tough year and its okay to not be okay, so dont be afraid to talk about it and reach out to one another! Mitchell Conservatorium is proud to support this national conversation. R U OK Day

08.01.2022 Today we filmed a staff mini-recital for our teacher, Max Mcilwraith, on his gorgeous double bass. He was accompanied by Mel Waters on piano. Keep an eye out for these mini recitals as they pop up over coming weeks, as we are very proud of our staff and their performance skills. Greer Films

07.01.2022 To further celebrate the music of NAIDOC week, we would love to showcase the music of DOBBY. DOBBY is a rapper, drummer and music composer. He proudly identifies as a Filipino and Aboriginal musician, whose family is from Brewarrina on Ngemba land, and is a member of the Murrawarri Republic in Weilmoringle, NSW. He has performed extensively locally including BIGSOUND and Sydney Opera House, and internationally in Germany, UK, USA and Netherlands. Check out the link to one of DOBBY's incredible tracks, "That's Not Me" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-GjFpY1QfE Photo: KURT PETERSEN PHOTOGRAPHY

07.01.2022 Are you ready to join us in an hour for a musical PYJAMA PARTY? Our Early Childhood Music Workshop is ready to go live at 10.30am... We will see you there!

06.01.2022 What should we sing this month? Have your say on PUBlic Choirs next song and enjoy the fun of free community music!

05.01.2022 Some updated information from NSW Health about wind instruments.

05.01.2022 MitCon is very excited to welcome a new member of staff, Todd Brownlow! Todd will be joining us to teach bass guitar and drums. We are thrilled to have him and his expertise on board. Check out some Fast Facts about Todd below... To book lessons with Todd, contact our office on 63316622.

05.01.2022 Such a wonderful performance by our CQU student Eli! Well done

05.01.2022 Another welcome addition to our teaching staff is Dave Webb. Dave will be joining us to teach guitar. It is great to have his talents on board! For a lesson with Dave, contact MitCon on 6331 6622.

04.01.2022 It is with deep sadness we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Martha Gelin. Marthas light was at once generous, unconditional and warming to all who experienced it. She will remain forever a treasured part of the MitCon community. - Dr. Graham Sattler.

03.01.2022 The ANSWRC received an uplifting message from the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, explaining her respect for the role of music and Conservatoriums in the community during these strange times. Pictured is a copy of the official letter and our executive director, Graham Sattler receiving his Churchill Fellowship from Her Excellency earlier this year.

03.01.2022 Taking it Easy with PUBlic Choir!

02.01.2022 Last chance to vote before the big reveal tonight!!!! Its neck and neck!