New England Conservatorium in Armidale, New South Wales | Performance & event venue

New England Conservatorium

Locality: Armidale, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6788 2135

Address: CB Newling Building, Cnr Mossman & Dangar Streets 2350 Armidale, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.necom.org.au

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25.01.2022 Today we are excited to welcome visiting flute specialist Bridget Bolliger who is leading a full day of masterclasses, lessons and professional development activities.

24.01.2022 If you are a year 11 + 12 student aspiring to become an actor, designer, musician, or artist, come along and learn the tricks of the trade from those who have paved the creative path before you! It’s not every day you get to hear from seasoned creatives about their journey from graduates to professionals. Our very own CEO Chris Clark is just one of the incredible and talented panelists speaking at our ARTWORLD event on Wednesday. ... Find out more here: https://www.neram.com.au/event/artworld-seminar/

23.01.2022 Why not do something special together? Mini Minstrels is a wonderful way to develop your child's abilities while having fun and together time. It's a great soci...al experience as you get to meet other parents and children in a happy, fun-filled environment of songs, rhymes, games, creative movement, dance, listening and playing percussion instruments. We are taking bookings now for next term. Visit: necom.org.au/mini-minstrels/

22.01.2022 2 amazing performances and 2 standing ovations! Opera Australia in Concert at the Armidale Teachers' College last night delivered on its promise - opera without the boring bits!

21.01.2022 Are you a composer? If so, you should look into this exciting opportunity to have your work published, promoted and performed. You may also be offered a Publishing Contract with Orpheus Music, and have your music reviewed by Recorder Magazine (UK) and The American Recorder Magazine in 2021/2022. Wow!... https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=748218

21.01.2022 1ST SINGLE BY JESS WRIGHT Congratulations to Jess Wright who has just released her first single ’Tent City’ on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/track/2mMEDiSQkMAtvFufkuDMsl Jess grew up in Armidale and gained her AMusA in violin at NECOM and moved on to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for her tertiary music education degree. She is now teaching and performing in Alice Springs and her song tells the story of ‘an encounter I had in the homeless shelter in Martin Place in 2017, the night before it closed.’

21.01.2022 Are you coming to Opera Australia in Concert? Don’t miss out on our spectacular Opera Bar, and introducing our bartenders Kyle and Daniel! Complete your night out with a glass of champagne and the best views in town!... Final tickets now on sale at necom.org.au

20.01.2022 The response to our first song writing course with Luke Byrne was incredible and sold out in less than 24 hours! Luke has agreed to add a second course for those who missed out. Again there are only ten positions in this course. Learn song writing from Australian composer and song writer Luke Byrne, in this once-only 6 week course at NECOM that covers the essential song writing foundations and techniques with the goal of recording your final composition. Get in quick as this... 2nd course is strictly limited to only 10 places! https://www.trybooking.com/BLILC For more information please visit https://necom.org.au/ or call 6788 2135

16.01.2022 Our sell-out show - Opera Australia in Concert has featured in the Armidale Express. What a fantastic night. https://www.armidaleexpress.com.au//another-sellout-show/

15.01.2022 The New England Conservatorium’s inaugural Junior Wind Workshop gives Yr 3-10 students an intensive two days of invaluable performance experience playing in a large wind ensemble under the leadership of specialist conductor Ann Phelan, NECOM tutors, and guest musicians. For many students, it is the first time they have played in a large wind ensemble and it will be an inspiring and unforgettable two days of music-making. The Workshop is open to students from Years 3-10 who c...an read music and be able to play at least one octave on their instrument. To register for the workshop please go to https://www.trybooking.com/BQWWX More information? Call NECOM: 02 6788 2135 Email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 Our friends from Armidale’s own chamber choir, FIORI MUSICALI, are excited to return to the stage performing two masterpieces from the pen of the great baroque composer, George Frederic Handel. Accompanied by some of Armidale’s finest string players, the 30 strong choir will sing Handel’s glorious Coronation Anthem ‘Let thy Hand Be Strengthened’. This will be followed by the electrifying 5 part Vesper psalm Dixit Dominus, which Handel wrote in Italy aged just 21.... Also on the programme is J S Bach’s magnificent E minor flute sonata. Tickets at Trybooking or at the door Guyra: www.trybooking.com/BQVIP Armidale: www.trybooking.com/BQVHG

13.01.2022 Enrolments are now open for the 2021 Riverina Summer School for Strings! 9-16 January, 2021 Inspiring string players live their passion for music.... A Music school for players of all ages in: * Orchestral Strings * Classical Guitar * Conducting * Chamber Music * Mandolin * HSC Composition To be held at Wagga Wagga Christian College If you are not in a position to offer a deposit/full payment at this stage, please select the register your interest option on your enrolment form and provide further information in the comments section. If you have made a payment and virus issues prevent you from coming or the school itself needs to be cancelled, we will offer full refunds. For further details and to enrol, please head to their website! www.riverinasummerstrings.com

12.01.2022 NECOM’s second song writing course has sold out in 5 hrs! The response to the first song writing course with Luke Byrne was incredible and sold out in less than 24 hours! Luke agreed to add a second course for those who missed out. Bookings opened on Thursday 3 September and sold out by 4pm.

12.01.2022 HELP GET NSW PLAYING, SINGING AND LEARNING MUSIC TOGETHER - SAFELY! Restrictions around public gatherings, group singing and playing wind instruments have devasted community and school music making and wellbeing for six months now with no end in sight. Making music together can play a significant part in the great public health challenge facing us all during this time as they sustain the wellbeing of so many people of all ages. RIVMEO (Roundtable of Instrumental, Vocal and Mu...sic Education Organisations), the largest coalition of music organisations in NSW will work with the government to find ways to safely return to making music together and we need your help to do this. If you belong to a community or school band, choir, ensemble or orchestra please complete this unique survey NOW. https://www.facebook.com/RivmeoNSW/ RIVMEO meets with the NSW Minister for Health and the Chief Health Minister Monday 14 September so watch this space for developments.

12.01.2022 AEROSOLS? JUST HUM OR SING SOFTLY The latest research on singing and aerosols questions the perception that it is a higher risk activity during the pandemic we just need to hum or sing softly. Check out the PERFORM research from the University of Bristol and let’s celebrate humming and pianissimo singing with safe distancing. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-risky-covid-.html

10.01.2022 This morning senior students from the New England Singers performed the beautiful Gostwyck by Luke Byrne at the 100th anniversary of the Dangarsleigh Memorial. This piece reflects on the soldiers who gave their lives during WW1 and was written following the composer’s attendance at the 2016 ANZAC Service at the Dangarsleigh Memorial.

09.01.2022 Melbourne Digital Concert Hall presents: FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER AT 8.30PM (AEDT) ARCADIA WINDS IN RECITAL Arcadia Winds is delighted to present a program of well known works: the Mother Goose Suite of Ravel, Hindemith’s Kleine Kammermusik for Wind Quintet, the Beethoven Wind Sextet arranged for Wind Quintet, and our 2018 AW composition prize winner, Perth-based composer Mark Holdsworth. We look forward to performing this program for you live on MDCH!... ARTISTS Eliza Shephard Flute Steph Dixon Oboe Lloyd Van’t Hoff Clarinet Matthew Kneale Bassoon Rachel Shaw French Horn PROGRAM Beethoven (arr. Stark) Wind Quintet arranged after the Sextet for Wind Instruments Ravel (arr. Linckelmann) Mother Goose Suite Mark Holdsworth Hellfire (2018 AW Composition Prize winner) Hindemith Kleine Kammermusik for Wind Quintet Op. 24 No. 2 DURATION 60 minutes Buy Tickets: https://watch.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/#/item/61039

08.01.2022 NEW CEO TO START IN 2021 The Board has great pleasure to announce the appointment of Chris Clark as the new CEO of NECOM. Chris is a respected cultural leader with significant experience in music, music education and arts administration at a senior level. Chris will be moving to Armidale later this year, close to family in Inverell, and will commence as CEO in January after the retirement of current CEO Susanne James. Read more about Chris on: https://necom.org.au/appointment-of-new-ceo-for-necom/

08.01.2022 NECOM’s first Xmas Choral Concert on the lawns was a huge hit on Saturday 21 November audiences loved the outdoor setting. Minisingers, Cantilena and NE Singers performed brilliantly, specially our traditional finale of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer featuring Santa and a snow machine. Congratulations to all choristers, conductors and accompanists for your stunning performances after our year of covid restrictions. Images: Simon Scott Photo

07.01.2022 Congratulations everyone who performed in today’s Armidale Symphony Orchestra concert featuring conductor Bruce Myers and our own Head of Keyboard, Sheila Guymer!

07.01.2022 https://www.armidaleexpress.com.au//local-chamber-choir-t/ Our friends from Armidale’s own chamber choir, FIORI MUSICALI, are excited to return to the stage! Tickets at Trybooking or at the door... Guyra: www.trybooking.com/BQVIP Armidale: www.trybooking.com/BQVHG See more

07.01.2022 Opera Australia is coming to Armidale! Oh no! What do I wear? When do I clap? How will I know what's going on?... Do people really throw tomatoes? You don’t have to worry about any of this! Opera Australia in Concert is developed especially for New England audiences. It’s your chance to experience the opera up close performed by Opera Australia’s brightest young stars. ... The opera is for everyone and whether you want to dress up in a fabulous gown or tuxedo or in everyday clothes, it’s about the experience. Pre-and post-show, guests will also be able to enjoy our pop-up Opera Bar located on the balcony of the Armidale Teachers’ College. So why not join us for a glass of champagne and the most spectacular views in town! Tickets are selling fast so Book now for this amazing 1-hour extravaganza at 5:30pm or 7:30pm next Thursday. Don’t miss out! Book now. https://www.trybooking.com/BQWYH

06.01.2022 Ahead of performances by Opera Australia this Thursday 20 May, our own superstar soprano Sarah Adeney was invited to a photo shoot on the construction site for UNE’s Boilerhouse Discovery Space. The 5:30pm performance of Opera Australia in Concert is sold out but there are still a handful of tickets left for the 7:30pm performance! Visit necom.org.au

04.01.2022 MISSING LIVE MUSIC? SO ARE WE! Restrictions around public gatherings and music performance has seen the cancellation of thousands of public concerts and music education activities across NSW. The outcome is that many companies may collapse and countless musicians have lost their livelihoods. These restrictions are often confusing and inconsistent across different regions and local government areas. NSW’s musicians and music educators are doing something about this. They have ...formed the biggest coalition of music organisations ever seen that will work with the state government to find a way to resume singing, playing, listening and learning music together safely. NECOM, along with NSW’s other regional conservatoriums, is part of the coalition of 19 leading band, choral and music education organisations that will meet with the NSW Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard, and Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant next week. Watch this space for an update over the next month. Check out our website for more information: necom.org.au

03.01.2022 NEW ENGLAND SINGERS WEEKLY CHALLENGE Congratulations to India Smith who recently won the weekly chocolate bar for her pretty smart warmup video for the New England Singers. Zoom rehearsals for all NECOM choirs are continuing throughout this term so everyone can keep on singing despite restrictions the commitment and focus of our choristers and conductors are amazing!

03.01.2022 Our Mini Minstrels program is now taking bookings for all sessions. Why not come along with the kids and make some memories. The program is an exciting, fun-filled introduction to music for children. Like our new Facebook page, to keep up with all the Mini's news.

02.01.2022 NECOM features in regional TELSTRA advert If you catch the latest Telstra advert currently on regional TV you will see two familiar faces - NECOM’s Head of Strings Joanna Fairs-Wu and her student India Smith. NECOM was invited to take part in the filming and it was a great opportunity to promote Armidale’s cultural life, real music making and NECOM! The filming was completed in the Auditorium in late August and features a short clip of a violin lesson in progress. Congratulations and thank you to Joanna and India. Click onto the link and enjoy! https://youtu.be/p537mbjTKCc

01.01.2022 Check out these fabulous photos of our Foundation ensembles performing in the lovely courtyard at NERAM last night. Families enjoyed viewing the Hinton Collection at the gallery before being treated to a sausage sizzle and concert by the Thunderbolt Percussion, Puddledock Strings, Tilbuster Winds and Boorolong Strings. It was SO GOOD to be back together again after so long. Photos courtesy of Simon Scott Photo.