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South West Sydney Philharmonic

Locality: Gledswood Hills

Address: Queen Street 2567 Gledswood Hills, NSW, Australia

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24.01.2022 Flyers are flying out the door for our upcoming The World is a Stage concert. Thank you to Camden Civic Centre for keeping the flyer pile fresh!

23.01.2022 Even in the face of crisis, Sydney musicians are coming together to inspire, entertain and nurture. Sydney Sessions is presenting locally produced good music content - check out their upcoming online line-up, support the artists by tuning in or hosting an online watch party (invite your friends!) and keep the local industry alive. This is one were particularly looking forward to ... the Elgar Cello Concerto. ... https://www.facebook.com/104037931236908/posts/106168361023865/?d=n See more

22.01.2022 We look forward to our final rehearsal next Sunday with our incredibly talented musicians. Only 12 more sleeps until the big day! 24 November ... do you have your tickets yet? www.trybooking.com/BEMFY

22.01.2022 Its full steam ahead for THE WORLD IS A STAGE! Only ONE more sleep now If you have not yet got your tickets, jump in quick. www.trybooking.com/BEMFY

21.01.2022 *Create NSW / Creative Kids Provider* A special place to nurture, enhance or extend music, social and leadership skills. Trial a rehearsal to see if the fun an...d inspiration of one of our beginner through advanced ensembles may be the right place to challenge you! It costs less than $90 per term to be part of something special. Enquiries to [email protected] See more

21.01.2022 Were still open for registration of one violist and one strong cello. www.trybooking.com/BELYB.

21.01.2022 A Joyous Adventure - South West Sydney Philharmonic’s first performance for 2020 will feature music to inspire joy and spark the imagination. Our musicians inspire us - you can join us ... please enquire today about our invitation program for advanced musicians.

21.01.2022 Early bird registration link for 2019 performers will go out on Friday 21 February 2020. South West Sydney Philharmonic is a community orchestra comprised of the most talented, dedicated and enthusiastic musicians from SW Syd and beyond. SWSP will hold two public performances in 2020, 24 May (Casula) and 8 November (Camden).

20.01.2022 Are YOU or do you know a TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIAN aged 10-18 living in the Wollondilly Shire? Well ... heres your chance at being awarded a very generous scholarship from our friends at Classics at Picton. Get your applications in by Friday 8 November to be considered! Classics at Picton have an active schedule of extraordinary performances - head on over to their Facebook page for all the details. ... https://www.facebook.com/199037663824698/posts/880677402327384?d=n&sfns=mo

17.01.2022 What a wonderful rehearsal we had yesterday! We welcomed our special guest, soprano Kirsten Jones, to rehearsals for the very first time, and, wow, what beautiful renditions of all our favourite arias. Our 24 November "The World is a Stage" concert is shaping up to be the not-to-be-missed event of the year! (Photo: Ms Jones, Concertmaster Ms Boston and Maestro David Griffin)

17.01.2022 Thank you to our official photographer, Stonemeadow Photography for capturing some absolutely stunning photographs of all the best moments from our Sunday concert. Relive the magic and check out the gallery on the webpage for some extra special portraits, perfect for Christmas gifts, portfolios, scholarship applications and more.

17.01.2022 **A JOYOUS ADVENTURE** 24 May 2020 @ 3pm Introducing our guest conductor for our first concert for 2020, Maestro Luis Fernando Madrid. Maestro Madrid is a Colombian born Conductor, Pianist, Educator. He has a Master of Music in Conducting and is a Doctor in Musical Arts (Sydney University).... With a huge following both locally and overseas, Maestro Madrid is regarded a very versatile musician with more than ten years conducting several well known orchestras in Colombia. His multifaceted career includes performances as soloist and conductor of symphonic and opera repertoire. Maestro Madrid has been awarded prestigious scholarships at Sydney University (CET) (2011). Colfuturo ANH National Hydrocarbon Agency (2010). Colfuturo (2010) and the Unique New Zealand Education Service Ltd, English Studies scholarship in 2009. Maestro Madrid has been instructed by the most influential conductors such as Baldur Brnnimann, chief conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia, Eckehard Stier, artistic director of Auckland Philharmonia orchestra, Simon Carrington, founder of the King Singers, Eduardo Diazmuoz Gomez and Imre Pallo, among others. Maestro Madrid has been invited to participate in courses such as the National EAFIT conducting workshop, the National OSNC conducting Workshop, Choir conducting and singing with Universidad de los Andes, the National OSNC Conducting Workshop, Iberoamerican Congress of Culture, National choral conducting Workshop Universidad Nacional de Colombia, National OFB Conducting Workshop, III National OFB Conducting, XIII International symphonic wind band Conducting Seminar, I Choral conducting Workshop Choir Santa Fe, Advanced Grammar studies in conducting at the Cooperative Philharmonic and the Children and Youth Choir Conducting Seminar at the St. Cecilia Choir. His commitment to education has continued for more than 15 years, teaching, conducting, piano and music theory at the most representative universities and colleges in Colombia. Beside his conducting engagements he continues to attend conducting workshops and master classes instructing the new generation of musicians in Colombia. We look forward to welcoming Maestro Madrid to lead SWSP for A JOYOUS ADVENTURE.

16.01.2022 Applications are open for any musicians wishing to apply for a position with South West Sydney Philharmonic. www.trybooking.com/BIQTR

16.01.2022 Only SIX more sleeps A concert for music lovers of all ages ... its shaping up to be a highlight of 2019!

16.01.2022 Our friends at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are presenting a week of evening professional development sessions later this month. Please feel free to pass on the details to local teachers whether specialist music teachers or generalists involved in the delivery of music programs. It is free to register and includes presentations from captivating keynote speakers such as Dr Anita Collins. https://www.mso.com.au//schools-an/melbourne-music-summit/

15.01.2022 WOW! What an engaging, enchanting and exquisite performance by South West Sydney Philharmonic today. Congratulations to all our wonderful musicians. We hope you enjoyed your time on stage, and are now enjoying a well deserved relaxing Sunday evening basking in post-performance glow. We absolutely loved having each and every SWSP musician perform with us today, and we look forward to many more SWSP performances into the future. Special thanks to our brilliant conductor Jil...lian Bridge, our diligent concertmaster Samantha Boston and all the many people who volunteered their time, resources and efforts to make today a huge success. Stonemeadow Photography was on hand today to capture all the wonderful memories - keep an eye out for an email link over the next week or so. See more

14.01.2022 We are looking forward to seeing all our musicians again tomorrow for what promises to be a fruitful, delightful and potentially over the top Sunday afternoon rehearsal - same time (2pm), same place (Camden Uniting Church).

13.01.2022 A Joyous Adventure - South West Sydney Philharmonics first performance for 2020 will feature music to inspire joy and spark the imagination. Our musicians inspire us - you can join us ... please enquire today about our invitation program for advanced musicians.

13.01.2022 Fantastic first rehearsal today ... thank you to all our musicians who braved the unusually tight parking situation in Camden today to get our rehearsals off to a great start! And thank you to Camden Uniting Church for hosting us. Were looking forward to seeing you next month for rehearsal number 2

10.01.2022 WOW! SWSP sounded absolutely fantastic this afternoon in rehearsals. Our 24 Nov audience is in for a treat. Thank you to our wonderful babysitter Renee for keeping our little ones occupied while our mum and dad musicians made such beautiful music. We are absolutely blessed to have you.

08.01.2022 So much great feedback overnight on SWSPs performance with our wonderful guest artist, Kirsten Jones. Not a dry eye in the house through some simply stunning arias. You can see why Kirsten has been variously described as electric, supremely gifted and a leading lady on the rise. Please remember to check out Kirsten Tate Jones - Sopranos stunning performance at the prestigious Sydney Eisteddfod Opera Scholarship finals earlier this year: https://youtu.be/UYLHrkKtpw8

07.01.2022 It costs less than $90 per term to be part of something special. FGYO welcomes orchestral musicians to trial a rehearsal to see if the fun and inspiration of either our Training or Senior Ensemble may be the right place to challenge you!

06.01.2022 At SWSP we are passionate about good music. And its because were aware of the immense benefits - healing, relaxation, focus, concentration, motivation. Everything gets better with classical music. https://www.abc.net.au//five-tips-for-improving-/11583824

02.01.2022 Something fun for your Saturday ... play along with the London Philharmonic in Tapping Moments, designed to give you a taste of how incredible our percussionists are https://www.facebook.com/10555338884/posts/10157791342658885?sfns=mo

02.01.2022 Q: Why do some instrument groups fill up more quickly that others? A: The required number of each instrument depends on the repertoire to be played, and the relative experience of applicants. We are happy to keep details on file to let you know when positions become available, so please apply at https://www.trybooking.com/BELYB

01.01.2022 Welcome to 2020! Our annual program is firming up, and we are looking forward to an absolutely stunning year of performance. More details will be released soon, but in the meantime, keep Sunday 24 May and 8 November free! If you are interested in joining SWSP for the 2020 season, please let us know.