Musica Viva Australia - Monash Strike A Chord Workshop

Monash Strike A Chord Workshop

If you are a school aged student and play in a chamber ensemble, come and join us in Melbourne for two days of expert coaching, masterclasses, movement and ensemble skills workshops, and a chance to meet fellow musicians from around the country.

WHAT IS IT?

The Monash Strike A Chord Workshop is a dynamic and interactive two-day program for young musicians looking to share the joy of playing chamber music.

The workshop will run from Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 September, and takes place within the beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, Monash University in Melbourne.

Our world-class tutors will comprise faculty of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, including:

Aura Go (piano)
Roman Ponomariov (horn)
Nicole Canham (clarinet)
Anna McMichael (violin)
Louise Devenish (percussion)
and other expert musicians

ELIGIBILITY

The workshop is open to school aged chamber groups from any area in Australia who have entered Strike A Chord 2024.
Musicians must apply as a pre-formed ensemble (trios, quartets, quintets etc.).
Musicians should be a minimum of AMEB Grade 5 level (or equivalent).
Ensembles may comprise any instrumentation (including vocal) and should have 3-8 players without a conductor/adult accompanist.
All participants must be signed in/out each day by a responsible adult (teacher, parent, etc).
A maximum of 30 students will be selected to attend the Workshop.

EXAMPLE SCHEDULE

Saturday 28 September

9.30am: Registration/Welcome

10.15am: Small Group Activities – eg. masterclasses, technique workshops, sight reading, rhythm skills, learning to lead, communication.

12.30pm: Lunch

1.15pm: Small Group Activities/Masterclasses – as above

3.30pm: Afternoon Tea

4.00pm: Whole Group Workshop – topics may include voice and movement, musical styles, repertoire, etc

Sunday 29 September

9.30am: Arrival

9.45am: Small Group Activities/Masterclasses – as above

12.00pm: Lunch

12.45pm: Whole Group Workshop – as above

2.00pm: Concert rehearsal

3.00pm: Afternoon Tea

3.45pm: Concert for families and friends

5.00pm: Program concludes

HOW DO I APPLY?

IMPORTANT: Please read the Participation Requirements carefully before applying.
Complete the application form below. There is NO COST to submit an application.
Applications close Friday 26 July, 2024
As there is limited capacity, we cannot guarantee all groups that apply will be accepted. Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 26 July.

WHAT DOES IT COST IF WE ARE SELECTED?

The program costs $150 per person and includes the following:

all activities across the 2 days
lunch and afternoon tea each day

Please note travel and accommodation will be the participants’ responsibility.

A limited number of need-based partial subsidies are available to alleviate the cost of participation, travel, etc. An application form will be sent to all groups selected to participate, but there is no guarantee that you/your group will receive a subsidy.

KEY DATES

Applications close: Friday 26 July

Applicants notified: Friday 2 August

Monash Strike A Chord Workshop: 28-29 September

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