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WELCOME TO THE PENRITH CoNSERVATORIUM OF Music.

AT PENRITH CONSERVATORIUM OUR PASSION FOR MUSIC HAS ENRICHED THE LIVES OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER A QUARTER OF A CENTURY, OFFERING THE VERY BEST IN MUSICAL EDUCATION IN THE REGION. TODAY A DEDICATED TEAM OF TEACHERS AND STAFF CONTINUE TO INSPIRE AND ENRICH NEW GENERATIONS OF MUSICIANS, EXCITING AND ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS ALIKE IN THE JOY OF MUSIC.

WE OFFER THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN INDIVIDUAL EXCITING ENSEMBLE PROGRAM, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. COMBINING LEARNING, PERFORMING, THE CONSERVATORIUM GIVES YOU

TUITION, AN PERFORMANCE PLAYING AND

THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT TO ENJOY A LIFE LONG LOVE OF MUSIC AND IS SITUATED IN THE JOAN SUTHERLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, A VIBRANT HUB OF CREATIVITY IN THE REGION, MAKING IT THE IDEAL PLACE TO STUDY MUSIC.

2016 IS A VERY EXCITING YEAR FOR THE CONSERVATORIUM, SO COME AND SHARE THE MUSIC WITH US!

WHAT'S NEW IN 2016?

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS ARE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER AND COMPETITIVE, REWARDING BOTH TALENT AND POTENTIAL. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ANNUAL AND BY AUDITION.

ENSEMBLES, ENSEMBLES, ENSEMBLES! FROM LITTLE KIDS TO MUSICAL THEATRE; FROM ROCK GROUPS TO STRING PROGRAMS, 2016 IS A BRILLIANT TIME FOR ENSEMBLES - RUN BY OUR VERY OWN DEDICATED TEACHERS.

PENRITH STRINGS OUR MUSIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP MOVES INTO ITS SECOND YEAR, BRINGING TALENTED YOUNG STRING PLAYERS TOGETHER WITH THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND PENRITH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IN A DYNAMIC LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAM.

SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE SYDNEY

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S PREMIERE ORCHESTRAL TRAINING ORGANISATION ON BOARD IN 2016, WITH INTERACTIVE CONCERTS AS WELL AS WIND WORKSHOPS FEATURING THE MUCH ACCLAIMED JAMES PENSINI.

STUDENT CONCERT SERIES THIS YEAR CoNSERVATORIUM STUDENTS AND RESIDENT ENSEMBLES WILL PERFORM REGULARLY AT THE JOAN, CULMINATING WITH A SPECTACULAR SUNDAY AFTERNOON SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE IN NOVEMBER.

STUDENT SHOWCASE A SPECTACULAR SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE RICHARD BoNYNGE CONCERT HALL, FEATURING THE CONSERVATORIUM'S STUDENTS AND ENSEMBLES.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR THE 2016 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES MUSIC THEATRE, ROCK SCHOOL, KIDS' CHOIRS AND A RANGE OF OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES!

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SAADET DAGISTANLI, BMUS, ASCM (CHAMBER MUSIC), LMUSA,

GRAD DIP ED

Saadet has over 20 years of teaching and performance experience. She teaches

all ages, from beginners through to HSC, AMEB and beyond.

JENNIFER HAMMOND (OAMl, SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF

MUSIC

Jennifer is a highly experienced teacher, performer and conductor. She has been

awarded an OAM for her services to music.

AMANDA HANDEL, MA (HONS. COMPOSITION) AMUSA, A TCL

(DIP TEACHING), MT A ACCREDITATION

Amanda is a well-established composer, performer and teacher. She has a long

record of highly successful students in AMEB, ANZCA and the HSC syllabi.

JOHN HINES, MMUS, ADMT, B.ED

John has been teaching piano and music theory for over 30 years. He is a keen

Jazz musician and performs for the Hawkesbury Jazz Society.

FINN PURSELL, BA (MUS), AMUSA., PH.D

Finn is an experienced teacher and composer, teaching all stages, ages and

styles. He specializes in Baroque Harpsichord repertoire.

JILLIAN TALBOT, AM USA, YAMAHA EARLY CHILDHOOD

MUSIC STUDIES

Jillian teaches children and adults for both pleasure and exam preparation. She

specialises in introducing young children to the joys of music.

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MICHELLE FOREMAN, BED, LMUS, DIP OPERA TIC ART

Michelle uses her international and local experience to perform, teach, direct

and choreograph opera. She has over 25 years' teaching experience.

REBECCA HILDER, BMUS. (MUSIC EDUCA TIONl, DIP OPERA

A Sydney Conservatorium of Music graduate, Rebecca is a highly experienced

teacher and performer, with a fun and energetic approach to teaching.

TERI HUGHES-EVERARD, DIP VOCAL ED, ADIPA (CLASSICAL

VOICE), ADVANCED CERT (MUSIC THEA TREl

Teri is a versatile performer and singer songwriter who teaches contemporary,

classical and music theatre. She has also completed her examiner training in

voice.

LYN PHILLIPS, LMUSA, AMUSA

Lyn has been singing since before she could talk! She has over 20

years' teaching experience; combining skills, humour and kindness to teach a

lifelong love of music.

LYN SIBLEY, BA (THEATRE ), GRAD DIP ED (DRAMA AND

E NGLISH), ASSOC DIP (SPE ECH AND DRAMA, AMEBl

Lyn has over 20 years' experience, enabling many students to achieve highly in

speech and drama exams with AMEB, Trinity and ASCA.

SUSSANE TOWERS, MMUS, BMUS (USA), DIP OPERA TIC ARTS

AND MUSIC THEATRE

Sussane is a highly skilled teacher, in demand for her sound and sophisticated

pedagogical approach. She combines these skills with a warm sense of humour.

TI MOTHY WELLS, BA (CREATI VE ARTS)

Timothy is an actor, singer, director and coach with international experience.

His teaching crosses genres from classical to music theatre.

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RO TR AUD SCHNEIDER, DIP TE ACHI NG AND PERFORMANCE, STAATL,

MUSIKHOCHSCHULE MUNICH, SOLOIST DIPLOMA, LUCERNE CONSERVA TOIRE,

SWITZERLAND

Rotraud has toured as a professional musician extensively throughout Europe. A

highly accomplished teacher, she has taught at the Conservatorium since 1991.

MICHAEL O'DONNELL, BA (MUS)

Michael plays violin and viola professionally, performing in his Gypsy Jazz band,

and his 20 piece orchestra. He runs several relaxed, fun ensembles.

JESSIC A RANDALL, DIP MUSIC (VIOLI N )

Jess studied classical violin until she heard Gypsy violin, and then she was never

the same again! She encourages students to perform, and to enjoy their music.

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CAMERON KINSEY, BA (MUS), ATC L

Cameron is a successful solo acoustic performer, with over 20 years' experience

performing and teaching. He teaches both contemporary and classical guitar.

BARTON STAGGS, BMUS (HO NS)

A highly experienced teacher, Barton is also an accomplished composer. He can

take students through all levels of AMEB, as well as teaching for pleasure.

SnuNGS: ENSEMBLE PLAYING IS CRITICAL TO YOUR DEVELOPMENT AS A STRING PLAYER, AND AN INVALUABLE ADDITION TO YOUR WEEKLY LESSON. IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUES, DEVELOP YOUR REPERTOIRE, AND EXPERIENCE THE DELIGHT THAT COMES WITH PLAYING WITH OTHER STRINGS. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS.

fLUTE: WHAT IS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAT THE FLUTE? AN ENSEMBLE OF BEAUTIFUL FLUTES! DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS, EXPAND YOUR REPERTOIRE AND PLAY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OUR FLUTE TEACHERS. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS.

SAXOPHONE: PLAYING THE SAXOPHONE IS SUCH FUN AND THERE IS SO MUCH GREAT QUARTET MUSIC WRITTEN FOR SAXOPHONE IT

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S HARD NOT TO GET EXCITED BY THIS ENSEMBLE! TUESDAY EVENINGS.

CoNTEMPOAAAY: COME AND PLAY OR SING IN A ROCK BAND. FoR DRUMS, BASS, KEYS, GUITAR, VOCALS, EVEN SAXOPHONE OR VIOLIN. JUNIOR ENSEMBLE PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE, SATURDAY MORNINGS. SENIOR ENSEMBLE HIGH SCHOOL AGE, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS.

JAZZ: PLAYING JAZZ IN A GROUP IS THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE. NOTHING ALLOWS GREATER FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, DEVELOPS MUSICAL SENSITIVITY, AND IS AS DOWN-RIGHT GOOD FUN AS A JAZZ ENSEMBLE. WEDNESDAY EVENINGS.

Music THEATRE: IT' s ALL FUN AND DANCE WITH THIS VIBRANT NEW ENSEMBLE. DOUBLE THE LEARNING AND FUN WITH TWO EXPERIENCED TEACHERS, AS YOU DEVELOP YOUR SINGING AND ACTING SKILLS EACH WEEK. EACH TERM YOU WILL WORK ON A SELECTION OF PIECES FROM POPULAR MUSICALS, IN PREPARATION FOR A PERFORMANCE. THURSDAY EVENINGS.

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T BE THE JOAN WITHOUT THE BEST OPERA AND CLASSICAL TEACHERS AROUND. FOR LOVERS OF OPERA, THIS IS A WEEKLY TREAT AS YOU WORK UP FANTASTIC ARIAS AND SCENES TO PERFORM! TUESDAY EVENINGS.

HOW TO BOOK

CONTACT THE CoNSERVATORIUM PH. 4723 7600 / 4723 7611

OR EMAIL PCOM@JSPAC.COM.AU