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Welcome to the DRMC This is the home page of the Dandenong Ranges Music Council Incorporated, an arts organisation located in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, east of Melbourne. The DRMC has been funding, facilitating and teaching community music for over thirty years. The Dandenong Ranges Music Council Inc. is assisted by the Yarra Ranges Council.
Community music is for everyone, beginner to professional. It enriches our lives and gives us opportunities locally to sing, play, perform, jam, create and listen.
2014
COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL hosted by UPWEY HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY 23 MARCH 2014 11.00am - 4.00pm Opportunities for workshops, music displays, promotions etc. PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY!
2013 YOUTH MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
The Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize: Grade 6 Primary School level and under 1st Prize: Ping Wang (oboe) from Endeavour Hills 2nd Prize Equal: Rochelle Scheid (piano) from Silvan 2nd Prize Equal: Indigo Bryant (violin) from Ferny Creek Ann & Chris Krans Music Award (under 18) 1st Prize Equal: Henry Lee (piano/clarinet) from Kensington 1st Prize Equal: Anthony Barnhill (piano/oboe) from Ringwood North Application Forms 2015 available: projects & Events/Youth Music Awards
SAFE 'N' SOUND SONGWRITING WORKSHOP EXPLORING COMMUNITY SAFETY The community is invited to participate in DRMC's Safe 'n' Sound Project which is supported by the Victorian Government's Community Crime Prevention Program. There will be songwriting workshops held at the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre on Wednesday 30 October and Wednesday 13 November at 7.00pm All Welcome
LYREBIRD TEMPTATION A musical game of hide and seek for recorder players to be held at the Alfred Nicholas Gardens in Sherbrooke. Each pair of children will be taught a bird call on their recorder. They then roam the garden playing their bird call in search of each other. Free Activity.............Parents welcome to join in.............BYO Recorder Renowned Recorder Artist: Ryan Williams will lead the activity which will conclude with a Recorder Jam Saturday 26 October 1.00 - 3.00pm Alfred Nicholas Gardens Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke For more information email: drmc@drmc.org.au or phone 9754 6566 This activity is part of the Robert Exiner Recorder Festival 21 - 27 October 2013 which includes * School Workshops at Monbulk P.S., The Patch P.S., Little Yarra Steiner School * Fully Sick Recorder Ensemble for advanced players - contact DRMC if you are interested in participating. Rehearsal and Venue yet to be decided * Ryan Williams Solo Concert * Festival Finale Concert: Burrinja 4pm. Tickets at the door. - recorder jam for all recorder players - 3 schools perform individual items - Fully Sick Recorder Ensemble (for advanced players) - Ryan Williams solo performance - Tertiary Student Recorder Ensemble - Massed school items http://robertexinerrecorder.wix.com/festival
DRMC presents..... BOB SEDERGREEN IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP Saturday 15 September 2013 1.30pm - 3.30pm at DRMC (Upwey HS Grounds) 1451 Burwood Hwy, Upwey Cost $20 participant $15 observer/concession Minimum number required for workshop to proceed Bookings essential 9754 6566 or email: drmc@drmc.org.au .........................................................................
Calling All Emerging Composers, Song-writers and Singers The DRMC is hosting a forum for emerging musicians/composers to explore an exciting project concept that involves creating and performing new music. Guest facilitator Mark Buys, Screen Composer will be talking about his own experiences and career path from musician to screen composer. * You may be a composer or songwriter who has never heard your work performed * You might be a composer with formal training or self taught * Perhaps you perform in a band or ensemble which creates new work * You might compose for orchestra, choir or solo instruments in any genre DRMC wants to hear from you and discover how we might provide skills development, mentoring, access to professionals and contact with community music ensembles. TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 5.30 - 7.00PM (pre dinner snacks included) at DRMC If you are interested please contact Sue or Karen at DRMC on 9754 6566 or email drmc@drmc.org.au
Musical CIRCUS Performance UNDER THE BIG TOP with Attitude Be Part of a change of attitude to artists with disabilities Dance, Juggle, Sing and Enjoy a Circus Performance Saturday 29th June 2013 2.00 - 3.30pm Cost: $8 per person (No charge for Carers - All proceeds towards future Attitude events) Venue: DRMC (In the grounds of Upwey High School, 1451 Burwood Hwy)
DANDENONG RANGES ORCHESTRA EMERALD WINTER CONCERT Music by Elgar, Khachaturian, Prokofiev, Sculthorpe, Sullivan and more....... HARP SOLOIST: PIETRA DEKKER VIOLIN SOLOIST: CLAIRE RANSOME SUNDAY 30 JUNE AT 2.30PM THE GEM THEATRE 19 Kilvington Drive Emerald (Melway 127 E5) Tickets: $8/$5 Enquiries: 0425 864 056
ROBERT EXINER RECORDER FESTIVAL
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS Mon 21 - Fri 27 October Artistic Director Ryan Williams will work with a recorder teacher in three schools to prepare for a performance for the Festival Finale THE FULLY SICK RECORDER ENSEMBLE Mon 21 - Fri 27 Oct An advanced recorder ensemble open to Gr 5 to Yr 10 school students in the Yarra Ranges. LYREBIRD TEMPTATION Sat 26 Oct Open to Recorder Players yound and old, this creative event is about exploring the national parks of the Dandenong Ranges with your recorder in an exciting game of hide and seek! TAPAS Sat 26 Oct Artistic Director Ryan Williams perfoms an outstanding program of recorder repertoire at an exquisit Yarra Ranges restaurant. FESTIVAL FINALE 27 Oct The Finale opens with a community recorder jam - dust off those recorders and come on down to Burrinja, Upwey. A recorder extravaganza follows showcasing how great the recorder can be.
http://robertexinerrecorder.wix.com/festival
For more information above link directs you to Festival website.
2013 EDUCATION WEEK 23 MAY @ BURRINJA MUSIC SPEAKS DRMC will host workshops and a performance for concert band musicians on Thursday 23rd May at 7.30pm at Burrinja as part of EDUCATION WEEK. Musicians from Lilydale, Upwey and Norwood High Schools and the New Horizons Band will perform under the musical direction of Brian Hogg. Burrinja Theatre: 351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey ~ Adults $12 Children under 16 Free Tickets can be bought on line: www.burrinja.org.au/theatre/booking-tickets or phone the box office: 9754 8723 The Education Week event is presented by the DRMC in partnership with the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. YOUNG STRING PLAYERS INVITED TO ATTEND OPEN REHEARSAL ON MONDAY 20 MAY 4.30 - 6.00PM as part of Education Week at Community Music Centre at Upwey High School. Details: Rosie 0401 133 462
PRESS RELEASE
YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA FOR YARRA RANGES The Dandenong Ranges Music Council invites all young string players to attend Monday afternoon rehearsals at 4pm commencing 15 April at the Community Music Centre Upwey High School. The new orchestra will be part of the education week concert on 23 May at Burrinja Theatre. Instrument scholarships for viola, cello and couble bass are available for suitable and very lucky young musicians. Please contact Musical Director Rosie Burns 9754 8060.
YOUTH SOUNDSCAPE PROJECT - 'HEAR ME OUT' starts Wednesday 13 March 4.30 - 6.30 @ Lilydale Youth Services 'HEAR ME OUT' is an interactive sound art & music making project for disadvantaged young people working with sound artist/composer Jessica Pinney, Rap artist Grant Gronewold and African Master Drummer Kofi Kunkpe in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council Youth Services and Dandenong Ranges Music Council and supported by the Harold Mitchell Foundation. Over 7 x 2hr weekly sessions and 1 x 4hr session you will explore the world around us through sound, listening to, playing with and creating spoken word, vocal sounds & lyrics, percussion, rhythms & beats and putting these together with a collection of recorded sounds that will be gathered during small field trips in and around the surrounding area. No previous experience required and there is no cost to participate. Places are limited so please show your interest by contacting Angie, Sharon or Sean at Yarra Ranges Council Youth Services on Ph: 9294 6716 For more information: Sue @ DRMC 9754 6566 CREATE WITH ATTITUDE A One-Day Music Workshop for Musicians of ALL Abilities Participants will be able to:
WHEN: Wednesday 10 April 2013 TIME: 9.30am - 4.00pm WHERE: Morrisons, Old Hereford Road, Mount Evelyn Bookings essential RSVP Karen Noonan or Sue Clisby on 9754 6566 or email drmc@drmc.org.au
YOUTH WEEK SongFest 2013 - Friday 12 April Singing, songwriting and guitar workshops to be conducted by two amazing young talented local artists at Burrinja.
YOUTH MUSIC AWARDS CONCERT - Sunday 21 April The Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize 1st Prize: Charlotte Sims (Clarinet & Voice) Honourable Mention: Richardson Luu (Piano) The Ann & Chris Krans Music Award 1st Prize: Hannah Shine (Piano) 2nd Prize: Madeleine Solomon (Voice) Concert will be held at the DRMC Community Music Centre at Upwey High School at 2.00pm. Cost: $5 per ticket includes Afternoon Tea For bookings: 9754 6566
Musical Theatre Workshops with Attitude Be part of a change of attitude to artists with disabilities A Musical Theatre workshop experience for all ages and all abilities to further develop their skills in drama, singing and dance. Workshops: Saturdays 2 - 4pm April: 20, 27 May: 4, 11, 18, 25 June: 1, 8, 15, 22 Concert: Saturday 29 June Venue: DRMC (In the grounds of Upwey High School: 1451 Burwood Hwy Upwey) Cost: $50 for all sessions or $5 per session Performers are to be accompanied by a carer/parent or guardian at all time if necessary. To register: email application form to drmc@drmc.org.au For further information contact: Pauline Derrick 0417 552 863
NICHOLAS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CD $25 To order: http://www.trybooking.com/BZTV * Peter and The Wolf op67 by Sergei Prokofiev narrated by Derek Guille * Clarinet Concerto No.1 in C minor by Louis Spohr Ashley Sutherland soloist * Sacrae Symphoniae No.1: Canzon Duodecimitony Giovanni Gabrieli * Past Live Melodies Sarah Hopkins * Stax the Didgeman * Dean Fenkel * Singularity Cost includes Postage and Handling.
What's happening in 2013? The DRMC wants to hear from musicians, composers, community groups, schools and individuals about new music ideas and projects for 2013. Does the community need a composers' collective, a hurey gurdey orchestra or even a kerosene tin percussion group? Perhaps there are hidden bassoons, oboes and cor anglais players just waiting for an opportunity. Tell us at drmc.org.au or phone: Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays 9754 6566
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