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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.
BREAST BEATERS A health and music program for Yarra Ranges women living with breast cancer CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A PILOT STUDY For more information please click on link below
Registration of Interest Form (for those interested in participating in the Pilot Study starting 27th February 2015 ~
'BELLS OF PEACE' The Bells of Peace is a concert project to tell the story of ANZAC from a local perspective including: a new composition for Chorus and Concert Band by Brian Hogg, community singing WW1 songs, stories from local communities and Dame Nellie Melba's role. PERFORMANCES: April 17 & 18 at Mt Evelyn Discovery Church April 19 & 20 at Belgrave Hts Convention Centre
BELLS OF PEACE PERFORMANCE TICKETS will be available on the trybookings.com site. Come and hear how WW1 impacted on the electorates of Casey and Latrobe across the ranges, foothills and Yarra Ranges through musical theatre, exhibitions by schools, RSLs and Historical Societies. Foyer exhibitions and pre performance entertainment at each venue is free. For more information phone 0400 995 493
INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL PARTICIPATION SIGN IN SHEET ACTORS, DRAMA SCHOOLS, THEATRE COMPANIES HISTORICAL SOCIETIES, DESCENDANTS & MEMORABILIA MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM 28 Jan 7pm at Monbulk RSL
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THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA & DRMC PRESENT AN ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE Sunday 16 November 2014 10.00am - 5.00pm 1451 Burwood Hwy, Upwey (In the grounds of Upwey High School) For orchestra string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments at a minimum of Grade 3 AMEB or equivalent Cost $20 BYO Lunch and Music Stand Bookings essential
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THE ROBERT EXINER RECORDER FESTIVAL CELEBRATION CONCERT SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER @ 3PM BURRINJA THEATRE, UPWEY Featuring students from Monbulk P.S., Mt Evelyn P.S. and Little Yarra Steiner School University of Melbourne Recorder Ensemble The Robert Exiner Recorder Festival Band
TICKETS $10 ADULTS $5 CHILD/CONC AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR BYO RECORDER FOR RECORDER JAM AT END OF CONCERT - ALL WELCOME
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MONBULK RESPECT FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN WE NEED YOU! We need 100 men and women to stand as one for Family Violence Provention and recite the White Ribbon Oath with Sgt Mark Knight. Wednesday 26th November Monbulk Living and Learning Centre 5.00 - 7.00pm (Oath to be recited at 5.45pm)
Following our successful forum on 2nd September, the Monbulk Respect Project Team have created a Project Blog that we would like you to see, follow and comment, leaving your opinion on this important community issue. Please visit: www.monbulkrespect.weebly.com
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The New Horizons Concert Band is having a Concert and an Open Day THE CONCERT: A Sunday Afternoon with the New Horizons Concert Band Come along for an afternoon of musical entertainment This concert is also to launch a beginner band for people who:
A beginner band is where people can learn the fundamentals and eventually move to a higher level band. We are also looking for experienced players to join the New Horizons Concert Band now. Where: Tecoma Uniting Church 1566 Burwood Highway, Tecoma When: Sunday 19 October at 2.00 - 4.00pm Cost: Adults $10 Under 16 $5.00 Under 4 Free Tea and coffee provided Tickets: Call Marion 0413 800 971 or John 0417 513 908 Available at the door unless sold prior
THE OPEN DAY: Where: Dandenong Ranges Music Council 1451 Burwood Highway, Upwey (In the grounds of Upwey High School) When: Thursday 23rd October 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: Free Morning Tea provided If you are interested in playing a musical instrument in a band then you might like to come along and see how you would fit in to the New Horizons Concert Band or alternatively the beginner band. Enthusiam is much more important than experience. Our 'Open Morning' will give you a chance to talk to our conductor and members of the band who can help you with any of your questions. ~
MONBULK RESPECT COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION PROJECT The DRMC applied to the Department of Justice to support a grant for a project that addresses the rise in family violence in the Yarra Ranges.
MONBULK RESPECT HANDS UP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE GET INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY MESSAGE YOU CAN HELP PREVENT FAMILY VIOLENCE TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER @ 7PM MONBULK LIVING & LEARNING CENTRE This project has been funded as part of the Victorian Government's Community Crime Prevention Program.
'BELLS OF PEACE' The Bells of Peace is a concert project to tell the story of ANZAC from a local perspective, including: a new composition for Chorus and Concert Band by Brian Hogg, community singing of WW1 songs, stories from local communities and Dame Nellie Melba's role. Come and tell your story! We need you at the Casey ANZAC Centenary Project Launch by Hon Tony Smith MP Are you a Singer, Historian, Musician, Dancer, Descendant of an ANZAC, CWA, RSL? We need your stories, letters and photos from WW1 Sunday 5th October 2014 at 2pm Mt Evelyn RSL Hall 49 Birmingham Rd Mt Evelyn Performances in April 2015
INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL PARTICIPATION SIGN IN SHEET
THE ROBERT EXINER RECORDER FESTIVAL MONDAY 6 - SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2014 3 X 45 minute workshops at Monbulk and Mt Evelyn Primary School to create a new piece and work on two items to be presented at the concert Concert at Burrinja Theatre on Sunday 12 October at 3.00pm Recorder Jam for all participants & audience Schools perform their own items School perform workshop items Advanced Recorder Ensemble Fully Sick Recorder Ensemble Ryan Williams Solo Performance Rehearsal prior to concert at 2.00pm Music and backing tracks supplied Cost: 3 x workshops/rehearsal/concert/music & backing tracks $95.00 FULLY SICK RECORDER ENSEMBLE Advanced players and/or previous Robert Exiner Recorder Festival participants. Audition and limit to 10 students only. CELEBRATION CONCERT Tickets: $10 Adults $5 Child/Concession - available at the door The concert will start with a recorder jam for all performers and audience members. BYO Recorder
Musical Theatre Performance PIRATES with ATTITUDE Be part of a change of attitude to artists of All Abilities The Attitude Players are joined by Vocal Ensembles Happy Wanderers and Singularity for an aaarrgggfternoon of musical hilarity and inspirational performances including pre-show performance by BEARBRASS ASYLUM ORCHESTRA DATE: SATURDAY 28 JUNE 1.30 - 3.00pm VENUE: BURRINJA BLACK BOX THEATRE 351 Glenfern Rd Upwey TICKETS $8 AT THE DOOR Carers Free FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: drmc@drmc.org.au PHONE: 9754 6566
Pirates with Attitude Performance is proudly supported by Burrinja The DRMC Inc is proudly partnered by Yarra Ranges Council 2014 YOUTH MUSIC AWARD 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 2015 Youth Music Awards Adjudication: Sunday 9th November 2014
SAFE 'N' SOUND CD LAUNCH SUNDAY 30 March 2014 @ Burrinja Cafe 2pm
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
SCHOOL OF RAP National Youth Week Activity presented by Dandenong Ranges Music Council Inc WHERE: DRMC, Upwey High School grounds WHEN: Monday 7 April 2014 TIME: 10.00am - 02.30pm WHAT: A chance to create & record raps with Melbourne rapper 'Bleach' BYO: Ideas and prepare to be inspired BOOKINGS: drmc@drmc.org.au or phone 9754 6566 This creative gathering is a Youth Week Initiative supported by the State Government of Victoria
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 @ DRMC (in grounds of Upwey High School: 1451 Burwood Hwy, Upwey) April: 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June: 7, 14, 21 Concert: Saturday 28 June Venue: Burrinja Black Box Theatre 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
ROBERT EXINER RECORDER FESTIVAL 2014 MONDAY 6 - SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER
Recorder Jam for all participants & audience Schools perform own item Schools perform workshop items Advance Recorder Ensemble Fully Sick Recorder Ensemble Ryan Williams solo performance Rehearsal prior to concert at 2.00pm Music and backing CD will be supplied Cost: 3 x workshops/rehearsal/concert/music & backing tracks $95.00 FULLY SICK RECORDER ENSEMBLE Advanced players and/or previous Robert Exiner Festival participants. Audition and 'Get To Know You' session. Limited to 10 students only LYREBIRD TEMPTATION A game of musical hide and seek at Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda Saturday 18 October 1.00 - 3.00pm - Public Event CELEBRATION CONCERT: Sunday 12 October Tickets: $10 Adults $5 Child/Concession - available at the door The Concert will start with a recorderjam for all performers and audience members. BYO Recorder
PRESS RELEASES 2014 Communities Make Music with DRMC 2014 Youth Music Awards Winners Youth Music Awards Concert 23 March 2014 Musical Theatre With Attitude 2014 All Ages All Abilities All Music
NICHOLAS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CD $25 To order: http://www.trybooking.com/BZTV Cost includes Postage and Handling.
What's happening in 2014? The DRMC wants to hear from musicians, composers, community groups, schools and individuals about new music ideas and projects for 2014. 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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