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 Arts Victoria and the Yarra Ranges Council.

DRMC Chairperson Norma Durrand says:

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.

Beat The Drum - Free Education Week Activity

Wednesday 23 May @ Monbulk Primary School Arts Centre

David Jones - Master Drummer

David will conduct age appropriate interactive workshops for kindergarten, primary, secondary and VCE students.  He will involve the students in clapping and clicking to the rhythm of the drumkit and his intriguing array of percussion instruments.

SESSIONS:

Preschool + Grade Prep         09.30 - 09.50

Primary Grade 1-2                 10.00 - 10.20

Primary Grade 3-4                 10.30 - 10.50

Secondary                             11.45 - 12.30

VCE                                      01.30 - 02.30

Primary Grade 5-6                 02.45 - 03.15

Audience and observers are welcome at all sessions.

David Jones website: www.davidjonesdrums.com.au

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+Swbqu7NGxT4

Quote from youtube:

'ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!  I was at one of his demos because my drum teacher suggested it and I'm so glad I did. I learned so much about different tecniques.  I'm a metal drummer and i recommend that anyone who is even slightly interested in the art of drumming should look up some of his demos and go to one!!  Trust me its definately worth it!'

 

Dandenong Ranges Orchestra

The Dandenong Ranges Orchestra (DRO) has vacancies for 2nd trumpet, 2nd horn, 2nd bassoon and all strings, especialy double bass.

Instrumentalists of all ages and abilities are most welcome and no audition is required.

The orchestra rehearses at the DRMC in the grounds of Upwey High School on Monday evenings 8.00 - 10.00pm.

Please direct all enquiries to John Collins 9755 1561 or email scollins@vtown.com.au

 

What's On @ DRMC 2012

Click here for information

 

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

 

The Annual Robert Exiner Recorder Celebration

A Recorder Project aimed at raising the profile of the recorder, to give students of all abilities, the opportunity to work with a professional woodwind player and teacher and provide students with an experience to prepare, perform and explore new repertoire with their recorder in small groups and large ensembles.

Project involves 1 x 60 minute workshop at your school with Recorder Specialist and Recorder Concert at Burrinja Theatre.  School recorder groups perform individual item/s and then join other schools to form massed recorder ensemble.  Special Guests: Cranbourne Salvation Army Recorder Group.

Music and backing CD will be distributed to schools in week 1, Term 2

Dates:  Workshop: Wednesday 13 June

           Concert: Sunday 28 July

Cost: PD for music teachers including sheet music and backing tracks $75

Please email drmc@drmc.org.au if you are interested or require further information.

KIDZSONGS 2012

PD Session: Tuesday 24 July 9.30am Registration - 3.00pm @ DRMC

Massed Rehearsal: Wednesday 17 October 10-12noon @ Monbulk P.S. Arts Centre

Massed Rehearsal: Wednesday 14 November 9.30 - 2.00 @ Yarra Valley Grammar

Concert: Wednesday 14 November 7.30 - 9.30 @ Yarra Valley Grammar

Click here for information

Click here for PD session only

 

2011

Opening of the Monbulk Primary School Arts Centre 

Monbulk Primary School in Partnership with Dandenong Ranges Music Council Inc.

Click here for opening photo collage

 

RECONNECT and REFLECT thru MUSIC Project (RRTM) 2011

The Reconnect and Reflect through music activities came to a fitting crescendo on Saturday 24th September at the Yarra Glen Racing Club, Yarraview Room.

It was an ealy start to the day for all participants with rehearsals and sound checks and then a sumptuous lunch was provided by Healesville Salvation Army for 80 people (Big Thanks to the lunch army).

The day was something of a huge picnic, social extravaganza and musically filled adventure for all ages.  Thanks must go to John and Moya for their patience, direction and encouragement with all our community singers and spokes people.  The day went off swimmingly with all 11 new songs (written at our Reconnect activity groups) premiered before an adoring audience.

Congratulations to all our Reconnect participants and supporters and Onwards and Upwards!


                        

 


Victorian Opera / Australian Academy of Music Project 2010

 

MCA Award

Click here to read about the Music Council of Australia's award for the DRMC under the category, "Best all round program"

Resound Bushfire Musical Instrument Replacement Appeal

Resound wholeheartedly thanks donors and volunteers to date for their generous donations, help and support.

Click here to read about the Music Council of Australia's "Resound" program, in partnership with the Dandenong Ranges Music Council.

If you have lost an instrument in the fires, or would like to make a donation, click on the link above to find out what to do.

Click here to read articles about the Music Council of Australia's Resound" program in partnership with the Dandenong Ranges Music Council.Click here to read the Resound Report.

Download - We're Not Heroes (Song of the Fireys)

Download - Fire Cycle DVD order form

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