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SUMMARY:The Emerald Ruby | Five Short Thoughts Composer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Emerald Ruby – Five Short Thoughts for Solo Flute Workshop \nCentral Coast Conservatorium of Music welcomes multi-instrumentalist\, songwriter and ABC Classic-commissioned composer The Emerald Ruby (aka Jen Hankin) back to Robert Knox Hall for a composition and performance workshop of her debut solo flute piece Five Short Thoughts for Solo Flute. \nReleased as an EP/video and sheet music collection\, Five Short Thoughts for Solo was composed over a period of six months in 2019. It fuses the whimsy of Irish folk with the elegance of Western classical flute. These minimal arrangements feature an outpouring of emotion through meditative melodies. A salve for the soul and balm for the ears\, this collection is a soothing escape to simpler times. \n“I have always been one to struggle with my mental health\, and in 2019 I was having a particularly bad year\,” said Jen. “I had a long string of breakups\, was working harder than ever\, seeing no career growth or financial return\, and was generally feeling pretty lost and sad. I wrote these pieces as a response to these overwhelming feelings I was struggling with.” \nThe Emerald Ruby will guide five selected students through her work\, with each student performing one of the five pieces in front of a live audience in Robert Knox Hall\, sharing her insights on the composition and performance techniques. There will also be a Q&A session\, with opportunities for audience members to ask questions. \nThe Five Short Thoughts are: \n\nTreading Water\nFloating Through Time\, Like a Leaf on the River\nGrief for a Lost Future\nThinking at the Speed of Light\nSinking into a Missed Deadline\n\nTickets: $20\, free for CCCM students \n\nBUY TICKETS HERE\n\nAbout the Emerald Ruby \nImbued with the ethereal textures of folk music\, ornate instrumentals\, and bardic storytelling\, the sonic pallet of multi-instrumentalist\, songwriter and ABC Classic commissioned composer The Emerald Ruby share’s musical milieu with Sufjan Stevens\, Joanna Newsom and Missy Higgins. Whimsical in nature\, her gentle songs are juxtaposed by dark undertones cultivated in the chaos of late-diagnosed neurodivergence. \nA kaleidoscope of influences nourish every performance from this multi-genre powerhouse; The hazy virtuosity of 18th-century French flute music\, chaotic abstractions of a moonlit jazz jam\, and trading traditional jigs and reels at a folk session are drenched with a mood only decades of musical adventures along Australia’s east coast can inscribe. \nAfter graduating from the University of Newcastle in 2015 under the tutelage of Sally Walker (flute)\, Phillip Rutherford (composition)\, and Colin Spiers (composition) with a Bachelor of Music (Honors) and the Maurice and Betsy Sendak award for outstanding performance\, The Emerald Ruby has journey down an unconventional path\, Touring and recording extensively with the rock band’s Othrship\, Cacti Moon\, Lachlan X morris; folk bands The Button Collective and Vanishing Shapes and Ekstasis chamber music collective. Her prolific appearances in these acts have seen her grace stages at Falls Festival\, Great Southern Nights\, The Lismore Lantern Parade and Bulga Beats. \nSince the release of Five Short Thoughts for Solo Flute\, The Emerald Ruby has toured the collection across NSW and the work has been performed by flautist/composer Keyna Wilkins (Australia) and Sarah Jeffery (Amsterdam). \nThe Emerald Ruby was named the 2022 Dots and Loops Composer Fellow (mentored by Sally Whitwell\, Conner D’Netto\, Chris Perren\, Vanessa Tomlinson\, and Flora Wong)\, premiering a new work for percussion (toy drums\, rainbow glockenspiel) and electronics (double gameboy\, octave pedal\, and otamatone) titled “H4LT THE HUSTLE/FROLIC 4EVA” alongside internationally acclaimed percussionist Nozomi Omote. \nThis was followed by a commission from ABC Classic to write and record a collection of Flute duets titled “Finding Fondness” alongside internationally acclaimed flautist Sally Walker which premiered officially at the 2023 Australian Flute Festival. \n2023 saw her complete a fellowship in conjunction with Accessible arts NSW and Musica Viva Australia\, shaping her beloved instrumental series “Folksy Dreams” into a sculptural installation\, live show and workshop series. She is an Australian Music Centre-represented composer and published by Syrinx Music. \nIn 2023\, The Emerald Ruby released the debut track Safety House  from her EP Patchwork which was featured on Sydney’s FBI radio. 2024 will feature the conclusion and releases of multiple long term projects as audio\, music video and sheet music including “Finding Fondness” (flute duets)\, “Folksy Dreams volume 3” (instrumental folk music)\, Patchwork (folk songs) as well as premier new commissions for concert series Backstage Music\, Maitland Regional art gallery and Kathryn Bennett. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOWERED BY
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/the-emerald-ruby-five-short-thoughts-composer-workshop/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240908T163000
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SUMMARY:Daniel Herscovitch | Beethoven piano concert
DESCRIPTION:Having performed Bach’s monumental Art of Fugue on tour\, Daniel Herscovitch now turns his attention to Beethoven’s almost equally monumental Hammerklavier Sonata\, in this intimate concert in Gosford’s Robert Knox Hall. \nThe program features some of Beethoven’s most unusual works: Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in E flat major\, Op. 81a – known as Les Adieux or ‘The Farewell’ – was written between 1809 and 1810 and is one of the composer’s most challenging sonatas due to the mature emotions that must be conveyed as well as the technical difficulties involved. \nThis will be followed by his jeu d’esprit\, the 5 Variations on Rule Britannia\, and finally that collection of exquisite miniatures\, the 11 Bagatelles\, Op.119. \nThe Everest in Beethoven’s sonata output\, the Hammerklavier Sonata includes his most expansive and profound slow movement\, which is followed by a blistering fugal finale. Regarded in Beethoven’s day as unplayable\, this sonata still posits unique challenges to all who attempt a performance of this masterpiece. \nPROGRAM \nSonata in E flat major Op.81a (“Les adieux”) \n\nDas Lebewohl: Adagio – Allegro\nAbwesenheit: Andante espressivo\nDas Wiedersehen: Vivacissimamente\n\nFive Variations on “Rule Britannia” WoO 79 \nEleven Bagatelles Op.119 \nInterval \nSonata in B flat major Op.106 (“Hammerklavier”) \n\nAllegro\nScherzo: Assai vivace\nAdagio sostenuto\nLargo – Allegro risoluto\n\nTickets: $35 \nFor tickets click HERE\nAbout Daniel Herscovitch\nDaniel Herscovitch studied with Alexander Sverjensky at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Rosl Schmid in Munich. While based in Germany he performed extensively on the continent and in England and toured Australia three times. He also appeared at several international festivals including the Berlin Festival\, the Zagreb Biennale and the Saarbrücken Tage der Neuen Musik. \nSince returning to Australia he has been active in solo and chamber music\, and has appeared at the Adelaide Festival of the Arts\, the Mostly Mozart Festival\, the New Directions Festival and the Festivals of Melbourne and Sydney. He was a regular guest artist at Roger Woodward’s Sydney Spring Festival and toured for Musica Viva and in New Zealand. He has appeared with Synergy\, Flederman\, the Song Company and the Australia Ensemble and has toured with The Seymour Group. He was a soloist in the first Australian performance of the Bartók Concerto for Two Pianos. He has appeared in concert with Jane Manning\, Wanda Wilkomirska\, Clemens Leske\, Geoffrey Gartner\, Vivian Choi\, Carl Vine and Ole Böhn. \nHe has toured the USA four times\, most recently performing Bach’s Art of Fugue. He visits Indonesia annually and his fifth European tour in 2019 took him to Singapore\, the UK\, Norway and Germany where he performed Hindemith’s Ludus Tonalis and included a residency at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. \nHis solo repertoire ranges from Purcell to Carter and beyond\, and includes contemporary Australian\, Asian\, European and American works\, several of which he commissioned and premiered\, including works by Peter Dart and Brad Gill. \nHis recordings of repertoire from the 17th to the 21st centuries have been released on Tall Poppies\, Toccata Classics\, CSM\, Continuum\, Biodiversity\, Heritage Records and ABC Classics labels. His recent CD on the Toccata Classics label of music by Roger Smalley was Editor’s Choice in the 2019 Awards issue of Gramophone. His recent CD of music by Peter Dart was praised in the US journal Fanfare as being “stunning” and “brilliant”. Two further CDs of music by Don Banks and Kate Moore have recently been released in the UK to critical acclaim. He is currently Associate Professor of Piano at The University of Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/daniel-herscovitch-beethoven-piano-concert/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240914T203000
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SUMMARY:Adult Soiree Evening
DESCRIPTION:Adult students of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will take to the stage at Robert Knox Hall for an intimate concert for family and friends. \nFrom vocalist to instrumental musicians\, we are proud to have a growing cohort of adult one-to-one music students at Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. Our Adult Soiree Concerts\, held once a term\, give our student who are aged 18 and over an opportunity to hone their performance skills and feel the enjoyment of playing or singing in front of a live audience with accompaniment. \nHear a range of musical styles and genres\, from musical showstoppers and contemporary jazz numbers to classical pieces and pop hits. \nFrom 7pm at Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford. \nThe concert is free for audience members. Participants can register to take part in the concert HERE
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/adult-soiree-concert-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240920T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240920T210000
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SUMMARY:Vocal Department Classical Concert
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an intimate evening of classical arias\, duets and more performed by Central Coast Conservatorium students of all ages in Robert Knox Hall\, performed with an accompanist. \nTickets\, $20. \nBUY TICKETS HERE
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/vocal-classical-concert-20-sep/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240922T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240922T163000
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SUMMARY:Symphony Central Coast | Beethoven & Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:Beethoven and Tchaikovsky – Masterful!\nRising star and Central Coast Conservatorium student\, violinist Kaito Deed\, joins Symphony Central Coast as soloist for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concert\, in a concert that also includes Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony at Central Coast Grammar School on 22 September. \nSoloist Kaito was the winner of the Adjudicator’s and People’s Choice Awards at the 2023 Symphony Central Coast Prodigies competition. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto –  a work for solo performer and orchestra\, demands a mastery of technical\, analytical\, aural and inter-personal skills. It was initially met with mixed reviews but has since become a favourite among soloists and audiences. With lyric\, folk-like melodies\, a heroic cadenza\, and a lively dance to conclude\, this work is spirited and joyous\, with bags of character. \nTickets from $20 \nCLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/symphony-central-coast-beethoven-tchaikovsky/
LOCATION:Central Coast Grammar School\, Erina Heights\, NSW\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Instrufest
DESCRIPTION:Central Coast Instrufest is  a five-day competitive music festival being held at Robert Knox Hall\, Gosford\, from Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 October. \nThe school holiday competition is being sponsored by Central Coast Council and will be held across five days with age-based categories in vocal\, piano\, strings\, guitar\, brass\, percussion and woodwind. \n\nNOTE: REGISTRATION FOR PARTICIPANTS IS NOW CLOSED but tickets are still available for audience members. \nTo purchase audience tickets for the competition sections CLICK HERE. \nGrand Final Showcase Concert\, Saturday 12 October\, 2.3opm\nThe winner of each section will be invited to take part in the Grand Final Showcase Concert\, Saturday 12 October\, 2.30pm at Robert Knox Hall. \nTo purchase audience tickets for the Grand Final Showcase Concert CLICK HERE \n\nFor Instrufest details visit INSTRUFEST PAGE HERE
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/central-coast-instrufest/
LOCATION:Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241012T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241012T160000
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SUMMARY:Instrufest Grand Final Showcase Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Final Showcase Concert on Saturday 12 October\, 2.30pm in Robert Knox Hall is the final concert of Central Coast Instrufest –  a five-day competitive vocal and instrumental music festival. \nIn this concert the winners of all the age categories across Piano\, Strings\, Guitar\, Brass\, Woodwind\, Vocal and Open categories will be invited to perform for cash prizes in this special finale concert. \nSaturday 12 October\, 2.30pm at Robert Knox Hall. \nAudience tickets are $10. \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/central-coast-instrufest-grand-final-showcase-concert
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/instrufest-grand-final-showcase-concert/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241102T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241102T163000
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Band Festival
DESCRIPTION:Central Coast Band Festival 2024 will see around 30 bands from across 18 schools come together for the Central Coast Conservatorium Schools Program’s annual band showcase.  \nHeld at Narara Valley Baptist Church\, the day is a celebration of music and an opportunity for our School Band students to represent their school in a friendly competition-style event. There will be three concerts held throughout the day (10.30am\, 12.45pm and 3.15pm) with performances from training bands and concert bands. \nThe day will also feature special performances from Central Coast Conservatorium’s Primary Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Orchestra. \nAll school bands will receive a gold\, silver or bronze rating as well as constructive feedback on their band’s performance from an external adjudicator. \nCentral Coast Band Fest is a ticketed event. Entry is $15 or $30 for a family. \nNote: Concert times subject to change \nTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/central-coast-band-festival-2024
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/central-coast-band-festival/
LOCATION:Narara Valley Baptist Church\, 149 Narara Valley Drive\, Narara\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241122T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241122T210000
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SUMMARY:Great Guitars - Allegria Ole!
DESCRIPTION:Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Head of Guitar Guy Strazz and his Great Guitars partner Mark Johns will be joined by Central Coast Cons rising star – Pearl Beach Community Scholarship winner Jerome Drobot – for this concert featuring music from Spain and Latin America. \nEnjoy paella\, sangria and more at this evening concert at 6pm\, Friday 22 November at Pearl Beach Memorial Community Hall and organised by Pearl Beach Progress Association. \nTickets $57\, Under 15s $25 from https://great-guitars-allegria.eventbrite.com.au
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/great-guitars-allegria-ole/
LOCATION:Pearl Beach Memorial Hall\, 9 Diamond Road\, Pearl Beach\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241124T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241124T170000
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SUMMARY:Supporters' Concert featuring Allen Family Scholarship Finals
DESCRIPTION:Join Central Coast Conservatorium of Music for our Supporters’ Concert\, featuring the Allen Family Scholarship Finals. \nOur annual scholarship showcase will be held in Robert Knox Hall and will include performances from previous scholarship recipients\, as well as selected students competing in the finals of the 2025 Allen Family Scholarship competition. Afternoon tea will be held in the courtyard. \nTickets $10\, https://events.humanitix.com/supporters-concert-featuring-allen-family-scholarship-finals \n 
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/supporters-concert-allen-family-scholarship-finals/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121056
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SUMMARY:Matthew Ardern Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:Central Coast Conservatorium keyboard teacher and Symphony Central Coast Prodigies Competition finalist Matthew Ardern in concert in Robert Knox Hal with Rachmaninov’s Concerto No 3 arranged for two pianos and more.\n \nProgram\nViennese waltz No.2 Vivo e Sciolto from 6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner\, IIF 38 by Ignaz Friedman (1882-1948) \nNun komm\, der Heiden Heiland\, BWV 659\, J.S. Bach (1685-1750)\, Arranged by Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) \nLiebestraum no.3\, S.541\, Franz Liszt (1811-1886) \nConcerto No.3 in d minor\, Op.30\, Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)\, Arranged for two pianos. \n\nI. Allegro ma non tanto\nII. Intermezzo\nIII. Finale
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/matthew-ardern-piano-recital/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20231116T130741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T021151Z
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SUMMARY:Vocal Department End of Year Contemporary Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Central Coast Conservatorium of Music for our Vocal Department End of Year Contemporary Concert. \nFeaturing our talented students singing a range of songs from pop to jazz the concert will take place on Wednesday Dec 11 in Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford. \nTickets $20\, https://events.humanitix.com/vocal-department-end-of-year-contemporary-concert \n 
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/vocal-department-end-of-year-contemporary-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
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SUMMARY:Guitar Department Concert
DESCRIPTION:One-to-one guitar students of all ages come together for this concert in Robert Knox Hall featuring a mix of genres and styles. \nStudents of Guy Strazz\, Steve Smillie and Gerard Masters will take to the stage in this intimate showcase of fabulous guitar music. \nThis concert is aimed at all guitar students including those who have wanted to perform but not yet felt brave enough to try. \nTickets for audience members are free\, however\, please make sure to answer the ‘How many tickets do you require?’ question in the form to secure your spot. \nRegistrations close on the 10th of December so be sure to secure your spot by filling out the online registration form HERE.
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/guitar-concert-practice/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20240422T171304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T014951Z
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SUMMARY:Premier Ensembles Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Central Coast Conservatorium of Music for our end-of-year Premier Ensembles Concert at Central Coast Leagues Club\, Gosford on 20 December for our end-of-term Christmas Concert. \nThis celebration of music is a highlight of the Central Coast Conservatorium’s events calendar\, and includes performances from the Central Coast Youth Orchestra\, Primary Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Orchestra\, as well as the Children’s/Youth Choir and guests. Plus expect plenty of festive celebrations\, seasonal songs and more. \nCome and see our wonderful young musicians from our flagship ensembles perform a selection of pieces with our conductors Patrick Brennan\, E-Yang Liu and Kevin Smith. \nTickets $25\, Under-16s free. \nBUY TICKETS HERE
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/premier-ensembles-concert-20-dec/
LOCATION:Central Coast Leagues Club\, Dane Drive\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250216T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T030349Z
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SUMMARY:Symphony Central Coast | Classical Elegance
DESCRIPTION:The first concert of the year from Symphony Central Coast. Memorable melodies\, balanced form\, charming character. Classical music has been loved for nearly 300 years for its clarity\, harmony and structural integrity. For timeless masterpieces that remain cherished treasures in the world of music. \nOur foray into the treasure chest begins with Handel’s sinfonia from the oratorio Solomon\, The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba. Grand\, dramatic and energetic\, it’s the perfect opener\, followed by excerpts from his Water Music suite\, written for King George I’s concert on the River Thames. Immediately following the Dance of the Furies in Gluck’s opera Orpheus and Euridice\, Dance of the Blessed Spirits conjures up pastoral tranquility as Orpheus seeks to find his stolen wife and in Glinka’s opera A Life for the Tsar\, political victory is celebrated with a Waltzduring a sumptuous celebration. \nExemplifying the classical spirit\, Mozart’s Symphony no. 41 is often regarded as the greatest symphony in classical music. Nicknamed the Jupiter\, it has been described as “overpoweringly great\, fiery\, artistic\, sublime.” \nAnd to wrap up the concert\, two stories: Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf and the world premiere of a charming and sincere series of poems by Sydney author Lester Morris If People Had Tails. Read by Lester himself\, and with music by Symphony Central Coast’s Artistic Director and Conductor Steven Stanke\, these poems will delight! \n2:30pm | 16 February 2025 | Brentwood Village\, 1 Scaysbrook Drive\, Kincumber \n\n\nBuy tickets now
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/symphony-central-coast-classical-elegance/
LOCATION:Brentwood Village\, 1 Scaysbrook Drive\, Kincumber\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250309T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250207T021429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T222053Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Stories | An original concert by Ash Morse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate afternoon of original music and storytelling by Ash Morse\, all performed live on the grand piano in Robert Knox Hall. \nAsh Morse is a singer/songwriter/arranger from Sydney who loves deep stories and telling them through music. He writes in a variety of genres\, from piano ballads to full orchestral\, cinematic scores and doesn’t shy away from intense emotions\, whether they are joyful\, painful or deeply nostalgic. \nRobert Knox Hall \nSunday 9 March\, 4pm \nCentral Coast Conservatorium students and families can get discounted $15 ticket HERE
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/piano-stories-an-original-concert-by-ash-morse/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ash Morse Music":MAILTO:ashmorsemusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250323T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250221T000020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T005643Z
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Collective | American Dreams
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome the Phoenix Collective quartet (Artistic Director Dan Russell\, violin; Pip Thompson\, violin; Ella Brinch\, viola\, and Andrew Wilson\, cello) to Central Coast Conservatorium’s Robert Knox Hall for the first of four intimate 2025 concerts\, with their American Dreams concert on Sunday 23 March at 2pm. \nFresh from their Sydney Opera House debut\, PCQ present a program of music inspired by American folk music. Dvořák’s well-loved ‘American Quartet’\, written in Iowa on the basis of his experiences in the New World\, is complemented by some updated takes on American traditional music. Bluegrass fiddler Mark O’Connor’s crossover ‘Old Time’ string quartet showcases elements of Appalachian folk music\, with driving rhythms and Copland-esque stylings\, while the quirky works of John Adams comprise imaginary dances with yet-to-be invented steps. \nProgram\nJohn Adams – excerpts from John’s Alleged Book of Dances \nMark O’Connor – String Quartet no 3 ‘Old Time’ \nAntonin Dvořák – String Quartet no 12 ‘American’ \nOther 2025 Recital Concert dates are: \n\nFrench Connection – 15 June\, 2pm\nBella Italia – 17 August\, 2pm\nAt the Grave of Beethoven – 30 November\, 2pm\n\nTickets for each concert are $55 or you can BUY A 2025 RECITAL SERIES SUBSCRIPTION TICKET for $196 for all four. \nClick HERE for subscription details \nAbout Phoenix Collective\nOne of the most versatile and dynamic ensembles working in Australia today\, Phoenix Collective are known for their eclectic and adventurous programming\, effortlessly interweaving string quartet classics with contemporary and popular genres. \nTheir diverse collaborations with luminaries such as Katie Noonan\, William Barton and Tenzin Choegyal have introduced chamber music to new audiences around the country. \nFormed in 2018 by violinist Dan Russell\, Phoenix rapidly became a fixture of the musical landscape with their own series of concerts\, touring Sydney\, Canberra\, Newcastle and the Central Coast. Their schedule includes Candlelight concerts for international events company Fever\, for whom they have performed many diverse programs from Beethoven and Mozart string quartets to Daft Punk\, Taylor Swift and sold-out Studio Ghibli programs. \nPhoenix’s innovative approach has seen them collaborate with artists in a variety of genres\, including cabaret and opera superstar the late Jacqui Dark\, singer/songwriter Martha Marlow\, Katie Noonan\, the late Archie Roach and Tibetan traditional musician Tenzin Choegyal. They performed in the opening and closing concerts at the 2022 National Folk Festival and presented their own program of Nordic folk music. In 2023 they performed at the National Multicultural Festival\, debuted at the Melbourne Recital Centre and Art Gallery of NSW\, later that year Phoenix performed for the Australia Awards with superstar didjeridu player William Barton at Old Parliament House and opera singer Shauntai Sherree Abdul Rahman at the Sydney Opera House and gave a presentation for TedX at Canberra Theatre\, “A Language Without Words – How Music Conveys Contrasting Emotions”. \nPhoenix Collective also champions new music\, bringing it to audiences through their touring concert series. 2022 saw them perform world premieres by Australian composers Sally Whitwell and Mace Francis\, and in 2023 they featured the music of Ella Macens and rising star Emma Greenhill. They have broadcast through the Australian Digital Concert Hall\, and have produced their own digital content with the help of grants provided by the Australia Council for the Arts and the Australian Culture Fund. Their sixth and seventh CDs will be released this year. \nPhoenix also presents an ongoing series of concerts for the homeless and vulnerable at Wayside Chapel under the auspices of Judith Neilson AM. \nWith an ever-increasing recording and external workload\, Phoenix Collective is one of Australia’s busiest string quartets. 2024 will see them tour nationally for the Musica Viva Australia in schools program\, return to the Art Gallery of New South Wales and begin a series of themed concerts for the Australian War Memorial.
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/phoenix-collective-american-dreams/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250329T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250204T031200Z
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SUMMARY:Opera in the Arboretum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Central Coast Conservatorium Artistic Director and Opera in the Arboretum Musical Director Patrick Brennan is joined by a world-class line-up of opera stars and musicians for a Saturday afternoon of opera classics – with the Central Coast Chamber Orchestra and guests – in the stunning native bushland setting of Crommelin Arboretum in Pearl Beach.\n\nBass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes\, mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell\, tenor Andrew Goodwin and soprano Clarissa Spata will also be joined by violinist Madeleine Easton. \nThis event is self-catering (BYO) – bring your picnic lunch\, wine and chairs and sit back for a lovely afternoon. \nOpera in the Arboretum is an annual charity event organised by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy in association with the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music and other social and community groups on the Central Coast. \n\nSaturday 29 March 2025\, 3pm-5pm.\nCrommelin Native Arboretum\nOpal Close\, Pearl Beach NSW 2256
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/opera-in-the-arboretum-2025/
LOCATION:Crommelin Native Arboretum\, 69 Crystal Avenue\, Pearl Beach\, NSW\, 2256\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250404T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250204T035819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T031252Z
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SUMMARY:Premier Ensembles Concert
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spellbinding musical journey as our Premier Ensembles prepare to soar in their first concert of 2025! This Friday\, April 4th\, at 7.30 PM\, the Central Coast Leagues Club will transform into a magical realm of enchanting melodies and captivating performances. \nOur talented wind ensembles\, youth orchestra\, and choirs will transport you to mysterious worlds and Forbidden Forests with an electrifying repertoire featuring: \n\nA selection of bewitching tunes of  Wicked!\nAdventurous music from How to Train Your Dragon\nThe monstrous melodies of Godzilla\nAnd many more surprises\n\nDon’t miss this chance to witness our young musicians defy gravity and showcase their extraordinary talents. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music that will leave you spellbound. \nThis celebration of music is a highlight of the Central Coast Conservatorium’s events calendar\, and includes performances from the Central Coast Youth Orchestra\, our three wind ensembles – the Primary Wind Ensemble\, Junior Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Ensemble –   as well as Mini Voices\, the Children’s/Youth Choir and guests. Come and see our wonderful young musicians from our flagship ensembles perform a selection of pieces with our conductors Patrick Brennan\, E-Yang Liu and Kevin Smith. \nTickets are $25 (under-16s free) via Humanatix \n 
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/premier-ensembles-concert-4/
LOCATION:Central Coast Leagues Club\, Dane Drive\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ensembles
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
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SUMMARY:Student Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Student Concert Series is an opportunity for Central Coast Conservatorium one-to-one students to perform with an accompanists for an appreciative audience in front of family and friends and a great opportunity to practise for upcoming AMEB exams! \nThis performance opportunity is open to all our one-to-one students who either learn at the Con or in our Schools Program\, giving students of all ages and ability the experience of playing their instrument or singing with an accompanist in front of an audience while learning tips on performance technique and stagecraft. \nTertiary students can choose to perform in these daytime concerts or the adult soiree. \nThere will be two student concerts offered (depending on numbers) – at 2pm and 4pm \nWe encourage all our students to take up this excellent extension opportunity\, to help hone their craft and discover the joy of performing for others. \nPast Student Concerts have included violinists as young as five up to high-school aged brass and wind students\, contemporary guitar students and adult bassoon and vocal students. \nThe concerts are held in Robert Knox Hall. They are free for audience members – students must register to perform. \nCONCERT IS FREE TO WATCH but STUDENT REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. \nRegistrations for our Term 1 Student Concert series have now closed.  \nIf you have missed out\, don’t worry\, there will be another student concert in Term 2!  \nClick HERE for REGISTRATION FORM – please note registrations have now closed. \n  \n 
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/student-concert-5-april/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250405T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20241114T005948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T002737Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Soiree Evening
DESCRIPTION:Adult students of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will take to the stage at Robert Knox Hall for an intimate concert for family and friends. \nFrom vocalist to instrumental musicians\, we are proud to have a growing cohort of adult one-to-one music students at Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. Our Adult Soiree Concerts\, held once a term\, give our student who are aged 18 and over an opportunity to hone their performance skills and feel the enjoyment of playing or singing in front of a live audience with accompaniment. \nHear a range of musical styles and genres\, from musical showstoppers and contemporary jazz numbers to classical pieces and pop hits. \nFrom 7pm at Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford. \nThe concert is free for audience members.  \nParticipants can register to take part in the concert HERE \nREGISTRATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY\, MARCH 30TH
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/adult-soiree-evening/
LOCATION:Central Coast Conservatorium of Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Coast Conservatorium of Music":MAILTO:events@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250328T015716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T015716Z
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SUMMARY:Symphony Central Coast | Tales from the Vienna Woods
DESCRIPTION:A Viennese concert is not just a musical performance – it’s an experience full of emotion\, joy and community. People of all ages and cultures come together to enjoy the sheer beauty of music though walzes\, polkas\, romances and more. Uniting all\, these concerts emanate joy and optimism. \nPicture yourself in the famous Schoenbrunn Palace where Mozart himself performed\, or the Börse Palace ballroom. We invite you into the world of classical music with music by Strauss\, Tchaikovsky\, Puccini\, Berlioz\, Shostakovich and Chopin. Plus extra treats by Spike Milligan and Ennio Morricone. Featuring the Central Coast Conservatorium’s vocal teacher and leading soprano Michaele Archer. \n\nDate: 6 April\, 2.30pm\nLocation: Central Coast Grammar School Performing Arts Centre\nTickets: https://auccgs.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/143344
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/symphony-central-coast-tales-from-the-vienna-woods/
LOCATION:Central Coast Grammar School\, Erina Heights\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250410T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250204T044303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T044320Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of Stage and Screen
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of stage and screen classics performed by Central Coast Conservatorium of Music vocal students in Robert Knox Hall. \nTickets\, $20\, Under-16s free \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/songs-of-stage-and-screen-2025 \n 
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/songs-of-stage-and-screen-2025/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Coast Conservatorium of Music":MAILTO:events@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250403T225202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T225320Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Soundwaves Music Camp
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural Coastal Soundwaves Music Program\, a three-day immersive camp and workshop experience for school-age musicians. Hosted by the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music and proudly sponsored by Central Coast Council\, this camp focuses on instrumental and choral ensemble music-making while offering students unique opportunities for musical growth. The camp is open to school-age musicians in Years 4 to High School and will feature an Ensemble program (held at Gosford Presbyterian Church) and Musical Theatre for Beginners Program. \nWhat: Coastal Soundwaves Music Camp\nWhen: Tuesday 22 April – Thursday 24 April\nWhere: Gosford Presbyterian Church\, 14 Young Street\, West Gosford (Ensembles) and Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street Gosford (Musical Theatre for Beginners)\nCost: $75 per child \nPlease note this is not a residential camp\, but children will be supervised during the day. \nREGISTER HERE\nSoundwaves Ensemble Program\nWhen: Tuesday 22 April – Thursday 24 April\nTime: 9am – 4pm (early drop-off available from 8:30am)\nWhere: Gosford Presbyterian Church\, 14 Young Street\, West Gosford\nCost: $75 per child \nThe Soundwaves Ensemble Program aims to provide an enriching and enjoyable ensemble experience\, helping students enhance their performance and collaboration skills while fostering new connections. Each day\, participants will engage in: \n\nRehearsals and sectional tutorials\nGuidance from some of NSW’s finest instrumental music teachers and conductors\nThe camp will culminate in a special concert featuring both ensembles on Thursday afternoon\, open to family and friends.\n\nParticipants will be placed in on of the following ensembles: \nSoundwaves Primary Wind Ensemble\n\nFor Year 4 to 6 students\nRecommended AMEB Grade 1 or equivalent or have at least one year of experience in their school band\nConductor: Phillip Rutherford\n\nSoundwaves Junior Wind Ensemble\n\nFor Year 6+ students\nRecommended AMEB Grade 2+ or equivalent or have played with their school band for 2+ years\nConductor: Kevin Smith\n\nNote: Students currently or recently enrolled in the Central Coast Conservatorium’s PWE\, JWE\, or Schools Program Concert/Chapman Bands are eligible to participate but must register. \nMusical Theatre for Beginners\nWhen: Tuesday 22 April – Thursday 24 April\nTime: 9:30am – 12:30pm\nWhere: Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\nCost: $75 per child \nImmerse yourself in a vibrant three-day musical theatre adventure\, tailored for primary school students in Years 4-6. Led by the talented Lana Nesnas\, a WAAPA musical theatre graduate\, and Kimberly Gilbert\, an experienced musical orchestral director and choral expert\, this camp promises an engaging and interactive experience. \nThe Musical Theatre Camp will include:\n\nWarm-ups and Improvisation: Kick-start each day with dynamic warm-ups and engaging improvisation games to unleash your creativity.\nMovement and Dance: Explore the world of dance through specially designed sessions that will get you moving and grooving.\nSinging and Acting: Develop your vocal skills and acting techniques with expert guidance.\nScript Work and Performance: Dive into script analysis and participate in both individual and group performance exercises to hone your stage presence.\nMusical Theatre Numbers: Learn and perform a captivating musical theatre piece\, perfecting your skills in a supportive and fun environment.\n\nWhy register for our Musical Theatre Camp?\n\nExpert Leadership: Learn from industry professionals who are passionate about nurturing young talent.\nComprehensive Curriculum: Enjoy a well-rounded program that covers all aspects of musical theatre.\nFun and Interactive: Experience a camp that balances learning with fun\, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/coastal-soundwaves-music-camp/
LOCATION:Gosford Presbyterian Church\, 14 Young Street\, West Gosford\, NSW\, 2250
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250424T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T225812Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Soundwaves Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special performance showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of the students at the Coastal Soundwaves Music Camp! \nOver the course of the camp\, students will refine their musical skills\, collaborate with their ensembles\, and prepare an exciting concert to share with family and friends. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to see what they have achieved and celebrate their musical journey. We invite all friends\, family\, and community members to attend this free concert and support these young musicians! \nDate: April 24th\, 2025\nTime: 4:30pm\nLocation: 14 Young Street\, West Gosford – Gosford Presbyterian Church\nTickets: Free\, but booking is required! \nReserve your seats now!
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/coastal-soundwaves-concert/
LOCATION:Gosford Presbyterian Church\, 14 Young Street\, West Gosford\, NSW\, 2250
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250422T050221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T050221Z
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Concert Band | Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:The Central Coast Concert Band will be joined by special invited guests from the Conservatorium Central Coast Primary and Senior Wind Ensembles.\nA dance concert to inspire movement and bring out those endorphins. Get ready to swing\, waltz and jazz it up. Join Central Coast Concert Band and guests as they dance through the ages of timeless dance classics.\nProudly supported by the Central Coast Conservatorium\, Central Coast Council and the Anglican Parish of Gosford.\n\nTickets $20\, Under-18s free\nhttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1372514
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/central-coast-concert-band-dance-party/
LOCATION:Gosford Anglican Church\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250518T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250327T235046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T235816Z
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SUMMARY:Was Beethoven Romantic?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating exploration into the life\, music\, and influence of one of history’s greatest composers – Ludwig van Beethoven. \nThis event delves beyond the notes on the page\, offering insight into Beethoven’s personal story\, his artistic journey\, and the profound impact he had on the Romantic era and beyond. \nThrough engaging discussion\, we’ll examine what it truly meant to be ‘Romantic’ in the artistic sense\, contrasting Beethoven’s work with later musicians\, writers\, and cultural figures. Alongside biographical insights\, including a look into the modern fascination with his love life\, we’ll explore how his compositions shaped the evolving musical landscape. \nTo bring Beethoven’s legacy to life\, a special piano performance from one of our talented piano students will be featured. \nEnjoy this thought-provoking session in a relaxed setting\, with tea and biscuits provided in our courtyard. \nLocation: Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\nDate & Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \nPurchase tickets here\nDon’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Beethoven—his passion\, his struggles\, and his enduring influence.
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/was-beethoven-romantic-exploration-into-the-life-music-influence-of-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-composers-by-dr-phillip-rutherford/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250204T042642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T183817Z
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SUMMARY:Pearl Beach Showcase and Scholarship Concerts
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of music performed by talented students from Central Coast Conservatorium of Music held at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall and proudly presented by Pearl Beach Progress Association. \nThis annual event at Pearl Beach is a showcase of Central Coast Conservatorium of Music’s talented junior and senior students incorporating the popular Pearl Beach Junior Showcase\, Irvine Family Piano Scholarship recital and Pearl Beach Music Scholarship Concert. \nIn the morning\, junior students of the Conservatorium will perform a showcase concert\, including performances by the 2024 Irvine Family Piano Scholarship recipient’s. Now in its 11th year\, this annual showcase is a wonderful opportunity to hear amazing performances from the Coast’s young talented musicians. \nIn the afternoon\, the Pearl Beach Music Scholarship Concert will once again search for the Coast’s best senior music students. The competition will feature advanced performances on a variety of instruments. \nTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/pearl-beach-showcase-and-scholarship-concerts-2025
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/pearl-beach-showcase-and-scholarship-concerts-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
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SUMMARY:SIMA Tour Ready Workshop and Concert feat. Delay 45 and CCCon Tutor Band with Gerard Masters and Guy Strazz
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local musician\, music student\, promoter\, venue operator or someone who works in the music industry? Come and join acclaimed jazz and improvisation quartet Delay 45 and Central Coast Conservatorium of Music teachers Gerard Masters and Guy Strazz for a Tour Ready workshop and concert at Robert Knox Hall on Thursday 29 May. \nOne of Sydney’s premiere creative music ensembles\, Delay 45 will be joined by the CCCon Tutor Band – featuring  esteemed and nationally recognised composer/ performers piano and voice tutor Gerard Masters and Head of Guitar Guy Strazz – for a dynamic panel discussion\, workshop and live performance\, from 5pm onwards. \nThis free event is part of the Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA) Tour Ready mentorship program which aims to develop and maintain sustainable touring networks for jazz musicians\, presenters\, promoters\, festivals and venue operators. This is a rare opportunity to ask the questions you need answered and get the insights that will lift your own capacity to craft a successful future as a touring musician in Australia. \nAbout Delay 45\nDelay 45 is an acclaimed jazz & improvisation quartet led by trumpet/composer Tom Avgenicos\, alongside close collaborators Roshan Kumarage (piano)\, Dave Quinn (bass) and Ashley Stoneham (drums). The band has performed at some of Australia’s most prestigious concert venues and festivals including Sydney Opera House\, Phoenix Central Park\, The Melbourne International Jazz Festival\, Melbourne Recital Centre and MONA. \nAbout Tour Ready\nTour Ready is a SIMA and Sound NSW-funded program which aims to develop and maintain sustainable touring networks for contemporary music\, fostering mutually beneficial outcomes for artists\, venues\, and festivals across NSW\, with particular focus on regional and remote communities. \nThe moderated roundtable discussion will focus on: \n\nThe challenges currently facing the jazz sector\nStrengthening national jazz networks\nIncreasing performance opportunities for Australian touring artists\nEnhancing national touring circuits to promote more extensive Australian tours\nDeveloping integrated touring networks to improve affordability and sustainability\nStrategies to engage a broader\, younger\, and more diverse audiences\n\nRegistration\n\nWhen: Thursday 29 May\nWorkshop\, 5pm-7pm\nConcert\, 8pm – 10pm\nWhere: Robert Knox Hall\, Central Coast Conservatorium\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\nTickets: The event is free\, but registration is essential.  https://events.humanitix.com/sima-tour-ready-central-coast
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/4270/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T121057
CREATED:20250411T044648Z
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SUMMARY:Strings Individual Performers Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening showcasing the talent of our individual strings students! This concert is open to all students taking one-on-one lessons on string instruments\, including violin\, viola\, cello\, and double bass. \nDate: Saturday\, May 31st 2025Location: Robert Knox Hall – 45 Mann Street\, GosfordTime: 2:00pm – 3:00pm \nWe encourage all our string students to take part—this is a wonderful opportunity to gain solo performance experience in a supportive and welcoming environment. Invitations to register will be sent to eligible students at the start of Term 2. \nNo tickets required—everyone is welcome to attend! \nFor any questions\, please contact events@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au.
URL:https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/event/strings-individual-performers-concert/
LOCATION:Robert Knox Hall\, 45 Mann Street\, Gosford\, NSW\, 2250\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Coast Conservatorium of Music":MAILTO:events@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au
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