This performance opportunity, provided by MTA Illawarra Branch, is open to all students of MTA members. Non-members’ students may also perform for a fee of $10.00 each. Non-members may have a limit on entries to allow members first preference at this concert. All instrumental and vocal students are welcomed, from beginners to advanced levels. Please…
Read more
Proudly Sponsored by the University of Newcastle and Christ Church Cathedral. The Music Teachers’ Association of NSW, Newcastle Committee, presents the 2024 Scholarships. Five scholarships are being awarded in 2024 across 3 sessions and two locations: The Errol Collins Award for Violin or Viola The Wendy Ireland Award for Cello The Joyce Blewitt Award for…
Read more
This “work in progress” performance opportunity, provided by MTA NSW Illawarra Branch, is open to all students of MTA members. Non-members’ students may also perform for a fee of $10.00 each. Non-members may have a limit on entries to allow members first preference at this concert. All instrumental and vocal students are welcomed, from beginners…
Read more
MTA NSW Newcastle Branch presents a student concert at Adamstown Uniting Church. These are a fantastic opportunity for any students who are looking to gain some performance experience, regardless of age, level, instrument or style. To ensure a timely event, this year we have introduced a cap on the number of performers for each student…
Read more
What is music performance anxiety? Causes, symptoms, and experiences Sources of support: the role of the music teacher Challenges for music teachers and performance anxiety management The music teacher as a performance anxiety practitioner: strategies to support students with MPA About the Presenter Isabella Mazzarolo (BMus(Hons), BCom, AMusA) Scientia PhD Scholar | School of Arts & Media…
Read more
MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF NSW, NEWCASTLE BRANCH ANNUAL COMMITTEE MEETING – Jingle & Mingle! Join your colleagues and friends for our annual end of year meeting & wrap. To be held at the Lambton Park Hotel on Wednesday December 13th, from 11.30am. Lunch available by preorder. Please indicate dietary requirements. RSVP and lunch preorder by…
Read more
MTA NSW Newcastle Branch presents a student concert at Adamstown Uniting Church, on Thursday 26th October. This concert is an opportunity for students of all abilities to present their music and hone their performance technique. Bookings through TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/CLIQX For enquiries please email newcastle@mtansw.org.au Reservations close Friday, 20 October 2023
In this live webinar, Australian pianist/improviser/composer/educator Andrea Keller shares her processes for improvisation and creative learning. Lauded for her musical inventiveness and prolific artistry, Andrea demonstrates her approach to practicing improvisation, how she uses concepts and external sources as impetus, and how she turns improvisational material into compositions and vehicles for further improvisatory explorations. Viewers…
Read more
What is music performance anxiety? Causes, symptoms, and experiences Sources of support: the role of the music teacher Challenges for music teachers and performance anxiety management The music teacher as a performance anxiety practitioner: strategies to support students with MPA About the Presenter Isabella Mazzarolo (BMus(Hons), BCom, AMusA) Scientia PhD Scholar | School of Arts & Media…
Read more
MTA NSW Newcastle Branch presents a student concert at Adamstown Uniting Church, on Thursday 7th September. This concert is an opportunity for students of all abilities to present their music and hone their performance technique. Bookings through TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/CKOUL For enquiries please email newcastle@mtansw.org.au Reservations close Friday, 1 September 2023