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Events:
Let us know what suits you. We are only too pleased to arrange events to suit the needs of members.
Suggestions ...
What events would you like to see ?
Contact one of the committee members listed on the "contacts" page or send an email to aboda@optusnet.com.au .
Upcoming Events:
The Jerry Nowak Conducting Summer School
Follow the link (above) to the Conducting Course page to view Testimonials on the benefits of the course from past participants(introductory day on Saturday 4th January)
THIS COURSE PROVIDES CONDUCTING INSTRUCTION USING REAL MUSICIANS AND EXPOSES THE PARTICIPANTS TO PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES THAT WORK IN PRODUCING A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE FROM A FULL SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE. THERE IS NO CONDUCTING JUST A RECORDING OR A PIANO.
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VENUE: To be advised
Accommodation availability: By arrangement
"The Jerry Nowak Summer Conducting School is suited to Musical Directors of all levels of ability working with bands, orchestras and ensembles. Jerry is one of those rare educators who can cater for the beginner, intermediate and advanced level conductor in one school."
Jerry Nowak
is a vital name in education. He is a multi-talent in the music business - performer, teacher, conductor, composer, arranger. Jerry has taught public school music at the secondary level for many years and is currently Professor of Music at Bucks County Community College in Newton, Pennsylvania. He has written more than 900 published compositions and arrangements for instrumental and vocal ensembles. This is Jerry's twenty ninth conducting school in Australia. They are always eagerly awaited by new and experienced conductors alike. The number of participants who attend for a second or even third time is testament to Jerry's ability to present an informative, enjoyable course. We welcome Jerry back in 2014.
The Two-Week Course
allows participants to develop their skills through theoretical and practical sessions. During the course, participants will have the opportunity to work with both small and large ensembles. The first part of the course looks at the theory behind conducting and the many musical aspects the director must be aware of, together with its practical application for their ensemble. This is followed by practical conducting sessions prepared with assistance from and evaluated by Jerry. Informal social gatherings with Jerry generally conclude each day's activities allowing course members to relax and get to know each other.
This practical course involves training in:
Beat Patterns Musical analysis Ensemble intonation Developing imagery
Beyond basic meters Ensemble balance Score preparation Style and interpretation
Phrase conducting Ensemble timing Rehearsal techniques
Introductory Day: For participants who have not previously attended a conducting course, ABODA will present a workshop day on Saturday, 4th. January 2014 to enable these participants to gain more from the conducting school. If this is your first school/course, this free day is vital.
General Information
Course Costs: Members $1,150; Non-member $1,300. Ask your ensemble/school to support your course costs.
Please see the eShop page for secure payment options
This includes:
- The Nowak Book: CONDUCTING THE MUSIC NOT THE MUSICIANS valued at $150.
- Morning Teas, Lunches and Afternoon Teas provided every day.
- All DVD Videos and MP3 audio recordings of each participant conducting a full symphonic wind ensemble, and
- Certificate of attendance.
Invoices quoting the ABODA NSW ABN: 85 249 798 326 are available
Why not start paying now! Instalment payments are acceptable.
Easy Pay Scheme:
Deposit $ 150 ($300 Non Members)
Payment 1 $300 due 14 September 2012
Payment 2 $300 due 19 October 2012
Payment 3 $400 due 30 November 2012
Late registration is sometimes possible if vacancies exist, contact the course manager or any of the ABODA Committee members listed on the CONTACTS page for details)
Musical Instruments:
You are asked to nominate the instruments you play so that a balanced ensemble can be formed for conducting practice sessions. Percussion instruments are supplied. You will be contacted to indicate which instrument you should bring.
Additional Players:
During the second week we ask participants from the Sydney area to encourage their ensemble members to join us to form a larger band for conducting sessions. These players would need to be able to sight-read level 2.5 to 3 music.
Certificate: At the conclusion of the course, participants are presented with a certificate of successful participation.
Cheque Payable: Please make cheques payble to ABODA NSW Inc.
Participants' Registration Form Details- Conducting Summer School
Participant Details:
(Mr.,Ms. etc.)_____Surname____________________________Given name_________________
Postal Address___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ Postcode ______________
Tel. Home ( ) ___________________ Work ( ) ___________________ Fax ( ) __________________
Email __________________________________________________________________________________
Instrument/s ____________________________________________________________________________
Introductory Day: Indicate here if you would like to attend the Introductory Day on Saturday, 4th January, 2014.
Mail to:
Manager, Conducting Summer School, PO BOX 314, Hurstville South, NSW 2221
Contact: Ian BOWN
Phone: 0417 270 170
Limited places available - places allocated as received.
See the Downloads page for a colour brochure with full details of the course and an attached enrolment form.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Download a Conducting Course brochure (Download page) & Forward your details with your cheque or money order to:
ABODA NSW Inc.
P.O. BOX 314
HURSTVILLE SOUTH, NSW 2221
2. Forward your details by email and follow the link below to make secure
payment: shop.abodansw.com
3. Forward your details by email and directly deposit your payment to the St. George Bank -
Account Name: ABODA NSW
BSB Number: 112879
Account Number: 015572984
ABODA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
ABODA NSW Members are advised that the Annual General Meeting will be held at
10am Sunday 7 th. April 2013, at the
Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL Club
18 Hartill-Law Avenue, Bardwell Park.
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THE ABODA BAND
Financial Members of ABODA NSW are entitled to be members of the ABODA Band.
Contact ABODA NSW President Cathy Chan for details.
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ASIA PACIFIC BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION - CONFERENCE 2016
ABODA NSW will be hosting the APBDA Conference in Sydney in 2016. For details of the event and other APBDA activities please select the APBDA page from the link at the top of the page.
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Past Events:
Professional Development Workshop - How to improve your teaching skill
The "ALL ABOUT THE MIND" professioinal development workshop has been developed to teach the techniques of Neuro Linguistic Programming (N.L.P.). There are many benefits to be gained from the application of NLP that can be applied to your teaching and personal life.
Presented by Danni Hallam from "All about the mind"
VENUE: Prouille Primary School
5 Water Street, Wahroonga
DATE: 27 & 28 February 2010
Cost: ABODA Members: $20 one day, $30 both days
Non Members: $35 one day, $50 both days.
For further information and bookings ring Frank Rugers 0416 219 572 or email Bluegum2@ozemail.com.au OR
Download a full brochure from the "DOWNLOADS" page of the website
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"A NIGHT WITH LARRY CLARK"
Monday 27 June 2005
Time: Registration 6.30pm for 7pm to 9.30pm
Venue: St. George Bank Auditorium, Montgomery Street Kogarah
Cost: ABODA Members $10, Non-members $20 including supper.
World respected conductor and composer Larry Clark, of Carl Fischer Music, presents a professional development evening highlighting some of his own musical works. Bring your instrument and join the ensemble or just sit back and enjoy the show.
Music Industry Showcase
Friday 8th. to Sunday 10th. July 2005
10am to 4.30pm each day
Rosehill Gardens Exhibition Centre
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Discovering new ways to teach in the multi-instrumental classroom With Bruce Pearson At The King’s School Music Department, Pennant Hills Rd, North Parramatta NSW 2151 Tel: 02 9683 8555
Bruce Pearson demonstrated a hands-on approach towards multi-instrumental teaching for clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone and percussion instruction. He focussed on teaching techniques that apply to wind, brass and percussion instruments including giving that first lesson, diagnosing and solving performance problems.
Complimentary music books were given to all attending directors and all meals and refreshments were provided free of charge.
Sponsored by: Neil A Kjos Music Company, Encore Music Distributors, ABODA NSW, The Kings School, Kurt Jacob
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SETTING BAND REHEARSAL PRIORITIES: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WARM UP TIME with Jeff King
Presented by Neil A Kjos Company/Encore Music Distributors.
Jeff King discussed and demonstrated the organising of the daily rehearsal to improve the overall performance level of the second year through high school band.
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THE JERRY NOWAK PHRASING COURSE
The first phrasing course was held in April 2001. Those who participated were amazed at how much was learnt in just one week. Although the course was intended to be a one off event the course participants suggested that it should be available on a regular basis. We will endeavour to do so - watch this space.
"Expressive Phrasing and Inflection Concepts for Conductor, Performer and Instrumental Teacher".
"A comprehensive approach to developing inter-related concepts of phrasing and style that result in an expressive instrumental ensemble or solo performance".
Many of the concepts are based on the teachings of Pablo Casals, Lucien Cailliet, and other great musicians associated with the NOWAK brothers, authors of the soon to be published, "Conducting the Music, Not the Musicians."
Course addresses:
Imagery, Inflection and Phrasing
Phrasing guidelines
Dynamics, Articulation
Elements of Expressive Phrasing
Phrasing scale line patterns.
ACTIVITIES ON THE COURSE INCLUDE:
* Etudes - Class work for analysis and performance
* Duets & Trios - Class work for analysis and performance
* Melodic Band and Orchestra Theme Analysis
* Score analysis for Phrasing and Inflection of all lines
* Student Lecture Presentations
* Excerpts from Studies and works in the application of course principles
* Small ensembles for Performance Application
* Applying the vocal experience to Instrumental Performance
* Text application for Phrasing and Inflection
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