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Evgeny Sorkin
Dr. Evgeny Sorkin
Mary had a little lamb... and other ways to improve Intonation
Session: Intonation is among the hardest elements of string performance and one that requires attention at every level of proficiency from student to professional. In this talk, Dr Evgeny Sorkin will explore the factors involved...Eugenie Teychenné
Eugenie Teychenné
String Group Teaching in Schools - and How to Survive it!
Session: This presentation introduces Possums Over the Moon, a web-based teaching resource for beginner string programs in schools. It will take a broad look at the historical development of...Erica Rasmussen
Erica Rasmussen
Including Composition and Improvisation in the Crashendo program at Laverton College
Session: Crashendo! is a community-based music program at Laverton College. Students participate in small group classes and ensemble rehearsals for four hours after school each week. Tuition is free and instruments are provided. Under the guidance...Elizabeth Scott
Elizabeth Scott
Singing in the Instrumental Rehearsal
Session: Singing in the instrumental rehearsal - why and how. As Richard Gill told us many times - singing is the basis of all music making. Singing supports a wider musical understanding by requiring young musicians to internalise, listen and think before...Daniel Carner
Daniel Carner
Session 1: Shoulder Pain in String Instrument Players
Session 2: Thumb and Wrist Pain in String Instrument Players
Session 1 (Shoulder pain in String Instrument Players) : How to understand the joint better and help protect yourself and your...Chris Haigh
Chris Haigh
Different Techniques, Different Repertoire
Session: When I was around 15 years of age I asked my violin teacher how I could play jazz like Stephane Grappelli. He had absolutely no idea, but suggested that I listen and play along with...Bethany Nottage
Bethany Nottage
Session 1.3: Using 3D Resources to Teach Beginner Strings
Session: Teaching beginner strings to young students within a small group presents challenges in establishing relaxed left and right hands. I have two life-size skeleton joint models of the human hand...Gary McPherson
Gary McPherson
Gary E. McPherson studied music education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, before completing a master of music education at Indiana University, a doctorate of philosophy at the University of Sydney and a Licentiate and Fellowship in trumpet performance through Trinity College, London. In 2021, he...Gail Barnes
Dr Gail Barnes
Dr. Gail V. Barnes is Professor of Music Education at the University of South Carolina where she is coordinator of music education and Director of the University of South Carolina String Project. The String Project is a model of...Ed Le Brocq
Ed Le Brocq
Ed Le Brocq is a musical adventurer, teacher, writer, broadcaster and transgender man. He was born on the White Cliffs of Dover and began playing music when he was six years old. He studied viola in Manchester, Berlin and London, and played...Yvonne Frye
Yvonne Frye
Deborah Cheetham
Photo by Wayne QuilliamProf. Deborah Cheetham AO
DUniv, BMus Ed, AmusA Deborah Cheetham, Yorta Yorta woman, soprano, composer and Artistic Director, has been a leader and pioneer in the Australian arts landscape for more than 25 years. In the...Barbara Hornung
Barbara Hornung
New Music from the Pandemic
Session: A performance of captivating music composed in 2021. Featured are three excellent Australian composers, Dr Roger Alsop, Melvyn Cann and Dr Johanna Selleck. Performers: Barbara Hornung – Viola,...EBM Insurance Partnership
EBM Insurance Partnership
2021 AGM Reports
The AUSTA AGM took place on Thursday November 25 online via Zoom. Relevant reports can be found below: To read or download the Presidents Report for the 2021 AGM click HERE To read or download the Treasurer Report for the 2021 AGM click HERE To read or download the Stringendo Report for the 2021 AGM click
2021 AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Strings Association Limited (AUSTA) will be held on Thursday November 25 at 8.00 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held online via Zoom on Thursday November 25 at 8:00 pm AEDT. Members who would like to participate should contact Emily Dittman (AUSTA National...
Viola Resource List
VIOLA RESOURCE LIST for AUSTA NSW presentation, Disclaimer – this list provides a broad range of resources for teachers and students of viola. It’s possible that this list can also later be able to be made available on the AUSTA and/or the Australian New Zealand viola society websites and updated from time to time. The exclusion of any resource...
2020 AGM Reports
The AUSTA AGM took place on Thursday November 26 online via Zoom. Relevant reports can be found below: To read or download the Presidents Report for the 2020 AGM click HERE To read or download the Treasurer Report for the 2020 AGM click HERE To read or download the Stringendo Report for the 2020 AGM click HERE To...
AUSTA National Administrator – Job Description
AUSTA National Administrator - Job Description The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) is a professional association of teachers, players and makers of bowed string instruments which promotes excellence in all aspects of performance, teaching, conducting and string instrument making. AUSTA aims to inspire and support students, amateurs and professionals and also to facilitate communication at local, national and...