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2019 Zhang Violin Summer School

The 2019 Zhang Violin Summer School 

Looking to improve your violin playing technique? Seeking to improve musicianship in performance? Wanting to make music with like-minded peers? The 2019 Zhang Violin Summer School is an exceptional opportunity for students at AMEB grade 3 to A.Mus level, Suzuki level 4 to 11, Zhang Violin Book 3 to Book 8 or equivalent. The four days Summer school will be held from 19th – 22nd January 2019 at Barker College, Hornsby (it's 5 minutes walk from Waitara station).
 

Announcement

We have received the bad news that Charmian Gadd has been hospitalised due to her health, and will not be able to undertake the scheduled classes at the Summer School. 

However, we are fortunate that Sun Yi, an esteem violinist and pedagogue, is able to take the scheduled masterclass on Saturday, 19th January with such a short notice. 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by ths late change, and wish Charmian a speedy recovery and hope she will be able to share her musical wisdom with us in the future. 
 

Open Programs 

The following programs are open to public. All are welcome. 
 

Masterclass with Charmian Gadd (Replaced by Sun Yi)

Date/Time: 19/01/2019 13:30 -15:30
Venue: Recital Hall, Barker College Music Centre, 91 Pacific Highway Hornsby NSW 2077 Australia 
Tickets: $5 per peron, ticket sale on the door 
 

Masterclass with Dr Robin Wilson 

Date/Time: 20/01/2019 13:30 -15:30
Venue: Recital Hall, Barker College Music Centre, 91 Pacific Highway Hornsby NSW 2077 Australia 
Tickets: $5 per peron, ticket sale on the door 
 

Orava Quartet Concert & Talk

Date/Time: 21/01/2019 13:30 -15:30
Venue: Recital Hall, Barker College Music Centre, 91 Pacific Highway Hornsby NSW 2077 Australia 
Tickets: $5 per peron, ticket sale on the door 
 

How to get there

The Summer School locates at the Barker Music Centre. Please click map here for more information. You will enter school via the gate on The Avenue. There is no parking on the school ground. Please park on The Avenue or Unwin Rd. 

 

Summer School Program 

Program for violin students

Morning schedule includes: (9.00am – 12.30pm) 
  • Small group lesson with Professor Peter Shixiang Zhang and Janet Davies (on alternate day)
  • Chamber music, coached by experienced music tutors 
  • Dalcroze Eurhythmics class with Madeline Hagon (Saturdayonly) and Dr Sandra Nash 
Afternoon schedule includes: (12.30pm – 3.30pm, private lesson will last to 5.30pm) 
  • Lunch hour concert performance opportunity
  • Masterclass observation (or optional participation*) with Charmian Gadd at 13.30pm 19th Jan and Robin Wilson at 13.30pm 20th Jan (Open to the public, small fee applies to non Summer School students)
  • Concert and post-concert talk with the Orava Quartet at 13.30pm 21st January (Open to the public, small fee applies to non Summer School students)
  • Optional private lessons* with Professor Peter Shixiang Zhang, Janet Davies, Charmian Gadd and Robin Wilson 
  • Farewell chamber music concert performance (Tuesday at 1.30pm)
    * Additioal fees involved 
     

Program for viola and cello students (9.00am – 3.30pm)

  • Chamber music, coached by experienced music tutors 
  • Dalcroze Eurhythmics class with Madeline Hagon (Saturday only) and Dr Sandra Nash 
  • Lunch hour concert performance opportunity
  • Open rehearsal/ performance of the Orava Quartet 
  • Masterclass observation  
  • Farewell chamber music concert performance (Tuesday at 1.30pm)

Tuition and Fees

Violin students - A$660 
Viola & cello students – A$330
* Bursaries available for NSW regional students 
 

Venue

Barker College Music Centre 
91 Pacific Highway Hornsby NSW 2077 Australia 
 

Date & Time 

Date: 19th – 22nd January 2019
Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm (ending time may vary on each individual student) 

Note: Bursaries available to the students from NSW regional areas and Victoria. Click here to find more details. 

Click here to download the Summer School flyer. 
 

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