2013 Program of Events and Application Forms now available
The Accompanists’ Guild of SA has announced their Events for 2013, and a summary can be found on the Program of Events page. 2013 Membership & Register application forms are available. See Join Us / Donate Information brochures and Application Forms for the JEM (Junior Ensemble Musicians) and YAS (Young Accompanists’ Showcase) programs for school age pianists are available on the Latest News page. Geoffrey Parsons Award and Répétiteur Mentorship forms can also be found there.
2012 Geoffrey Parsons Award WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Download this Media Release here Accompanists’ Guild of SA Media Release Adelaide: Saturday 29 September 2012 for immediate release THE 2012 GEOFFREY PARSONS AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED Earlier this evening (29 September), the Final of Australia’s most lucrative and prestigious award for the collaborative pianist the Accompanists’ Guild of SA’s 28th Geoffrey Parsons Award, took place in Adelaide at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, The University of Adelaide. In keeping with the Guild’s acknowledgement of the professional aspirations of their competitors, the cash-pool is a significant $6,000, made possible due to the generous support of The Royal Commonwealth Society. Geoffrey Parsons was an internationally acclaimed Australian accompanist particularly for singers. He regularly accompanied, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria de los Angeles, Dame Janet Baker, Olaf Bär, and Barbara Bonney, The three Finalists competed for a cash pool of $6,000. They were selected from auditions earlier this week which included a performance of prepared…
MEDIA RELEASE: THE GEOFFREY PARSONS AWARD 2012 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Accompanists’ Guild of SA Media Release Adelaide: Tuesday 25 September 2012 for immediate release THE GEOFFREY PARSONS AWARD 2012 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED The Accompanists’ Guild of SA’s 28 year old competition, The Geoffrey Parsons Award, named in honour of Australia’s legendary vocal accompanist, is one of the major events of the 2012 Festival of Accompanists. In keeping with the Guild’s acknowledgement of the professional aspirations of their competitors, the cash-pool is a significant $6,000, supported by The Royal Commonwealth Society. On Monday and Tuesday, several pianists competed in the auditions. Three were selected to take part in the Final. All competitors performed works of their own choice with soloist/s of their own choice. They then completed a sight reading test before performing, without rehearsal, the set work. For this year’s Geoffrey Parsons Award, the set work for bass clarinet and piano is Scherzo Capriccioso by Austrian composer, Alfred Uhl. Each competitor…
Accompanists’ Festival 2012 details
Accompanists’ Festival 2012 – September 24 to 30 “A Week with Winds” Download Festival Brochure for full details and Application form Download E-Flyer Timothy Young – Musician in Residence Conference Geoffrey Parsons Award Celebrity Recital – Celia Craig oboe Contributing Festival Musicians: Samantha Hennessy, Natalie Zwar – flute, Amanda Lovelock – clarinet, Peter Handsworth – bass clarinet, Rachel Tolmie – cor anglais, Mark Gaydon, Josie Hawkes – bassoon,Howard Parkinson – trombone, Leigh Harrold – piano, John Martin – piano, JEM ensembles with wind FESTIVAL WEEK OUTLINE: Geoffrey Parsons Award Auditions Monday/Tuesday September 24/25 from 5.30 pm – Bishop Hall, Elder Conservatorium North Terrace Lunch Hour Concerts Wednesday September 26 – Pilgrim Church, 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide 12.10 JEM Junior Ensemble Musicians 1.10 Leigh Harrold – piano, Natalie Zwar – flute Accompanists’ Conference Saturday September 29, 9.30am – 4.00pm Cynthia Poulton Hall, St Peter’s Cathedral, 18 King William…
Discussion Session – “Professional Expectations” – May 25
Accompanists–Professional Expectations—Discussion Session Friday May 25 at 6pm Join the AGSA Committee for a short discussion session on current expectations of the Accompanist. Well known Accompanists Andrew Georg, Alexander Hanysz and Monika Laczofy will present brief segments about their own experiences in a variety of situations including the “all rounder” as well as the requirements of specific situations such as the opera repetiteur and the Conservatorium accompanist. AGSA President, Diana Harris, will host the session and lead a segment on the AGSA Code of Practice. There will be time for questions and further discussion. Suitable for Pianist/ Accompanists of all levels – student to professional When Friday May 25 at 6 pm – approximately one hour (longer depending on discussion) Where Harrison Studio, 35A Orlando Ave. Hampstead Gardens Entry Free Information 0407 818 838 or 8431 6030 AGSADiscussionSession25May2012
Young Accompanists’ Showcase (YAS) 2012
Download and print the YAS Application Form here for full details. The Accompanists’ Guild of SA provides an opportunity for 6 to 8 Secondary School pianists to gain experience in the art of accompanying through the Young Accompanists’ Showcase (YAS). This project pairs the piano student with a professional soloist with whom they rehearse and perform. All soloists in 2012 will be wind players. YAS pianists are committed to performances on these dates: (1) Masterclass with Elizabeth Koch OAM on 3 June, 2:30pm Marryatville High School (2) Concert on 24 June, 2:30pm Marryatville High School (3) Concert on 29 September, 1:45pm Cynthia Poulton Hall, St Peter’s Cathedral, North Adelaide (during 2012 Festival of Accompanists) Full details of the program, and eligibility requirements can be found on the YAS Application Form. The Soloists are professional performers and teachers, and include: Samantha Hennessy – flute; Amanda Lovelock – clarinet; Josie Hawkes –…
JEM (Junior Ensemble Musicians) Application form available
JEM (Junior Ensemble Musicians) 2012 Download and print the Application Form here for full details. The Accompanists’ Guild of SA provides an opportunity for six or seven young pianists to enjoy a new experience: that of performing in a small ensemble – the art of ‘Chamber Music’. The pianists will be joined by two other instrumentalists (also Primary School age) chosen by the Convenor in consultation with teachers. Preparation will result in a public Concert on September 26, 2012, which will be recorded by 5MBS. Anna Coppens is the Masterclass Presenter. Her bio can be found on the Application Form. Anna is highly respected by her students and ideally qualified for this engagement which, to conform with AGSA’s “Year of Winds” (the Festival focus for 2012), will include a wind instrument in each trio. Monika Laczofy is the JEM Convenor.
2012 PROGRAM OF EVENTS RELEASED
2012 PROGRAM OF EVENTS RELEASED. Please click here for full details. Here’s a summary: April – Junior Ensemble Musicians (JEM) recruitment May 25 – “Accompanists – Professional Expectations” discussion session June – Young Accompanists’ Showcase (YAS) July 27 – “Cocktail Hour with Dale Ringland” September 24-30 – Accompanist’s Festival, with Musician in Residence Timothy Young (ANAM) including Concerts, Conference, Geoffrey Parsons Award, and Celebrity Recital with ASO Principal Oboe, Celia Craig & Timothy Young December 8 – Parsons Award Fundraising Dinner
GEOFFREY PARSONS AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED
Accompanists’ Guild of SA Media Release Adelaide: Saturday 23 July 2011 for immediate release THE 2011 GEOFFREY PARSONS AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED Earlier this evening (23 July), the Final of the Accompanists’ Guild of SA’s 26th Geoffrey Parsons Award, named in honour of Australia’s greatest accompanist, took place in Adelaide at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, The University of Adelaide. In keeping with the Guild’s acknowledgement of the professional aspirations of their competitors, the cash-pool is a significant $4,000. Geoffrey Parsons was an internationally acclaimed Australian accompanist particularly for singers. He regularly accompanied, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria de los Angeles, Dame Janet Baker, Olaf Bär, and Barbara Bonney. The three Finalists competed for a cash pool of $4,000. They were selected from auditions earlier this week which included a performance of prepared works with their chosen associates, sight reading and a first rehearsal of the set work. Stephen Whittington’s Acid Test for bassoon and piano received its world premiere this evening when each…
Announcement: TWO WORLD PREMIERES – FEAR and ACID TEST
Accompanists’ Festival July 18 to 23 includes TWO WORLD PREMIERES FEAR by Michael Kieran Harvey performed in Recital by Michael Kieran Harvey, Piano Natsuko Yoshimoto, Violin 7pm Friday 22 July 2011 ABC Studio 520, 85 North East Road, Collinswood Tickets: $30, $20, $15 Members, $10 students & groups of 10+ available at the door. and ACID TEST by Stephen Whittington Set Work for the 2011 Geoffrey Parsons Award performed by Mark Gaydon, Bassoon with the 3 Finalists 7pm Saturday 23 July 2011 Hartley Concert Room, Elder Conservatorium, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide Tickets at door $20, $15, $10 The Accompanists’ Guild is thrilled to present new works by Australian composers written especially for the 2011 Festival. The first of the two world premières to be performed during the Accompanists’ Festival and Conference is Fear composed and performed by pianist, Michael Kieran Harvey with ASO concertmaster, violinist, Natsuko Yoshimoto. Fear is dedicated to…
2011 Young Accompanists’ Showcase brochure and application form available
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