DRMC

Today we farewelled one of our longest-serving team members at the DRMC, Karen Noonan – or should we say Karen Noonan OAM! - who has been with the DRMC for nearly 25 years. Karen began as a project manager in 2001 and in 2011 she came to work in the office as Arts Administrator where she has been a hardworking and vital part of the organisation ever since. She was a well-deserving recipient of the Kings Birthday Honours List OAM for 2024, a wonderful accolade for her to take with her into retirement. All the best for your future Karen and thank you for everything you have done for the DRMC. You will be missed!

Attention all music teachers. If your student is a resident of Yarra Ranges, read this!

https://www.drmc.org.au/documents

CONGRATULATIONS to all performers at the Youth Music Awards Concert held on Sunday 21 April 24 at the DRMC. Thank you to Aaron Violi MP, Deb Weber, Dandenong Ranges Community Banking Group Chair, Cr Andrew Fullagar and Cr Jo Skelton for presenting the prizes to the Youth Music Award Winners. Adjudicator Carolyn McAlister spoke about the importance of the Youth Music Awards and thanked the Community Bank Upwey for sponsoring again the Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize!

Youth Music Awards held 21 April 2024 showcased young people on their musical journey. Thank you to all that attended, especially the special guests,
Aaron Violi MP, Andrew Fullager, Johanna Skelton and Deb Weber, Chair of Community Bank Dandenong Ranges.

Youth Music Awards Concert this Sunday 21 April 2pm at the DRMC (Upwey High School). Hear the winners of the Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize, The Ann and Chris Krans Prize and the Jess Exiner Instrumental Music Encouragement Prize. Guest professional, David Soo will perform Beethoven's Pathetique and the concert will also feature the Ranges Young Strings.
Tickets at the door: A $20 F $40 C $10 U18 Free

The next DRO Concert will be held on Sunday 5 May 2024 3pm at the Belgrave Masonic Hall. Tickets A $25 C $20 U16 Free Bookings: www.dro.org.au

SAVE THE DATE!

Great news - The Community Bank Upwey is again sponsoring the Dandenong Ranges Music Council’s Annual Bill Borthwick
Young Musicians Encouragement Prize!
Their incredible support over the last 22 years is thanks to their wonderful customers. So, if you're looking for a new loan
or to review an existing one, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with them. Call the friendly staff at Upwey
on 9754 1200 or send your enquiry via https://bit.ly/3GQ92eS
Let's show our support for local businesses that support our community

ANNOUNCING THE 2024 YOUTH MUSIC AWARD WINNERS
The Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize
1st Prize: Melody Huang (Piano)
2nd Prize: Ryan Lu (Piano)
Hon Men: Darren Jai (Violin)
Hon Men: Isaac Yung (Piano)

The Ann + Chris Krans Music Award
1st Prize Jane Chen (Piano)

The Jesse Exiner Instrumental Music Encouragement Award
Melody Huang (Piano)
Ayaan Anoop Nehikottil (Piano)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

These young musicians will perform at the Youth Music Awards Concert to be held on Sunday 21st April 2024 2pm at the DRMC where they will receive their certificates and prizes.
Tickets will be available at the door.

DRMC Open Day was held on Sunday 29 October. Thanks to Dandenong Ranges Orchestra, Dandenong Ranges Big Band, Ranges Young Strings, New Horizons Band and Happy Wanderers for your performances. Here are some photos of the day.

Wonderful to see that a previous winner of the Ann and Chris Krans award is now performing With the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! Congratulations Berta Brozgul.

“MSO performs Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Bartók's Piano Concerto No.3 + more.

Under the baton of conductor Benjamin Northey, the MSO embarks on a journey traversing the Australian landscape and the picturesque countryside. This special concert marks Ben's 20th year of conducting the MSO, promising an unforgettable performance.

Inspired by the beauty of the countryside, lose yourself in the idyllic world of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony. One of the few works from Beethoven with a programmatic element, journey through serene and evocative depictions of nature with birdsongs, rustling leaves and the arrival of a thunderstorm. Ben Northey made his MSO debut conducting this work in 2003, making it the perfect piece to celebrate his long relationship with the Orchestra.

Rising pianist, BERTA BROZGUL also joins this concert to showcase her extraordinary talent as she takes on Bartók's lyrical Third Piano Concerto. Composed in the final years of his life as a gift for his wife, this concerto reflects Bartók's virtuosity at the piano whilst infusing notes of Hungarian folk rhythm and themes.

The program also includes distinguished Australian composer, Peter Sculthorpe's Kakadu, a composition named after the National Park in the Northern Territory. In the composer's words, the work 'is concerned with my feelings about this place, its landscape, its change of seasons, its dry season and its wet, its cycle of life and death.'


BOOK NOW 7:30pm Friday, November 3 / Robert Blackwood Hall”

YOUTH MUSIC AWARDS 2024
The Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize
The Ann and Chris Krans Music Award
The Mark McAlister Brass Achievement Award
The Chris Durrand Woodwind Achievement Award
The Jesse Exiner Instrumental Music Encouragement Award
ADJUDICATION: SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2023
Application form available: www.drmc.org.au >Documents>DRMC Awards>Youth Music Awards>Application Forms
or via link: https://docs.google.com/.../113YSyw0LGeNOHiEiLb6q.../edit...

CHILDREN'S WEEK 2023
The DRMC invites children and families to Ranges Young Strings Open Rehearsal on Monday 23 October 2023 4.30 - 6.30pm to celebrate the right of children to enjoy childhood. Try out an instrument, join in the musical games and enjoy a healthy afternoon tea!
Please RSVP e: [email protected] or phone 0401 133 462
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DRMC OPEN DAY: SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 2023 10am - 4pm.
Celebrating 40 Years of the DRMC
Performances by DRMC Ensembles and the launch of 2 books.
RSVP: [email protected] or 0424 910 282
ALL WELCOME

CHILDREN'S WEEK 2023
The DRMC invites children and families to Ranges Young Strings Open Rehearsal on Monday 23 October 2023 4.30 - 6.30pm to celebrate the right of children to enjoy childhood. Try out an instrument, join in the musical games and enjoy a healthy afternoon tea!

Please RSVP e: [email protected] or phone 0401 133 462
😀

KNOX ROCKS
Songwriting Workshops
Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities. The finalist with the most community votes will become the Westfield Knox Local Hero for 2023, receiving a $20,000 grant for the organisation they represent. The remaining finalists will receive a $5,000 grant for their organisation.

Please share this information around so we can get as many people to vote as possible.
VOTE FOR KNOX ROCKS!

SINGERS & MUSICIANS NEEDED FOR SACRED STAGE CHARITY CONCERTS

Looking for musicians and singers to perform unamplified either solo or groups for our Sunday afternoon charity concerts. Last year was the15th Anniversary of Sacred Stage. There may be no renumeration and on the other hand there is no cost to be involved. We usually accept all applications and no auditions are required.
Please contact Jacqui Rutten - [email protected] or 0455044764.

YOUTH MUSIC AWARDS 2024
The Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize
The Ann and Chris Krans Music Award
The Mark McAlister Brass Achievement Award
The Chris Durrand Woodwind Achievement Award
The Jesse Exiner Instrumental Music Encouragement Award
ADJUDICATION: SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2023
Application form available: www.drmc.org.au >Documents>DRMC Awards>Youth Music Awards>Application Forms
or via link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/113YSyw0LGeNOHiEiLb6qDeWHockk5OBq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105763253853475275874&rtpof=true&sd=true

DANDENONG RANGES MUSIC COUNCIL Photographic History Book 1979 - 2018 $25.
If you would like a copy please email: [email protected] to arrange payment, postage or pick up.
Thanks to Community Bank Monbulk + District for their support.

MUSIC ADVISORY COLLECTIVE
Funded by: YRC Small Grant $1000

The Music Advisory Collective was launched on Sunday 25th June 2pm at the DRMC to research the needs and desires of creatives locally and across the Yarra Ranges, to create and promote future music projects and to provide a network.

The following panel of multi skilled, experienced creatives underpinned the discussions in a Q and A style session: Bernie Carter, Belinda Gillam-Derry, Cr Christina Green, Brian Hogg, Dave McFarlane, Rod McLeod, Tracey Roberts and Phil Smith. Approximately 40 creatives attended this fabulous day providing a long list of ideas and initiatives.

Three questions were posed creating lively discussion and visions for creative community music making:
1. Identify the future needs for music making opportunities in the Yarra Ranges

2. Can you suggest ideas for creative community music collaborative projects in partnership with professional artists and the music industry?

3. How can we achieve an effective way to collaborate? Is it in the form of a centralized music advisory database (accessible via DRMC website) where the full gamut of comprehensive information is available, including contact details of key players who can help, facilitate and partake in a variety of projects?

Everyone spoke of the impact of Covid and the big storm, the feeling of isolation and disconnectedness. A range of creative projects were identified that would create work for creatives and rebuild connections and engagement with community issues.

An online survey was available which enabled participation and contribution for those unable to attend.

We learned that creatives valued being together and given a voice and enjoyed the networking conversations both formal and informal. A congenial atmosphere was created with food and hot drinks.

Another grant will be submitted to assist in moving forward the ideas and initiatives of this most successful event.

REHEARSAL SESSIONS FOR DRMC ENSEMBLES
Ranges Young Strings: Mondays 4.30 - 6.30pm @ DRMC
Dandenong Ranges Orchestra: Mondays 7.30 - 9.45pm @ DRMC
New Horizons Band: Thursdays 10am - 12.30pm Tecoma Uniting
Dandenong Ranges Big Band: Thursdays 8.00 - 10.00pm @ DRMC
Happy Wanderers: Monthly at member's homes
For further info: www.drmc.org.au or email: [email protected]

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The Australian Youth Orchestra has opened applications for their 2024 programs. From gifted, school-aged students to those on a verge of a professional career, AYO provides specialised training opportunities for the next generation of musicians, composers and arts administrators aged 12 - 30.

For more information and to apply, visit ayo.com.au/applications

MUSIC ADVISORY COLLECTIVE - FROM MOZART TO METAL
SUNDAY 25 JUNE 2PM @ DRMC
Free event - refreshments available
8 Panelists
RSVP Bev McAlister - SMS 0400 995 493

MUSIC ADVISORY COLLECTIVE
Sunday 25 June 2023 2pm at DRMC
RSVP: SMS 0400 995 493
Includes an informative Q&A session with panelists
See survey link below for all participants and those who can't make it.......
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQGCCKH
For further enquiries: [email protected]

MUSIC ADVISORY COLLECTIVE
The Dandenong Ranges Music Council is hosting an afternoon for music creatives of all interests to launch the Music Advisory Collective (MAC). The gathering will provide a chance to network and consider the need for a Music Advisory Collective.

Community Music has been hit hard by covid. Covid stopped singing and the playing of wind instruments, venues were closed, bands were not booked, choirs and wind bands struggled on zoom. Music professionals lost work. The Music Advisory Collective is an opportunity to get together and share knowledge and needs. A survey will be distributed prior to and at the event.

DATE: Sunday 25 June 2023
TIME: 2PM
VENUE: DRMC - Upwey High School 1451 Burwood Hwy Upwey
Enter via Marchant Ave, DRMC is at the west end of the Basketball Stadium.

For further information: e: [email protected] t: 0424 910 282 w: drmc.org.au
Thanks to Yarra Ranges Council Small Grant for supporting this initiative. Yarra Ranges Council

TAKE NOTE
Heads up all musicians, composers, instrument makers, music creatives of all genres. You are invited to the Launch of the Music Advisory Collective on Sunday 25 June 2pm at the DRMC. We want to find out what you need, your creative dreams and a way forward for creatives across the Yarra Ranges. For more information email [email protected]. A survey will be placed on the website closer to the event. Thanks to Yarra Ranges Council Small Grant for supporting this initative.

NEW TALENT FESTIVAL 2023
In residence at Royal Academy of Music
You'll meet young musicians from all over the world and learn from some of the best international music teachers. There are one to one masterclasses, interactive workshops, the Young Musicians' Forum, concert and the New Talent Festival Competition.
Over the past 5 years, more than 1000 young musicians from 35 countries have taken part.
Entry Deadlines: 11 June 2023 (in person)
6 August (online)
www.newtalentfestival.com