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Music At The Con
Upcoming concerts at the Conservatorium include performances by some of the world's leading musicians presented by Musica Viva and the Song Company. This is of course in addition to our regular Lunch Time Concerts, Art Gallery Concerts, and performances by our own talented staff, students and ensembles. See Here.
Drama Productions: Community
Our outstanding Drama students are collaborating with a number of partners within the community -- including Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, Bikers Against Child Abuse, The Woolstore, Cessnock Seniors Choir and Cessnock West Public School -- for a number of public performances from the foreshore of Lake Macquarie, to the Hunter, to Newcastle CBD. Don't miss out! Read more.
Tracing Site at Newcastle Museum
Don't miss the Tracing Site exhibition celebrating the opening of Newcastle Museums new home in Honeysuckle and feautiring of a number of our Fine Art academic staff
Dramatic Renovations
After a rough start this semester the renovations to the Drama Building are nearing completion. Keep an eye out for other re-invingorations of the Drama facilties in the coming months. Read More.
International Art Student Collaboration
Second and third year students in both Printmedia and Photomedia are at work on a collaborative project with Hong Kong Baptist University. Our students are responding to work from Hong Kong while working in collaboration with a Printmedia student, and vice versa. Read More.
Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship Winners 2011
The school is proud to congratulate the two winners of the Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship. The Fine Art students Abbey Cecil & Rachael Ireland will be given the opportunity to travel overseas to gain inspiration. Read More.
Philip Emlyn Thomas Scholarship Winners 2011
The school is proud to congratulate the three winners of the Philip Emlyn Thomas Keyboard Scholarship. Donna Carpenter, Daniel Murray & Emily Sargeant received the award intended to recognise and enhance outstanding keyboard performance ability in students from the region. Read More.
Outstanding Contribution Staff Awards
Congratulations from the whole school to the two DFAM acadmics who were awarded the VC's Citations for Outstanding Contributions To Student Learning. Read More.
Vocal Choir Auditions
The Conservatorium runs a number of Choirs open to the public. For more information about auditioning for one of the vocal choirs for 2011 See Here.
Chamber Choir's World Games Win
Congratulations to our award winning Chamber Choir who took out 3 first plave Gold Dilpomas in theSixth World Choir Games in Shaoxing, China. Read More.
Past News Items
Conservatorium Recording Studio
The creative production studios at the Conservatorium have recently been upgraded, boasting state-of-the-art recording and production equipment. Students have extensive access to this facility as part of their degree. It includes a twenty workstation teaching lab, two isolated recording/production booths, a live performance room, a master control room and a seminar room. Read More
Fine Art Graduate Selected For National Show
The School congratulates recent graduate Ruth Feeney (BFA Hons) who has been selected to represent UoN at the 2011 Hatched National Graduatre Show in Perth. Read More
HSC Music Day A Success
The School of Drama, Fine Art & Music was pleased to invite year 11 and 12 music students to attend the 2011 HSC Music Day on Friday 6th May. Students gained valuable information from HSC markers and left with a music resource booklet to assist with their HSC studies. Read More.
Fine Art Student Selected for Emerging Artists Competition
The School congratulates current M. Phil student Carla Feltham has been selected as a finalist in the Gosford Regional Art Gallery emerging artists exhibition. Read More.
Jean Bogan Prize Awarded
UoN is pleased to announce the winner of the Jean Bogan Prize For Piano Composition for 2010 is the celebrated Australian pianist and composer Ian Munro. A special award ceremony and concert will be upcoming early in 2011 Read More.
Fine Art Research Candidate Awarded Scholarship
The School congratualtes Fine Art research candidate Pablo Tapia on being awarded the 2011 Winsor & Newton scholarship. Read More.
Outstanding Contribution Staff Awards
Congratulations from the whole school to the two DFAM acadmics who were awarded the VC's Citations for Outstanding Contributions To Student Learning. Read More.
Chamber Choir's Wins In The Sydney Eisteddfod
On the 6th June our award winning Chamber Choir has taken out three first prizes at the the Sydney Eisteddfod. The prize money for the awards won will help fund their upcoming tour of China (see below). Read More.
Fine Art Glasshouse Workshop
Students studying Fine Art at the Port Macquarie campus recently took part in a Creative Arts workshop at the popular Glasshouse Gallery. Read More.
Conservatorium Community Open Day
Come to the Open Day to watch and take part in a range of activities including concerts, early childhood music, demonstrations, workshops, masterclasses and informations essions for the community music ensemble and tuition programs. Includes a BBQ, snack-bar, coffee van and face-painting for the kids!! Sunday 14 Nov 10am-5pm. For the program See Here.
Muswellbrook Open Photography Awards
In March 2010 the Muswellbrook Open Photography Award was won by Fine Art (Photomedia) staff member Roger Hanley, with current Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) student Katrina Coleman being Highly Commended for her piece. For more information See Here.
'Hatched 2010': Graduarte Selected For National Show
Recent Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours Class1, 2009) graduate Dermod Kavanagh was selected to represent the University of Newcastle at the prestigious Hatched: 2010: National Graduate Show at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Art which opened on the 16th of April 2010. For more information See Here.
Jean Bogan Prize
The Jean Bogan prizes for piano composition have been established through the generosity of Mr. Laurie Bogan as a memorial to his wife. Jean believed that the piano was an essential medium through which the creators of music talked with those who would listen and understand what was said. Applications are now invited for these prizes. Applications close 31st October 2010. See Here.
Arts Health Symposium
The Arts Health Symposium is a 1-day event featuring papers by academics, RHD students, and arts practitioners. This years focus is on the role of art and the built environment in wellbeing. Places limited! Lecture from keynote speaker Dr Esther Sterberg to be held in the Conservatorium at 7pm Thurs 7th October. Read More.
Australian Youth Ambassadors For Develoment
The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on short-term assignments of between 3-12 months in developing countries throughout the Asia Pacific region. The University of Newcastle is established as an Australian Partner Organisation (APO) for this AusAID funded initiative. For more information See Here.
International Visit to Fine Art
On 4th May 2010 the Fine Art department hosted representatives from the Hong Kong Baptist University. The guests met with staff & students, toured the facilities, and received presentations on the study options offered by the Fine art discipline. See Here.
"SHORELINE" Art Exhibition
In conjunction with the Arts Health Symposium the University Gallery presents an exhibition of artworks by artists Cathy Treadway & Alison F Bell.Opens 6th - 16th October. See Here.
'A TASTE OF HONEY': Drama Production
The Drama department presents the life of Jo and her promiscuous mother in 1950s Manchester. Writen by Shelagh Delaney & directed by Michael Ewans. Opens Wed 13th October 7:30pm. See Here.
Newcastle Festival Opera presents "The Threepenny Opera"
The School is proud to support of our talented staff from the Music and Drama disciplines involved in the Newcastle Festival Opera's upcoming production of Brecht's classic "The Threepenny Opera". Performances will run throughout June. For more information See Here.
Drama Production: 'MASSES MAN' by Ernst Toller. Translated by Alan Raphael Pearlman. Directed by Michael Ewans.The Drama department is proud to present the Australian premiere of Ernst Toller's expressionist masterpieces. Performancee are at 7:30pm Wed 28th - Sat 31st July, and Wed 4th - Sat 7th August. For more information on upcoming drama productions See Here.
'Gifted' / The Jennie Thomas Travelling Scholarship: University Gallery 30 June - 17 July
This exhibition of recent Cultural Gifts acknowledges the benevolence of donors to the University Collection. The Jennie Thomas Travelling Scholarship award for 2010 will be presented on the opening night, Tuesday 29 June. See Here.
Chamber Choir To Compete In Choir Olympics
Our award winning Chamber Choir has been invited to compete this July in the upcoming 6th World Choir Games being held in China. This will be the first time the choir has competed in the international competition and will be accompanied by a three week tour. Read More.
SPECIAL EVENT: Saturday 19th June 2010, 8pm
The Conservatorium Presents: A Benefit for The Alport Foundation Of Australia
International Award winners Edward Neeman and Stephanie in concert performing duo and fourhand piona works by Barber, Lutoslawski, Milhaud, Schubert & Stravinsky.
This exciting and unique experience was in aid of the Alport Foundation of Australia supporting medical research into genetic kidney disease. For more information and the concert flyer click here (pdf 448kb) . For coverage from ABC Newcastle Radio click here.
University of Newcastle Orchestra Auditions
Are you interested in performing a variety of repertoire including Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Contemporary works? UNO is expanding! We are seeking proficient musicians with sight-reading ability. Applications close Wednesday 16th June. Don't miss out! For more information See Here.
Volunteer Ushers: Expressions Of Interest
We are recruiting a pool of volunteers to be trained as ushers for events held within the School. You will be offered placement at various concerts, exhibitions and theatre productions as well as free ongoing training and recertification qualifications. Applications close Friday 11th June. For more information See Here.
Drama Production: 'AUTOBAHN' by Neil Labute; directed by Kelvin RobertsThis production by the first year students is a sequence of five short plays, all set in the front seat of a car. They are funny but also edgy, with moments of real pathos. Admission $7 at the door. Performance 6pm Wed 26th - Sat 29th May. For more information on upcoming drama productions See Here.
William Fletcher Foundation Awards for Fine Art Students
Three students studying Fine Art have each been awarded a $1000 grant from the NSW William Fletcher Foundation for 2009. Read More
Newcastle graduate's artwork added to international collection
University of Newcastle graduate Michelle Hungerford has recently had some of her artwork added to the New Hall art collection (Cambridge). Her latest exhibition opens in September at the New Hall Art Collection gallery.
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New publication by music academic
Academic Paul McMahon has written a book examining the settings of John Dryden's poem A Song for St Cecilia's Day by Giovanni Draghi and George Frideric Handel. It is due for release in late 2009 though Lambert Academic Publishing.
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Much More Than Jingle Bells
Hosted by 1233 ABC's Carol Duncan and underpinned by the award-winning Chamber Choir this year's Christmas At The Con breaks with tradition to bring you an engaging blend of classic and contemporary festive music. Santa will of course make an appearance and hopes to be joined on stage for a sing-a-long with the children. Read More
The concert will feature vocalists, string and flute ensembles, and music theatre in a Christmas cabaret where audience members can join in carol singing with Santa's Not-So-Big Band. A particular highlight willl be the Chamber Choir and friends' performance of "The 12 Days Of Christmas" like you've never heard it before.
Christmas At The Con will be held on Saturday 5th December starting at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek
"The Shape Of Things" Theatre Production
Featuring a young cast of past and present University of Newcastle Drama students this 21st Century look at love, art, marriage, and friendship plays at the Civic Playhouse from Wednesday 18th until Saturday 21st November. Concessions available. Read More.
Newcastle's Sesquicentery Concert
To celebrate 150 year anniversary of the establishment of Newcastle as a single borough a gala concert entitled A Slender Strand of Memories will be performed by a 170 voice choir and 64 piece orchestra at Newcastle City Hall on Sunday November 1st, at 3pm. Read More
'Cheapside' by David Allen/Drama Dept.
21-24 October. Come and be immersed in the dark comedy of the underworld of Cheapside, London in the Renaissance. Follow the struggles of writer Robert Greene as he competes against the new kid on the block - Shakespeare. Read More
The battle is won - Chamber Choir victorious
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir has added another impressive win to its collection, taking out the final of the Seven Network's competition - Battle Of The Choirs.
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Fine Art student lands top prize
A University of Newcastle fine art honours student has received the highest award in the 2008 William Fletcher Foundation prizes.
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Impressive artwork donated to University
An impressive artwork measuring over six metres long has found a new home in the University of Newcastle's Conservatorium.
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