QCASS Mini Maestros - Junior Reed Day
The Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Society is inviting all young single reed players to come along to its Mini Maestros event - a perfect opportunity to meet other musicians! Especially tailored to primary school age students starting their journey on clarinet or saxophone, the day will include group workshops of fun and interesting ensemble music, inspiring instrument demonstrations and performances by QCASS staff. The event concludes with a student performance for family and friends.
Registration Fee: $20
Registration closes Friday May 31st @ 5pm
QCASS Mini Maestros 2023 - Junior Reed Day
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The Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Society is inviting all young single reed players to come along to its Mini Maestros event - a perfect opportunity to meet other musicians! Especially tailored to primary school age students starting their journey on clarinet or saxophone, the afternoon will include group workshops of fun and interesting ensemble music, inspiring instrument demonstrations and performances by QCASS staff. The afternoon concludes with a student performance for family and friends.
DATE: SUNDAY 4TH OF JUNE 2023, 1:00 - 4:00PM
Arrival from 12:30. Concluding Student performance starts at 3:30pm
VENUE: TRINITY MUSIC CENTRE, ST RITA'S COLLEGE 41 ENDERLEY RD, CLAYFIELD, QLD 4011
REGISTRATION FEE: $20
Registration closes Monday May 29th @ 5pm
Participants should bring their instrument, reeds, a water bottle, and some refreshments
QCASS Single-Reed Mingle
QCASS Single-Reed Mingle
QCASS is excited to announce its first ever Single-Reed Mingle!
This event is perfectly suited to community musicians, soon to graduate and recent high-school graduates, and mature-age musicians who have an instrument in the cupboard and would love a reason to restore their playing skills.
Join fellow single-reed players from in and around Brisbane for a morning of clarinet choir and saxophone choir rehearsals, interspersed with informative sessions on clarinet/saxophone fundamentals and practice techniques for the busy professional. The event will conclude with a short, informal performance of the works rehearsed by each of the two Reed choirs.
QSO Associate Principal and Yamaha Performing Artist Brian Catchlove will share his knowledge and tips with all the clarinettists, and renowned freelance woodwind specialist Karen Corkeron will lead the saxophone info sessions. The clarinet choir will be conducted by Rianne Wilschut and the saxophone choir by Pierce Hurne.
When: Sunday March 26th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
Where: Redlands College Music Department, 38 Anson Road, Wellington Point 4160. (Plenty of parking available).
Bring: instrument, some refreshments for lunch… and good reeds! Tea and coffee will be available at the venue.
Admission: $40
Registration deadline: Sunday March 19th
Looking forward to a fabulous Single-Reed Mingle on March 26th!
- QCASS Committee
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QCASS Mini Maestros 2022 - Junior Reed Day
QCASS is inviting all young single reed players to come along to its first event for 2022:
Mini Maestros - Junior Reed Day
Date: June 5th
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: The Trinity Music Centre at St Rita’s College, 41 Enderley Rd, Clayfield
Registration / Entry fee: $20
Entries close: June 1st
This event is tailored to young, Primary School age students beginning their journey on clarinet or saxophone. The afternoon includes workshopping of fun and interesting ensemble music, inspiring instrument demonstrations and performances from QCASS staff, and concludes with a student performance for family and friends.
There will be a small interval in the afternoon, and participants are encouraged to bring some refreshments. The final student performance will start at 3:30pm.
Recommended playing levels are:
Saxophone - Beginner to AMEB Grade 3
Clarinet - Beginner to AMEB Grade 2.
Proudly supported by Ozwinds Brass and Woodwind, there will also be an opportunity to browse reeds, instrument accessories and other music items.
If you are a student and would love to meet other young musicians and have a fun afternoon playing ensemble music, register your participation by completing the Jotform on this link:
https://www.jotform.com/build/221227058448860
If you are a teacher and you have students who would love to participate in this event, feel free to pass the registration link on - QCASS really appreciates your support in spreading the word amongst your students!
Entries close on June 1st, and registration payments can be made via direct debit, or by bringing cash on the day.
The QCASS team is looking forward to seeing lots of musicians at this event!
QCASS Mini Maestros - Junior Reed Day
QCASS is inviting all young single reed players to come along to its first event for 2021:
Mini Maestros - Junior Reed Day
Date: June 6th
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Venue: The Trinity Music Centre at St Rita’s College, 41 Enderley Rd, Clayfield
Registration / Entry fee: $20
Entries close: June 1st
This event is tailored to young, Primary School age students beginning their journey on clarinet or saxophone. The afternoon includes workshopping of fun and interesting ensemble music, inspiring instrument demonstrations and performances from QCASS staff, and concludes with a student performance for family and friends.
There will be a small interval in the afternoon, and participants are encouraged to bring some refreshments. The final student performance will start at 3:30pm.
Recommended playing levels are:
Saxophone - Beginner to AMEB Grade 3
Clarinet - Beginner to AMEB Grade 2.
Proudly supported by Ozwinds Brass and Woodwind, there will also be an opportunity to browse reeds, instrument accessories and other music items.
If you are a student and would love to meet other young musicians and have a fun afternoon playing ensemble music, register your participation by completing the Jotform on this link:
https://form.jotform.com/211177032593856
If you are a teacher and you have students who would love to participate in this event, feel free to pass the registration link on - QCASS really appreciates your support in spreading the word amongst your students!
Entries close on June 1st, and registration payments can be made via direct debit, or by bringing cash on the day.
The QCASS team is looking forward to seeing lots of musicians at this event!
QCASS Annual Competition 2020 - Junior Day
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QCASS Annual Competition 2020 - Senior Day
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QCASS Annual Competition
QCASS will be holding the Annual Competition on Sunday the 8th of September at St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly.
Entry Form
Queensland Single Reed Weekend 2019
QCASS is eager to announce the Queensland Single Reed Weekend 2019. With international and national guest artists, trade stalls, performance opportunities and more, this is an event not to be missed!
More details to come…
A Night with Andrew Marriner
One of the world’s premiere clarinetists, Andrew Marriner will perform in Brisbane.
These unique events will be an opportunity to hear Andrew Marriner perform, speak about his remarkable career, for audience members to meet Andrew and even sample and play the latest in mouthpieces, reeds, clarinets, and accessories from D’Addario and Buffet Crampon
Tickets can be purchased at: www.trybooking.com/BBWIU
Annual Student Concert
The Queensland Clarinet and saxophone society invite expressions of interest for our annual concert. Any level is welcome. Please submit what you would like to play and how long it is.
Insights for the Clarinet Player
Join Mark Walton and Yamaha Japan’s Tsuneo Iwakura for tips and tricks on playing, maintaining and customising your clarinet.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT BUT MUST RSVP BY EMAILING DANIEL AT education@ozwinds.com.au