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2026 AGM updates

2026 AGM updates

Clasax recently held our Annual General Meeting where we bid farewell to our outgoing President, JoAnn Griffiths and Vice-President, Barbara Cooper. JoAnn has been the President of Clasax for 13 years and during that time, oversaw the formation of 2 new ensembles -...

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Marc Naylor Clarinet Masterclass

Marc Naylor Clarinet Masterclass

Following his clarinet recital honouring the life of Phillip Miechel on Monday 2nd March,  Clasax are very excited to announce that UK-based artist, Marc Naylor will be hosting a clarinet masterclass on Friday 6th March! Friday 6th March Stonnington Uniting Church...

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Meet Morrie Backun in Melbourne

Meet Morrie Backun in Melbourne

Meet the man behind one of the world’s most famous brand of clarinets and accessories. A master clarinet repair technician, Morrie will be talking about tuning, voicing, maintenance and the behind-the-scenes of engineering instruments and accessories. Morrie will also...

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Clasax Competition 2025 Prize Winners!

Clasax Competition 2025 Prize Winners!

Ensembles Junior Ensembles 1st             PLC Junior Large Ensemble 2nd           Samuel Tan and Kevin Tien 3rd            St. Kevin’s Glendalough Clarinet Ensemble HC             Shawn Feng and Daniel Feng   Intermediate Large Ensembles 1st             PLC...

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Clasax Victoria Podcast Launched!

Clasax Victoria Podcast Launched!

Clasax are pleased to announce we are starting our own podcast!   You can find the podcast here on our new webpage which links to our youtube channel.   Feel free to leave a comment with any feedback and stay tuned for our next episode releasing very soon!

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Clasax Magazine – March 2025 now live!

Clasax Magazine – March 2025 now live!

The first edition of the Clasax magazine for March, 2025 is now available for society members.     Available both digitally and in a physical, hard-copy, members should have already received the first edition of the magazine for the year. If you have not...

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2025 Clasax Performance Competition

2025 Clasax Performance Competition

The 2025 Clasax Performance Competition is now officially open for entries!   Visit our dedicated competition page to view and download all event registration information.   When: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June 2024   Where: Monash University Sir...

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Clasax x Air Music Afternoon Tea – 12th April

Clasax x Air Music Afternoon Tea – 12th April

  Come along and playtest the latest range of products from Air Music Australia including ligatures, neckstraps and weighted neck screws!   The playtesting event will be followed by a delicious afternoon tea provided by Nika Lu Catering!   Saturday 12th...

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Monash Woodwind Day – 4th May

Monash Woodwind Day – 4th May

Sunday 4th May, 10am-4pm Join us for a day of wind playing and teacher PD! The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance warmly invites high school students, tertiary wind players and wind enthusiasts of all ages and levels to participate in a day of...

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