The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music hosts a regular series of concerts by students and staff, as well as high profile Australian and international guests. Melbourne University is continuing these concerts as online streaming events. Of especial interest to CLASAX...
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Frank Celata Masterclass, Mozart Clarinet Concerto Postponed
In the interest of safety, Online Virtuoso have decided to postpone Frank Celata's Masterclass indefinitely.
2020 CLASAX AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Victoria will take place on Sunday, March 15, at 4:30 pm at the 482 High St. Rd. Mt. Waverley. This is the Uniting Church building where we often hold concerts. We would love to see many of you...
2019 End of Year Concert
Sunday, November 24 at 2 pm High Street Road Uniting Church, 482 High Street Road, Mt. Waverley Featuring: CLASAX Clarinet Choir CLASAX Saxophone Choir Mixed Woodwind Ensemble Clarimania Ensemble Special Guests: Mount Macedon Liquorice Allsorts Also...
VCE Saxophone Day 2019
This session is for clarinet and saxophone students in Years 10,11 and 12 who are studying or intending to study VCE Music Performance, and teachers of VCE Clarinet and Saxophone.The afternoon will include: • 30 minute quartet recital - for ideas about what’s possible...
Adult Sax Ensemble Day 2019
Are you too busy to play in a saxophone ensemble on a regular basis? Here is your opportunity to join a group for a morning. Expect to have lots of fun, but to also learn many new things from the amazing Lachlan Davidson. The morning will conclude with a short concert...
Clasax Performance Competition: 2019 prize winners
Junior Ensembles and Duets 1st Glendalough Clarinet Ensemble St Kevin’s College 2nd Donvale Christian College Junior Woodwind Ensemble 3rd Starla Tong and Hannah Yang HC Donvale Christian College Duet – Zara Baldwin and Reuben Chan Intermediate Ensembles and Duets 1st...
Australian Youth Orchestra: 2020 applications opening soon
Applications for the Australian Youth Orchestra’s 2020 programs will be open from 11–28 June! To find out more and register your interest, head to the AYO website.
Andrew Marriner Australian Tour: May 2019
D’Addario Australia presents Andrew Marriner - Principal Clarinet, London Symphony Orchestra, Australian Tour May 2019 One of the world’s premiere clarinetists, Andrew Marriner will perform in Melbourne (May 15), Sydney (May 17), and Brisbane (May 19). These unique...
Melbourne Recital Centre’s 2019 Bach Competition
Now in its tenth year, Melbourne Recital Centre’s Bach Competition is dedicated to young musicians passionate about J.S. Bach. Competition repertoire needs to be any work of J.S. Bach not exceeding 10 minutes in total duration. Soloists and ensembles of up to five...
Insights for the Clarinet Player: Tuesday 12 February
Moments from the 2018 Clasax End of Year Concert
High Street Road Uniting Church Sunday November 25 2018 Photo credit: Denise Illing
Melbourne Saxophone Summer Academy
Melbourne Saxophone Summer Academy returns for the second year, presenting a two-day intensive program with Joseph Lallo and special guest artists, Kay Zhang (CH/MELB), Nick Russoniello (SYD), Diana Tolmie (QLD) and Sara Anne Beale (VIC). To find out more, head...
Clasax Community Concert: Saturday October 27, 4pm
Moments from the Clarinet Ensemble Day
On Saturday August 4 our special guest was Professor Friedrich Pfatschbacher from Austria, a clarinettist with specific interests in performance, education, lecturing and clarinet choir workshops. He is an active performer involved with several professional...
Moments from the June Concert
Friday June 22 Fintona Girls School, Balwyn Photo credit: Denise Illing
2018 Clasax Performance Competition Winners
Yamaha Saxophone Competition 1st Ryan Lynch 2nd Joel Cassidy 3rd Terence Liu Buffet Crampon Clarinet Competition Highly commended Amy Sun Commended Andreas Luo Open Unaccompanied Hugo Stockigt Award 1st Ewen Wang 18 years...
2018 Melbourne Recital Centre Bach Competition
Now in its ninth year, Melbourne Recital Centre’s Bach Competition is dedicated to young musicians passionate about J.S. Bach. The competition repertoire needs to be any work of J.S. Bach not exceeding 10 minutes in total duration. Soloists and ensembles of up to five...
2019 Clasax Performance Competition: pay here!
Online payments are now being accepted for the 2019 Clasax Performance Competition via the PayPal links below. To secure your entry, please ensure your entry form is also submitted. Large and Small Ensembles Ensembles Large Ensemble $25.00 AUD Small Ensemble $20.00...
Melbourne Conservatorium All-State Band
Secondary School Musicians! Be part of the Melbourne Conservatorium All-State Band! Conducted by Kevin Cameron (MCM Wind Symphony) and Ingrid Martin (#rawVYSO, Blackburn High School) Instrument sectionals with some of Australia’s most notable teachers and performers...
Melbourne International Saxophone Festival! 28-29 July
You can also connect to the Melbourne International Saxophone Festival on Facebook: facebook.com/melbournesaxophone.
Clasax 2018 Newsletter 2a
Includes details of the 2018 Clasax Performance Competition, including a new competition for advanced saxophonists under 25 years of age: see Clasax 2018 Newsletter 2a for more.
Professional Development Day: Saturday April 28
Join Paul Jenkins and Stuart Brownley from D'Addario for a 3-hour session covering approaches to playing the clarinet, saxophone, and flute. 2pm-5pm, Ashburton Community Centre 160 High Street Ashburton. Paul Jenkins is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts...
2018 Clasax Performance Competition: Friday 15 and Saturday 16 June
Our annual Clasax Performance Competition for clarinet and saxophone players will be held at Fintona Girls’ School, Balwyn on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 June. This year, our sponsors include Buffet, Yamaha, and D’Addario Australia. Entries close Monday May 14 2018:...
Professional Development Day: Saturday 28 April
Our professional development day this year will be led by Paul Jenkins. Paul is a graduate of the VCA and holds Masters in Music and Grad Dip of Education from Monash University. Paul has performed with many ensembles including Melbourne Youth Orchestra, Melbourne...