2023 Professional Weekend: ARCO

The Professional Weekend is another staple of the AUSTA Q Calendar. This year we have an incredible weekend with faculty of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra. Gain deeper insight into Historically Informed Performance concepts and stylistic approaches to Classical and Romantic era repertoire. The weekend will include String Masterclasses (Classical and Romantic – Solo and Chamber Music) with the ARCO faculty, and delegates will have the opportunity to participate in a in a side-by-side string orchestra directed by Rachael Beesley. This invaluable weekend with ARCO is not to be missed! 

Saturday, 16 September -  Sunday, 17 September 9am - 4:30pm
Full Schedule Below
Registration closes Wednesday 13 September 2023

LOCATION

Brisbane Boys' College, College Hall
Kensington Terrace, TOOWONG QLD 4066

CONTACT DETAILS

Contact Event Organiser

Read more about ARCO here: https://www.arco.org.au 

Please bring your instruments both days.

If you have any questions or queries please email AUSTA Q Secretary Alex Chin at austaeventsqld@gmail.com

 

Schedule:

Saturday 16 September

9.00-10.30    Presentation: Prof. Neal Peres da Costa on the latest research into HIP 

10.30-11.00    Break
11.00-12.30    Q&A HIP Study/Career Options

12.30-1.15    Lunch
1.15-2.30    String Masterclasses (Classical & Romantic - Solo and Chamber Music) with ARCO Faculty
2.30-2.45    Break
2.45-4.15    Side-by-Side String Orchestra directed by Rachael Beesley

Sunday 17 September

9.00-10.30    Welcome & Presentation: Practising with Intent / The Musician as a Storyteller with Rachael Beesley

10.30-11.00    Break
11.00-12.30    Demonstrations: Historical String Instruments (+Clarinet) 

12.30-1.15    Lunch
1.15-2.30    String Masterclasses (Classical & Romantic - Solo and Chamber Music) with ARCO Faculty
2.30-2.45    Break
2.45-4.15    Side-by-Side String Orchestra directed by Rachael Beesley

The Side by side String Orchestra repertoire will be:

Johann STAMITZ (1717-57)    Sinfonia for 2 Violins, Viola & Cembalo in A major
Franz Xaver RICHTER (1709-1789)    Sinfonia for 2 Violins, Viola & Cembalo in B flat major
Edward ELGAR (1857-1934)    Serenade for Strings (1892)
Giacomo PUCCINI (1858-1924)    Crisantemi (1890)

ARCO Faculty:

•    Rachael Beesley Director Orchestra/Violins
•    Marlane Bennie Violin
•    Stephen King Viola
•    Anita Gluyas Cello 
•    Chloe Ann Williamson Double Bass
•    Neal Peres Da Costa Presenter
•    Nicole van Bruggen Presenter

Important information for attendees:

Parking

Due to school events on throughout the weekend, parking will be challenging at BBC. Please allow adequate time to find a park either within the school grounds or on the surrounding streets of the campus.

Meals

AUSTA Q will again be offering individually catered lunch packs for a fee of $20 per person per day. The boxes include: Finger sandiwches, cheese and crackers, fresh fruit and mini sweet. Dietary options can include, gluten free, Vegan and Vegetarian. Delegates are also welcome to bring their own packed lunch and snacks. AUSTA Q will encourage everyone to gather in an outdoor area during break times in order to facilitate our usual and important collecial chit chat. Please also be aware the venue has requested that food and drink not be consumed within the facilities. 

* Please note that the meal order will be placed on Thursday morning so please purchase your pre-ordered meal before midnight Wednesday 12th September.

AUSTA Q Members (incl. ABODA Members)

$80 single day
$150 both days

Non-Members

$150 single day
$290 both days

Students

$35 single day
$60 both days

ABODA members are welcome to attend at AUSTA Q Members prices. Please provide your ABODA membership number at registration.