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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 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

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!