2012 Workshops
MOORAMBILLA FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS -Details for 2012 Workshop program to follow soon.... stay tuned!
As we have presented for the previous five years, the workshops span many genres of music from Opera to Country, include visual arts and crafts, Japanese sword dancing and indigenous weaving, and indigenous language and song.
COME ON WE DARE YOU!
Pick 3 workshops from any listed and have the time of your life during the festival weekend. Remember that all workshop attendees and presenters sing in the Massed Choir workshop, as we prepare for our traditional finish to the festival with the Hallelujah Chorus and a quirky take on the opening of Carmina Burana.
To download the music and resources for the Moorambilla Massed Choir Moment click here!
Book early – most workshops have limited places.
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE DOOR FOR ALL EVENTS - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
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1. TAIKO DRUMMING Some people wait all year to do this workshop. SATURDAY WORKSHOP SESSIONS SOLD OUT! |
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2. JAPANESE SWORD DANCING Feeling fit? Want to see what all the fuss was about last year? Come along and sweat it out with two of the best instructors in the business from TAIKOZ – you saw it in concert last year, now try it for yourself – don’t be shy now! |
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3. MAKIN’ MOVIES AT MOORAMBILLA An operatic journey through the Tunnel of Love with Romeo and Juliet and the Sultans of Swingle via Steven Spielberg, David Lynch and the Lumiere Brothers! Come and relive the 80s and 90s (that’s 1880s and ‘90s!) with Moorambilla Workshop diva Nadia Piave and piano demon Luke Byrne as they guide you through the creation of a musical masterpiece. |
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4. ARMENIAN MAYHEM Love to sing? Love to dance? Want to know more about one of the oldest cultures in the world from one of Moorambilla’s favourite presenters? This workshop is a favourite, come and see why we all love Stephan. |
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5. MOORAMBILLA MUMMA |
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6. TIN THINGS Local Coonamble artist Val Hooper and her remarkable daughters will show you the secrets behind these fabulous things made from recycled materials, expect to make something to take home that is a personalised work of art – places strictly limited – materials and laughs provided. SATURDAY SESSION 2 SOLD - PLACES AVAILABLE SATURDAY SESSION 1 & SUNDAY |
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7. NGEMBA WAILWAN ART WORKSHOP Come along and learn the colourful art of traditional mark making patterns based on the ancient symbols found on the indigenous scar trees around the Macquarie Marshes. Participants pay $15 fee on the day for materials (cut primed canvas and paint). |
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8. SAND PAINTING FROM THE RIDGE Thorungilla Artist Karin Thurston will deliver a workshop on the Local Lightning Ridge Indigenous style of sand painting. Participants pay a $15 for materials on the day – don’t miss this unique opportunity. |
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9. JUSTIN BEAR – COME ON DOWN COUNTRY He’s back!!! Justin one of our favourite presenters and Tamworths favourite Son will help you compose a real country style ballad, even teaching you how to yodel a chorus if necessary! |
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10. EMU EGG CARVING Traditional and contemporary techniques by Coonamble local artist Jos Greenaway. Participants will need to purchase a hand blown egg for $10 on the day to do this class. |
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11. LATIN AMERICAN PASSION New this year! Immerse yourself in the sensational rhythms, harmonies and melodies of Latin American song with leading Sydney choral conductor Margot McLaughlin and her new ensemble El Coro. |
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12. A TASTE OF GREECE During these sessions you will learn to sing traditional Greek songs from the beautiful islands and mainland of Greece and experience some of its joyous and festive dancing in a lively 7/8 time. You will also experience the beautiful melodic writing of the popular Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. |
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13. TRADITIONAL WEAVING Due to personal reasons Louise Marne is unable to attend this year's festival. We are extremely lucky to welcome well known and experienced rgional artist Jude Fleming who will facilitate the traditional weaving workshops...... |
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MASSED CHOIR MOMENT: Always wanted to sing with a FULL symphony orchestra in a HUGE and fabulous choir? Then this is your chance! Excerpts from The Messiah, Carmina Burana and more. All welcome! Go to the website to download your voice part and sing! |
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FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS:
Work with reknowned facilitator and artist Philip Relf of IKARA to create magnificent fire sculptures for display at the Festival Gala Concert on the Saturday night of the Festival. Workshops commence on Tuesday 20 September. Young, and the young at heart are all welcome to attend. More details on times and venue will be confirmed soon — please contact Row Macrae in September.
Bubbles, magic, fairy dust and facepainting —catch Fairy Emile in the main street of Coonamble for the Festival!
Both FREE community activities donated to the Festival by Max and Sofia Robinson.
Flutter your fairy wings like a firebird and sing!
Presenters are subject to change, however all efforts will be made to find suitable replacements.
Places are limited in some workshops - book early to avoid dissappointment
MOORAMBILLA WORKSHOP PASS $90 - PICK three workshops and sign up, via email or via phone. The three workshops do NOT include the bonus Massed Choir Moment.
Coonamble Coordinator: Row Macrae
Phone: 0457 258 489
Email: festivaladmin@moorambilla.com
7. NGEMBA WAILWAN ART WORKSHOP
Come along and learn the colourful art of traditional mark making patterns based on the ancient symbols found on the indigenous scar trees around the Macquarie Marshes. Participants pay $15 fee on the day for materials (cut primed canvas and paint).
Ngemba Wailwan Artists
8. SAND PAINTING FROM THE RIDGE
Thorungilla Artist Karin Thurston will deliver a workshop on the Local Lightning Ridge Indigenous style of sand painting. Participants pay a $15 for materials on the day – don’t miss this unique opportunity.
Karin Thurston
9. JUSTIN BEAR – COME ON DOWN COUNTRY
He’s back!!! Justin one of our favourite presenters and Tamworths favourite Son will help you compose a real country style ballad, even teaching you how to yodel a chorus if necessary!
Justin Bear
10. EMU EGG CARVING
Traditional and contemporary
techniques by Coonamble local artist
Jos Greenaway. Participants will need
to purchase a hand blown egg for $10
on the day to do this class.
Jos Greenaway
11. LATIN AMERICAN PASSION
New this year! Immerse yourself in the sensational rhythms, harmonies and melodies of Latin American song with leading Sydney choral conductor Margot McLaughlin and her new ensemble El Coro.
Margot McLaughlin
12. A TASTE OF GREECE
During these sessions you will learn to sing traditional Greek songs from the beautiful islands and mainland of Greece and experience some of its joyous and festive dancing in a lively 7/8 time. You will also experience the beautiful melodic writing of the popular Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis.
Stephanie Mormanis
13. TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS BASKET WEAVING
Join Louise Marne – Indigenous Basket weaver as she teaches you how to weave baskets and dilly bags from materials gathered from the Macquarie Marshes. Experience the beauty and practicality of this ancient traditional craft. Materials provided.
Louise Marne
