NMF SCHEDULE
6 October
Morning session:
Technical Workshop
Masterclasses (to allow tour mentors Brett and Barbara to give Masterclasses before they leave Penguin around midday)
Lunchtime student concert
Lunch
Afternoon session:
Large ensemble
From 4pm, private practice/rehearsal time
7pm - Penguin Uniting Church (Mentors Concert)
7-9 October
Normal schedule:
Workshop
Large ensemble rehearsal
Lunchtime student concert
Lunch
Masterclass/small ensemble
From 4pm, private practice/rehearsal time
7pm - Oct 7 - NO CONCERT
7pm - Oct 8 - NWCS (Mentors Concert)
5pm - GRAND FINALE CONCERT at NWCS (Student Concert)
10 October
Morning session:
8:30am for the final technique class
Group ensemble masterclass and farewell
ARRIVAL
WELCOMING CONCERT -SATURDAY, 5th OCTOBER, 6.30pm, 2024 at Mt Gnomon Barn, 886 Ironcliffe Road, Penguin.
SUNDAY 6th October - Nova Muse Festival REGISTRATION begins at North West Christian School, 18 Ling Street, Penguin between 8am and 9am.
Concerts will begin at 7pm except for Finale Concert:
Oct 5 - Mt Gnomon Farm (Festival TOUR concert)
Oct 6 - Penguin Uniting Church (Mentors Concert)
Oct 7 - NO CONCERT
Oct 8 - NWCS (Mentors Concert)
Oct 9 - 5pm GRAND FINALE CONCERT at NWCS.
Please note the change of venue for each staff concert. Each night will be different venues, and also different programs. A full concert program will also be given out at registration. Looking forward to seeing you!
DEPARTURE
THURSDAY, 10th OCTOBER 2024
We will meet on Thursday morning at 8:30am for the final technique class, followed by a group ensemble masterclass and farewell.
MASTER CLASS & LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
These will be open to the public and will provide performance practice and feedback to our participants preparing for auditions, AMEB exams, recitals, or just for the joy of making music! Alex Raineri will be available to perform with those selected for the lunchtime concerts.
LARGE ENSEMBLES
Be prepared to make long-lasting friendships in the action-packed small ensemble classes and workshops which cater for every level.
SMALL ENSEMBLES
Pair up with others and form a trio, quartet, duo or Quintet! Small Ensembles will perform in masterclasses and lunchtime concerts, and are a big part of the Festival experience. Rehearsals will be after lunch each day
GRAND FINALE CONCERT
When: 5pm, 9th October, at North West Christian School.
The Grand Finale Concert is a vital part of the Nova Muse Festival. You’ll spend over four hours a day rehearsing, either with your section or with the entire ensemble. The Grand Finale Concert is a celebration of the musical relationships and refined skills learned during the festival.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
