Guitar Groups – Open Music Academy (Term 2 2024)

Name: Guitar Groups – Open Music Academy (Term 2 2024)
Start: 2024-05-12T10:30:00+09:30
Location: Schulz Building

Schedule

Sun May 12 2024 at 10:30 am

UTC+09:30

Location

Schulz Building | Adelaide, SA

When: Sundays 12 May to 30 June (6 sessions)
12 May, 26 May, 2 June, 9 June, 23 June, 30 June
Venue: Schulz Building – North Terrace, Adelaide (use the west lifts)
Time: 10.30–11.30am
Instrument: Classical Guitar
Who can join?
Participants must be of school age and have 18 months – 2 years / 4–6 school terms playing experience.
- Can confidently play and read all open strings from tablature or notation.
- Has some understanding of basic open-chord shapes.
- Can name and play all natural notes on the first three strings (high E string, B and G strings).
- Confidence with playing and reading these notes is not essential but an awareness is required.
- Can read/copy basic rhythms.
Why join an ensemble?
Music ensembles offer valuable benefits for learning music. They foster collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills as students work together to create harmonious performances. Through ensemble participation, musicians develop technical skills, such as sight reading and musical phrasing, listening and reacting, leading and following. Ensembles create a sense of belonging and foster social connections, promoting emotional well-being. Overall, music ensembles provide a holistic learning environment that nurtures musical growth and a lifelong passion for music.
About Caleb Lavery-Brook
Caleb Lavery-Brook has build an outstanding career in the music industry, showcasing his skills and talent across various prestigious platforms. Caleb completed his Master of Philosophy in 2021 at the Elder Conservatorium under Dr. Oliver Fartach-Naini. He received a mentorship with renowned ARIA award winning guitarist Slava Grigoryan, supported by the Helpmann Academy. Achievements include multiple First Prizes in various competitions and prestigious scholarships such as the EMR Travel Scholarship and a scholarship from Classical Guitar Corner (based in New York). Throughout his career, Caleb has delighted audiences with remarkable performances at prestigious events including the Adelaide Guitar Festival and the Korean International Guitar Festival. Caleb has also collaborated with esteemed ensembles and participated in an opera production with the South Australia State Opera.