Dear Band & Orchestral Directors, The NSW chapter of the Australian Band & Orchestral Directors Association (ABODA), in conjunction with the Devirra Group, would like to invite you to our […]
In 2014, former ABODA NSW President Garry Clark gave a tribute speech acknowledging Professor Nowak’s contribution to Australian Music Education over the last thirty years. Below is a transcript of […]
The history of Big Band music dates back to the mid 1920’s with the likes of bandleaders Paul Whiteman and Ted Lewis. This was the start of the dance bands […]
An evening with Dr John Lynch Join the ABODA NSW community and Dr John Lynch for a relaxed an informative evening on Thursday 23 April. Topics covered will include: Pathways to Excellence: […]
By Garry Clark Member: Australian Band & Orchestra Directors’ Association (ABODA) NSW Member: Advisory Panel ~ NSW School Band Festival This article is used with permission from the NSW School […]
Quality One of my main professional aims is to have an ever-developing perspective on the growth of music students. Since 2009, I’ve had the great fortune to be involved in […]
Probably the most important question that I hear at festivals and eisteddfods revolves around the perceivably unknown…… What does the adjudicator want? The answer is always determined by the quality […]
Are you a band conductor standing in front of an orchestra or perhaps an early career string player and ensemble director? If so, then this workshop on String Pedagogy is […]
Recently, ABODA NSW Member Mr Stephen Williams was awarded the ABODA National Citation of Excellence. This prestigious award was presented by ABODA National President-elect Dr Luke Gilmour in December, 2014 […]
