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An evening with Dr Peter Loel Boonshaft, Monday 25 July 7:00pm-9:15pm

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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 […]

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Professional Development, Rehearsal technique

A Tribute to Jerry Nowak by Garry Clark

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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 […]

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Communication, Professional Development

Creating an Authentic Big Band Sound

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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 […]

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Professional Development, Rehearsal technique

Take your band to the next level

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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: […]

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Events, Professional Development

Australian Music for Primary School Bands

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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 […]

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Festivals, Repertoire

Repertoire Selection Part 2

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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 […]

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Professional Development, Repertoire

Adjudication criteria

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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 […]

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Adjudication, Festivals

Share-Inspire-Collaborate

September 9, 2015by abodansw Leave a comment
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Events, Professional Development

Add another string to your bow! 26 March 2015

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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 […]

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Events, Intonation/Tuning, Professional Development, Rehearsal technique, Repertoire

National Citation of Excellence – Stephen Williams

January 5, 2015by abodansw Leave a comment

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 […]

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Communication

Share, Inspire, Collaborate – 23/10/14

October 22, 2014by abodansw Leave a comment

Have you ever wondered:-      Is blow testing a a good idea?      Which band method to choose and why?      How do I grow Tuba players( […]

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Events, Professional Development

“BAND MUSIC OR BANNED MUSIC!” – HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT REPERTOIRE FOR YOUR BAND PROGRAM

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Saturday 23 August In this ABODA professional development session, Russell Hammond will present a comprehensive and practical session on how to best choose repertoire for your entire Band Program. The past […]

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Events, Repertoire

Top Ten (well, 18) Ways to Improve the Musicality of your Band

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Identifying the musical traps into which we all fall from time to time… Make big deals out of little notes. Don’t rush across bar lines, especially with moving parts in […]

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Events, Intonation/Tuning, Rehearsal technique

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