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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

Share-Inspire-Collaborate

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Events, 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

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

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

Understanding the Engine Room – Pedagogy for the Jazz Rhythm Section

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FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER, 6-8pm, Newington College Music Centre Booking via Trybooking.com – http://www.trybooking.com/DRII Free for members $50 for non-members – why not consider joining ABODA for $75 which includes free entry […]

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Events, Professional Development

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

Good tuning or good intonation?

June 22, 2013by abodansw 2 Comments

“The first thing I do is tune the band!”  That’s what most band directors do – but what does that mean? Everyone plays a Bb (that’s not so good for […]

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Intonation/Tuning, Professional Development, Rehearsal technique

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