Geoffrey Lancaster
has been nominated as one the finalists for Australian of the
Year 2006. These awards were recently announced by the National
Australia Day Council (see http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/STfinalists-2006.asp?state=ACT
for further information). Geoffrey’s full citation can be
read at the website; in essence he was nominated because of ‘his
gift and passion for teaching music with a stellar career as a
concerto soloist and a conductor in the world's concert halls.
… He has contributed much to future Australian musicians
in his decision to remain based here and to give back in such
a generous way through teaching. His influence has been broad
and his contribution has been made quietly. Geoffrey brings distinction
to all of us by exemplifying the very best Australia can bring
to the world.’
August/September 2005
ANU School of Music Presents
A PUCCINI OPERA DOUBLE BILL
Supported by the George Limb Opera Fund
Gianni Schicchi
How far will a family go to inherit millions? All the way!
Featuring Gary Rowley as Gianni Schicchi
Suor Angelica
A heartbreaking tale of motherhood lost and denied
Featuring Catriona DeVere as Angelica
A Conference presented by the Graduate Program, School of Music, Faculty
of Arts, The Australian National University
Keynote speakers: Dr Henry Johnson (Ethnomusicology),
Dr Neville Fletcher (Physics),
Dr. Michael Noone (Musicology).
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April 2005
New Head of School
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of a
new Head of School for the School of Music. Associate
Professor John Luxton has taken up the position as of April
2005 and is supported by a new
management team comprising of Karen Hill (General Manager),
Virginia Taylor (Performance Convener), Deborah Crisp (Undergraduate
Convener) and Stephen Wild (Postgraduate Convener).
The Keyboard Institute will be launched nationally at the School
of Music Piazza on Friday 4 March 2005 at 11am. The Vice Chancellor of
The Australian National University, Professor Ian Chubb AO will be officially
launching the Keyboard Institute. Professor Larry Sitsky will make an
address and Visiting artist, Geoffrey Tozer will play at the event.
To celebrate, a Gala Concert
will be held at Llewellyn Hall at 7.30pm presented by Julian Day. PROGRAM
The Australian Music Educators National Conference (AMENC) is an initiative
of The Australian National University and the ACT Department of Education
and Training.
Three days of intensive masterclasses, workshops and concerts for music
educators, performers and students of all ages.
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