School of Music
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News 2008MAY 2008 National Big Band Composition Awards WINNER ANNOUNCEDThe winner of the 2008 National Big Band Composition Competition is Sally Greenaway, ANU Jazz alumni. Sally received a cash prize of $3,500 and will have have her winning composition 'Falling of Season' recorded on the next Mothership Orchestra CD Release. The Mothership Orchestra is aiming to make this annual event. Congratulations Sally! MAY 2008
APRIL 2008 2008 Australian World Rhythms FestivalSunday 20 April – Thursday 24 April Canberra
MARCH 2008 $1 MILLION ENDOWMENT FUND BOLSTERS MUSIC SCHOOLThe Australian National University today announced the creation of a new endowment fund and a range of measures to ensure a strong future for the ANU School of Music. The University has allocated $1 million to seed the ANU Music Endowment Fund, which will support the activities at the School that are of direct benefit to the cultural life of the ACT community. “ANU is committed to the School of Music , its students, and the important role it plays in the cultural life of the region,” ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb said. “That's why we've invited the ACT Government to match our contribution to this endowment fund, which will provide a secure and stable base for musical education and enjoyment for the entire community. We will also welcome the support of community members to maintain this important musical institution.” The endowment fund is one outcome of a recent review of the School of Music , which has looked at ways of ensuring the School's long-term viability. After consulting with staff and students over the last few weeks, ANU has announced several measures to build on the past success of the School. “We intend to use the endowment to fund a new centre at the School of Music that will build on our existing links with schools, the community, technical colleges and industry,” Professor Chubb said. “This will increase development opportunities for the pre-tertiary and adult learner, and could provide a central point for community music organisations across the ACT. “In a similar vein, we're exploring ways to strengthen our relationship with the University of Canberra so that students studying to be teachers can also access our music education. “We will commission an independent curriculum review for reforms to be implemented over the next two years,” Professor Chubb said. “We want to be able to use our existing resources more efficiently, meaning that we can continue to offer top-quality musical education in areas like classics and jazz. We also want to identify new areas in which we could grow the number and type of courses on offer.” To maximise the value of the ANU Music Endowment Fund, the University will appoint a new Development Manager at the School of Music who will identify opportunities to promote the school and its links with external organisations. ANU will also begin a national and international search for a new Head for the School of Music to replace the current interim leader, whose term will end mid-year. In addition to this, the refurbished Llewellyn Hall will reopen soon, providing Canberra with a world-class concert hall. News from 2007News from 2006News from 2005News from 2004
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