… some random pics from term3:

a birthday, a golf champion, some friendly advice from the wardrobe mistress,

some parts singing,

a saucy duet from the Brighton Gals,

even some serious conducting in a ‘sing-off’.

a sweet tune (click on the pic to play the video)

And honouring those Gendarmes from our 2019 concert all over again (click on pic to play video)

We hope to see you at the upcoming National Art and Dementia Online program,

Friday 25 August

ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD and TAS: 11am–12.15pm (AEST)

SA and NT: 10.30am-11:45am

WA: 9am-10:15am

On Zoom.

Bookings are essential. Once you have booked, you will receive the Zoom link.

Click here to book your place: https://connect.nga.gov.au/9365/9387 or email access@nga.gov.au

Focus: Portraits

Materials needed:

• 2 sheets of A4 paper (or larger)
• Coloured pencils, textas or crayons

This is a social and creative program for people living with dementia and their care partners that engages with the National Gallery’s collection through discussion and art making.

You will also need a flat surface to work on and a computer, tablet or other device with a working camera and microphone.

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NB: This program is designed for people living with dementia along with their care partners.

Would you like to participate in the 12-week therapeutic program for people with dementia & carers? See brochure below.

The July edition of ABC’s Limelight magazine has a great article about music for those living with dementia. And guess who’s featured?

The article is at this Link

You can still hear it!

The Artsound FM recording of our concert Songs to Remember, 6 May is at this link: 6 May Concert

‘Songs to Remember‘

This coming Saturday, 22 July you can listen to the recording of that concert on Monty Fox’ “Music Collector” program. Tune your wireless to ArtSoundFM 92.7 (or 90.3 in Tuggeranong) at 5pm, for 58 minutes of song & Monty’s commentary.

The link for the livestream of the service on Friday 21 July at 1pm for those who may wish to, and be able to, watch it online.  The link is:

Meeting ID: 999 1999 7509  Passcode: Wesley

Our 2022 concert Songs of Hope was recorded by ArtSound FM & re-played in July 2022. You can sing along with this recording. Just click the blue link below.

AND

wait for the re-play of 2023 Songs to Remember concert (dateTBA)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ez04a4lprwnrl7/Alchemy%20%20Concert%2026%20June%20ArtSound%202022.m4a?dl=0

The usual antics:

And not so usual:

Great accompanists:

Great conductors & wannabes:

A surprise, but always welcome visitor:

For a bit of vintage:

ABC 666 radio clip of Brian’s interview on 20 June about that trio (1964?) Bette, Brian & Michael… Click on the link and play from 1:34:14 https://www.abc.net.au/canberra/programs/mornings/mornings/102479264?utm_campaign=abc_radio_canberra&utm_content=mail&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_radio_canberra

And something from those indomitable Gendarmes: (clip from 2018 concert is below the pic)

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hdbzpz542lntjwtqte3js/Gendarmes.MOV?dl=0&rlkey=05yfz4xnm4le6gzwboctfmuw7

Autumn finished.

Term 3 starts on 20 July

are heaps of fun