We're inviting saxophone players of all ages and abilities to come experience a day at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music! Participants will engage in workshops, masterclasses, rehearsals, meet with like-minded musicians and perform some incredible music with our Saxophone Mega Ensemble!
Schedule
10.00AM - 10.30AM – Registration - Ian Potter Southbank Centre Foyer
10.30AM - 11.30AM – Saxophone Mega Ensemble Rehearsal
11.30AM - 11.45AM – Break
11.45AM - 12.45PM – Workshops and Masterclasses Session 1
12.45PM – 2.00PM – Lunch and Open Concert Stage
Bring your lunch and listen to lots of exciting saxophone music on the Open Concert Stage!
2.00PM - 3.00PM – Workshops and Masterclasses Session 3
3.00PM - 3.15PM – Break
3.15PM - 4.15PM – Saxophone Mega Ensemble Rehearsal/Soundcheck
4:15PM – 5.00PM – Break
5.00PM - 6.00PM – Saxophone Showcase Concert
A showcase concert featuring the Saxophone Mega Day Participants, staff and students of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, and guest artists.
Rehearsals, Workshops and Masterclasses
Saxophone Mega Ensemble
All participants come together to perform world-premiere works written specially for the Saxophone Mega Day! Sheet music will be provided prior to the event.
Workshops and Masterclasses
During the day, participants will be able to participate in workshops and masterclasses with the Saxophone Mega Day Artists, including Michellina Chan (Singapore), Joshua Hyde, Alice Morgan (Sydney), Antoine Flores Garcia (Spain), Yo-yo Su, Ian Godfrey OAM and Joseph Lallo.
For those wishing to participate in a masterclass, you will be able to express your interest through the ticket booking form, and you will be notified of the outcome on Thursday July 25. All other attendees will be welcome to attend and observe the masterclasses.
Open Concert Stage
Performances will be held in the Hanson Dyer Hall Foyer during lunchtime. This is open to all participants of the Saxophone Mega Day and expressions of interest can be made via the registration form. A great opportunity to perform something you’d like to share with your community!
Saxophone Showcase Concert
Saturday 10 August, 5.00PM – 6.00PM
Hanson Dyer Hall, Level 3
A showcase concert featuring the staff and students of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Saxophone Mega Day participants and guest artists.
Guest Artists
Michelina Chan (Singapore)
Alice Morgan (Sydney)
Antoine Flores Garcia (Spain)
Joseph Lallo
Joshua Hyde
Yo-yo Su
Observer/Parent/Guardian Passes
Observer passes are available to those who wish to attend the day without participating in the rehearsals and concert performance.
Parent/Guardian passes are available for those who wish to attend the day alongside a participant 17 years and younger.