In This Issue
Quick Links
Partners:







School of Hard Knocks - Queensland

NEWSLETTER - September 2017


The School of Hard Knocks, Queensland continues to deliver arts based programs and we invite your clients to check them out in the final term for 2017. 

With funding from Queensland Health, we are able to offer free arts programs. 
  • Our programs are fun, rewarding, challenging and interesting. 
  • A great option for a client looking for something new to do
  • A wonderful way to re-engage with the community and meet new people.
The School of Hard Knocks is created on the model of the Choir of Hard Knocks by Founder and Artistic Director, 
Dr Jonathon Welch AM.
 
  • Choir, Music Theatre, Creative Writing and Junk Percussion
  • All workshops are free and either include a cuppa and biscuit or a healthy lunch.
  • Our workshops are conducted by professional teachers, who are leaders in their field.
  • All programs held in the SOUTH BRISBANE area - all easily accessible by public transport.
  • More detailed information is below.
____

This October we head to the Sunshine Coast for the first time, to present our annual concert as part of Queensland Mental Health Week.

Hand in Hand Concert
The Events Centre, Caloundra
Sunday 15th October, 2017 at 2pm

Tickets are on sale now via: www.theeventscentre.com.au 

Each of Queensland programs will perform at this concert as they join our Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch on stage. We are also creating the inaugural ' Absolutely Everybody Sunshine Coast Choir' who will feature in the concert. We're still recruiting for this new choir and details are available on our website
____

Our  Absolutely Everybody Brisbane Choir is often called upon to perform at events, dinners and functions and this year has been no exception. 

We also had the honour of being part of the Queensland Music Festival's You're the Voice project. Our choir sang with 2500 other singers on 29th July at South Bank and were delighted when they learnt they would also get to sing with none other than 'The Voice' himself - John Farnham. Exciting times.

AEB at QMF 2017

We love feedback too and received this from a satisfied client:

"I wanted to write to you today to thank you for the wonderful choir performance at our recent Conference Dinner. It was such a pleasure working with you, and the group, and you blew us away on the evening! I know it was a real highlight for our attendees, and certainly, for myself. The whole choir lit up the room and really brought such warmth and energy to the event. No one wanted you all to leave! The cries of encore were still ringing about the marquee and generated such a buzz for the rest of the conference. There's nothing better than seeing people do something they love, is there?"

Please contact us if ever you have an event in need of some wonderful entertainment.

____

If you require further information on any of our programs, please do not hesitate to contact our Queensland Operations Manager, Susan Gilmartin on 0417 075 053 or susan.gilmartin@schoolofhardknocks.org.au 

____

DATE CLAIMER

SOHK'S ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION CONCERT
Friday 8th December 
2pm @ The Edge, State Library of Queensland
Tickets on sale soon

____


PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH YOUR CLIENTS AND COLLEAGUES.

STREETBEAT
    fun junk percussion group   
School of Hard Knocks - StreetBeat program
StreetBeat program in rehearsal here, working with the choir for our end of year concert.

Wednesday's at 10am
South Brisbane

Learn from our teacher Darryl Bowers who brings a host of experience and skills. 

Darryl teaches according to the skill level of each individual and tailor makes each class to ensure everyone is learning and achieving. 

No experience necessary - available to everyone!

This class is so much fun and in addition to the percussion skills, our participants learn basic music theory too! 

Starting from 18 October for 8 weeks


ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY
BRISBANE CHOIR

AEB 2017 Brisbane   


Friday's at 10am 
South Brisbane




Hosted by our much-loved musician, singer and conductor, Melissa Gill - new members will become part of a lovely group who 
enjoy singing and performing together. 

Melissa's rehearsals are fun and interactive, with new skills being taught throughout the year. Opportunities to perform at exciting events in major Brisbane venues are always on the cards. 

Bonus! Enjoy a free and healthy lunch together after rehearsal.

Starting from 20 October for 8 weeks

RHYTHM OF LIFE
MUSIC THEATRE

Rhythm of Life 2017


Fri day's at 1pm
 South Brisbane


In our Music Theatre workshops, participants learn stage craft, singing, movement and drama. They are involved in the development and direction of the work each term. 

With the wonderful performer and singer Jacqui Cuny at the helm this group is close to being fully booked for Term 4. Starting from 20 October for 8 weeks.

Please complete an application form online to grab one of the last places.

This dynamic group deliver fantastic performances and learn wonderful new skills along the way.


WORD ON THE STREET
CREATIVE WRITING

Reading their work at our end of year concert.
Tuesday's at 2pm 
South Brisbane

We are delighted to be partnering with the State Library of Queensland for our Creative Writing workshops. 

The popular and talented teacher David Stavanger returns in 2017 and p
articipants will be guided and encouraged to put pen to paper in new ways.  Each weekly workshop takes on a life of its own, dependent on the class and its participants - however always under David's guiding hand as he sets term goals and challenges along the way. 

Starting from 3 October for 10 weeks. 

All programs are held in a supportive and friendly environment. Prior registration is required.

TO ATTEND, CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE OUR 

MORE INFO?
 
   
  Visit our website for more information on our programs.



Or call our Queensland Operations Manager - Susan Gilmartin on 0417 075 053.
 
Drop Shadow Accent Image
Thank you for your support of the School of Hard Knocks. Please let us know if we can provide you with any further information on the work we are doing.

I encourage you to share this information with your clients and colleagues - use the "Forward to a Friend" button to the left of the page.


Yours sincerely,




Dr Jonathon Welch AM
Founding Music Director -
School of Hard Knocks Institute
Choir of Hard Knocks 
Melbourne International Singers Festival
Brisbane International Singers Festival
Melbourne Eisteddfod