In This Issue
Programs in Queensland
Katie Noonan - new Patron
Melbourne International Singers Festival
Kirby Shaw Workshops in QLD
Volunteering with the School
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Welcome to our Queensland Newsletter

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May 2015


The School of Hard Knocks programs are now very active here in the Brisbane community. We are already seeing the huge benefits that our School programs are delivering, with an increased sense of self-esteem and confidence in the participants, along with many new friendships and stories of some choir members moving onto further education and employment. 


 

Read on to see what else the School has happening and how you can be involved. 
Programs in Queensland

Our programs are all about building competence and confidence, albeit through the arts, that leads to greater social inclusion and pathways for our participants to move within and around the community and lead more fulfilled and happier lives.

 

A key audience for all programs is individuals experiencing mental health issues; homelessness, addiction to alcohol or other drugs; or disability. 


 

Programs include: 

  • Absolutely Everybody Choir
    Valentine's Busk - February
  • Word on the Street (Creative Writing)
  • Rhythm of Life (Music Theatre)
  • Street Beat (Percussion with Basketballs)
Our Absolutely Everybody Choir has made several public performances and the choir members and audience enjoy every moment.  
 

Do you know of someone who could benefit from our programs? Contact us for more details.

 

 
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Katie Noonan - New Patron of the School

 

Meet our newest Patron: Katie Noonan. As a Queenslander and ex-Queensland Conservatorium student, we are delighted that Katie will be working with us and sharing her wonderful talent.

 


"I am a total believer in the power of music. I have seen it transform lives time and time again. I also believe that there is an artist in all of us and that everyone can sing!! It is in this spirit that I am honoured to be a School of Hard Knocks Ambassador and I look forward to making music with you guys!"

Katie Noonan

 

 
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Melbourne International Singers Festival
The June long weekend is fast approaching. If you have no plans and love to sing - join us at this wonderful event. 

Now in its 6th year, Australia's most exciting Singers Festival for choirs and individual singers, is proud to present internationally renowned composer, arranger and jazz singer from the USA - Kirby Shaw. Also presenting The Australian Voices and Gordon Hamilton.

Work with international conductors, composers and arrangers in Australia's finest venues.

Click here for more information.
  
Kirby Shaw Workshops in Queensland
MISF guest presenter 2015
Keep Wednesday 9th June free to attend a workshop with  internationally renowned Dr Kirby Shaw - composer, arranger, educator and performer - visiting the east coast of Australia for the first time.

With over 2500 choral arrangements and compositions in print, Dr Shaw's music is sung around the world and has sold nearly 20 million copies. His most recent commission was for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. 

 
WATCH THIS SPACE!

Volunteering with the School
National Volunteers Week, Queensland
GIVE HAPPY LIVE HAPPY
It's National Volunteer Week this week, and an opportunity to thank the wonderful men and women that their give their time and talents to ensure our programs run successfully.
 
We welcome enquiries from potential volunteers - please contact us if you would like to register your interest in future vacancies.
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Thank you for your support and interest in the School of Hard Knocks. I look forward to seeing you in Queensland sometime soon.

Yours sincerely,




Dr Jonathon Welch AM

Founding Music Director -

School of Hard Knocks Institute

Choir of Hard Knocks (now known as Choir of Hope & Inspiration)

Melbourne International Singers Festival

Melbourne Eisteddfod