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Australian Festival of Chamber Music - Winterschool

Conducted over 12 days as part of the Festival and including intensive rehearsals, workshops and master classes with a range of nationally and internationally renowned artists. 2007 details are available from April onwards. More information: http://www.afcm.com.au/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=194http://www.afcm.com.au/winterschool.shtml

Young Con - Queensland Conservatorium

- offer a very comprehensive range of activites and study modes for pre-tertiary children. These include: early childhood, vocal/instrumental tuition, choral/instrumental ensembles, and a Music Studies series with focus in areas such as music literacy, composition, and jazz improvisation. They also offer a YC Summer Music Camp which features 5 days of workshops and rehearsals in a number of different ensembles culminating in a performance at the Conservatorium. More information: http://www.griffith.edu.au/school/qcgu/youngcon/

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