Concerts
in
2010
All concerts are at 2pm, in the John Leckie Music Centre, Melvista Avenue, Nedlands.
Tickets: $16 Adult, $13 Concession, $12 per person for groups of six or more (pre-booked), $11 for members, children under 14 free.
7 March 2010
Member's Day
Come along and listen to members playing the Compton Organ and the Yamaha Grand Piano, admission free.
16 May 2010
Scott Harrison
Since 1987 Scott Harrison has had a busy career performing at many theatre organ venues in Australia, New Zealand, USA and England. 1992 saw his overseas debut at a sell-out concert in Tauranga, New Zealand. This began an ongoing association with the Theatre Organ Society of New Zealand, involving the upgrading of the Tauranga Wurlitzer organ. In 1993 he went to Fenton, Michigan, USA to undertake organ studies with the late famous Father Jim Miller. Since then Scott has made many return visits to USA playing some wonderful instruments in California, Chicago, Atlanta and Wichita. (Father Jim Miller was organist at the opening concert of the Compton organ in the John Leckie Music Centre back in August 1988.)
18 July 2010
3 Men and a Tenor plus local organists
A concert of variety featuring the A Cappella singing of "3 Men and a Tenor", plus items on the organ from local organists, Dave Parker, Ruth Mcdonald and Rodney Raymond. 3 Men & A Tenor is an A Cappella quartet based in Perth. They formed in early 2007 with the intent of going to the 2007 National Barbershop Convention which they went on to do quite successfully in, receiving silver in the Nationals Youth section. They recently competed again in September 2009 and not only took out the gold medal in the youth section, but also the Audience Favourite Award and the bronze medal in the open division, putting them in the top three quartets in Australia! Look forward to a great concert! Visit their website at http://www.3menandatenor.com/ for more information.
12 September 2010
Mathew Loeser
Mathew Loeser is an entertainer gaining increasing recognition with each passing year. Armed with a passion for nostalgia and a flamboyant personality, Mathew sings and plays the piano, breathing new life into the songs of yesteryear. His love of cabaret is evident. Mathew won the Junior Theatre Organist Category of the ROTOSA Youth Music Scholarship in 1999 at age 14. Performing frequently for the Theatre Organ Societies of Australia and the Electronic Organ Club of SA, Mathew has been invited to appear at numerous annual Theatre Organ Conventions around Australia. Visit http://www.mathewloeser.com for more information. Another great concert....
17 October 2010
John Atwell
And to round off the year, from Melbourne, John Atwell. Well known to Australian audiences, a theatre organist who has achieved international recognition. Over the past thirty years John has been a busy performer in the music scene, playing in the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand as well as Australia. John not only performs on the theatre organ, but is also an experienced classical organist and pianist. Look forward to another enjoyable concert.
COMING UP:
7 March 2010
4 April 2010
2 May 2010
6 June 2010
4 July 2010
1 August 2010
5 September 2010
3 October 2010
7 November 2010
Musical Sunday afternoons featuring members playing the organ and grand piano. (Free admission)
Some photographic highlights from 2008:
Len Rawle cutting the cake at the start of the 2008 Anniversary concert.
Len Rawle at the console, during the 2008 Anniversary concert.
The Triune Music Society, entertaining with song.
The audience at the Anniversary concert enjoying the music.
Dave Parker starting the variety concert with music on the organ.
The Swan Harmony Choir entertaining with song.
Rodney Raymond playing the Compton organ.