Music

“Pearl Beach Proms”

Saturday September 11, 7pm for 7.30pm Pearl Beach Memorial Hall
The Umina PCYC will benefit from proceeds of this concert. Originally the term Promenade Concert was associated with the series of concerts founded in 1895 by Robert Newman and conductor Henry Wood, but a festival known as the BBC Proms, originally referred to concerts in the pleasure gardens of London where the audience could stroll around while listening to the music
The term 'promendade concert' seems to have been first used in England in 1838. Christopher Bearman, Director of CC Conservatorium will lead the performers and engage the audience on a global musical journey.
Host for the evening will be Dr John Irvine who promises an exciting journey commencing in the home of the modern Proms Albert Hall, London, continuing through France, Holland, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Latvia and finally coming home to Australia.
This year there is an exciting addition with an item performed by members of the Pearl Beach Youth Theatre whose ages ranged from 5 to 15 years.
Tickets cost $15. Venue is The Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 9 Diamond Road, Pearl Beach. Ring 4342 1306 for bookings.

City of Sydney Concert by the Sydney Male Choir

Wes Eggins invites you to attend this concert on Sunday 12th September, commencing at 2pm at the recently renovated Sydney Town Hall. Each year this concert is sold out, so early bookings are advisable. Tickets $25 per person. Wes has a group booking, so if you would like to join his group contact Wes on 4325 7464 or send cheques to him at 18 Woodview Rd Springfield 2250 or via internet banking. Contact Wes for the bank account.

Sing Australia Choir

This Australia wide Choir is for lovers of singing. No auditions necessary. They rehearse at the Gosford Anglican Church, 3 Mann Street Gosford on Monday nights from 7.15pm. They encourage everybody to join and to sing. Contact Ross 4369 1161 or Paula 4329 5629

Gosford Brass Band

The next concert "Brass Bandology" will be on November 7, 2pm at the RSL Auditorium, Central Coast Highway, West Gosford. Tickets $20, $15, Child $10 and Family $55. Available at the door http://gosfordbrassband.tripod.com Mail to PO Box 458 Gosford 2250 email gosfordcitybrassband@hotmail.com

Brackets & Jam North

Saturday September 11, from 6pm is the next date for this family night of enjoyment at the Lake Munmorah Community Centre, Colongra Bay Road, Lake Munmorah Andrea Konemann is the co-ordinator, 4397 2226 0404840422 www.myspace.com/andea_bandj email infor@bracketsandjam.com

Brackets and Jam South

Friday September 24th from 7pm at Kincumba Mountain (entry behind the shops via Kincumber Street) Entertainment for the whole family. Enquiries 4325 5664 www.bracketsandjam.com

Central Coast Jazz League

Free Sunday afternoon concerts from 2-5pm in the Scenic Lounge, Central Coast Leagues Club. Musicians on :
Sept. 5 Harry Harman OAM & his Gentlemen of Jazz Sept.. 12 Le Toot Ensemble (Newcastle) plus Jazz Futures @ noon Empire Ragtime Orchestra
Sept. 19 Paul FurnessSan Francisco Jazz + 5.20pm Jazz Leagues AGM & Elections
Sept. 26 Alan Solomon's Jazztet.
Oct 3 Jim McBeath's California Jazz Band
Mail to PO Box 1360 Gosford 2250 email <jazzleague@pacific.net.au> Hon Secretary Rod Gale 4322 4591 M 0404 144 201

Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association

Saturday September 11, The CCBD will hold a True Blue Aussie Bush Dance with popular Band "Sydney Coves". Dancing is from 7.30pm to 11.30pm at East Gosford Progress Hall, cnr. Wells Street and Henry Parry drive,
Dancers are asked to dress in typical Aussie costume dust off your denims, moleskins, waistcoats and Akubras but no thongs please. Beginners are welcome. All dances are taught, walked through and called, so everyone is ready to join in when the band starts playing.
The entry price of $17 includes light supper. Phone Robyn on 4344 6484 for more details or see their web site www.ccbgma.org Thanks Jill Neville for above information.

Opera in the Arboretum 2011

John Greenway advises the 2011 Opera in the Arboretum at Pearl beach, will be held March 12, 2011. Michael Lewis OAM one of Australia's most highly regarded Baritones for his command of both the operatic and concert repertoires plus Nicole Youl Soprano. More news later when negotiations are completed.

Simon Tedeschi Concert 2011 This concert is planned for October 9, 2011

Central Coast Symphony Orchestra

Sunday 19th September at 2.30pm is the date and time of the next symphony concert by our leading Central Coast Symphony Orchestra. The programme will feature Tchaikowsky's well-loved Symphony No 6, popularly called ?he Pathetique. This is a performance not to be missed.
Conductor Leopold Stokowsky once said Tchaikowsky's music comes directly from the heart and is as sincere as if it were written in blood. Nowhere is this more evident than in this Symphony which Leonard Bernstein described as having "gruelling tempos, massive climaxes, ardent phrasing and a profoundly dark finale that lingers"
In addition, audiences will enoy the virtuosity of two of the Coast's outstanding young talents when the Orchestra presents the finals of the Haines & Streather Young Instrumentalists Competition. Alyse Faith will perform Gluck's Flute Concerto and David Kimpton will take audiences to a new experience with a Timpani Concerto by Rosauro.
Tickets available at the C.C. Conservatorium 4324 7477, 45 Mann Street Gosford. Adults $30, Concession $25, Student/Child $10, Family (2 x 2) $70.
The next Concert is on December 4 @ 8pm at Gosford High School Auditorium. Program will include Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 and Guy Strazz's new work for guitar and small orchestra.

Central Coast Conservatorium

Oct 24 @ 2.30pm Greenway series Concert 4 Concertante Ensemble play Symphony No 49 "La Passione" - Haydn and "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" - Handel, at Greenway Chapel, Avoca Drive Green Point. Tickets Adult $30, Seniors $25, Concessions/Student $20, Child 15 and under $10. Bookings 4324 7477
Nov 13 + 14 @ 2.30pm “Celebration of Chopin” Robert Knox Hall, Central Coast Conservatorium, Gosford . A weekend celebrating the music of Chopin, including a recital by the Central Coast Conservatorium's piano tutors and guests. Tickets Adult $25, Student/Child $15. Phone 4324 7477
Nov 27 @ 8pm "Christmas with Mozart and Saint-Saens" by Central Coast Philharmonia: Program includes ?olemn Vespers- Mozart and "Christmas Oratorio" Saint-Saens. Adults $30, Concessions $25 Accompanied Child under 15 free. Bookings 4324 7477

Central Coast Philharmonia

Saturday August 21 @ 2pm at the new Mary Mackillop Hall, Holy Cross Primary School, Kincumber Street, Kincumber. "South American Favourites" including Cissa Criollaby Ariel Ramirez and Navidad Nuestraby Ariel Ramiez, Tangos by Astor Piazzolla and Traditional Songs and Music. Tickets Adult $30, Concessions $25, Children under 15 free. Phone 4324 7477 for bookings.

Gosford Musical Society

"The Boy From Oz" has been a sell-out. October 29 November 30 @ 8pm Matinees Saturday Oct 30 + Nov 6 + 13
Sunday Nov 7 "Anything Goes" at Laycock Street Theatre. Bookings 4323 3233 or on line at www.laycockstreettheatre.com

Central Dance Company (Australia)

October 8/9 at 8pm + October 9 @ 2pm 21st Anniversary Gala featuring Swan Lake Act 11 by Central Dance Company and visiting artists. Classical Ballet Company of Copenhagen and Japanese Guest Artists @ Laycock Street Theatre. Bookings 4324 7477

The Rhythm Hut Home of Drumming

on the Central Coast is based at Unit 7 141-145 Erina Street Gosford. Classes for kids and adults; Taiko, Djembe, Percussion, Bellydancing, Yoga. Phone 0320 6822 258 4322 5971 therhythmhut.com.au A new shop to sell drums has opened in Henry Parry Drive, East Gosford (beside the Community Hall)

Wyong Musical Theatre Company

September 24/25 + October 1 + 2 @ 7.30pm
Matinees @ 2pm, September 25/26/29 + October 2. Directed by Amanda Daniel & Rebecca Stewart Choreographer Rebecca Stewart. Bookings 1300 366 470 or 4393 5563