🎷 Our LAST Jazz at the Con for 2026! 🎷

Get ready to groove as we wrap up the year with 𝗝𝗮𝘇𝘇 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻, featuring the sensational ‘𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀’!

This talented MacqCon staff ensemble, starring saxophone ace and MacqCon Tutor 𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗻, will have you tapping your toes and soaking up some fantastic live jazz.

It's the perfect way to finish our Jazz at the Con year, so don't miss this final session for 2026!

🎟️ Tickets:  $16*
🎶 Music starts: 6:30pm
🥂 BYO refreshments: Bring your favourite drop!

📍 MacqCon Performance Hall
72 Bultje Street, Dubbo

Round up your friends, grab your refreshments and join us for one last jazzy night before the year is out! 🎷

*including 123Tix booking fee

𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗼

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟲𝗽𝗺

Hidden in the vibrant corners of Newcastle’s music scene is a new wave of musicians making their mark, and bassist 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 is one to watch. Joined by 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗸 on drums and 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 on guitar, the Hamish Price Trio brings a fresh, fearless energy to the stage, blending jazz, funk and experimental fusion into a sound that is as groove-driven as it is unpredictable.

With improvisation at its core, the trio moves effortlessly between infectious rhythms, intricate compositions and explosive bursts of ensemble playing. Expect shifting grooves, unexpected musical twists, moments of space and reflection, and plenty of furious jamming as the musicians push boundaries and explore the possibilities of their instruments.

Grounded in jazz tradition but never content to stay in one place, the Hamish Price Trio delivers a dynamic and adventurous performance that keeps the music moving and the audience listening.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
OF THE MEMBERS OF
MACQUARIE CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC INC

The Annual General Meeting of members of Macquarie Conservatorium of Music Inc will be held to receive reports on the association’s annual operations, appoint an auditor, confirm the public officer, set membership fees, and elect Board Members for 2026/27. The Annual General Meeting will be held on:

Tuesday 22 September 2026 - 6.30pm
Performance hall, MacqCon

If you wish to attend, please RVSP by email to info@macqcon.org.au
by 9am Monday 21 September 2026

Macquarie Conservatorium presents its first outdoor youth music festival GREENBEATS ON THE GREEN, featuring seven local & regional bands & artists.

Tickets: $15 each. Available on 123Tix or at the door.

Food and drinks will be available at the event, although BYO (non-alcoholic) is welcomed.

‼️THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE‼️

🎶 JAZZ AT THE CON — THE FELONIOUS MONKS 🎶

MACQCON is proud to present the next JAZZ AT THE CON, featuring our very own jazz quartet, The Felonious Monks!

Nick Broadbent on trombone returns to join the quartet for an evening while he's in Dubbo for a night of fantastic jazz standards.

🎷 Live jazz • Great atmosphere • BYO refreshments 🎶

Bring your favourite drinks, settle in, and enjoy an evening of live jazz with The Felonious Monks.

Tickets: $15
Available via 123Tix and at the door.

We look forward to seeing you there!

NEW DATE! 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!!

Sunday Sing is a one-shot choir rehearsal - over the course of two hours, sing as part of a large ensemble to performance level!

Preregistration is $15 a head through 123tix. Music and recording will be sent out via email prior to the day for those who wish to prepare.

Please select your Vocal Range in by selecting the relevent ticket type.

Female - Soprano & Alto
Male - Bass & Tenor
There are limited spots availabe so get in quick!
Everything you’ll need will be provided for you, just bring yourself a bottle of water.

Concert Performance: Andrea Keller – solo piano

In this special concert presentation, Australian pianist and composer 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 performs pieces from Forty-one Pieces for Piano, a collection of arrangements of her compositions for two and four hands.
Along with improvisations prompted by her 100 Concepts for Cultivating Creativity.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 - from 6pm 
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: MacqCon Perfomance Hall
Concert 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: Adults $40 | Concessions $25

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝗽𝗺
In this special workshop presentation, Australian pianist and composer Andrea Keller demonstrates her approach to practicing improvisation and how she turns improvisational material into compositions and vehicles for further improvisatory explorations. Key areas of investigation are:
• Free improvisation as a tool for creative learning
• Concepts and starting points for improvisation and composition
• Cultivating creativity in musicians at all stages
This workshop empowers teachers and students, whose predominant focus is on notated music, with strategies and resources to explore improvisation and the creation of original music. All instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to attend. No prior experience in jazz or improvisation is required.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Sunday 23 Aug 2026 - Workshop from 2pm
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: MacqCon Perfomance Hall
𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: Workshop Participant  $20

Unlock your musical potential at MacqCon's FREE Band Jam! on Sunday 16 August, 12.30pm to 2.30pm. This is your chance to experience Concert Band with our staff and students. Details and registration are below.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the MC Big Band brings to life the iconic hits of the Big Band Era!

Experience this cabaret-style event showcasing the talents of the Advanced Performance students and staff from the Macquarie Conservatorium!

This is a BYO event.

When: Saturday 8 Aug 6.30pm

Where: MacqCon Performance Hall, cnr Darling & Bultje Sts, Dubbo

Tickets $15

Book online at:  https://www.123tix.com.au/events/macquarieconservatorium

More Info: www.macqcon.org.au 02 6884 6686 info@macqcon.org.au

Join Us for the Suzuki Violin Information Session at MacqCon

We are excited to invite you to our Suzuki Violin Parent Information Session!

This event will provide a wonderful opportunity for parents of children
aged 3 to 7 years old to:

• Discover the Suzuki Method for learning violin.

• Beginners welcome

• Children will be able to try out a violin after the session concludes.

When: Saturday 1 August 2026 – 10am-11am

Where: Performance Hall, MacqCon

MacqCon is launching an advanced chamber choir/high-performance choir, meeting on Wednesdays at 6.30pm, and we would like to invite you to come along for a trial session. Please note members will be invited to audition for this choir, with a maximum of 12 choristers. This ensemble will be conducted by our CEO, Paul Young.

Expectations for Choir Members

As a guideline, prospective choir members should be:

• Proficient music readers

• Skilled in harmony singing

This week and next week, we will host two trial sessions on Wednesday at 6:30pm to help you determine if this ensemble is the right fit for you. Following the trials, selected individuals will be invited to audition.

Repertoire and Major Works

The first piece we will explore is Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo, and future repertoire will follow a similar style. The ensemble will present one major work each year along with several smaller programs. For 2027, the major work will be Rachmaninoff’s Vespers.

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 - 02 6884 6686 | info@macqcon.org.au

MacqCon is launching an advanced chamber choir/high-performance choir, meeting on Wednesdays at 6.30pm, and we would like to invite you to come along for a trial session. Please note members will be invited to audition for this choir, with a maximum of 12 choristers. This ensemble will be conducted by our CEO, Paul Young.

Expectations for Choir Members

As a guideline, prospective choir members should be:

• Proficient music readers

• Skilled in harmony singing

This week and next week, we will host two trial sessions on Wednesday at 6:30pm to help you determine if this ensemble is the right fit for you. Following the trials, selected individuals will be invited to audition.

Repertoire and Major Works

The first piece we will explore is Ubi Caritas by Ola Gjeilo, and future repertoire will follow a similar style. The ensemble will present one major work each year along with several smaller programs. For 2027, the major work will be Rachmaninoff’s Vespers.

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 - 02 6884 6686 | info@macqcon.org.au

Get ready to groove at "𝗝𝗮𝘇𝘇 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻" with the sensational ‘𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀’! This MacqCon staff ensemble, starring the saxophone ace and MacqCon Tutor, 𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗻, will jazz up your evening. Tickets are just $𝟭𝟱 at the door, with toe-tapping tunes starting at 6:30pm. Remember, it's BYO refreshments, so pack your favorite drop and head on over the MacqCon Performance Hall - 72 Bultje Street, Dubbo

NEW DATE! 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!!

Sunday Sing is a one-shot choir rehearsal - over the course of two hours, sing as part of a large ensemble to performance level!

Preregistration is $15 a head through 123tix. Music and recording will be sent out via email prior to the day for those who wish to prepare.

Please select your Vocal Range in by selecting the relevent ticket type.

Female - Soprano & Alto
Male - Bass & Tenor
There are limited spots availabe so get in quick!
Everything you’ll need will be provided for you, just bring yourself a bottle of water.

GREENBEATS IS BACK - this time, at Crossroads Bar Dubbo.

We’ll be featuring four local high school bands: SOKIE (fresh from their performance at WHISPERFEST IV), Sun Lotus, Funk Soul Brothers, and more!

$5 entry on the door, all ages (with a legal guardian).

This event is sponsored by SOMAD.

Concert Tickets $10 - Available on 123Tix or call 02 6884 6686 - Advance Booking Required

Australia’s oldest and most prolific University Big Band, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Jazz Orchestra is touring the Hunter and Central West regions of NSW in May as part of their ongoing commitment to regional outreach and schools engagement.

Jazz audiences in Muswellbrook, Dubbo & Bathurst will be treated to a dynamic and powerhouse ensemble featuring the musicians of tomorrow, … today! Award winning soloists, sublime vocals and dynamic ensemble playing will thrill audiences and introduce them to the passion and dedication of our future jazz stars.

The Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Studies course, the oldest and most prestigious in Australia, features four Big Bands, making it the largest Jazz Orchestral program in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the largest in the world! The Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra is the flagship ensemble and its alumni includes a who’s who of Australian jazz luminaries, Freedman Fellows and National Jazz Prize winners, as well as a healthy cohort of New York based players currently taking on the world. Led by Australian Jazz Legend and Big Band fanatic, David Theak, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Jazz Orchestra set list has been curated and meticulously rehearsed to present the hippest available repertoire, including cutting edge originals, by the world’s leading composers, as well as time honoured instrumental and vocal classics reworked in a contemporary way.  

Macquarie Conservatorium warmly invites you to an afternoon celebrating the remarkable talent and skills of Emily Connor as she performs her A.Mus.A repertoire recital.

• Beethoven - Sonata Op.13 (Pathétique)

• Debussy - Suite Bergamasque, Mov.2 Menuet

• Glinka - The Lark

• Bach - Prelude and Fugue in D Minor BWV 875

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Sunday 26 April 20026 - Recital begins at 4pm

Sarah is honoured to be performing at the Macquarie Conservatorium. A university graduate with Honours in Musical Theatre and Voice, she has built an international career spanning the United States, Europe, and Australia as both a soloist and a founding member of a vintage-inspired Andrews Sisters jazz trio.

Her professional highlights include performing in duet with jazz luminary Wynton Marsalis, appearing on the original cast recording of Burgertown: The Musical, recording children’s music for an early learning curriculum in the United States, and lending her voice to Starbucks commercials aired on MTV. While based in New York City, Sarah was also a sought-after backing vocalist for various artists, further refining her versatility and distinctive sound.

Sarah’s love of jazz began early when she was introduced to the music of Billie Holiday. The depth of storytelling within the melody, the courage to communicate profound truths through song, and the effortless intimacy of her sound left a lasting impression. From there, she immersed herself in the timeless artistry of countless greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, The Andrews Sisters, and the incomparable big band leaders Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, and Count Basie.

Blending these rich influences with her foundation in musical theatre and a deep commitment to storytelling, Sarah offers engaging, heartfelt interpretations of beloved standards — and perhaps a few discoveries yet to be made — bringing timeless sophistication and emotional connection to every performance.

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$15 on the door
BYO refreshments

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 & 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝟯-𝟭𝟮 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲!

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 - 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄

Led by award-winning conductor and inspirational Artistic Director, Michelle Leonard OAM. No previous singing experience is necessary to benefit from this workshop – this is a fun educational and cultural activity that will get every student energized, thinking, moving and singing! From this workshop, a small number of students with interest and potential may be offered a place in the Moorambilla Voices Program, a regional children’s choir with amazing opportunities to tour, attend camps and take part in performances.

If offered a place in a Moorambilla program, fees will apply.

The first GREENBEATS for 2026 sees the return of Sokie, Sun Lotus (formerly Toxic Valley), and for the first time The College Kids from Dubbo College Senior Campus and Mark's Backyard from St Johns College)!

Greenbeats gives upcoming high school bands performance experience and pays them to boot!

$5 on the door
7:00pm
ALL AGES

Join us for the first full CON MEN performance!! The MacqCon Men's Choir 'Con Men' will be performing a hour's set of classic love songs, contemporary pop, hymnals and a few surprises for their first full performance.

Tickets are $5 on the door and includes afternoon tea.

When: Sunday 23 November 2025 – 3pm

Where: Macquarie Conservatorium, cnr Darling & Bultje Sts, Dubbo

Tickets:  $5pp at the door

More info: www.macqcon.org.au 02 6884 6686 info@macqcon.org.au

The Macquarie Conservatorium is delighted to announce a solo piano recital featuring advanced student, Giselle White.

We invite you to join us for an evening showcasing Giselle's technical skill and artistry as she performs a diverse program of classical works.

Program:

1. Chopin - Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2

2. Chopin – Waltz in A minor

3. Chopin – Raindrop, Prelude Op. 28, No. 15

4. JS Bach-Siloti - Prelude in B Minor

5. Chopin – Prelude in E minor Op. 28 No. 4

6. Yiruma – River Flows in You

7. Beethoven – Fur Elise

8. Debussy – Clair De Lune No. 3 from “Suite Bergamasque”

---------------------- INTERMISSION ----------------------

1. Mozart – Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major

2. Chopin – Third Movement from Sonata no. 2 Op. 35 (Funeral March)

3. Yann Tiersen - Comptine d'un autre été

4. Yann Tiersen - Jy Suis Jamais Alle (I’ve Never Been There)

5. Yann Tiersen - La valse d'Amélie

6. Yann Tiersen - La Dispute

7. Yann Tiersen - La Noyee (The Drowned Girl)

8. Yann Tiersen – Naval

Chopin – Nocturne in C# minor

When: Saturday 22 November 2025 – 6.30pm

Where: Macquarie Conservatorium, cnr Darling & Bultje Sts, Dubbo

Tickets:  $10pp (+$1 booking fee per ticket charged by 123Tix)

Book online at https://www.123tix.com.au/events/macquarieconservatorium

More info: www.macqcon.org.au 02 6884 6686 info@macqcon.org.au

MacqCon Performing Arts is thrilled to announce our upcoming production for 2026:

RENT!

We are incredibly excited to bring this iconic musical to our stage and are looking for talented individuals to join our cast..

We will be holding an information session for prospective cast members on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at 4 PM in the MacqCon performance hall.

Please note that casting is open to individuals who are 17 years of age and older.

To register your interest in joining the cast and to receive more information, please email ceo@macqcon.org.au.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Us for JAZZ AT THE CON!

MACQCON is delighted to announce the upcoming event, JAZZ AT THE CON, featuring our talented jazz quartet, THE FELONIOUS MONKS!

Important: Please remember that Jazz at the Con is a BYO refreshments event.

MACQCON is proud to host the next JAZZ AT THE CON event featuring our own MC BIG BAND!

Jazz at the Con is a BYO refreshments event.

Tickets: $10 on the door or via 123Tix - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/macquarieconservatorium

Join us at MacqCon for our Staff Recital Series featuring woodwind teacher Paige Farrell!

Program:

1. Nightclub- Piazzolla
2. Tango Etude no. 4- Piazzolla
3. Oboe concerto in D minor- Albinoni
4. Sonata in A minor, movements 3+4- Telemann
5. Fantasie- Bedard
6. Mediterranean Blue- Lachlan Davidson

This is a free event that will be perfect for fans of classic pieces, existing woodwind students or anyone interested in becoming one!

GREEN BEATS is MacqCon's High School Band Showcase. After launching in July to a capacity crowd at our Performance Hall, GREEN BEATS is returning with a fresh line-up of high-school bands ready to flex their musical muscles to gain valuable experience in performance and industry standards.
Tickets at the door $5

JAZZ AT THE CON - TIN ROOF BIG BAND

On Saturday the 6th September, the Tin Roof Big Band will be performing at Jazz At The Con.

Tin Roof Big Band has been a staple of the local and regional Jazz scene for over a decade. Performing a wide range of classic jazz, swing, blues, soul,

Over the course of their career, Tin Roof Big Band has amassed an impressive range of performances, supporting James Morrison, and appearances at Parkes Elvis Festival, Dubbo show, and multiple events around the state.

Jazz at the Con is a BYO event.