AUSTRALIAN
PERCUSSION
GATHERING
18-23 July 2016
HELLO
The 2016 Australian Percussion Gathering is a week-long event bringing together percussion students, educators, industry professionals, orchestra musicians, instrument makers and passionate audiences from around the country. Presented by Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and directed by Assoc. Prof. Vanessa Tomlinson, the event will feature workshops, masterclasses, performances and concerts. It’s a chance to connect with other musicians and music lovers, learn new skills and see some of the world's leading percussionists in action.
... AND WELCOME
From Assoc. Prof. Vanessa Tomlinson,
Artistic Director
"I am delighted to announce the 2016 Australian Percussion Gathering, hosted by Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University. The APG is a chance for students of all
ages and experiences, professionals in all percussive fields and the wider community to gather ogether to hear what is happening in the world of percussion. In 2016 we welcome four leading percussion experts – Kuniko Kato (Japan/USA), Aiyun Huang (Taiwan/Canada), Michael Askill (Australia), and Jean-Baptiste LeClère (France/Paris Opera Orchestra).
Alongside these outstanding musicians you will hear all the tertiary percussion ensembles from around Australia, and many of the leading professionals from around the country. You will have the chance to participate in the Research Symposium, enter the APG orchestral percussion competition, be part of the Gualda Xenakis All-star percussion sextet, shop for new percussion gear, join in massive community events, and make many new friends.
I look forward to meeting you all in Brisbane, July 18th, 2016."
ARTISTS
Kuniko Kato
JAPAN/USA
Kuniko is one of the most gifted and significant percussionists of her generation. Her astonishing virtuosity, exquisite musical insight and expressive yet elegant performance style continues to attract not only audiences, but established conductors and composers such as Franco Donatoni, James Wood, Toru Takemitsu, Iannis Xenakis, Seiji Ozawa, Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt and Unsuk Chin.
Aiyun Huang
TAIWAN/CANADA
Aiyun Huang enjoys a musical life as soloist, chamber musician, researcher, teacher and producer. She was the First Prize at the Geneva International Music Competition in 2002. In 2012, Mode Records released Save Percussion Theater featuring Aiyun Huang and friends documenting important theatrical works in the percussion repertoire. She is Associate Professor in Percussion at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Michael Askill
AUSTRALIA
Michael Askill is a percussionist, composer, musical director, musical ambassador and educator - an icon of Australian music, known and admired for his enduring contribution to the Australian contemporary music landscape and his original blending of Asian and Western sounds.
Jean-Baptiste
Leclère
FRANCE/PARIS
PARIS ORCHESTRA
Jean-Baptiste Leclère is currently 1st percussionist solo with the Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris. He is the founding member and art director of the Paris Percussion Group and is a member of the Jatekok quartet. He also teaches in the conservatory of the 13th district of Paris, in the CESMD superior Poitou-Charentes and the Academy Eurocuivres.
PROGRAM
March 2016 - Notes On Program Highlights
The Australian Percussion Gathering program will include an all-star tertiary percussion performance of Xenakis Pleiades under the baton of the phenomenal Michael Askill. Some rehearsals will be open, so everyone will get the chance to learn from Xenakis' percussionist first hand. There will be an Orchestral Percussion Accessories program with Jean-Baptiste LeClère. Taiwanese/Canadian Percussionist Aiyun Huang, winner of the Geneva Percussion Competition and one of the very best exponents of theatrical percussion will present workshops on Aperghis, Globokar, Sean Griffin and many more - incorporating voice, theatre and a huge array of percussive techniques into her classes. APG favourite Kuniko Kato returns from Japan, sharing her new marimba project - Bach and Arvo Part; her Xenakis project and Steve Reich.
In addition there are many other exciting activities - leading Australian ensembles Speak Percussion, Early Warning System and Sound Collectors will be performing; marimba virtuoso Rob Oetomo and percussion soloist Claire Edwardes will present; there will be talks from industry professionals and there will be a day of shopping, supported by some amazing companies and put together by Just Percussion's Tom O'Kelly.
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Griffith University
140 Grey Street
South Brisbane Qld 4 1 0 1
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Artistic Director Assoc. Prof. Vanessa Tomlinson
Project Manager James Lees
Project Coordinator Brent Miller
Artistic Advisors Tom O’Kelly, Francois Combomorel and Louise Devenish
Please direct all enquiries to James Lees:
+61 7 3735 6282