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At South West Music Regional Conservatorium, our vision is to inspire and enrich lives through music. Our purpose is to provide leadership, resources and expertise to ensure that every person has the opportunity to make, learn and appreciate music. From young and enthusiastic music teachers billeting with local families every fortnight in the 1980s. To what is now an integral and vibrant permanent part of Deniliquin and its surrounds. As Head of Music, Paul Young has joined a dedicated team that nurtures and supports students in music education. SW Music provides plenty of community performance opportunities and real world experience for their passionate pupils. "What's the point of learning an instrument and practicing and then not performing? They've done all this practice and have reached this standard where they can get up on stage and perform. If we weren't organising in-house concerts and performances at assemblies, at schools, and directly liaising with community members to get our kids out there they wouldn't be performing. And to me performing is an integral part of music. " Paul has extensive experience as a pianist, musical director and educator. He has previously held positions including Staff Accompanist/Performance Coach at Knox Grammar and Redlands, Acting Head of Keyboard and Staff Accompanist at The Scots College, Head of Music Performance at McDonald College of Performing Arts and Head of Performing Arts at Calvary Christian College. So great to chat with Paul Young and learn more about South West Music and the essential services of our regional conservatoriums! Read the article: https://www.apata.com.au/news-article/apata-member-spotlight-sw-music-with-paul-young/ Access the Pdf transcript: https://www.apata.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/APATA-PODCAST-TRANSCRIPT-Paul-Young-SWMusic.pdf www.apata.com www.swmusic.org.au

With episodes nearing 350 in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in our previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you missed them the first time ‘round - or so you can simply savour, a second listen. Either way, you'll be accessing precious oral histories from the people who were there, on and around our stages. Dolores Dunbar possesses an energy that has equalled that of her teenage students. In her role as Head of Musical Theatre at the McDonald College of Performing Arts she has contributed to the development of the next generation of performers with a knowledge garnered from extensive industry experience in a variety of roles. After several decades as nurturer, guide and mentor, Dolores is stepping down from her teaching role; but is certainly not stepping away from the industry she adores. She made her professional stage debut in the Australian company of Funny Girl for J.C. Williamson's. A stack of shows followed for Dolores, including My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Les Miserables and Shout. Other creative roles have seen her choreograph the immensely successful production of Nunsense, serve as Company Management and direct productions of Eurovision, Copacabana and Grease. Always ready with an amusing anecdote that serves as a brilliant history lesson, Dolores is a walking encyclopaedia of our musical theatre past and the many characters who have inhabited its stage. We should all maintain the optimism, energy and passion of Dolores. She is a great champion for all of us to aspire toward. It is a joy and honour to revisit this conversation with Dolores and celebrate her immense contributions as Performer and Teacher. Bravo Dord!

Opening at The Lyric Theatre in Sydney next week is the Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz’ musical Pippin - the coming-of-age story of a young man searching for his place in the world. Ryan Yeates and George Holahan-Cantwell share the role of Theo. The two young actors have amassed considerable professional engagement in their burgeoning careers. Ryan is 15 and George is 12.Young actors are a regular presence, and often an awe-inspiring addition, to the narratives in much of musical theatre. Contemporary commercial offerings have necessitated a corpse de ballet of dance hopefuls in Billy Elliot or a class of school brats in Matilda - the musical. But it’s a tradition that has long been present on stages - we’ve gaped at the talents demonstrated by the Von Trapp children in The Sound Of Music, the tenacity of the orphans in Annie and the stamina of the workhouse boys in Oliver.Sometimes, the creators have even thrown in an animal or two, to increase the charm factor. Star turns by canine characters have given us Sandy in Annie, Chowsie in Gypsy and Toto in The Wizard Of Oz. Pippin has both of these. A beguiling boy actor to play the role of Theo - and a duck!George enjoys everything involving music and you will often find him singing, playing the piano and producing his own music. A talented performer with a passion for musical theatre, George recently completed the Sydney season of School of Rock playing the role of the keyboardist Lawrence, and before that, the role of Benji in Priscilla Queen of the Desert.Ryan returns to the stage after recently playing the lead role of Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the role of Noah in Caroline or Change for the Hayes Theatre Co. He trains in all forms of dance and has won many State and Australian titles in Irish Dancing. A regular performer with The Wiggles on TV and DVD, Ryan features as the Junior Purple Wiggle, in the ABC series Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle; as well performing in the Emma series.Stages is fascinated by the extraordinary talents expressed by young triple threats in the navigation of these narratives. How does one so young achieve such detailed, mature and skilful performance? George and Ryan provide an insight to the work, commitment and drive of these young thespians.The Stages podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, Whooshkaa and where all good podcasts are found.

Dolores Dunbar possesses an energy that equals that of her teenage students. In her role as Head of Musical Theatre at the McDonald College of Performing Arts she contributes to the development of the next generation of performers with a knowledge garnered from extensive industry experience in a variety of roles.A first foray into the business came from an extensive tour with Slim Dusty. The 'smell of the greasepaint' ignited her passion and confirmed her ambition to work in the theatre. She made her professional stage debut in the Australian company of Funny Girl for J.C. Williamson’s. A stack of shows followed for Dolores, including My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Les Miserables and Shout.Other creative roles have seen her choreograph the immensely successful Australian production of Nunsense, that saw several companies and endless 'nuns' perform and tour the work. She has served in Company Management roles, saved the show with script in hand and directed productions of Eurovision, Copacabana, Sweet Charity and Grease.She is always ready with an amusing and celebratory anecdote, that serves also as a brilliant history lesson. Dolores is a walking encyclopaedia of our musical theatre past and the many characters who have inhabited its stages. She is terrific company and a passionate supporter of young talent. Dolores Dunbar is today's special guest on Stages.

Susana Downes has been an avid performer since she was little, trained in ballet, jazz, tap, singing and piano.  She then went on to study music and musical theatre at the McDonald College of Performing Arts, obtaining her HSC. She then went on to study her Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM). During her time at the McDonald College, Susana performed the role of Lucy in the New South Wales premiere of 13, and sang ‘Bless the Lord’ in Godspell. While at AIM, Susana was fortunate to be a part of the ensemble in Rent (Tyran Parke) and to play Peg Hartigan in Summer Rain. At the same time she also performed in various local productions including Hairspray, The Wizard of Oz (both with Packmen Productions) Gigi in Miss Saigon and Carmen in Fame. After completing her degree, Susana starred in her dream role playing Wendla Bergman in Spring Awakening with independent theatre company, Stagetek Productions, in 2014. She has also been an avid member of Exclaim Theatre company, being in their three latest productions; Dionne in Hair, Mortimer in The Fantasticks and Carla in In The Heights. Susana was also privileged to take place in the 2015 Sydney New Voices Masterclass and Performance with Matthew Lee Robinson. Susana was also the Miss Charity Queen for the Miss Philippines-Australia pageant in 2015, travelling to the Philippines representing Australia and visiting various areas of the Philippines and helping raise money for various charities. Susana performed her first solo cabaret in 2015, titled My Musical Wishlist, where all proceeds of the cabaret went to charities as part of her journey as Miss Charity Queen. In this episode Susana chats about her upcoming One woman show, her inspiration and her vision. I have loved watching her grow as a performer we dive into her musical upbringing and the huge difference working with an agent and management has been in her business. She share with us her love of Pageants, being mentored, holding 7 jobs and her hopes for the future.   You can follow Susana here: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter   This episode was sponsored by: SG Homeloans  Tina Bangel's 6 week Breakthrough sessions for visionary Singers and entrepreneurs: Life changing program to release Negative emotions and limiting beliefs that are holding you back from your true potential.   Sign up for a free 15 min laser call www.tinabangel.com/lasercall

This Episode was brought to you by The Diaz Foundation and 5 Vocal Tea. Amy Orman is a New York based singer, dancer and actress.  She has recently finished 2 seasons as a Radio City performer. I was honoured to have her as my singing student when she was younger, she then graduated from McDonald College and moved to Chicago to gain a degree in Music Theatre.  With a wealth of experience singing on Cruise Ships, Musicals in the USA, as well as mentoring young singers in Chicago, Amy shares valuable tips on how to nail your next audition.  She shares how she has made a living from being a performer, her struggles, her triumphs and how her and her husband (who is also a New York musician) create opportunities for themselves during the off seasons. You can follow Amy at the following links: www.amyorman.com Instagram: @oamyo  

“You've got to trick yourself to remove yourself from what's troubling you or what's on your mind. Remove yourself, write it down on a piece of paper and get it out. Or speak of it in the third person, but don't try to own it.” - Wes Carr, The Moment HQ podcast Wes Carr is an Australian Singer-Songwriter who has won many awards. At 15, he was awarded a Scholarship at The McDonald College performing arts school in Sydney. At this time Wes started playing local gigs around the Sydney folk scene which gave him the opportunity to work with Australian music icons including Paul Mac, Missy Higgins, Don Walker and Andrew Farris from INXS. Then, in 2005 Wes collaborated with Ben Gillies from the very well-known Australian rock band ‘Silverchair.' Together they formed a band called ‘Tambalane.' They gained critical acclaim, extensive radio play across Australia and toured nationally twice. He won Australian Idol in 2008 and won the Best Male Artist Award at the International Acoustic Music Awards in 2013. Plus many more, which you can read about here. As a kid Wes tells me he was a big liar and convinced his friends he was Michael Jackson's guitarist, but today he's an honest man for “the deeper you go the more honest you are”. Wes' music will touch your soul and if you've seen him in concert you will too know that music is his thing; his way of expressing who he is into this world. Our conversation is a beautiful reminder that we each have something to give to this world, we all have ideas and there will be challenging moments as we pursue our greatest loves, but as Wes puts it, “Ideas want to be born, it's your job to birth them.” As the saying goes, nothing comes to fruition without a little blood, sweat and tears. We must remember to not take it all so personally and this quote sums it up beautifully. “That's the problem with the world I think, everybody is locked in their own bullshit and in their own prisons because somewhere along the line they didn't feel worthy.” So realize that you have the power to set yourself free and you have the power to create a life that you really do love. Wes and I have a chat about FAME, MUSIC and CREATING YOUR OWN INDUSTRY Learn about: How his music career began The illusion of fame Creativity and Ideas Intuition being “King”
Getting through darker days And find out: What moves Wes
What he believes is his greatest asset
What scares him The greatest piece of advice he's been given
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"It was as though I woke up that day, it was like the first day of my life."