Clarence Valley Conservatorium Director Adam Wills presents an afternoon of percussion music, including works for a variety of percussion instruments. Performing music from Bach through to modern composers there is sure to be something for everyone.
Date: Sunday 26th February 2023
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Child $10
AVÉ is an elite chamber ensemble that is warm and welcoming to all, consisting of artists of international excellence; Katie Noonan (Artistic Director and Soprano, QLD), Fiona Campbell (Mezzo Soprano, WA), Andrew Goodwin (Tenor, NSW) and Andrew O'Connor (Bass-Baritone, NSW). The ensemble presents vocal performances featuring new Australian works, featuring engagement with our First Nations People.
Date: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $30, Concession $20, Children $15
Grafton's finest musical theatre performers join forces with the CVCon Orchestra for an evening of Broadway at its Best, songs from some of your favourite musicals.
The first half of the program will see the CVCon Jazz Ensemble take the stage performing favourite jazz numbers.
Date: Friday 31st March 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $30, Concession $20, Children $15
The duo team of Jayne Logan and Greta Enns returns for their 2023 concert. Featuring an afternoon of piano duets and duos plus works for accordion and piano.
Date: Sunday 7th May 2023
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Child $10
Returning to the Clarence Valley in 2023 is the highly acclaimed Acacia Quartet. Featuring string quartets by Beethoven and Schubert as well as a contemporary Australian quartet, the Acacia Quartet are always welcome visitors to the CVCon.
Date: Saturday 20th May 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $30, Concession $20, Children $15
The bands of the CVCon will join with bands from local schools to present a free concert in Market Square. Bring along a rug and a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of music performed by students of the region.
Date: Sunday 4th June 2023
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Market Square, Grafton
Cost: Free Concert
Footloose first burst onto the silver screen in 1984 and proved to be one of the year’s most successful motion pictures. Footloose opened on Broadway on October 22, 1998. The next day, the show broke the box office record for the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it continued to thrill audiences through July 2000. CVCon students will bring the familiar story to life with a live band comprising students and staff.
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Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Children $10
Experience the electrifying energy of concert band music in our Boom Bang Boogie workshop. Join talented musicians as we delve into captivating arrangements, explore dynamic rhythms, and refine ensemble techniques.
Elevate your playing, connect with fellow musicians, and create unforgettable music together. Get ready to boom, bang, and boogie!
Date: Monday 17th July 2023
Time: 9:00am - 2:30pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Free for CVCon students, $5 for other participants
At the forefront of chamber music, Nexas Quartet are leaders in promoting existing and creating new repertoire for the saxophone quartet. The group’s success comes from a combination of personalities, virtuosic saxophone skills, and an ability to program concerts of a wide appeal that has seen the musicians perform in a multitude of settings.
Date: Saturday 5th August 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $30, Concession $20, Children $15
CVCon flute tutor Sharon Davidge takes to the stage as part of the 2023 Sunday Series.
Sharon is a seasoned performer and her concerts are always entertaining and insightful.
Date: Sunday 27th August 2023
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Children $10
Join us for an enchanting evening of harmony and melodies at our Spring Choir Concert. Our talented voices will weave together in a tapestry of musical artistry, presenting a diverse selection of songs that celebrate the spirit of spring. From timeless classics to modern compositions, our choir will transport you through the joys and emotions of the season.
Date: Monday 11th September 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Audience favourite and all round entertainer Ryan Enns shows his innate musicality with a varied program of music for guitar. There are sure to be some surprises included as well.
Date: Sunday 17th September 2023
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Children $10
Choice and fate collide in this romantic, original story of a woman at the crossroads of her life.
With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal, If/Then is a fascinating, ambitious and original new musical. If/Then simultaneously follows one woman's two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives that we lead, as well as the lives that we might have led.
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Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Children $10
Thunderous taiko meets soulful flute, sonorous handpan, dynamic movement - enveloped in colourful light-sculptures
Date/s: Monday 30th October 2023 7:30pm
Venue: Market Square, Grafton
Cost: Free
The teachers of the Conservatorium join forces to honour the Patroness Saint of Musicians. Come along and see the wonderful musicians we have here on the teaching staff of the Conservatorium. Performances will include a variety of solos and duets from CVCon teachers and guests.
Date: Sunday 19th November 2023
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Children $10
Luke Gough brings us his 2023 Sunday Series concert, showcasing his musicianship with a wide variety of music and genres.
From heavy metal through to delicate guitar work this is surely a concert experience not to be missed.
Date: Sunday 3rd December 2023
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15, Children $10
Join the Choirs and Ensembles from the Clarence Valley Conservatorium as we celebrate the end of another year and the festive season. Bring your singing voices for a carols sing-along.
Date: Monday 11th December 2023
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $10, Children Free
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Lachy Hamilton returns to the conservatorium for the third time, this time with a Jazz Quintet. Playing a mix of familiar compositions as well as Lachy's own compositions the quintet will deliver a fantastic evening's entertainment.
Date: Friday 25th March
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Clarence Valley Conservatorium (CVCon), 8 Villiers St, Grafton
Cost: Adults $30, Concession $20, Child $10