ACTKA PD DAY - AUGUST 2019 Our upcoming professional development day includes three inspiring and informative sessions, covering the art of collaborative piano, strategies for reducing performance anxiety, and advice on keeping your business running smoothly. Come along to get inspired, catch up with your fellow musicians and educators, and enjoy a delicious included lunch [...]

The Taubman Approach: Workshop & Masterclass with Anthony van den Broek WHEN: Sunday, 15th September 2019 from 11:00am-5:00pm WHERE: Recital Room at the Music Academy of Canberra Girls Grammar School, 48 Melbourne Avenue, Deakin, ACT ​TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/BDJHK Australian pianist, teacher, and AMEB examiner Anthony van den Broek will be giving a Workshop and Masterclass at [...]

ACTKA AGM: September 15 The ACTKA AGM will be held immediately following the professional development day with Anthony. Join us for an afternoon tea, catch up with where our association is at, and get the chance to win a lucky door prize!   WHEN: Sunday, 15th September 2019 from 5:00pm-6:00pm WHERE: Recital Room at the [...]

EDWARD NEEMAN LECTURE: November 9 Pushing limits in 20th and 21st century music WHEN: November 9, 7:30pm WHERE: TBC TICKETS: At the door. ACTKA members & ANU staff & student FREE Non-members  $10 | Non-member student/concession $5 In this lecture, Edward Neeman will discuss pedagogical strategies for AMEB List D repertoire, looking at works by [...]

ACTKA Christmas Lunch: December 16 Join us and celebrate the end of the year and upcoming holiday season! All current adult ACTKA members and previous committee members are invited. The luncheon will be held in Gordon at the home of one of our committee members. Address will be shared privately with attendees. RSVP and let [...]

Simon Tedeschi and Sally Walker in Concert Slip into summer as brilliant pianist Simon Tedeschi returns to Canberra with extraordinary flautist Sally Walker. Following their sold out Sydney Festival Show, these masterful musicians perform music by Bizet, Satie, Arvo Pärt and more. A delightful afternoon of music awaits! House of Bubbles will be onsite from [...]

ACTKA Student Recital A friendly performance opportunity for your students! WHEN Saturday 15th May at 2 PM, 3 PM & 4 PM WHERE St. Mary in the Valley, 17 Webber Crescent, Calwell 2905 REGISTRATION Students of all ages and levels are welcome to take this opportunity to perform among family and friends. You can access [...]

ACTKA Teachers Dinners & Drinks WHEN Saturday 15th May at 6 PM, following the Student Recital WHERE Rose Cottage, corner of Isabella Drive & Monaro Hwy, Gilmore RSVP Please RSVP by email to confirm your attendance by the 8th of May act.keyboardassociation@gmail.com

Special General Meeting We will be holding a short Special General Meeting at the Teacher's Dinner (mentioned above) to pass some proposed changes to the ACTKA constitution. Your attendance and any feedback would be very much appreciated. Current ACTKA Constitution | Proposed Changes WHEN Saturday 15th May at 6 PM WHERE Rose Cottage, corner of [...]

EMPOWERING MUSIC TEACHERS: A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 
with Nick Peterson Music...it's meant to be fun! Acquiring musical knowledge is a way of increasing the capacity to enjoy it. In this inspiring series of workshops, Nick Peterson introduces pioneering methodologies that endow music teachers with the expertise to greatly increase student capabilities and thus enhance musical [...]