Join us at Lifeway Church Devonport for a captivating piano recital by Jennifer Enchenmaier. She will present an exquisite program featuring works by Szymanowski and the renowned Bach-Busoni transcriptions, blending the rich harmonic textures of modernism with the timeless elegance of Baroque.

Free parking on-site.

Jennifer will adjudicate the North-North West Awards the following day. See our event page for those details.

For further information please contact Dominique Baker.

JENNIFER ENCHELMAIER

Jennifer is a sought-after collaborative pianist and vocal coach on sessional staff at the Queensland Conservatorium and the University of Queensland, lecturing French language subjects for singers, repetiteur for the post-graduate opera class at the Conservatorium, as well as accompanying vocal and instrumental students across both institutions. Jennifer performed at the 2022 Newcastle Music Festival with the acclaimed violist Patricia Pollett. A “sympathetic and conscientious interpreter” (Clive O’Connell) her recording of Light in Dark, the complete solo works of Australian composer Tom Henry, was featured in ABC Classic FM’s 2023 new releases, and a piano concerto and third sonata are currently being written for her by the composer. Jennifer had her early piano lessons in Tasmania with Nell McKay and Rennie Herbert and was a student with Beryl Sedivka at the Tasmanian Conservatorium. Following further study in France with Cécile Ousset and Odile Poisson, Jennifer was awarded a Premier Prix with distinction at the Conservatoire de Nice in 2003. Jennifer was a finalist at the 2006 Premio Fausto Zadra International piano competition in Italy. She has been pianist for Scottish Voices, freelanced for Glasgow University, Scottish Opera’s education department, The Melba Opera Trust and Victorian Opera, as well as working at the VCA and Melbourne Conservatorium as an accompanist and lecturer in French and German for singers. Jennifer is a vocal coach at this year’s Lisa Gasteen National Opera School.

TMTA North & North West branches invites all instrumental and vocal students of TMTA members to participate in an afternoon of music making and performances at the 2024 TMTA Music Awards. 

A friendly and supportive environment, the TMTA Music Awards is a great opportunity for students to perform to a small audience and share in live performances together. Adjudicator, Jennifer Enchelmaier will provide feedback and adjudicate the awards in three sections on the day:

• Mme. Helen George Awards (Grades 3-5)
• Ann McGarry Award (Grade 6-8)
• Graeme Buchanan Award (Diploma)

Students need not have completed an exam to participate in the sections/awards. A copy of the music should be provided for the adjudicator on the day and entries must be received prior to the performance day.

Venue operators and TMTA volunteers will observe Covid Plans to promote the safety and wellness of all attendees. 

Audience entry is $10 per adult (children are free) or $20 per group. Student entry fees are $5 student (Prelim-Grade2), and (Grade 3 and above) $10 student, to be paid to their teacher by the due date.

In addition to the three Awards above, additional awards are announced for each grade level.

Entries close Friday 11th October and must be emailed to Gail Tivendale.

Jennifer will give a recital the day prior. Tickets for the recital may be purchased here.

2024 ENTRY DETAILS

jennifer enchelmaier

Jennifer is a sought-after collaborative pianist and vocal coach on sessional staff at the Queensland Conservatorium and the University of Queensland, lecturing French language subjects for singers, repetiteur for the post-graduate opera class at the Conservatorium, as well as accompanying vocal and instrumental students across both institutions. Jennifer performed at the 2022 Newcastle Music Festival with the acclaimed violist Patricia Pollett. A “sympathetic and conscientious interpreter” (Clive O’Connell) her recording of Light in Dark, the complete solo works of Australian composer Tom Henry, was featured in ABC Classic FM’s 2023 new releases, and a piano concerto and third sonata are currently being written for her by the composer. Jennifer had her early piano lessons in Tasmania with Nell McKay and Rennie Herbert and was a student with Beryl Sedivka at the Tasmanian Conservatorium. Following further study in France with Cécile Ousset and Odile Poisson, Jennifer was awarded a Premier Prix with distinction at the Conservatoire de Nice in 2003. Jennifer was a finalist at the 2006 Premio Fausto Zadra International piano competition in Italy. She has been pianist for Scottish Voices, freelanced for Glasgow University, Scottish Opera’s education department, The Melba Opera Trust and Victorian Opera, as well as working at the VCA and Melbourne Conservatorium as an accompanist and lecturer in French and German for singers. Jennifer is a vocal coach at this year’s Lisa Gasteen National Opera School.

Hearing Beyond Sound, with Dr James Cuskelly OAM

Saturday 22 February 2025 | 10am – 4:30pm

TSO Studio, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Davey St nipaluna-Hobart TAS 7000

Join Dr James Cuskelly in our immersive conference for music teachers. Explore how integrating all the senses can deepen students' aural skills, enrich their musical understanding, and access meaning through listening. Join your community of teachers at this flagship event as we share in the research of Dr Cuskelly with exciting and impactful strategies that you might embed in your practice.

We are kindly hosted in The Studio with thanks to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Lunch is provided at the Hotel Grand Chancellor's Tasman Restaurant, with light refreshments also available during the day. 

SCHEDULE

10:00 am                            Morning Tea/Registration

10:30 am                            Welcome

11:00 am                            Session 1 – Dr James Cuskelly

12:30 pm                            Lunch at The Tasman

1:30 pm                              Session 2 – Dr James Cuskelly

2:30 pm                              Afternoon Tea

3:00 pm                              Session 3 – Dr James Cuskelly

4:15 pm                               Final Wrap Up

4:30 pm                               End

Dr James Cuskelly OAM is music teacher at St Joseph’s School (Stanthorpe), Immediate Past President of the International Kodály Society, Director of the Summer School Music Program, Director of the Cuskelly College of Music, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland (School of Education).

James has a very broad base in education, having taught in Kindergarten, pre-school, primary and secondary classrooms as well as in tertiary institutions since 1987. His passion for music, and his ability to enthuse and bring about effective learning in students across all ages or abilities, is internationally recognised. James is committed to teacher training in music education, and consequently, is frequently asked to lead teacher in-service programs and workshops in a variety of teacher training programs including Australia, Malaysia, Scotland, England, Hungary, South Africa and New Zealand. Dr Cuskelly was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to music education in The Queen’s Birthday 2018 Honours List.

SATURDAY 1 MARCH 2025 | 10AM
ONLINE

Join your community of music teachers from across Tasmania as we celebrate the last twelve months of activities and attend to the governance of the organisation. The meeting is held online via Microsoft Teams (not Zoom) to assist with the travel for members across the State.

Please RSVP with your attendance intentions via the website.

ONLINE MEETING INFORMATION

1. Before the AGM day, please download Microsoft Teams
   
2. On the day, open Microsoft Teams
   
3. At the login screen, select "Join a meeting". Please note, no account login is required.
4. Enter the Meeting ID & Passcode
   
   Meeting ID: (will be displayed here closer to the time)
   Passcode: (will be displayed here closer to the time)
   
   
5. At the next screen, please enter your Full Name and select your audio/visual preferences. Click "Join now" button.