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David Jones, Drummer: Musical Portrait, February 18th

Raising drumming to it's highest levels, David Jones is a percussionist of virtuoso standing. Our newest Musical Portrait curator Tony Gould has chosen David for his first program, which you can hear live-to-air on Thursday February 18th.

"In the hands (and feet) of David Jones, the drum kit comes alive as a mini-orchestra, vaudeville act, rhythmic explosion and hypnotic trance-inducer, all in one. Using sticks, brushes, mallets, fingers, elbows, violin bow, dish-mops, toys, brooms… and any percussion he can lay his hands on(!), David creates a universe of sounds, textures and rhythms that take you through different cultures, ages, moods and styles." (Bio from www.davidjonesdrums.com.au). Photo by Mandy Hall.

Don't miss a beat of this Musical Portrait, curated by Tony Gould

Thursday February 18th from 6:00pm

Got a minute? Have a look at this YouTube video of David Jones

Link: Musical Portraits 

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Know Your Music presents 'Feminism, Motherhood and Music'

Throughout February in Know Your Music (Sundays 7pm), Jillian Graham presents an in-depth look at the life and music of four succeeding generations of female composers. Margaret Sutherland, Ann Carr-Boyd, Elena Kats-Chernin and Katy Abbott.

In this four-part series, learn how these women's experiences differed as they survive and succeed in the male-dominated world of composition.  The series includes the music of all four composers, and interviews with Ann, Elena and Katy. Produced by Stephanie Rocke

Feminism, Motherhood and Music: Four Australian Women Composers

Know Your Music - Sundays  Feb 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 7:00 - 8:30pm

7 Feb: Margaret Sutherland (1897-1984)
14 Feb: Ann Carr-Boyd (1938-)
21 Feb: Elena Kats-Chernin (1957-)
28 Feb: Katy Abbott (1971-)
 

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Classically Kids starts Saturday February 6th!

Classically Kids is an exciting new music program that will bring the world of classical music to young children.

From February 6th, explore the wonders of classical music every Saturday morning on 3MBS, tune in to hear guests sharing their first experiences of classical music.

Classically Kids will not be a "kids program" but will explore the ways in which young people can get involved and discover the thrill of classical music. 

Informative and engaging, Classically Kids shows that classical music can be attractive to all ages and all generations. Join host Adam Pietrzak for beautiful, bright and brilliant music, plus tips and news about fine music activities in Melbourne and make sure you get your kids to tune in with you!

Classically Kids, 8:00am ‘til 9:00am, Saturdays on 3MBS

 

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The Score Returneth

The Score, 3MBS's weekday magazine program 9am - 10am, returns to the air in it's classic format on Monday February 1st, with great thanks to the Summer Score team for their fine work.

Score Producer Stephen Clark is delighted to announce that 3MBS favourites the Nefes Ensemble will be joining Craig Buddle on Friday February 26th, to present a live-to-air performance showcasing their passion for the elegant music of the Ottoman Court and Sufi ritual, richly layered in symbolism and metaphor.

The Nefes Ensemble (pictured before a Peter Daverington artwork) are heading off to the Adelaide Festival of Arts in March to collaborate with baroque violinist Lucinda Moon for three concerts: Joy, Sorrow and Glory.

Don't miss them live and exclusive on 3MBS!

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Bye Arts Diary, Hello 3MBS NoticeBoard!

We’re delighted to announce that the fine music and arts organisations of Melbourne can now list their events on our website for free through the new 3MBS NoticeBoard.

You’ll need to create a user account, then log on, create your own content and it will appear in our web NoticeBoard and be broadcast in our On Air NoticeBoard.  As Melbourne’s premier broadcaster and supporter of fine music, 3MBS is committed to developing resources that practically support our music community. 

3MBS NoticeBoard is a powerful resource where you control the accuracy of your listings, you decide which 3MBS promotional platform will work for you, you manage your marketing budget to suit your needs and you measure the effectiveness of your choice.

What are you waiting for? Get your listings in today!

Link: Arts NoticeBoard

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Musical Portraits wins CBAA Award

3MBS's Musical Portraits series has won the 'Best New Program or Content Initiative' in the 2009 National CBAA Awards. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Awards are presented annually, at the CBAA conference, which were held in Brisbane November 19-22 November. Owen McKern and Lin Bender accepted the award on behalf of 3MBS, thanking the volunteer producers, technicians and broadcasters and also our special guest curators: Genevieve Lacey, Richard Mills and Tony Gould.

"I'm very proud to have been associated with the Musical Portraits Series, as I think it's a wonderful initiative. There's no doubt that 3MBS is flourishing, and leading the way in many ways." ~ Genevieve Lacey

Link: Musical Portraits