KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Irene Bartlett

Irene is Coordinator of Contemporary Voice, Head of Pedagogy and Jazz Vocal studies at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University where she delivers lectures, 'in person' training, mentoring and degree supervision for postgraduate, undergraduate and doctoral students. Recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of contemporary commercial music (CCM) styles and vocal pedagogy, her teaching centres on the development of healthy, sustainable singing technique and performance longevity for singers of all styles. To date, she is one of only two pedagogues to receive the prestigious award of Australian Master Teacher from the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing......Read more here...
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Dr Ron Morris

Dr Ron Morris, Speech Therapist, Audiologist and Counter-Tenor, initially graduated from the University of Queensland in 1985 with an Honours degree in Speech Therapy.  Ron also holds a Performer’s Certificate from Trinity College London and in 2001 he completed a Masters of Music Studies (Vocal Performance) at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University where he studied with Ms Margaret Schindler.  As part of that degree Ron undertook additional vocal studies in London with Mrs Janice Chapman OAM as well as studying Accent Method Breathing with Ms Dinah Harris and Mrs Ingrid Rugheimer.  Ron was awarded a PhD for a study examining the use of Accent Method Breathing with singers......Read more here...

Conference Timetable - TBC

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Teaching Demonstration Workshops

There will be several Teaching Demonstration Workshops which replace the traditional "Masterclass" format and will include whole-group participation as well as 3 to 4 solo singers in each session. Therefore we require 12-16 bold singers to sing so our Keynote speakers can show us their teaching in action.

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​Teaching Demonstration
​Workshops

LUNCHTIME PRESENTATIONS

Members present their voice research or other study

Have you been undertaking a pedagogy research project or other voice-related study and want to share it with the membership?
​Apply below to present it during a lunchtime session.

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​Lunchtime PresentationS

Registration Fees

Registrations NOW OPEN                         
                                 ( 3-day | per-day )
​Members:                  $350 | $140
Non-members:          $450 | $180
Full-time Students:    $150 | $60

Register via the big button at the bottom of this page, then return to the POLi Payment Link buttons below it to make your payments.

Social Events and catering

You will be able to specify dietary requirements and preferences on the registration form.

Morning and Afternoon Teas

• Included in registration fees​​​​

Earlybirds Catch The Fun - Pre-conference Soiree at Bouman Studios
​5.30pm Tuesday 4 July

• ​Sponsored by St Cecilia Examinations Board​
• RSVP on registration form​

​Casual Restaurant Dinner - Etrusco at the Savoy
6.30pm Wednesday 5 July

• Own expense pay at restaurant - Menu here
• Opt-in on registration form​ ​

​Gala Dinner​ - Staff Club, University of Otago
6.30pm Thursday 6 July

• $65 /ticket (partners welcome, just order 2)​
• This includes a drink on arrival, buffet main and dessert and fab entertainment​​

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• POLi Pay: Now our preferred payment method, links can be found at the bottom of this page.​​
• Regular Internet Banking: Bank account number can be found on the Registration form. Please separate Fees, and Dinner payments.
• We prefer full payment on registration, but if your circumstances won't allow this immediately, please transfer a deposit of $100​​

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO SHARE

We believe this is a superb line-up, worthy of sharing with everyone working with the voice. Here are some promotional materials you can download and use to encourage your colleagues to attend.

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