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Oboe News July 2020

The Quirky Quacky Quartet recorded a piece for a national chamber music contest and their performance was enjoyed by friends and family. Casey Lam and Chloe Xiao have been selected for the finals of a concerto competition. Alison will be holding a term three oboe concert on August 16th for her students to perform for friends and family. The newsletter also provides information on oboe exams, an oboe hangout session, and discounts on oboes from KGE in July. Michael Tearle, aged 86, recently took up the oboe having previously played cornet.

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Oboe News July 2020

The Quirky Quacky Quartet recorded a piece for a national chamber music contest and their performance was enjoyed by friends and family. Casey Lam and Chloe Xiao have been selected for the finals of a concerto competition. Alison will be holding a term three oboe concert on August 16th for her students to perform for friends and family. The newsletter also provides information on oboe exams, an oboe hangout session, and discounts on oboes from KGE in July. Michael Tearle, aged 86, recently took up the oboe having previously played cornet.

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OBOE NEWS

From Alison’s Studio


July 2020

CONGRATULATIONS
The Quirky Quacky Quartet recorded five movements from Lou Cascerlet Danses Provencale by Dubois as their
online entry for the National Chamber Music Contest 2020. Their fabulous performance was enjoyed by an
audience of family and friends.
Emily Grant, Maxine Shaw: Oboes
Casey Lam: Cor Anglais
Chloe Xiao: Tambourine

Quirky Quacky Quartet

Casey Lam and Chloe Xiao have been selected for the Finals of the JHS Concerto Competition at Diocesan. Well
done and the best of luck to both of you.

TERM THREE OBOE CONCERT FOR MY STUDENTS


4.00pm Sunday 16 August
At this concert, all of my students play their favourite piece to an appreciative and friendly audience of fellow
oboists, family and friends. A professional pianist will accompany you. Please put this date in your diary NOW!
There will be a small charge per person to cover the cost of the venue hire and pianist on the day. Students who
are playing more difficult pieces will require a short rehearsal prior to the concert for which there is will be an
additional charge (time and cost tbc)
If you cannot play, please let me know by Friday 31 July. Cancellations after this will be charged for.
20% OFF KGE OBOES: JULY ONLY
These oboes are a great buy if you are looking for a good instrument at an affordable price. They are imported
by Martin Lee (APO Cor Anglais) who gives excellent support.
LAN MEI
I have one of these that I hire out and one of my schools owns one. They are plastic but make a good, even,
resonant sound.
$3,850 incl GST less 20% $3,080 incl GST
http://www.shop.kge-doublereeds.com/KGE-LAN-MEI-KGE-LANMEI.htm
HYBRID ACADEMY
This has a synthetic top joint (now used on a lot of professional models to prevent cracking) and a wooden
middle joint. This is an excellent price for an instrument with these specs.
$4,800 incl GST less 20% is $3,840 incl GST 
http://www.shop.kge-doublereeds.com/KGE-Hybrid-Academy-KGE-HAcademy.htm

OBOE HANG with Camille Wells (APO)


Saturday 15 August, 2-4pm
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Hall, 1 St Albans Ave, Dominion Rd
The afternoon consists of a group warm-up, masterclass focused on using your imagination to improve your
musicianship and oboe ensemble. Suitable for all ages and stages!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/132983846725715/permalink/3414474515243282/

EXTERNAL OBOE EXAMS


Due to Covid 19 restrictions, there have been some changes to what the examining boards are offering:
ABRSM No exams this year
Trinity College Closing date for entries: 14 August for exams held between late October and early December
NZMEB This is the NZ Music Examining Board. They are offering the option of presenting the pieces AND
technical work of other examining boards for the rest of this year. This may be of interest to
those who were planning to do an ABRSM exam at the end of the year.
Closing date for entries: 19 September for exams held between 1 – 16 December

NEWEST/OLDEST STUDENT
Michael Tearle has always wanted to play the oboe, having played
the cornet in days gone by. Aged 86, he finally got to realise his
dream! He lives in the Far North (30 minutes drive from Kerikeri) so I
decided to have a holiday in the vicinity and give him a lesson. He
sent me this:
Michael gave a little toot; 
On the oboe -- not the flute.
Said he; "Some puff is what I need.
Plus, of course, a friendly reed." 

With best wishes, Alison

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