Cairns
Executive for 2024
President: Marie Sweetland Vice President: Anne Linneman
Secretary: Sue Stitt Treasurer: Leesa Cooke
Patrons: Stella Massey, Grace Donnelly & Margery Duffy OAM
MEMBERSHIP
The Cairns branch of QMTA draws its members from a culturally diverse region of Far North Qld, from the busy regional city of Cairns to Mossman in the north, the Atherton Tablelands to the west and Innisfail in the south.
We are an active group of music teachers compromising both private instrumental tutors and school music teachers. We enjoy many opportunities for networking, professional support and development. Many members are also actively involved in local music groups such as the Cairns Classical Music Group, the Cairns Choral Society, the Cairns Junior Eisteddfod Committee and the North Queensland Chamber Orchestra.
We meet several times a term. Newsletters are regularly sent to members giving details of QMTA’s and other musical activities.
Professional Development
As musicians in regional Queensland we are committed to taking every opportunity for Professional Development. In 2024 we are planning to host the following workshops:
· Piano Workshop / Masterclass with Daniel Johnson;
· Flute Workshop / Masterclass with Janine Grantham; and
· ‘Teaching Children with Learning Difficulties’ Workshop with Barbara Powell.
Contact Information
Mailing address: c/o QMTA Secretary, P.O. Box 338, Earlville, Cairns, 4870
For further information about the Cairns Branch of the QMTA please contact our Secretary Sue Stitt.
Email: sue_stitt@bigpond.com
Student support
Junior and Senior Bursary.
Auditions are held annually for the Junior bursary (open to students in grade 7) and the Senior bursary (open to grade 12 students). The aim of the bursaries is to provide financial assistance for students to be able to continue their musical studies. The Cairns Classical Music Group kindly contributes to the prize money and invites the winners to perform at one of their concerts.
Annual Student Concerts
We generally hold two student concerts a year. The first in May/June and the second in November. These provide an opportunity for students of QMTA members to perform in a friendly environment and are also a networking opportunity for teachers, parents and students.