Two Autumn Afternoons with Tom Chvojka (and his grand piano). Only 18 tickets available for each session. Get in quick!
Presented by Southern Forest Arts, The Shire of Manjimup & the Northcliffe Family & Community Centre
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Pianist: Tom Chvojka
Date: Sunday 18th April and Sunday 9th May
Venue: Tom Chvojka’s music studio, Quinninup (address supplied upon booking)
Time: 2 – 4.30pm
Cost: $20 (Tickets can be purchased at the door) Prior Booking is ESSENTIAL.
Proceeds: Profits from these concerts go to the Conservation Council of WA and the WA Forest Alliance
Bookings: Bookings essential
Tickets: Buy your tickets April 18th Concert May 9th concert. Cash sales accepted at the door.
Transport:
April 18 concert: The Northcliffe Community Bus has been arranged by the Northcliffe Family & Community Centre to take seniors to and from the Centre. This service has been donated by the Family Centre. Bookings essential by April 15th. Call 97767221 to book your seat ASAP.
May 9 concert: The Shire of Manjimup is sponsoring the Manjimup Community Bus so that SENIORS can travel to the concert. There will be no cost for transport (however tickets sales still apply for the show). Bookings for SENIORS ONLY are available by phoning 0418 754 704.
Catering: Afternoon tea will be provided. Please contact Southern Forest Arts if you have any specific dietary needs.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Thomas (Tomas) Chvojka was born in Prague, Czech Republic, where he completed his high school education. He showed an unusual talent as a pianist in his early teens, which culminated in his winning of the national piano competition in his native country in 1965. He studied for nearly two years at the Prague Conservatorium of Music until his family immigrated to Australia for political reasons after the invasion of the Soviet Army.
Thomas then completed his studies at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music, gaining his DSCM and LMusA Diplomas. In 1971 he won the Open Championship of the prestigious Sydney Eisteddfod. He then became an active performer as well as a teacher in his large private studio. However, teaching became his main focus and passion. After settling in Western Australia some 30 years ago, he became an examiner for the Australian Music Examinations Board and also joined the Western Australian Music Association and became actively involved in the running of the Association. He eventually became the President for one year, replacing the long serving Heather Brittan. Thomas enjoyed his several years in various roles in the Association and says they were very exciting and fulfilling years of his professional life.
As a teacher, he has always been keen for his students and his own children to take part in various Eisteddfods and performing opportunities. He frequently attended these Eisteddfods as a member of the audience and also as an adjudicator. He adjudicated many Eisteddfods in Perth and also in the country. He now lives in the tranquil township of Quinninup where he continues to teach and perform, however he recently retired from examining for the AMEB. He also continues to devote a lot of time to the profession of string instrument restoration and violin making. His hobbies include cycling and photography, and he is also a passionate advocate for the protection of the environment.
Cancellation & refund Policy:
- If a participant cancels outside of two weeks before the start of the workshop and has paid the full amount of the workshop, the payment will be refunded minus a $20 processing fee.
- If a participant cancels within two weeks of the first day of the workshop and has paid the full amount there will be no refund.
- If extenuating circumstances occur such as an emergency, death, or tragedy, the SFA committee will review a request for full refund.
- If the workshop is cancelled by Southern Forest Arts, a full refund will be given
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL VITALITY IN THE SOUTHERN FORESTS AND VALLEYS REGION
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