http://vocalartstudios.com/blog.html hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_11545663 <p class="plain">All our news and info will now be found on our Facebook Page by clicking the link above!<br>Join us now on Facebook to get up to date with all our exciting news!<br></p> liz tripodi 2010-05-05T20:53:31-07:00 Facebook Page http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_11349879 <p class="plain">Was fantastic to see 5 of our students featured on the show last night</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Samantha, Celeste, Alex, Ashleigh and Sheridan </p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">:)</p> liz tripodi 2010-04-21T05:49:32-07:00 Ultimate School Music on Foxtel http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_11258367 <p class="plain"></p><font class="plainlarge">Term 2 Newsletter has been emailed to all students with lots of info inc<br><br>Rockschool<br>Comps<br>Vocal Workshop with Silvie Paladino<br>Recording Timeslots for Vocal Students<br>Showcase Dates<br>Winners and Student News<br>and much more!</font><font class="plainlarge"><br></font><font class="plainlarge">One of our new students Samantha Bruzzese will be featured on Foxtel's new show The Ultimate Musical starting on Fox 8 next week. She is also in the promo ads and cant be missed with the fantastic red hair!<br><br>Sheridan Harbour has been selected as a Soloist for this years State Schools Spectacular which is a huge achievement, Well done!</font><font class="plainlarge">Vote for our gorgeous Ashleigh Stewart as the new Razzamatazz Girl <br><a link="" target="_blank" href="http://nextgirl.razzamatazz.com.au/stockings/Users/Razzamatazz_Ash/Default.aspx?ImgId=832" class="plainlarge">http://nextgirl.razzamatazz.com.au/stockings/Users/Razzamatazz_Ash/Default.aspx?ImgId=832</a></font><font class="plainlarge"><br></font><br><p class="plain"></p> liz tripodi 2010-04-14T06:36:30-07:00 Term 2 http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_11068954 <p class="plain">Hi Everyone</p><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">Term 1 has concluded, as we all take a 2 week break for our extremely busy Term 2.</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">During Term 2 we have the following to look forward to</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">*Commencement of Student Band</div><div class="plain">*Elite Industry Showcase</div><div class="plain">*Rockschool</div><div class="plain">*Competitions</div><div class="plain">*Recording Times allocated for all Vocal students</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">and much more!</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">We also thank the students involved in the Meditteranean Festa on Sunday (Adi, Yamni, Karishma, Tori, Laura, Adriana, Vanessa, Stephanie, Claudia, Adriana)</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">Belated congrats also to Laura P for coming 2nd in the Moreland Star Search.</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">Happy Easter to all!</div><p class="plain"></p> liz tripodi 2010-03-29T02:24:00-07:00 End of Term 1 http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_10911413 <p class="plain">Join the Vocal Art Studios Footy Tipping Comp for 2010!</p><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">Cash prizes</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">Enter your tips online, easy and quickly each week</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">Email info@vocalartstudios.com  and put "Footy" in the subject line and we will send you all the details!</div><p class="plain"></p> liz tripodi 2010-03-16T08:28:24-07:00 Footy Tipping http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_10679496 <p class="plain">What a wonderful day it was on Sunday to see half of Melbourne turn out for the 1st La Dolce Italia Festival.</p><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">While I was busy MC'ing on the Main Stage, Tori Campisi was shown on Channel 9 news performing and Laura Panzarino took out the title of this years Italian Stars Competition winner.</div><div class="plain">Other students were also featured in other press including C31, SBS, and Il Globo</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">Manny and I, Tori, Josie and Sherini also enjoyed a great night of entertainment with the crowds with The Viva Italia Show.</div><div class="plain"><br></div><div class="plain">Keep supporting events like this, this is why Melbourne is such a great place to live and ENTERTAIN!</div><p class="plain"></p> liz tripodi 2010-03-03T11:57:26-08:00 Italian Festival News http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_10547408 <p class="plain">DRUMMER AND BASS PLAYER WANTED FOR OUR BAND CLASS</p> <p class="plain"><br>If interested in joining the Saturday Band class and you play Drums or Bass please email <a link="" target="_blank" href="mailto:rocky@vocalartstudios.com" class="plain">rocky@vocalartstudios.com</a></p> <p class="plain"><br>NEW BUSINESS DIRECTORY COMING SOON. BE LISTED FOR FREE! (PARENTS AND FRIENDS BUSINESSES)</p> <p class="plain"><br>Advertise your business or service FREE in our new printed edition of our Biz Directory and be listed on our website. Any Parent/Family Member that has their own Business or Service is encouraged to advertise. There are so many families involved in our studio and every referral counts! Please email or leave your business details at reception.</p> <p class="plain"><br><br>REFER A FRIEND AND GET $25!</p> <p class="plain"><br>To those students/parents that referred someone to us this term, a $25 credit will be applied to your account for Term 2. We have a list of referrals and thank you for your kind words!</p> <p class="plain"><br><br>ITALIAN STARS SINGING COMP AND LYGON ST FESTIVAL</p> <p class="plain"><br>Lucy Di Salvo will be singing live on ABC Radio this Wed night as part of the Italian Stars Singing Competition this weekend. We wish our students competing the very best of luck. The comp will be on Main Stage in the Piazza, Lygon St Carlton at 3pm THIS SUNDAY</p> <p class="plain"><br>The Festival is running from 12 to 10pm and other students involved in the Main Stage Line up include<br>2pm: Lora Baldassarro   2:45pm Vittoria Campisi</p> <p class="plain"><br>Liz and Manny with The Viva Italia Show will be onstage at 7pm.</p> <p class="plain"><br>CONGRATULATIONS TO.....</p> <p class="plain"><br>Andrew Demetriou who gained the lead role of Oliver out of 1600 children for his school production later this year.</p> <p class="plain"><br>There are quite a few students out there that are rehearsing for school shows at the moment and we hope they enjoy the experience.</p> <p class="plain"><br>VCE MUSIC</p> <p class="plain"><br>To any student doing VCE Music this year, please start working on your song choices early. It requires at least 6 months of solid work to get the pieces correct.</p> <p class="plain"><br>GOT NEWS?</p> <p class="plain"><br>Love to hear your news! Music related or not! Email <a link="" target="_blank" href="mailto:liz@vocalartstudios.com" class="plain">liz@vocalartstudios.com</a></p> liz tripodi 2010-02-23T04:13:04-08:00 News http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_10384797 <p class="plain">What a wonderful start to Term 1. So wonderful to meet so many new faces and plenty happening already!<br><br></p><ul><li class="plain">Good Friday Appeal Fundraiser</li><li class="plain">Australia's Got Talent Auditions</li><li class="plain">La Dolce Italia Festival</li><li class="plain">ROCKSCHOOL <br></li><li class="plain">Parent Rocker Class</li><li class="plain">Adult Group Class</li><li class="plain">Studio Recordings</li><li class="plain">and much much more!</li></ul><br>Always fantastic to watch the new season of Variety shows and students can learn a lot by watching the new seasons of American Idol, How do you solve a problem like Maria, and SYTYCD<br><br><p class="plain"></p> liz tripodi 2010-02-11T07:01:11-08:00 News http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_9833567 <p class="plain">Vocal Art Studios are proud to be a major sponsor of the Italian Stars Singing Comp as part of this years La Dolce Italia Festival (Lygon St) on Feb 28th<br><br>Audition info and to register visit www.dolceitalia.com.au<br><br>To listen to the radio ad broadcasting on 3AW from 15th Jan for 2 weeks please click here<script type="text/javascript"> var mo = new MediaObject("http://0101.netclime.net/1_5/0d3/1a7/305/1263467783342147.mp3", 100, 20, 0, 1, 0, 0, ""); mo.write();</script></p> liz tripodi 2010-01-14T03:16:51-08:00 Italian Stars Singing Competition http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_9741496 <p class="plain">Happy New Year!<br><br>And what a year we have planned at VAS.<br><br>A huge welcome to anyone joining us for the first time this year, as well as those of you thinking about coming on board.<br><br>Some of the new things we have this year are<br><br>Adult Group Singing Class<br>Tiny Tots Group Singing Class<br>All Vocal Students enrolled for the year will receive a session in the Recording Studio to record<br><br>As well as our fantastic tuition in all musical instruments!<br><br>There are many comps happening in 2010, as well as some very special Showcases planned for our students.<br><br>See you soon!<br><br></p> liz tripodi 2010-01-05T09:00:55-08:00 2010 http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_9449275 <p class="plain"><a link="" target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?id=649373386&pid=3097262#/group.php?gid=7797252101" class="plain">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?id=649373386&pid=3097262#/group.php?gid=7797252101</a></p> liz tripodi 2009-12-06T06:16:50-08:00 Showcase http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_9268873 <p class="plain">A HUGE thanks to all the Students and Families on our first instrumental show held yesterday at the Starlight Room.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">It was a fantastic afternoon of entertainment and everyone performed so well, with some wonderful acts!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Special thanks to the amazing teachers we have, and a big WOW for their performance at the end of the day.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Congratulations to those students that were given an achievement award:</p> <p class="plain">James Tait, Luke Cassar, Marisa Di Mattia, Brigitte Williams, Stephen Walton, Bianca Raffin, Sara Boutros, David Fornaro, Zach Falzon</p> <p class="plain">Adam Oddo and David Caputo were awarded the Performers award on the day.</p> liz tripodi 2009-11-22T16:07:31-08:00 WOW! http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_8942175 <p class="plain">Feel free to join our Youtube channel <a link="" target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/vocalartstudios">www.youtube.com/user/vocalartstudios</a></p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Various clips on there and more coming</p> liz tripodi 2009-11-01T07:14:43-08:00 YOUTUBE http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_8729409 <p class="plain">Lots happening at the moment.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">We wish 20 Vocal Students great singing as they sit their AMEB Singing Exam this coming weekend.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Very proud of student Sherini Oliva for organising a fundraiser for the Samoan Tsunami last weekend,and a great write up in the Herald Sun.</p> <p class="plain">Jena M and Lora B performed.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Tori Campisi and myself performed this week at Cana School for the LOTE Department a variety of Italian songs.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">A reminder re end of year shows.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">22nd Nov: Instrumental Show</p> <p class="plain">4th and 6th Dec: Vocal Showcase</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Tickets on sale 1st Nov via reception.</p> liz tripodi 2009-10-21T08:00:07-07:00 News http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_8582983 <p class="plain">Welcome to Term 4.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">A bit of a late update with some our results from Term 3.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Highpoint Star Search Grand Final: Amber Serre 2nd Place</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Jamie Redfern Grand Final: Vanessa Veneziano 2nd Place</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Gold Coast Eisteddfod Results:</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Laura Panzarino: Highly Commended</p> <p class="plain">Vanessa Veneziano: 3rd, Highly Commended x 2</p> <p class="plain">Jena Marino: 2nd, Highly Commended</p> <p class="plain">Taylah Garni: HM x 2</p> <p class="plain">Stephanie Ciantar: HM x 2</p> <p class="plain">Lora Baldassarro: HM</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain"> </p> liz tripodi 2009-10-09T18:13:36-07:00 Latest Comp News http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_8156345 <p class="plain">It's been a busy few weeks at the studio with lots happening.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">2 weeks ago I was awarded the Arts and Culture Award by the City of Moonee Valley and thank those who nominated me!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Adriana Santoro received the performance excellence award from the Warragul Eisteddfod and was invited to perform at their Gala Night.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Qld Trip went well according to all reports, and results will be posted here shortly.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Laura Panzarino was a special guest performer for the Spirit of Moonee Valley Awards and she did a great job on the night.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">We wish Amber Serre well in the Grand Final of Highpoint Search for a Star this coming weekend.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Vocal exams are on Sat 24th Oct and we hope everyone is practicing their theory and pieces!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Le Stelle Vocal Group will perform as special guests at a Nightclub in October and are also busy rehearsing their songs.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Wishing everyone a fantastic Term 3 break and holiday.</p> liz tripodi 2009-09-14T00:47:11-07:00 News Update http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_7852038 <p class="plain">CONGRATULATIONS LAURA PANZARINO!</p> <p class="plain">This years winner of Moonee Valley Idol in what was a very tough competition!</p> <p class="plain">Very proud of you!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Congrats also to Jena Marino who is now into the Semi Final of Melton Idol</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Many thanks to those people that came along to our Trivia Night on Friday...a fun night out was had by all!</p> liz tripodi 2009-08-23T10:04:08-07:00 CONGRATS http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_7813196 <p class="plain">Vocal Art Studios is one of the sponsors for Moonee Valley Idol this coming Sunday at 2pm at the Clocktower Centre.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">We wish all the Performers a fantastic experience.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Congrats goes also to Andrew Demetriou who was a Finalist in the Junior Section of Melton Idol last weekend.</p> liz tripodi 2009-08-19T19:50:35-07:00 Updates http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_7767419 <p class="plain">Josie and I were judges last night at the Keilor Park Football Club Idol Comp...a great night, and we seriously found one awesome new talent!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Congrats to Celeste Gibbons who placed 2nd in two sections at Ballarat Comps last weekend.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">A reminder about our Trivia Night next Friday night at 7:30pm at KP Football Club. Contact Josie for tickets and info.</p> liz tripodi 2009-08-15T21:34:01-07:00 news http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_7661276 <p class="plain">Congrats to our champion Stephanie Ciantar. WINNER of the Hume Talent Search against people much older than her 10 years!!!</p> <p class="plain">Jason Coleman and Kate De Aruago only had good things to say...congrats Steph!!!!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Also congrats to Jena Marino who received 1st, 2nd and 2 x 3rds in the Geelong Eisteddfod last weekend. Well done, very proud!</p> liz tripodi 2009-08-07T06:35:15-07:00 WOW!