http://vocalartstudios.com/blog.html hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 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://0301.netclime.net/1_5/186/338/397/1263467783342147.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! http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_7596672 <p class="plain">A big Congrats to Taylah Garni and Amber Serre who have both made it into the next round of Highpoint Search for a Star.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">And to Stephanie Ciantar who is the younger contestant to make it to the Grand Final in the Hume Talent Search.</p> liz tripodi 2009-08-01T23:29:36-07:00 More Results http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_7596671 <p class="plain">Had a fantastic day yesterday in Warragul with a lovely group of Parents and Students. It was the first time for this comp, and we will be back...very well run and a great venue at the Arts Centre.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Our Students excelled, and it was so pleasing to see so much progress made. Congrats to......</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain"><b><u>10 and under:</u></b></p> <p class="plain">1st: Taylah Garni</p> <p class="plain">2nd: Stephanie Ciantar</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain"><b><u>11 and under 14</u></b></p> <p class="plain">2nd: Laura Panzarino</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain"><b><u>14 to 18</u></b></p> <p class="plain">3rd: Lora Baldassarro</p> <p class="plain">HM: Rhiannon Leach and Vanessa Veneziano</p> <p class="plain">Encouragement Awards: Adriana Santoro & Sheridan Harbour</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain"><b><u>Open Age</u></b></p> <p class="plain">1st: Adriana Santoro</p> <p class="plain">2nd: Lora Baldassarro</p> <p class="plain">3rd: Rhiannon Leach</p> <p class="plain">HM: Laura Panzarino, Andrew Demetriou</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain"><b><u>Singer/Songwriter</u></b></p> <p class="plain">1st: Laura Panzarino</p> <p class="plain">2nd: Rhiannon Leach</p> <p class="plain"> </p> liz tripodi 2009-08-01T23:28:01-07:00 West Gippsland Eisteddfod Results http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_7489255 <p class="plain">Many comps happening around Victoria at the moment.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Please let us know so we can update our records if you have gotten into the next round of heats!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Through to the Semi Final of Highpoint: Taylah Garni, More TBC</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Through to the Semi Final of Hume Idol: Stephanie Ciantar, Rhiannon Leach, More TBC</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Warragul Comps on Sat 1st August with 16 students participating.</p> liz tripodi 2009-07-24T08:02:33-07:00 News http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_7212362 <p class="plain">We hope everyone is enjoying the break before the craziness of Term 3 arrives!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Congratulations to Celeste Gibbons who placed 1st on Sunday in the City of Kingston Curtain Call. Fantastic Result!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Congrats also to Zach Falzon who received Honours in his Guitar Exam.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">A huge well done to those students that got through to the next round of the Highpoint Star Search, Hume Talent Quest and Melton Idol. We look forward to hearing good results shortly.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">On Aurora TV on Foxtel on the weekend featured an old episode of a Talent Show where Lora Baldassarro won a trip to Qld 3 years ago. It is amazing to see how much she is grown as a performer since that time!</p> <p class="plain">She was great then, and just brilliant now!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">So much happening in Term 3 including</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <ul> <li class="plain"> Gold Coast Performance Trip including 14 students</li> <li class="plain"> Singing and Instrumental Exams</li> <li class="plain"> Competitions including Warragul, Highpoint Star Seach, City of   Hume, Moonee Valley Idol, Melton Idol, Ballarat and Geelong.</li> <li class="plain">Recording Studio Sessions</li> <li class="plain">Showgroup Performances across Melbourne</li></ul> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">Term 3 newsletter will be going out first week of the term, so your eye out for it.</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">A reminder that we are now stocking Microphones and Guitar Accessories for students at lower than retail price!</p> <p class="plain"> </p> liz tripodi 2009-06-30T07:20:43-07:00 Latest News http://vocalartstudios.com/pc_url_6745446 <p class="plain">Hi Everyone</p> <p class="plain"> </p> <p class="plain">This is our new blog which will feature all the latest news and updates about the studio. We hope this new format will be much more user friendly than the old system!</p> liz tripodi 2009-05-15T20:10:29-07:00 Our New Blog