2010
26 – 30 August
Australian Percussion Gathering, Brisbane Australia
This event was hosted by Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University with support from the new Australian Percussion Centre (Tom O'Kelly) and percussion studies at UQ (Michael Askill). Special Guests: Professor Steven Schick, Kuniko Kado, Phil Trelor and Sylvio Gualdo.
http://www.griffith.edu.au/music/queensland-conservator…
Final Program
22 August
DRUMatiX Concert for Friends of ANU SOM
The DRUMatiX Percussion Group, Gary France Artistic Director, presented a concert that featured music by one of the twentieth centuries most influential and controversial composer/performer Frank Zappa. The DRUMatix will present Zappa's "Black Page" Originally written for the drum kit and melodic percussion the piece was later rearranged in several versions, including a disco and a so-called New Age version. This concert featured the Black Page "unplugged" as well as "fully plugged"
Poster
1 August
Roland VDrum Festival Sydney Australia
Gary France joins the Roland VDrum team for this exciting day of clinics, masterclasses and concerts. Gary France, educational consultant for the Roland Corporation Australia, will be on hand to share his knowledge with music educators and drum enthusiasts for one on one sessions.
http://www.vdrumfestival.com.au
Promotional flyer
29 July
ACT Music Educators Network (ACTMEN) Conference
Gary France will present a 30 minute session for music educators, "Warm up your Musical Mind and Body.
http://www.actmen.org.au
24 – 25 July
Australian Ultimate Drummers Weekend, Melbourne Australia
Gary France participating on judging panel for Australia's Best Up & Coming Drummer 2010, and joining the Roland VDRUM team for the weekend.
http://www.drumtek.com.au/html/audw2010.html
25 May
Homage to Alberto Ginastera, Cantata Para Magica America
Homage to Alberto Ginastera concert on Tuesday 25 May 2010 in Llewellyn Hall, in Celebration The Bicentennial Year of the Argentine Republic This Concert “Homage to Alberto Ginastera” featured his great work “Cantata for the Magic America”. Guest Soloist Justine Anderson, Soprano, Marcela Fiorello Piano, Gary France Conductor
DL Flyer
Poster
Program
BMA Preview
Canberra Times Review
19 – 23 May
Professor Jan Williams (in residence) at the ANU School of Music
Jan Gardner Williams was born July 17, 1939 in Utica, New York. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music at Manhattan School of Music where he studied percussion with Paul Price and he was a member of the American Symphony Orchestra 1962-1964 under conductor Leopold Stokowski. Williams was selected as one of the first class of Creative Associates for the Center of the Creative and Performing Arts in 1964 at the University at Buffalo. He remained at the University at Buffalo where he created the University at Buffalo Percussion Ensemble in 1964, was appointed to the Music Faculty in 1967, served as Chair of the Music Department 1981-1984, and retired in 1996. He also served as artistic director of the Center of the Creative and Performing Arts 1974-1979 and as its resident conductor 1976-1980. He co-directed the North American New Music Festival with Yvar Mikhashoff 1983-1991. Jan Williams has performed as solo percussionist with orchestras in Paris, Berlin, Israel, Detroit, New York, and Copenhagen. He has appeared as percussionist, conductor, and instructor throughout the United States and internationally. Composers who have written works for him include John Cage, Elliott Carter, Joel Chadabe, Luis De Pablo, Gustavo Matamoros, Frederic Rzewski, Iannis Xenakis, Morton Feldman, Orlando Garcia, Nils Vigeland, and Lukas Foss. His playing and conducting has been captured on at least three dozen commercial recordings and hundreds of archival recordings. Professor Williams will be presenting masterclasses and workshops with the Percussion Department of the ANU School of Music. for further information please contact gary.france@anu.edu.au .
14 May
Young Musicians Workshop at Canberra Girls Grammar School
Gary France presented a workshop focusing on the relationship between organized sound and rhythm as it relates to the language of music.
5 May
The ANU School of Music presents an evening of World Jazz and Percussion with Dave Samuels and Anders Åstrand
The ANU School of Music Premiere Concert Series: Dave Samuels & Anders Åstrand with DRUMatiX Percussion Group. Program featured Purge, Spinning Plates by Anders Åstrand as well as One Step Ahead and Dusk by Dave Samuels.
http://www.bmamag.com/articles/exhibitionist/20100428-g…
Poster
DL Flyer
BMA Preview
29 March
Young Musicians Workshop at Radford College Canberra ACT
Eurythmics, body percussion and the World of Percussion were presented in this three hour workshop for young musicians. "Gary’s work with our students was fantastic. They thoroughly enjoyed his presentation and staff where encouraged to reflect on their own practice. A very worthwhile activity." Mathew Irving Head of Music Radford College
20 February
Make a Joyous Sound! “Rhythm for Arts Educators”
Arts Education Conference ACT Department of Education and Training ANU School of Music, 4pm: This 75 minute session focused on rhythm in Body, Mind and Expression. Participants experienced a basic introduction to the instruments of the Percussion Family concluding with a world percussion Drum Circle.
2009
23 October
Sportsmans Wharehouse Sportstar of the year Awards
Gary France and the ANU Sambanistas' Samba Ensemble opened this special event.
Program
5 – 11 October
South Coast Music Camp
Bega New South Wales Gary France tutored young percussionist during this inaugural one week music festival.
http://thebegavalley.org.au/21709.html
25 – 26 September
The DRUMatiX Annual Spring Concert TINTINABULATION
A Percussion Spectacular featuring the DRUMatiX Percussion Group Gary France, Director with special guest Tor Frøymhr, Violin. Please join this award winning ensemble for a special concert featuring blockbuster works for Percussion Orchestra and hear first hand the Canberra premiere of "Tintinnabulation" composed by Elliot Carter for his 100th birthday performed by the DRUMatiX Alumni Virtuosi. Experience the masterworks of the 20th century including "Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra" by Lou Harrison as well as the haunting "One Last Bar and Joe Can Sing" by Gavin Bryars. Other works on this powerhouse concert include the Australian premiere of Imaginary Landscape No. 2 by John Cage and Cuban master studies "Ritmicas Nos. 5 & 6" by Amadeo Roldán 1930.
Program
10 – 13 September
Gary France & the DRUMatiX tour the NSW Saphire Coast
Gary France & the DRUMatiX toured the NSW South Coast: Nowra Anglican School, Saphire Coast Music Society @ Narooma High School Auditorium on September 12, 2:30pm and for the Montague Choristers' Visiting Artists Sunday 13th, in the Wolumla Community Hall 2:30pm.
Program
Media Reports
20 August
Goulburn School Music Days
Gary France and the DRUMatiX presented Young Peoples Concerts, "on tour" 2009! 10 - 11, 11.30 - 12.30 and 1.30 - 2.30 Goulburn High School
http://gallery.me.com/garyfrance1#100008
Flyer
25 June
ANU Percussion Area Concert
Directed by Dr. Mary Broughton, guest Lecturer ANU School of Music. Performers Katrina Leske, Cary Finlay, Chloe Natterer, Jeremy Gallant, Jarred Synnott, Ana Napier, Yvonne Lam, Christina Hopgood, Charles Martin, Veronica Walshaw, Lisa Lai
Program
24 – 25 June
Alternate Mode collaborations with Mario DeCiutiis
Working on newest technology with Mario
http://www.alternatemode.com
14 June – 6 July
Gary France USA Tour
Collaborations with Kalani, Arthur Lipner, Mario DeCiutiis and more!
6 June
Gary France & Speak Percussion American Masters Program
DETAILS Saturday the 6th of June, 6pm (1 hour, no interval). PROGRAM John Cage Quartet for Tom-Toms James Tenney Pika-don (Australian Premiere) w. electronics Elliott Carter Tintinnabulation Alvin Lucier Music for Snare Drum, Pure Wave Oscillator and One or More Reflective Surfaces (Australian Premiere), Steve Reich Clapping Music. PERFORMERS Eugene Ughetti Peter Neville Matthias Schack-Arnott Gary France (Canberra) Greg Sully Tim Phillips NOTES The depth and diversity of 20th Century American music composition is staggering and it’s contribution to the genre of the percussion ensemble is second to none. From the conceptual and political West coast schools to the modernist and minimalist works of the East coast. Experience in this single concert program master percussion works from all extremes of the American culture, including the 100 year old mater Elliott Carter's work "Tintinnabulation" from 2008. TICKETS http://www.melbournerecital.com.au
http://www.speakpercussion.com/performances.php?ap=2&p=…
Program
8 May
Canberra International Music Festival
Rites of Passage Peter Sculthorpe's most significant work, commissioned for the opening of the Sydney Opera House, unheard for 35 years, and dedicated to the memory of Joern Utzon. Fri 8 May.
Program
7 May
Canberra International Music Festival
Sun in Me A portrait concert to celebrate Peter Sculthorpe's 80th birthday. Thurs 7 May. Gary France and David Pereira perform "Sonata for Cello and Percussion.
2008
1 November
Wingecarribee Singing Quilt
World premiere performance of composition by Andrew Ford, featuring the DRUMatiX Percussion Group. "A Singing Quilt" music for mixed choir, pre-recorded voices and five percussionists. Bundanoon NSW, Australia
Singing Quilt Poster
Sining Quilt Program
Review
30 October
Utopia Collective
Music for Large Jazz Ensemble by Gregg Stott presented at the Canberra Institute of Technology, Auditorium.
http://canberrajazz.net/frames/cj-blog-frame.htm
Poster
23 October
ANU World Music Ensemble
A selection of world music presented by the faculty and students of the ANU School of Music. Gary France directed the Brazilian Choro Ensemble.
ANU WME Brazilian Choro Program
29 September – 3 October
Australian International Marimba Festival
The Australian National Marimba Festival 2008 September 29 - October 2, 2008 The Australian National University, Canberra ACT Guest Artists Gordon Stout (USA), Kevin Bobo (USA) and Match Percussion (Australia). Featuring the Australian Marimba Orchestra. Hosted by the Australian National University School of Music Artistic Educational Director A/Prof Gary France Presented by Optimum Percussion Director Carolyn Watson
http://www.optimumpercussion.com.au/ANMF/index.html
Australian Marimba Orchestra (2001)
Application Form
Poster
Australian International Marimba Festival Program
AIMF 2008 Gala Concert Program
24 July
Fritz Hauser, Gary France and the DRUMatiX Percussion Group
Concert at the ANU School of Music, Band Room, 7:30pm Tickets available at the door. For more information call 5125 5700 or eamil concert.coordinator@anu.edu.au
www.anu.edu.au/music
Concert Flyer
18 May
DRUMMING and Video Phase by Steve Reich with So Percussion and the DRUMatiX
Gary France and the DRUMatiX joined international powerhouse So Percussion to present this milestone in twentieth century literature at the 2008 Canberra International Chamber Music Festival.
http://www.sopercussion.com/
21 – 25 April
Australian World Rhythms Festival 2008
Australian World Rhythms Festival 2008 Sunday 20 April – Thursday 24 April ANU School of Music Gary France, Artistic/Educational Director. The Australian World Rhythms Festival 2008 was a 5-day world drumming workshop and festival, featuring leading percussion performers and expert educators from around the world, including: KALANI (USA) Festival Drum Circle/Music Wellness, World Rhythms TUZA AFUTU (GHANA) West African Master Drummer RON REEVES (AUSTRALIA) South Indian/Sundanese specialist FABIAN HEVIA (CHILE) World Rhythms applied to drum set ALEX PERTOUT (CHILE) Afro/Cuban specialist GARY FRANCE (USA) World Rhythms & Music Technology JIM SHARROCK (AUSTRALIA) Community Drumming AMRIH WIDODO & SOEGITO HARDIODIKORO (INDONESIA) Javanese Gamelan Orchestra Over 125 participants ages 11 - 55 participated in this workshop and festival exploring the music of West Africa, India, Indonesia, Cuba and Brazil, as well as participating in Drum Circles, and performances as part of the celebrations in Civic and at Stage 88 Commonwealth Park for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch Relay.
Poster
Media Reports and Press Clippings.
ANU Reporter Story
Program Cover
17 April
Victorian State Secondary Teachers Professional Development Day
1 day workshop for Music Teachers,Melbourne Victoria. Gary France, Keynote Address.
ANU Pretertiary Curriculum
Accessory Percussion Handout
Powerpoint Speech, Materials from American Music Conference, AMC, please feel free to use.
3 – 7 April
rePercussions of Movement
rePercussions of Movement / Gary France / Kim O’Connell | March 23-29/08. Following on from a world premiere season at the 2007 Castlemaine State Festival this work will receive its Canberra premiere at the Street Theatre. An audio-visual meditation on movement and travel, from the invisible dance of sonic harmonics to the tectonic grindings of world cultures, Re-percussions of Movement will weave a journey that starts at your birth and ends at the far edges of your dying thoughts. “I see how this body influences external images: it gives back movement to them. I also see plainly how external images influence the image that we call my body: they transmit movement to it”. Henri Bergson In the tradition of conceptual musicians and performance artists, like Laurie Anderson and David Byrne, Re-percussions is an investigation of movement, physical and psychological, through a kaleidoscopic integration of percussion, images, and spoken word. Sound as reality. Image as representation. Text as enquiry. Art as freedom of movement in the Street Theatre Studio. Sound as reality. Image as representation. Text as enquiry. Dance as translation. Art as freedom in the Street Theatre Studio.
http://www.thestreet.org.au
Repercussions Photo
E Flyer
2007
5 December
Young Peoples Concerts, YOUNG New South Wales
The DRUMatiX percussion group presented "kiddiecussion" concerts at Young Primary Schools North and South as well as performingOmphalo Centric Lecture (Westlake) and Spanish Waltz (Green) at the Young Regional School of Music's 2007 Finale evening Concert.
1 – 3 November
PASIC 2007
The Percussive Arts Society International Convention Columbus Ohio, USA
http://www.pasic.org/
30 October
Masterclass Residency O.C.C, Syracuse USA
State University Onondoga Community College Syracuse NY, Hosted by Dr Robert Bridge, Supported by Sabian and Innovative Percussion
22 October
ANU World Music Ensemble, Indonesian Gamelan and Brazilian Ensembles
Dont miss this great chance to hear these two fantastic ensembles at the ACT Street Theatre. 7:30pm
13 October
National Gallery of Australia turns 25' Gary France and Blue poles
Percussionist / Sound Artist Gary France recently created a new installation for the celebration of the Australian National Gallery’s 25th Birthday Celebration, 2007. As part of this international celebration Mr France was commissioned to compose and perform “Contextures with Blue Poles” which he performed live in front of the painting.
Media release
2 – 3 October
’Defying Gravity : 20th Birthday Celebration!’
Evening Concert : 7.30pm on Tuesday 2nd October and 7.30pm on Wednesday 3rd October Musical Director: Tim White Special Guest Artists: Gary France, Louise Conroy and Iain Robbie WAAPA’s award-winning Defying Gravity percussion ensemble celebrates its twentieth anniversary, in a gala concert showcasing the joy of rhythm and the skills of present and past members of the group… featuring special guest artists Gary France (the inaugural director of the ensemble) and Iain Robbie (WAAPA graduate and percussion soloist), the evening’s highlights include Edgard Varese’ classic ‘Ionisation.
http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=25&Conten…
Preview in West Australian
Group Photo
25 – 26 September
Croc Fest
In 2007 over 20,000 students from around 450 schools are expected to participate in o ne of eight events jam-packed with exciting activities. A national audience of about 60,000 is anticipated. Gary France will present workshops and masterclasses at this years festival in Dubbo NSW.
http://www.crocfestival.org.au/
31 August
DRUMatiX Marimba Madness
Fundraiser for Friends of the ANU SOM
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_337.pdf
16 August
At The Edge 2
Staff and Students of the ANU New Media Laboratory (NML) present a concert of cutting edge New Media works. 8pm, Band Room, ANU School of Music.
Program
1 – 16 July
Gary France in Brazil
In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador supported by the Friends of the ANU School of Music.
1 – 2 June
DRUMatiX Coming Together
Gary France and the DRUMatiX Percussion Group with special Guest Tuza Afutu Master Drummer, Dancer and Percussionist from Ghana, West Africa. Percussionist Gary France and ANU DRUMatiX are an award winning combination any year – but particularly in 2007. Previously delighted audiences will a very special winter concert on June 1st and 2nd, 2006 at the ANU Arts Centre. This year's program celebrates Gary France's tenth year at the ANU (twentieth in Australia!) Come and hear Steve Reich’s mesmerizing “Sextet”, Fredrick Rzewski’s “Coming Together” a haunting tribute to the 1971 inmate uprising at the notorious Attica Prison uprising featuring international Jazz Artists Eric Ajaye and Miroslav Bukowsky. Erik Griswold’s “Strings Attached” and the ANU World Music African Drum and Dance Ensemble with Master Drummer Tuza Afutu. May 30 and June 1 and 2 ANU Arts Centre Theatre Tickets are available through Canberra Ticketing in late February
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_386.pdf
31 May – 2 June
Young Peoples Concerts KIDDIECUSSION 2007'
A series of interactive concerts for young people.
http://www.garyfrance.com/ypc.php
Press Preview 1
Press 2
Press 3
19 – 20 May
Gary France & the DRUMatiX tour the NSW Saphire Coast
Saphire Coast Music Society Narooma Golf Club Auditorium Saturday 2:30pm Montague Choristers' Visiting Artists Sunday in the Wolumla Community Hall 2:30pm
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_117.pdf
9 May
Child Support Agency Conference Corporate Team Building
Gary France presented a 40 minute interactive Team Building program at this National Conference. Topic "Making a Joyous Sound...TOGETHER!"
http://www.garyfrance.com/team.php
4 April
Repercussions in Movement (world premiere)
rePercussions of Movement / Gary France / Kim O’Connell. An audio-visual meditation on movement and travel, from the invisible dance of sonic harmonics to the tectonic grindings of world cultures, Re-percussions of Movement will weave a journey that starts at your birth and ends at the far edges of your dying thoughts. “I see how this body influences external images: it gives back movement to them. I also see plainly how external images influence the image that we call my body: they transmit movement to it”. Henri Bergson In the tradition of conceptual musicians and performance artists, like Laurie Anderson and David Byrne, Re-percussions is an investigation of movement, physical and psychological, through a kaleidoscopic integration of percussion, images, and spoken word. Sound as reality. Image as representation. Text as enquiry. Art as freedom of movement.
http://www.garyfrance.com/gallery.php?gallery=20
Castlemain Website program
30 March – 8 April
Castlemaine State Festival, Castlemaine Victoria
Gary France in Residence at the 2007 Festival
20 – 25 March
Auckland Festival Fire and Water
Toru Takemitsu, From Me Flows What You Call Time Gary France joins, as soloist, fellow percussionists Lenny Sakofsky, Bruce McKinnon, Tim Constable and Rob Clarke to perform Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu, From Me Flows What You Call Time, for orchestra and five percussionists. Takemitsu’s score was written to celebrate the grandeur and tranquility of Carnegie Hall in New York. An incredible concert from three master composers of the Pacific Rim. Rangitoto, by New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, is the thundering opening to the finale of Auckland Festival, AK07.
http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/Events/Music/Detail.a…
Review of Concert
16 March
At The Edge
Staff and Students of the ANU New Media Laboratory (NML) present a concert of cutting edge New Media works. 8pm, Band Room, ANU School of Music
6 March
Sin City the Vaudeville Years
University of Las Vegas Nevada Collage of Fine Arts Ragtime, Singing, Dancing Spectacular enroute to the Adelaide Festival. One Night Only!
2006
6 – 7 November
University of Las Vegas Nevada
Artist in Residence
http://www.garyfrance.com/gallery.php?gallery=2
1 – 3 November
Sam Houston University
Gary France in Residence
http://www.garyfrance.com/gallery.php?image=115&g=2&gal…
14 – 23 September
Nigredo Hotel
Australian Premiere of Chamber Opera
http://www.canberraarts.com.au/html/440fe844-e0c0-8e8e-…
26 August
The DRUMatiX with the Duyfken Project
Claire Edwards and Neild Meliefsta
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_389.pdf
7 – 13 August
KOSA Eleven Percussion Festival USA
International Percussion Festival
http://www.kosamusic.com/KoSA11_faculty.html
19 – 20 July
Taiwan- Australia New Media Art Symposium
Performance of Reich's Video Phase
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_385.pdf
6 – 22 July
QED
Multi-percussionist, Gary France composed and performed the live soundscape exploring digital new media technologies in the performance at The Street Theatre, QED.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_582.jpg
2 – 3 June
The DRUMatiX
Annual WINTER CONCERT, REICH DRUMMING PT 1, UDOW COYOTE DREAMING, Andreissen Hoketus & Wokers Union, Cage Third Construction
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_338.pdf
8 – 9 April
Ibero American Festival
Performances by DRUMatiX and Gary France with Alex Pertout
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_396.pdf
10 – 19 March
The International Youth Masterclass in Percussion
International Youth Masterclass in Percussion 2006 Participants from Australia and International Artists including Nexus, Evelyn Glennie, The Kusun Ensemble, The Renegades Steel Band,and more!
http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/Festival+Melbourne2006/…
16 February
Albeniz Circulo de Fuego, Canberra Multicultural Festival
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_204.jpg
2005
11 August
The DRUMatiX with Fritz Hauser
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_186.pdf
11 June
DRUMatiX Continuum Concert 2005
Music for Pieces of Wood (1971) Steve Reich Veronica Walshaw, Michael Stevens, Charles Martin, Ben Willson, Richard Spong Rain Tree (1981) Toru Takemitsu Jessica Dai, vibraphone – crotales, Wyana Etherington, Gary France, marimba – crotales A Room (1943), for piano John Cage Edwina Berry, piano She is Asleep (1943) quartet for twelve tom-toms John Cage Charles Martin, Adam Dickson, Richard Spong, Michael Stevens - Chinese tom-toms A Room (1943), for prepared piano John Cage Edwina Berry, piano Ionisation (1933) Edgard Varèse Chi-Hsia Lai, Jessica Dai, Ben Willson, Adam Jeffrey, Adam Dickson, Veronica Walshaw, Michael Stevens, Charles Martin, Richard Spong, Tim Hansen, Wyana Etherington, Hannah Vermeesch INTERVAL Continuum (1967) Kazimierz Serocki Adam Jeffrey, Veronica Walshaw, Ben Willson, Adam Dickson, Jessica Dai, Wyana Etherington The Invisible Men (1996) Nigel Westlake Wyana Etherington, Adam Jeffrey, Adam Dickson, Gary France
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_183.pdf
Canberra Times Review
15 April
ANU World Music Ensemble with Aldo Mazza
World Rhythms Week
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_187.jpg
6 April
Designing the Future 2005
Designing the Future 2005 - Ultra-Bandwidth and the Internet ISOC-AU, ac3, Smart Internet, and GrangeNet hosted the forum Designing the Future 2005 in Sydney on Wednesday 6th April 2005, Gary France presented New Technologies in Music performance.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_578.jpg
10 – 12 February
Australian Music Educators National Conference AMENC
Gary France / John Agnew Co-Conveneors
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_102.pdf
2004
7 December
Canberra Critics Circle Award for R18+
ANU DRUMatiX wins award for Reich's 18 Musicians.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_568.jpg
7 December
Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series, Potsdam NY, USA
Gary France delivers address as part of the 2004 Series, SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_573.jpg
27 November
Australia Britain Society, Gary France, Guest Speaker
23 September
Ballet Mecanique at the Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia
Special performance for the Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_180.jpg
20 August
The ANU School of Music Music Summit, Gary France Conveneorr
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_576.pdf
25 July
A Winter Musical Feast, Gary France with John and Jean Roberts
An American in Paris by George Gershwin Perth Modern School Perth Western Australia
http://www.garyfrance.com/gallery.php?image=98&g=1&gall…
5 – 6 June
The DRUMatiX R 18+
Music for 18 Musicians Reich, Music de Table Thierry de May, Painting with Breath David Downes, Marimba Spiritual Miki
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_181.jpg
ABC FM article
14 April
ANU World Music Ensemble with WALA
World rhythms Week 2004
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_574.jpg
28 March
DRUMatiX 'Round Town in Gungahlin ACT, Family Concert
16 January
Multi Shakespere, NGA Australia, KALABASH world Premiere
World Premiere by DRUMatiX of Nigel Westlake's KALABASH
2003
30 October
Watching the Stars Shine, "a benefit for the Mt Stromlo Redevelopment fund"
ANU DRUMatiX Performance
22 – 29 September
APS&E
APS&E review in Realtime
APSE/aps8.htm
13 August
Gary France Mike Nelson Jazz Duets
at red Belly Black,
6 June
ANU DRUMatiX Winter Concert Belconnen Community Centre
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_178.jpg
27 March
Eingana Ensemble at NGA Australia
Ichiyanigi Recurrence
2002
26 October
CSM Percussion Students Lunchtime Concert
22 October
Eingana Ensemble at The Australian National Gallery, Bartok Sonata for 2 Pianos and Percussion
1 – 6 October
Rhythms of Life Percussion Festival
ANU DRUMatiX Percussion Group with Zoltan Raz, Michael Askill, Alan Abel, Defying Gravity, Tetrafide Percussion Perth Western Australia DRUMatiX program: The Song of Queztecoatal Harrison, Crown of Thorns Maslanka, Third Construction Cage, Diners Club, Bonham Rouse.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_77.jpg
2 August
Gary France and Friends Recital
Program Piano Phase (for 2 pianos or marimbas) - Steve Reich 1980 Gary France & Mary Broughton Marimba Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion - Bela Bartok John Luxton & Arnan Wiesel piano Gary France & Mary Broughton Percussion Crystal Silence / Sea Journey - Chick Corea Mike Nelson piano Gary France Vibraphone "It's About Time" for Solo Drumset by Robert Cucinotta 1998 (World Premiere) Nardis Davis Invitation Kaper/Washington Jump Monk Mingus Gary France, Dave Panichi, John Mackey, Eric Ajaye & Mike Nelson
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_587.doc
7 June
ANU DRUMatiX Stomp with Special Guest Greame Leak
PROGRAM Schtick Stick Chris Brooks 2000 Noise Orchestra Medley Graeme Leek 1998 Diners Club Chris Crockarell 1998 The Briefcase for Amplified Office Worker Graeme Leak 1989 Graeme Leak Crown of Thorns David Maslanka 1991 Stinkin’ Garbage Ed Argenziano 1997 Raja, Wyana Etherington soloist G.H. Green Xylophonia, Jessica Dai Soloist G.H. Green Enid thinks Rebecca misses Tom - for String Can, Voice and Feet Graeme Leak (1995) words by Bill Leak Graeme Leak Drum Song Graeme Leak Me Tarzan Chris Crockarell 1995 Bonham Christopher Rouse 1988 Brooms Hilda Chris Crockarell 1997
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_179.pdf
2001
3 – 4 October
Bang that Drum, Gary France with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra
William Kraft's Timpani Concerto GF Soloist
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_580.jpg
Photo
Poster
8 June
CSM Percussion Ensemble Percussion Spectacular
The Ragtime Robin Green, Nagoya Marimbas Reich, Head Talk Ford, Overture for Percussion Beck, Quartet for Paper Bags Spivac, Omphalo Centric Lecture Westlake, Music for Cross Cultures Udow
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_172.jpg
3 May
CSM and VCA Percussion Ensembles Lunchtime Concert
Omphalo Centric Lecturer Westlake, Syncronisims No. 5 Davidovsky, TOCCATA Koppel, Malfunction Studies Pateras
15 – 21 April
Australian National Marimba Festival with Leigh Howard Stevens
Concert: Selections from the Great Albums for the Young, Preludes for Marumba Helble, Andante Bach, Rhythmic Caprice Stevens, Australian Marimba Orchestra conducted by Gary France
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_253.jpg
Australian Marimba Festival Orchestra
17 March
Guitar at Kings
Old Parliment House, Canberra Australia, Tim Kain, Barbara Gilby, Gary France David Pereira World Premiere Ross Edwards Enyato V
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_586.pdf
17 January
Australian Youth Orchestra percussion Ensemble Gary France Director
First Construction in Metal, John Cage
2000
29 October
ABC Sunday Live Gary France Percussion and Carolyn Kidd Guitar
Australian Premiere of Mundus Canais by George Crumb and World Premiere of Carpenterira by Richard Charleton
29 October
ABC Live National broadcast, Carylon Kidd and Gary France
Works for Guitar and Percussion, Harrison, Charlton, Crumb
19 August
Gary France and Carylon Kidd @ The Queensland Guitar Society
17 – 19 June
Music Students with Talent (MuST)
Weekend music workshop, Gary France presented rhythm workshops for MuST students.
8 June
ANU World Music Ensemble, Evening Concert
ANU Gamelan and South Indian Ensemble with special guest Lakshmi Ranganathan
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_442.jpg
2 June
ANU World Music Ensemble
Lunchtime Concert
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_581.jpg
16 May
CSM Marimba Band Canberra Hospital Intensive Care Fundraiser
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_169.pdf
12 May
ANU Percussion Ensemble Lunch Time Concert
Three Brothers Colgrass, Dotty Dimples, Charleston Capers, Rain, Rajah, Fluffy Ruffles (Green), Toccata Chavez, MOMENTUM Kraft.
11 May
CSM Contemporary Music Ensemble directed by Gary France
Composers Somaya Langley, Ruth Lee Martin, Daniel Connolly, Christoph Moor, Sally Pollard, Kate Moore
15 – 30 April
New Music Now AYO
Percussion Ensemble Directed by Gary France Three Studies by Ross Lee Finny
4 – 17 January
AYO National Music Camp, Gary France percussion tutor
1999
26 October
CSM Percussion Ensemble in Concert
Lisa Lai, Mark Ashton, Bree VanReyk, Jocelyn Fegent, Lachlan Smith, Tim Bevit
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_363.jpg
2 October
Drums Around the World, Festival of Contemporary Arts
ANU DRUMatix with Arthur Lipner
http://www.garyfrance.com/gallery.php?image=168&g=7&gal…
2 June
DRUMatiX Winter Concert
PROGRAMME Fanfare for Tambourines John Alfieri 1983 CSM Percussion Ensemble Umin and Thurmin * Nicole Walker 1998 Lachlan Smith Prelude for Percussion Malloy Miller 1960 CSM Pre-tertiary Percussion Ensemble Rain - Solo for Snare Drum * Kate Moore 1998 Bree VanReyk October Mountain Alan Hovhaness 1957 I sensa misura, II = around 88, III = around 80, IV = around 56, V = around 180 Jacinta Dunlop Marimba Soloist CSM Pre-tertiary Percussion Ensemble Gainsborough Thomas Gauger 1974 I II III CSM Percussion Ensemble Ricik Ricik Traditional CSM Javanese Gamelan CSM Ragtime Marimba Band The Ragtime Robin (1925) Peter Olsen Soloist The Chromatic Foxtrot (1920) Lachlan Smith Soloist The Whistler Sharon Wright soloist Log Cabin Blues (1919) Jocelyn Fegent Soloist Indian Story Adam Chaffe Soloist George Hamilton Green Soliloquy from Hamlet * Judith Crispin Cresswell 1998 Gary France First Construction (In Metal) John Cage 1962 CSM Percussion Ensemble * world premiere
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_191.pdf
1998
26 October
Brass and Percussion Students performance
Duetinno Concertante Dahl Bree VanReyk and Felicity Gallagher
14 – 18 October
CSM Percussion Ensemble New South Wales Tour
Sydney Church of England Girls Grammer School St Ignatius' Riverview Wideview Primary School Normanhurst Boys School Percussive Arts Society Ensemble Day
4 October
CSM Percussion Ensemble Sunday Live ABC National Broadcast
ABC Sunday Live with Tor Fromyhr Omphalo Centric Lecture Westlake, Amores Cage, Rain Tree Takemitsu, Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra Harrison. Tim Hauptman, Stuart lees, Janine Lapworth, Bree VanReyk, John Batterham
29 July – 2 August
ABODA - ANBOC 1998 Conference
Music Educators Conference
1997
13 December
Holiday for Percussion
UNT Percussion Ensemble Dr Robert Schietroms Director, Fantastic concert of Xmas music arranged by Pablo Mayer and UNT artists.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_317.pdf
5 June
James Gillespie Recital
With Steven Harlos, Drew Phelps, Gary France, William Wysaske
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_325.jpg
21 – 26 February
Residency at UNC Charlotte
Performance of American in Paris with John and Jean Roberts for the American Cancer Society of Charlotte.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_531.pdf
1996
16 April
Alice Carard 99 Birthday Concert
Special concert featuring, Alice Carard, Pauliene Belviso, Mark Coughlan, Robert Curry, Pal Eder, Gary France, Jana Kovar, Coral Lancaster, Darryl Poulsen, Suzanne Wijsman
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_258.pdf
1995
21 October – 19 November
Heartbeat, Percussion Festival, Gary France Director
A Series of workshops and concerts in percussion featuring, Gary Ridge, Gary France, Mike Burns, Ron Reeves, Hazel Potts, Chris TarrJim Webb, Keith Kirkwood, Ric Eastman, Ray Pereira, and Trilok Gurtu
Complete Program
Poster
25 June
West Australian Youth Orchestra Percussion Ensemble
Music by Beck, Muzquiz, Coleman
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_469.pdf
19 – 21 May
Dances with Drums
Gary France Solo Show at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_440.pdf
1993
11 November
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble
National Broadcast ABCFM, Young Australia. Program: Sculthorpe Djilile, Hovhaness October Mountain, Chavez Tocata, Reich Music for Pieces of Wood
6 October
Perth Jazz Orchestra with Ray Brown Trio
2 – 4 October
York Jazz Festival
Perth Jazz Orchestra, Mike Nelson Trio
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_384.pdf
28 May
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Winter Concert
Pamella Jones, Thomas Murphay, Alice Emor, Colin Mills, Darren Moore, Paul Barnes, Neville Talbot, Iain Robbie
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_374.pdf
1992
20 October
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_324.pdf
26 – 28 September
York Jazz Festival
GF with the Mike Nelson Trio
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_383.pdf
20 September
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble Spring Gala
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_282.pdf
2 August
South Wwst Music Convention, Gary France Convention Coordinator
A convention for music educators, performers and enthusiasts in Bunbury Western Australia.
9 June
W.A. Conservatorium Big Band Gary France Director
Lunch Time Concert
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_381.pdf
19 May
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble Winter Concert
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_323.pdf
1991
24 September
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_375.pdf
20 September
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Students Recital
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_300.pdf
24 – 25 August
South Wwst Music Convention, Gary France Convention Coordinator
24 August
Marimba Band Concert at St Mary's School Perth
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_380.pdf
30 June
Bebop and Beyond Gary France in Recital
Gary France Drums, Mike Nelson piano, Murray Wilkins Bass, Jamie Ohlers Tenor Saxophone, Roger Garood Alto Saxophone, Sandy France Piano, Grant Senior Bass
7 April
W.A. Conservatorium Chamber Players
20th Century Classics
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_318.pdf
1990
24 – 25 October
W.A. Conservatorium Contemporary Music Series
Rain Tree, Ionization, Ballet Mecanique and more
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_303.pdf
18 October
WAYJO Schools Concert
Ionization Players: Thane Mandin, Owen Smythe, Simon Treadwell, Chris Wood, Paul Edsall, Neil Craig, Brian Nichols, Evan Jenkins, Michael Pigneguy, Alison Eddington
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_327.pdf
14 September
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Students Recital
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_298.pdf
3 September
Joanne Brackeen at the Perth Jazz Society
with Gary France Drums, Murray Wilkins Bass
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_522.pdf
8 August
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble with Steve Schick
National Broadcast No.9 Zyklus, To the Earth, Third Construction, Ionization, Rebounds Performers: Steve Schick, Thane Mandin, Daniel Warren, Jenny Day, Chris Wood, Paul Edsall, Neil Craig, Evan Jenkins, Michael Pigneguy, Alison Eddington, Gavin Darbey, Chris Tarr, Sandy Moor
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_320.pdf
5 August
Phil Wilson and Jazz West
at the Perth Jazz Society, GF Drums
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_476.jpg
4 August
Jazz Lunchtime Concert
Gary France,Mike Nelson, Murray Wilkins
30 July
W.A Conservatoriumk of Music, Gary France BeBop and Beyond
Lunch Time Concert
29 May
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble Winter Concert
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_382.pdf
6 April
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Students Recital
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_294.pdf
26 February
Clifford Jordon at Perth Jazz Society
with Gary France Drums, Murray Wilkins Bass, Mickey Tucker Piano.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_510.pdf
1989
24 October
Jazz Concert with Paul Millard
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_377.pdf
4 September
Jim McNeeley and Jazz West
At the Perth Jazz Society
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_521.pdf
25 June – 14 July
Jazz Tour of India
Indian Council of Cultural Relations, performance and educational tour. Four on the Floor, Mike Nelson, Paul Pooley, Freddy Grigson, Gary France
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_313.pdf
11 June
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble Concert Winter Concert
with special guest Peter Exton, Harrison Violin Concerto, Ernst Krenek Marginal Sounds.
http://www.garyfrance.com/gallery.php?image=286&g=7&gal…
3 June
York Winter Festival
W.A Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble in York, ABC Broadcast with Peter Exton, Harrison Violin Concerto for Violin and Percussion, Australian Premiere.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_329.pdf
1 June
Emily Remler at Perth Jazz Society
Gary France Drums and Brian Bursey Bass
1988
11 August
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble Concert
The Three Camps, Harrison Suite for Percussion, Davidovsky Syncronisms No. 5, Udow Music for Cross Cultures No. 1, Douglas Rock Etude No. 6, Guanguanco, Performers: David Allen, Russell Burows, Neil Craig, Richard Eastman, Alison Eddington, Daniel Glasco, Tod Hutchison, Heta Moses, Chris Tarr, John Tombides, Simon Treadwell, Daniel Warren, Timothy Whitehead
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_285.jpg
14 April
Percussion Students Recital
http://www.garyfrance.com/gallery.php?image=295&g=7&gal…
1987
22 November
Gary France Drum Set Tour of Australia and New Zeland
Sponsored by Billy Hyde Drum Company, Remo, Zildjian
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_494.jpg
20 September
The Nova Ensemble Ionization
Samlley Ceremony 1, William Stewart, Ratatouille, Steve Reich Six Marimbas, Varese Ionization, Carl Vine Defying Gravity, Xenakis Persephassa Performers: John Baldwin, Neil Craig, Amanda Dean, Hans Dreiberg, Gary France, Garry Lee, Malcolm Leek, Tony Maydwell, Craig Ogden, David Pye, Ron Reeves, Paul Tanner, Cathy Travers, Tim White
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_524.pdf
17 September
W.A. Conservatorium Percussion Inaugural Concert
Gary France's first percussion ensemble concert in Australia!
http://www.garyfrance.com/gallery.php?image=280&g=7&gal…
8 June
Urbie Green at the Perth Jazz Society
Brian Bursey Bass, Mike Nelson Drums, Gary France Drums
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_480.jpg
8 April
Roger Garrood at Perth Jazz Society
Gary France, Tom Martin, Lee Buddle, Simon Styles, Gary France's first Jazz Performance in Western Australia.
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_492.jpg
1986
5 December
Gary France Recital
Masters Recital at University of North Texas Gest Artists Dr. Robert Schietroma, J.B. Smith, Mike Kingan, Gwen McLean
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_269.pdf
10 October
Tour of Taiwan with UNT Jazz Singers
10 April
Wichita Jazz Festival with UNT 2 Oclock Band
1984
1 May – 8 December
59 City Tour of USA with Clyde Beatty Cole Brothers Circus
Full time Musician on the road, 15 2.5 hour shows per week. GF Sponsored by Zildjian and Remo.
Photograph of Clyde Cole Brothers on tour
1977
2 May
Crane Student Association Big Band
Gary France, Steve Squires directors, Players, Don Fabian, Pat Perez, Wally Siebal, Russ Scotti, Steve Carney, Jim Mullen, John Dubois, Elliot Maker, Jay Friedman, Joe Campolieta, Mark Hull, Paul Sanders, Marty Coons, Pete Maliverni, Tom Barney, Cliff Bruker, Gary France
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_304.pdf
1976
13 July
Crane Youth Music Faculty Concert
Two Etudes for Marimba by Gary France
http://www.garyfrance.com/archive/aItm_305.pdf

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