News Discover the latest news from The Music Performance Unit UNSW. 10 Apr 2024 Choral Maestro: Timothy Wayne-Wright Returns to UNSW We welcome back to UNSW global singer and educator, Timothy Wayne-Wright who will be supporting and working with Choir Director, Sonia Maddock in the newly created position, Academy Director in Residence in 2024. 9 Apr 2024 Scales of Justice Australia Ensemble UNSW's second concert of 2024 welcomes back our very own alumni, Tahlia Petrosian, law graduate to internationally acclaimed musician, director and creative producer who has had an exceptional career abroad. 9 Apr 2024 David's Notes from Medicine to Music Joining Australia Ensemble UNSW's second concert of 2024 on 18 May, is phenomenal international pianist, David Fung. Former UNSW Medicine student, David Fung interviews with us ahead of his upcoming performance where he delves into his career trajectory post UNSW, and shares invaluable advice to aspiring musicians. 20 Mar 2024 A Sapphire Season The first step of the Australia Ensemble UNSW’s transformative year in 2024 is upon us. 20 Mar 2024 Winner of UNSW's 2024 Concerto Auditions Announced! Music Performance UNSW is delighted to announce Celine Kang as the winner of UNSW's 2024 Concerto Auditions, for her performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. 7 Mar 2024 Experience Mindfulness through Art and Music Music Performance UNSW is delighted to announce Shauna Beesley as the winner of the Willgoss Choral Composition Prize for 2024, for her work, Journey. 15 Feb 2024 Winner of 2024 Willgoss Choral Composition Prize: Shauna Beesley Music Performance UNSW is delighted to announce Shauna Beesley as the winner of the Willgoss Choral Composition Prize for 2024, for her work, Journey. 2 Feb 2024 A Partnership to Sing About The Music Performance Unit is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Timothy Wayne-Wright. Tim will serve as Academy Director in Residence, working closely with Choral Director Sonia Maddock, and UNSW’s elite chamber choir, Corde. 16 Jan 2024 Where Art Meets Tech! The Music Performance Unit and the Immersive Technology team at UNSW have been collaborating on a Virtual Reality experience for the past 6 months. 15 Jan 2024 Calling Australian Composers The Willgoss Choral Composition Prize is aimed at encouraging and promoting the creation of an original work for unaccompanied choir, in support of a thriving choral program at UNSW Australia as represented by the Music Performance Unit. 15 Dec 2023 Signing off for the holiday season! The MPU team is wrapping up for another year! 5 Dec 2023 Introducing MPU's new Music Events Assistant, Maggie Pang Maggie holds extensive experience in arts education, performance, and management. She previously served as a tour and concerts manager for Musica Viva Australia and as a teacher and resident associate artist at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium. Load More Get in touch with us online, by phone or in person. Link Contact page
10 Apr 2024 Choral Maestro: Timothy Wayne-Wright Returns to UNSW We welcome back to UNSW global singer and educator, Timothy Wayne-Wright who will be supporting and working with Choir Director, Sonia Maddock in the newly created position, Academy Director in Residence in 2024.
9 Apr 2024 Scales of Justice Australia Ensemble UNSW's second concert of 2024 welcomes back our very own alumni, Tahlia Petrosian, law graduate to internationally acclaimed musician, director and creative producer who has had an exceptional career abroad.
9 Apr 2024 David's Notes from Medicine to Music Joining Australia Ensemble UNSW's second concert of 2024 on 18 May, is phenomenal international pianist, David Fung. Former UNSW Medicine student, David Fung interviews with us ahead of his upcoming performance where he delves into his career trajectory post UNSW, and shares invaluable advice to aspiring musicians.
20 Mar 2024 A Sapphire Season The first step of the Australia Ensemble UNSW’s transformative year in 2024 is upon us.
20 Mar 2024 Winner of UNSW's 2024 Concerto Auditions Announced! Music Performance UNSW is delighted to announce Celine Kang as the winner of UNSW's 2024 Concerto Auditions, for her performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3.
7 Mar 2024 Experience Mindfulness through Art and Music Music Performance UNSW is delighted to announce Shauna Beesley as the winner of the Willgoss Choral Composition Prize for 2024, for her work, Journey.
15 Feb 2024 Winner of 2024 Willgoss Choral Composition Prize: Shauna Beesley Music Performance UNSW is delighted to announce Shauna Beesley as the winner of the Willgoss Choral Composition Prize for 2024, for her work, Journey.
2 Feb 2024 A Partnership to Sing About The Music Performance Unit is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Timothy Wayne-Wright. Tim will serve as Academy Director in Residence, working closely with Choral Director Sonia Maddock, and UNSW’s elite chamber choir, Corde.
16 Jan 2024 Where Art Meets Tech! The Music Performance Unit and the Immersive Technology team at UNSW have been collaborating on a Virtual Reality experience for the past 6 months.
15 Jan 2024 Calling Australian Composers The Willgoss Choral Composition Prize is aimed at encouraging and promoting the creation of an original work for unaccompanied choir, in support of a thriving choral program at UNSW Australia as represented by the Music Performance Unit.
5 Dec 2023 Introducing MPU's new Music Events Assistant, Maggie Pang Maggie holds extensive experience in arts education, performance, and management. She previously served as a tour and concerts manager for Musica Viva Australia and as a teacher and resident associate artist at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.
