2009 TaikOz Workshops

Congratulations on your offer of a place in this year's Taikoz Workshops. Information on how you accept your offer of a place is detailed below.

 

Acceptance Procedure

To accept your offer of a place in the 2009 Specialised Dance Workshops you should download the Acceptance Package using the link provided below. Complete and return all paperwork to us by Friday 14 August 2009. If we have not received your forms by this date, you place will be offered to another student.

 

Taikoz Workshops Acceptance Package – Students [.pdf 108 KB]

 

Taikoz Workshops Acceptance Package – Teachers [.pdf 50 KB]

 

Non-Acceptance Procedure

If you are now unable to take up your offer of a place, please download the Non-Acceptance Form and fax it to us ASAP so that another student can be offered your place.

 

Taikoz Workshops Non-Acceptance Form [.pdf 51 KB]

 

Only those students who have received a letter offering them a place at the workshops should complete the Acceptance Package.

 

We look forward to your involvement in the workshops. For further information concerning the 2009 Taikoz Workshops, please contact Peter Cook, Senior Coordinator Arts Initiatives and Director Schools Spectacular at The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1174, Fax 02 9569 6878, Email peter.cook2@det.nsw.edu.au

 

TaikOz Workshops for Teachers and Students

The 2009 Schools Spectacular TaikOz Workshops provide an opportunity for teachers and students to be involved in a challenging and stimulating percussion program, extending the opportunities available in schools and regions.

 

Applications are now invited from schools for students in Years 7 to 12 and teachers.  The program consists of two half day workshops.  The first workshop will be held on 1 September and the second on 8 September.  Successful applicants will be expected to attend a half-day workshop on both days. The venue for the workshops is St Georges Hall, Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, King Street, Newtown.

 

The Schools Spectacular TaikOz Workshops will focus on developing technical and performance abilities in TaikOz drumming.  Students and teachers are professionally trained by tutors from TaikOz, Australia's leading TaikOz drumming specialists.

 

The total attendance fee for successful applicants is $30.00.  Travel to and from the venue and meals are NOT provided.

 

Applications are due to The Arts Unit by Friday 10 July 2009.  If more than one student is nominated from a school, a priority ranking must be shown on the application forms.

 

For further information, please contact Mr Peter Cook on telephone 02 8512 1174, email peter.cook2@det.nsw.edu.au or on fax 02 9569 6878

Dates	Tuesday 1 September and Tuesday 8 September 2009. Successful applicants are expected to attend two half-day workshops.
Venue	St Georges Hall, Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, King Street, Newtown
Cost	$30.00 (incl GST)   The cost does not include student travel to and from the venue, accommodation or meals.   Please do not send payment until you have received notification of acceptance.   A 50% cancellation fee will be payable if a participant accepted into the TaikOz Workshops withdraws less than one week before its commencement.  There will be no refunds given due to student illness or misadventure.
Eligibility	Participation is open to students attending government secondary and central schools in Years 7 - 12.
Nominations	Please use the link below to download a Nomination Form.   Schools Spectacular Taikoz Workshop Nomination Form [.pdf 45 KB]   Teachers please note: Numbers at the workshops are limited and not all nominated students may be offered a place.  To assist in the selection process, teachers are required to prioritise their nominated students on each nomination form.   Nominations close on Friday 10 July 2009.  Late nominations will not be accepted.
Acceptances	Students will be notified of their acceptance to the workshops through their school.  Successful students will then receive a further information package including payment instructions.   Acceptances will be sent to schools by Friday 31 July 2009.
Payment	Successful students will receive a Tax Invoice Payment Form as part of their acceptance/information package.    This form and full payment must be received by Friday 21 August 2009.   Please do not send payment until you have received notification of your acceptance.
Enquiries	For further information please contact Mr Peter Cook, Senior Coordinator Arts Initiatives and Director Schools Spectacular at The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1174, Fax 02 9569 6878, Email peter.cook2@det.nsw.edu.au