Gillian Pereira is a cellist with a busy teaching schedule in Canberra, with students at Canberra Girls Grammar School, Radford College and a private studio at the Wesley Music Centre. Since 2020 Gillian has enjoyed developing her cello pedagogy skills further through intensive Suzuki Teacher Training, with the majority of this training with Shu-Yi Scott of Texas, US.
Gillian is also the cello tutor for 'StringProject', which presents string weekend workshops specifically designed for adult string musicians in Beechworth, Bathurst and Canberra throughout the year.
In concert Gillian has performed with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, the Riverina Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Music Series, and as Principal Cello of the Canberra Bach Ensemble, and Principal Cello of the Australian Youth Orchestra, and more. Gillian has also performed with contemporary ensembles such as Trio Lady Luck, composer Sally Greenaway, and performers Katie Noonan, Lucy Sugerman and Lior.
PLEASE SEE WORKSHOP AND LESSON DETAILS BELOW:
Vibrato Workshop
2:30pm - 3:30pm
$25/person
Bring along your cello to explore some creative ways to establish and develop an easy, relaxed vibrato technique. Share any vibrato challenges you might be experiencing for discussion and problem solving. Work through some vibrato exercises to establish and refine vibrato further.
Cello Ensemble Workshop
4pm - 5:30pm
$25/person
Cellists of all ages and experience are invited to come along and play a selection of ensemble repertoire for all levels - arranged for beginner to advanced. Open string parts will be available for very new players. An opportunity to explore a range of cello ensemble repertoire of different styles, in a fun and relaxed environment. Music will be available prior to the workshop.
Cello Private Lesson
12noon - 2pm/6pm - 8pm
One Hour - $100/person Half Hour - $50/person
Private cello lessons will also be available on the day, please feel welcome to book in. To get the most of out of our time together please share what piece/s you would like to work on, and also your goals for the lesson.
BOOKING DEADLINE: THURSDAY JUNE 29, 2023
BOOKINGS: admin@rivconmusic.nsw.edu.au 69253522