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Latest News - January 2007

James Blunt Retires

James Blunt retires from AOBO after almost three decades Following the best part of 30 years service to the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, James Blunt, principal trumpet from 1979-2001, has decided to leave the orchestra to pursue other activities. 

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Vale Richard “Dick” Montz 

Sydney’s jazz, classical and music education community have gathered to pay tribute to Richard “Dick” Montz.  Losing his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on December 27, 2005, Dick was laid to rest following a moving service at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Cremorne (Sydney, Australia) on January 3.

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2006 ATG Trumpet Conference

One to put in your diary - the 2006 ATG Conference will feature Vince DiMartino and prominent Australian trumpeter players and educators.

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Seventh Chapter Ensemble CD

The Brisbane-based Seventh Chapter Ensemble, a contemporary brass quintet augmented with drums have just released a new CD entitled "With Bricks Thrown At Ya" which features brand new compositions by a host of local composers. The group have made a name for themselves as exceptional interpreters of modern music. This new CD, supported by Arts Queensland, showcases works that blend classical, jazz, funk and even hip-hop music!

To check it out, see their website at www.seventhchapter.com - where you can download audio and video samples.