What's On

As part of her Australia Council Project Fellowship,  Lisa went to Chennai, in Setp-Oct 08, to undertake further vocal percussion study with her teacher Karaikudi Mani.  It was an inspiring visit to Mani's new residence in Panayur just South of Chennai. 
Lisa is currently working on her new song cycle for the Lisa Young Quartet - the eternal pulse -  which will be performed in the 2nd half of 2009.

Ben Robertson the double bassist in the quartet also undertook a study program in Chennai with Sth Indian violinist V.S. Narasimhan.  He also had a very inspiring trip and will be collaborating with Lisa on the arrangements of 'the eternal pulse'.
 

Ben Robertson, Karaikudi Mani, and Lisa Young, at Mani's new residence Panayur, Chennai - Oct 08

CURRENT EVENTS/WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES

THE AUSTRALIAN VOICES CHOIR

have just returned from a wonderful tour of Taipei where they performed 'OTHER PLANS' - a new vocal work which they commissioned Lisa to write in 2008.  The piece features lots of intense layers of vocal percussion for vocal ensemble.

BENDIGO YOUTH CHOIR

During April /May Lisa has been taking a series of vocal workshops with the BENDIGO YOUTH CHOIR.  They presented a concert of the music they explored including premieres of 2 new works,  '

Tha Thin Tha' and 'The Gift' on Sunday 17th May 2.30 , St. Andrews Church Bendigo.

THE AUSTRALIAN VOICES FESTIVAL -  BRISBANE
Saturday 9th May
Lisa gave workshops as part of the Australian Voices Festival in Kennillworth on the Sunshine Coast, this visit also presented the opportunity to workshop 'OTHER PLANS' the commissioned piece she wrote for TAV late last year.

LATER IN THE YEAR
Coco's Lunch goes to Sydney for a season of children's shows at the Glen St. Theatre, and performs an adult concert as part of the Utzon Music Series on Friday the 9th October.
see www.cocoslunch.com