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Rader in Bundaberg

David Rule and Don Rader at Golden Years

Golden Years, an initiative of the CQU Foundation to involve senior citizens in community activities, warmly received the first Bundaberg performance of the tour. The show, included many classic jazz tunes and concluded with a sing-along of old favourites like 'Road To Gundagai', 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary', and 'If You Knew Susie' One elderly lady, from the Pioneer Home, shed a tear during the sing-along at the end of the show and pleaded for 'just one more song' as she left.

The evening saw a Con Jazz performance as a lead up to the Little Big Band Competition, involving local high schools. The emphasis was on the music rather than the competition and the high school students enjoyed the experience. "It was excellent because they got to hear the conservatorium musicians play," said Corinne Darby, coordinator of the Bundaberg State High School Band who came a creditable second on the night.

Don Rader with Andrew Lye from Kepnock State High School receiving trophy at Little Big Band Comp.

Dana King, coordinator of the Kepnock State High School Band was thrilled that her students had won on the night. "The whole night was wonderful, the kids executed the pieces well," she said.

School workshops commenced the programme on August 14 and these were well attended and the students received invaluable advice and tips from Don Rader and the students and staff of CQCM. The landscaped grounds of the Bundaberg campus provided plenty of space for the students to brake into separate groups for their respective instruments.

CQCM student Ryan Livings with Bundy school students at workshop.

In the evening the Bundaberg CQU student refectory was the venue for the 'Raders of the lost Art' Jazz Spectacular. The capacity crowd gratefully received a lesson on the history of Jazz from both the CQCM students and Don Rader. The student combos commenced with early Dixie jazz standards through to modern classics and included a spectacular big band finale involving all of the students and a guest spot by Don Rader.

Don and flugel horn in Bundy

Don Rader continued the history lesson, explaining the origins of his German flugel horn and several of the songs he performed including his haunting original 'Ashiya' which has a Japanese origin and feel.

"I think Don Rader was good, the way he talked to the crowd and explained the history and all that," said Tracy Temple, Student Services coordinator for the CQU Bundaberg campus.

Multicultural Fair Concert, Gladstone Concert, Rockhampton Concert, Mackay Concert.

Story and Photos by Ross Green


		Rader in Bundaberg David Rule and Don Rader at Golden Years Golden Years, an initiative of the CQU Foundation to involve senior citizens in community activities, warmly received the first Bundaberg performance of the tour. The show, included many classic jazz tunes and concluded with a sing-along of old favourites like 'Road To Gundagai', 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary', and 'If You Knew Susie' One elderly lady, from the Pioneer Home, shed a tear during the sing-along at the end of the show and pleaded for 'just one more song' as she left. The evening saw a Con Jazz performance as a lead up to the Little Big Band Competition, involving local high schools. The emphasis was on the music rather than the competition and the high school students enjoyed the experience. "It was excellent because they got to hear the conservatorium musicians play," said Corinne Darby, coordinator of the Bundaberg State High School Band who came a creditable second on the night. Don Rader with Andrew Lye from Kepnock State High School receiving trophy at Little Big Band Comp. Dana King, coordinator of the Kepnock State High School Band was thrilled that her students had won on the night. "The whole night was wonderful, the kids executed the pieces well," she said. School workshops commenced the programme on August 14 and these were well attended and the students received invaluable advice and tips from Don Rader and the students and staff of CQCM. The landscaped grounds of the Bundaberg campus provided plenty of space for the students to brake into separate groups for their respective instruments. CQCM student Ryan Livings with Bundy school students at workshop. In the evening the Bundaberg CQU student refectory was the venue for the 'Raders of the lost Art' Jazz Spectacular. The capacity crowd gratefully received a lesson on the history of Jazz from both the CQCM students and Don Rader. The student combos commenced with early Dixie jazz standards through to modern classics and included a spectacular big band finale involving all of the students and a guest spot by Don Rader. Don and flugel horn in Bundy Don Rader continued the history lesson, explaining the origins of his German flugel horn and several of the songs he performed including his haunting original 'Ashiya' which has a Japanese origin and feel. "I think Don Rader was good, the way he talked to the crowd and explained the history and all that," said Tracy Temple, Student Services coordinator for the CQU Bundaberg campus. Multicultural Fair Concert, Gladstone Concert, Rockhampton Concert, Mackay Concert. Story and Photos by Ross Green