Dear MusiClubbers,

2018 is moving quickly! Our new lineup of instruments is

exciting and we have a massive number of programs to

enhance your playing.

Before Christmas, we were delighted to welcome Lothar

Kiesche from Schimmel Pianos Germany. In addition to

Piano Technician Training, he visited Schimmel stores in

Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and called in to some

very special Schimmel owners, including Genazzano, PLC

and Hailebury Colleges.

At the NAMM Show in January, I was thrilled to receive the

Oral History Award (see back page) and to play the new

Hammond SK-x. What a sensational portable organ! I met

with friends from Schimmel, Hailun Bernstein, Orla and

Johannus to make sure we have the best selection of

instruments for you.

Please make sure to “like” us on facebook, keep an eye on

our fabulous specials lists, and join in the sensational

concerts, workshops and events here at the store.

Remember what we say at Bernie’s... please bring some

more music into your lives every day!

Bernie Capicchiano

Special Announcement

Bernie receives Industry Award On January 26, 2018, Bernie Capicchiano was

presented the 2018 industry award by the

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)

for contribution to Oral History and Services.

The award recognises Bernie’s years of support

and dedication to the NAMM Oral History Program

and his contribution to the music products

industry. In 2017 alone he coordinated the

interviewing of 50 significant Australians.

In a letter of congratulations to Bernie, Elizabeth

Dale from NAMM wrote “Your enthusiasm is a

shining example of the passion and innovative

thinking that makes our industry great.”

Bernie’s interest in the global project began in

2013 when he was nominated by Jon Hammond

to be interviewed to mark the 80 year Anniversary

celebration of the famous Hammond Organ

Company. He met NAMM Historian, Dan Del

Fiorentino and later sparked the idea to include

Australia in the Oral History Catalogue to

celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Australian

Music Association. Over the years NAMM has

worked and sponsored through Foundation

Grants many great projects in Australia. These

include Music Count Us In, Music Futures,

Weekend Warriors, Seseme Street, National

Review of School Music plus more. To Interview

key people seemed a very appropriate way to

hear their amazing stories.

Over the months the list grew from three to over

fifty industry luminaries. It included Composers,

Inventors, Professors, Educators, Concert Artists,

Industry Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Retailers

and Key Sales People. Once both Organisations

embraced the project dates were set and Dan with

his wife Suzanne travelled to Australia for over

two weeks in August and September 2017. Bernie

coordinated the video interviews in Melbourne,

Brisbane/ Gold Coast, and Sydney.

NAMM announced the 2018 Award Winners in

Photos: (top to bottom)

Celebrations for 40 years of business October 2017; Bernie with

the huge cake! Bernie and Doris with daughters Lisa and

Michelle, Bernie’s brother Vin and our local MP Michael Sukkar.

Legendary USA Hammond organist, Gerard Gibbs, dropped in

to Bernies on March 1 and showed us some tips!

Below: Lothar Kiesche from Schimmel with Bernies team, and

with Bernie and artists; Tamara Smolyar, Ivana Tomaskova

and Victor Hu.

their newsletter on March 1st with this article:

Each year at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, our

CEO, Joe Lamond, and our Music Historian,

Dan Del Fiorentino (pictured above) present the

NAMM Oral History Service Award. This award

is presented to a person who has been a

dedicated supporter of our video collection and

has helped us seek, research, and arrange

interviews to expand the collection. In January, it

was our honor to celebrate the contributions

Bernie Capicchiano has provided to this

important project. Thank you, Bernie!

With over 100,000 attendees, the NAMM Show

is the world’s largest trade display and

convention for music products.

Bernie was delighted to travel to Los Angeles

and receive this award (on Australia Day!)

accompanied by his wife Doris and

congratulated in the photo above by Dan,

Suzanne, Jon Hammond, Joe and Rob Walker

from AMA.

Bernie began his career in music merchandising

at Brash Suttons in 1973 before opening his first

retail store, Bernies Music Land, in 1977. The

family business continues today after 41 years.

He is a Past President of the Australian Music

Association and has attended almost 30 NAMM

Shows.

Piano Educators Day 2018 January 22 & 23 was a buzz of activity here at

Bernies with almost 90 teachers attending the

hugely successful 9th annual Piano Educators Day.

Teachers were revved up for the year ahead and

treated to keynote guest speakers including; Sonny

Chua, Mark Gibson, Barry Walmsley, Steve

Sedergreen, the Team of Pianists and Rosanne

Hammer. Special thanks to everyone involved!

Around Town Events Sponsored by Bernies The Team of Pianists’ Twilight Chamber Concerts at Rippon Lea Estate

6.30pm on dates: April 15, May 20, June 24, July 15, August 19, September 16. Special Events: Barwon Park May 6, Glenfern October 28, Glenfern November 11, Glenfern Dollars for Dili Hospital Fundraiser Nov 24.

Ph: 9527 2851 www.teamofpianists.com.au St. Oswalds Glen Iris Concert Series

Sunday 15th April 2.30pm: Guest pianist Michael

Kieran Harvey Sunday 20

th May 2.30pm: Featuring guest pianist

John Martin $30 / 25 / 10 stolwaldsgleniris.net.au

Maroondah Symphony Orchestra Concerts 2.30pm on dates: June 17, September 16, November 25 at Yarra Valley Grammar Ringwood Tickets at door. Enquiries: Elaine 9720 8575 www.maroondahsymphony.org.au Dandenong Ranges Orchestra Concert

Sunday 19th May 7.30pm: Waltz!

Plus: 25 August, 17 November, 16 December

Tickets $15 / 10 at door. www.dro.org.au Peninsula Music Society

Full 2018 program now available at: www.pmsmusic.asn.au

MusiClub Newsletter AUTUMN / WINTER 2018

381 Canterbury Road, Ringwood, Vic, 3134 03 9872 5122 www.musicland.com.au info@musicland.com.au

YOU’RE INVITED

PIANIST / COMPOSER

JOHN MARTIN (AUS)

Tuesday 22nd May, 7.30pm

A graduate of the Sydney

Conservatorium, John steps on

to the Schimmel stage for the

first time to share his extensive

repertoire from classical to

music theatre to light jazz.

Come and be inspired to make

music with this superb pianist!

TONY FENELON

IN CONCERT

Wednesday 20th June

Join us as we welcome back

this incredible theatre organist

for a musical treat! Two shows:

2.00pm & 7.30pm.

For all the latest news

And events please like our

Bernies Music Land facebook

page.

BOOK NOW: 9872 5122

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NEW Hammond Website

www.hammondorgans.com.au

Hammond

Australia, the

authorised importer

and distributor of

Hammond organs

and keyboards

proudly launched its

new website, with

true Aussie flavor

and all locally written

reviews and

articles. Check

it out!

NEW ORLA Catalogue

HAMMOND SK-x The thrilling new two-manual drawbar portable

organ by Hammond has taken the world by

storm (and Bernie wants one!).

The SK-x lands in May and forward order is

available so phone us on 9872 5122.

Johannus ONE Following the great success of its launch, the

Johannus ONE is back in stock and now on

display. Featuring five organ suites, 76 notes

and the legendary Johannus sound quality, this

wonderfully portable instrument allows you to

take beautiful organ music wherever you go.

Orla 120 Grand Imagine relaxing in

your lounge next to

a beautiful grand

piano which is

playing your

favourite tunes…

well now you can!

The stunning new

Orla 120 Grand

Piano offers sleek Italian design, rich European

tone, and plenty of fun features. Drop in and

play it today at Bernies! RRP $4998.

CLASSIC ORGAN NEWS

In October, sensational classic organist, Martin van Heerde visited from Holland. We toured Melbourne, Adelaide, Cooranbong and Sydney where he opened organs at Avondale Memorial Church and St. Mary Magdalene. In addition to his concert work, Martin is an active church musician and well regarded choral conductor. In his spare time, Martin is the European Sales Manager for Johannus and was a wealth of knowledge about organ specifications and technology.

While Martin was here, we consulted at St. Michaels Church Belfield Sydney and here is the subsequent installation.

St. Lukes Mt Waverley received their new Johannus Ecclesia Choir just in time for the organist to practice for Christmas. Craig D.

Enrolments now open!

Masterclasses for piano students aged up to 16

years are held at Bernies Music Land with an

exceptional range of guest teachers:

Saturday 21st April: Christopher Norton

Tuesday 3rd July: Tamara Smolyar

Saturday 7th July: Alison Kirkpatrick

Saturday 14th July: Mikhail Solovei

Saturday 22nd

September: Robert Chamberlain

Monday 24th September: Kenji Fujimura

Reserve places for your students now:

9872 5122 www.musicland.com.au/events

BERNSTEIN® Masterclass

Our local MP, Michael Sukkar, dropped in to

congratulate Bernie on 40 years of family

business and see our huge keyboard cake!

Michelle made the stars align so that two famous

Hammond organ players could meet (seated):

Gerard Gibbs USA and Michel Benebig (Noumea).

Tim Topham gave teachers a sensational

insight into the new Piano For Leisure Series 4

at a workshop in November for the AMEB.

Iconic Aussie

composer

(and great

friend of the

store) Bruce

Rowland

dropped in for

a cuppa and

selfie with

Michelle.

Smooth Hammond organist, Michel Benebig

played the new Hammond XK-5 system and

launched his Live at Bernies CD on March 1st.

Bernies Music Land sponsored the Chinese New

Year Fundraising Ball at Crown and Bernie even

played a few tunes!

Bernies and the Team of Pianists proudly presented a

fundraising concert for the National Trust at Rippon Lea on

February 23. The magnificent Tony Fenelon performed

solo organ as well as duets with brilliant pianist, Victor Hu.

The Ringwood Spiegeltent ran a sell-out season

from January 17 – 27 and loved the new Orla

digital grand piano!

Drop in to Bernies

today and pick up a

copy of the new Orla

catalogue, with details

of the full range of

stylish and charismatic

digital pianos, designed

in Italy and now

available in Australia.

This includes the

stunning new range of

mini and full-sized

digital grand pianos!

Hammond XK-5 in Stock!

New stock of the internationally acclaimed

Hammond XK-5 organ has now arrived at

Bernies! Drop in for a demo or call 9872 5122.

St. Cecilia Examinations The St. Cecilia School of Music is now holding

examinations in the studios at Bernies. To find

out more about this progressive graded method,

visit www.st-cecilia.com.au

2018 Ringwood Eisteddfod

The 64th annual Ringwood Eisteddfod runs from

1st June to 25th June, with an exciting array of

divisions and age categories including Classical

Organ. Schedules are available at Bernies or

visit www.ringwoodeisteddfod.org.au

Make Music Day: June 21 Join the worldwide movement to celebrate the

countless benefits music brings on Thursday

June 21st. Bernies will be celebrating in style

with free events and lessons… stay tuned to

our Facebook page for all the details!

The beautiful Schimmel K 219 Konzert Grand

Piano got a workout at the Team of Pianist’s Piano

Marathon on January 26 at Rippon Lea.

The partnership between

Schimmel Pianos Australia /

Bernies Music Land and the

Royal South Street Eisteddfod

will be enhanced in 2018 with

the sponsorship of an additional

Schimmel grand piano. This

exciting news means that each

of the piano contestants, as well

as the Chopin Competition

participants and now the Choral

competitors, will have use of a

magnificent Schimmel piano for

their performance.

The Piano Division takes place

on August 6-9 and Chopin

Competition on August 5. Stay

tuned to Royal South Street’s

facebook page for the updates.