News & Events
Teaching Studio Events
Student Solo Recitals
All students are encouraged to do their own solo recitals at any time throughout the year or cabaret show in the studio with stage curtains, lights and invite a small audience. A great chance to practice your performance skills!
End of Year Recital
This is a very special event every year for the Juniors and Intermediate singers. Please note during Covid these recitals may not take place but solo recitals in the studio can still be done.
Ameb Exams
Students of all ages may present for singing exams in classical, music theatre and RSL with the AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board) at various times during the year beginning in May with last exams in November.
Discuss with me which program you would like to do. Some students may choose a variety of them.
Annual Eisteddfods
There are many around Perth but the main ones my studio patronises are:
- Fremantle Eisteddfod
- North Perth Music Festival sponsored by the City of Bayswater – September 2022
- Barcelona Festival of Song
Auditions
August-November (yearly) all major institutions in Australia
For more information about audition preparations see the Lessons & Fees page.
Laura Bernay News
Bernay Studio singers perform at the Regal Theatre
Bernay Studio singers perform in 2023 The Song of Italy at the Regal Theatre November 3rd.
Kaira Van Het Kaar awarded 1st Place at the St. Hilda’s 2023 Music festival
Kaira Van Het Kaar (age 14) was awarded 1st place in both Classical and Own Composition at the St. Hilda’s 2023 Music festival.
Genevieve Gan awarded 1st Prize at the North Perth Music Festival
Genevieve Gan (age 13) was awarded 1st Prize in the Under 16 Music Theatre section of the North Perth Music Festival and will be celebrating her success singing again in the Winner’s Concert. Bravo Gen!
Ethan Koekemoer wins at the North of Perth Music Festival
Ethan (age 12) had a great day on Saturday at the North of Perth Music Festival taking out 2nd Prize in the Un13 Classical and 1st Prize in the U13 Music Theatre!
Charlotte O’Hara in WA Opera’s La Bohème
Charlotte O’Hara (age 12) is so happy to be cast in WA Opera's La Bohème as part of the Children's Chorus! La Bohème 19 - 28 October 2023 His Majesty's Theatre Click here for bookings
Raymond Hopkins in The Little Prince
Congratulations to Raymond Hopkins (age 14) who has been cast as an understudy in Freeze Frame Opera’s production The Little Prince (By Rachel Portman), Fremantle Town Hall, 24-26 November 2023. Raymond will be understudying the role of “Fox” and singing in...
Chelsea Stockden wins 1st prize at Mandurah Festival Dance Competition
Congratulations to Chelsea Stockden (age 15) winning 1st Prize in the Under 16 Open Song and Dance Solo Competition in the Mandurah Festival Dance Competition in July 2023. Well done Chelsea!
“Strictly Ballroom” at John Curtin
It’s “Strictly Ballroom” at John Curtin this week!
Fremantle Eisteddfod Successes 2023
Congratulations to Ethan, Chelsea and Raymond!
Grade 4 Rock School Exam
Congratulations to Kaira Van Het Kaar (age 13) for passing (with Merit) your Grade 4 Rock School (Contemporary Voice) exam! Well done!