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
Genevieve Gan and Gondwana in Europe
Over the October school holidays (2024) I had the opportunity of a lifetime, to tour across Europe with Gondwana Voices.
2024 Sound of Italy Song Competition
2024 Sound of Italy Song Competition at the Regal Theatre Subiaco
The Spectacular “Sound of Italy” Song Competition
Yet again Bernay Studio singers will be performing in the spectacular “Sound of Italy” Italian Song Competition at the Regal Theatre on Friday November 8th. Opening the show will be award-winner and San Remo (Italy) Finalist Ethan Koekemoer as special guest artist....
2024 Bernay Studio End Of Year Voice Recital
Celebrating another year of wonderful singing! When: Saturday December 7, 2024 From: 4:00pm (arrive 3:45pm) Where: The Orangery Art Gallery Special guest singers! Pianist: Tim Chapman Dress: 'Sense of Occasion" Please bring a plate of finger food to share at the end....
St. Hilda’s Music Festival – 1st Prize
Genevieve Gan took out 1st Prize in the St. Hilda’s Music Festival Classical section singing “Bonjour Suzon” by Leo Delibes Congratulations Genevieve!
North Perth Music Festival
Congratulations to Mel Lazaro (age 14) who took out 2nd Prize in the Contemporary section of the North Perth Music Festival on Monday night. Mel sang in Brazilian "Carinhoso" by Alfredo Vianna with guitarist Josh.
‘Killer Instinct’ from “Bring It On”
Maia (age 14) performing 'Killer Instinct' as Eva in 2024 St. Hilda's School production of "Bring It On" in June 2024. The musical with music by Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics by Amanda Green and Miranda, and book by Jeff Whitty.
Ethan Koekemoer has done it again … Congratulations!
1st Place in the 13 and under Vocal Contemporary Fremantle Eisteddfod, Ethan Koekemoer, singing and accompanying himself on piano with the famous Elton’s “Goodbye Yellowbrick Road”.
Fremantle Eisteddfod Prizes 2024
Camille Alonso 13 and Under Classical Voice 3rd Place (song- "L'été" by R. W. Henderson) 13 and Under Music Theatre Vocal Solo 2nd place (song- "Good Girl Winnie Foster" from Tuck Everlasting by Miller/Tysen)
Students in John Curtin’s Les Miserables
Ruby Czichy (Cosette), Chelsea Stockden and Elina Ito (both shared the role of Fantine) in John Curtin’s Les Miserables last week. What a fabulous show it was! Congratulations girls!