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
Lead Roles In The Musical Splash
Bernay Studio singing students Tom Stiles (L) and Ethan Koekemoer (R) (ages 11) have landed roles in the forthcoming Christ Church Grammar School musical “Splash!” written by Craig Hawes. Tom will be playing the role of Simon Seagull and Ethan will play the lead...
Ballroom Dancing
On June 25th Bernay Studio student Sasha Browne played the leading lady ‘Fran’ with Maddie Kelly playing ‘Scott’ in St. Hilda’s smashing production of the music adaption of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom.
Fremantle Eisteddfod 2022 Successes!
Congratulations to these Bernay Studio Singers for doing so well in the 2022 Fremantle Eisteddfod! Bravo! Kaira Van Ket Kaar 15 and Under Contemporary 1st Place (watch here.) Vocal Age 13 and under (Folk Song) 2nd Place (watch here) Vocal...
Ethan and Priscilla
Bernay Studio student Ethan Koekemoer (age 10) plays the role of Benji in this fabulous musical. After a successful run at Crown in 2021, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT 'parked' in Subiaco for a run at the Regal Theatre. The show is proudly run by a WA based team, and...
Making ATAR Recital Songs Fun
"I began my voice journey with Laura in 2020 when I began ATAR music, and from day one have loved every second that I have spent under Laura’s guidance. Laura has become a close friend of mine; her warmth, compassion, and encouragement make it easy to open up and feel...
Little Women
Hurry and get tickets! It's almost all sold out! Kate Sisley 2020 WAAPA Diploma of Music Theatre Graduate is starring.
Starring Role 2022
Elina Ito (Year 9 in 2022) will be playing a lead role (Jo Jo) in the John Curtain musical Seussical in 2022.
Make-up Lessons From An Economist’s Point Of View
Missed lessons (for any reason including illness) by the student will not be made up. There are NO REFUNDS. Below is an article from a parent which perfectly sums up the reasons. Make-up Lessons from an Economist’s Point of View I’m a parent of children enrolled in...
Footloose and Fancy-Free!
Kate Sisley as 'Rusty' and Michael Carroll playing 'Willard' in "Footloose" By Dean Pitchford, Walter Bobbie, Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford. Art in Motion. Directed by Lys Tickner. City of Gosnells, Don Russell Performing Arts Centre, Thornlie, WA. June 11-19, 2021...
Fond Memories and a Disney Princess
Fond memories with two dear Bernay Studio students Amy Manford in her Disney Show December 2020 and Stephie Adamson who one day wants to be where Amy is :). Miss you both! xx