October 23, 2009 ACT Sportsstar of the Year Awards Opening Entertainment – The ANU School of Music Sambanistas Directed by Gary France
October 5, 2009 South Coast Music Camp Bega New South Wales Gary France tutored young percussionist during this inaugural one week music festival. October 5 – 11.
September 25, 2009 The DRUMatiX Annual Spring Concert TINTINABULATION by Elliot Carter Australian Premiere
September 11, 2009 Gary France & the DRUMatiX tour the NSW Saphire Coast Gary France & the DRUMatiX toured the NSW South Coast: Nowra Anglican School, Sapphire Coast Music Society @ Narooma High School Auditorium on September 12, 2:30pm and for the Montague Choristers’ Visiting Artists Sunday 13th, in the Wolumla Community Hall 2:30pm.
August 20, 2009 Goulburn School Music Days Gary France and the DRUMatiX presented Young Peoples Concerts, “on tour” 2009, 10am , 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm Goulburn High School.
June 25, 2009 ANU Percussion Area Concert Directed by Dr. Mary Broughton, guest Lecturer ANU School of Music. Performers Katrina Leske, Cary Finlay, Chloe Natterer, Jeremy Gallant, Jarred Synnott, Ana Napier, Yvonne Lam, Christina Hopgood, Charles Martin, Veronica Walshaw, Lisa Lai.
June 14, 2009 Gary France USA Tour Collaborations with Kalani, Arthur Lipner, Mario DeCiutiis, June 14 – July 6.
May 8, 2009 Canberra International Music Festival Rites of Passage Peter Sculthorpe’s most significant work, commissioned for the opening of the Sydney Opera House, unheard for 35 years, and dedicated to the memory of Joern Utzon. Fri 8 May.
May 7, 2009 Canberra International Music Festival Sun in Me A portrait concert to celebrate Peter Sculthorpe’s 80th birthday. Thurs 7 May. Gary France and David Pereira perform “Sonata for Cello and Percussion.
November 1, 2008 Wingecarribee Singing Quilt World premiere performance of composition by Andrew Ford, featuring the DRUMatiX Percussion Group. “A Singing Quilt” music for mixed choir, pre-recorded voices and five percussionists. Bundanoon NSW, Australia.
October 23, 2008 ANU World Music Ensemble A selection of world music presented by the faculty and students of the ANU School of Music. Gary France directed the Brazilian Choro Ensemble.
September 28, 2008 Australian International Marimba Festival and Australian Marimba Orchestra The Australian National Marimba Festival 2008, September 29 – October 2, 2008 The Australian National University, Canberra ACT Guest Artists Gordon Stout (USA), Kevin Bobo (USA) and Match Percussion (Australia). Featuring the Australian Marimba Orchestra. Hosted by the Australian National University School of Music Artistic Educational Director A/Prof Gary France,<p> - </p><p><b>READ MORE</b></p>
July 24, 2008 Fritz Hauser, Gary France and the DRUMatiX Percussion Group Concert at the ANU School of Music, Band Room, 7:30pm
April 20, 2008 Australian World Rhythms Festival Gary France Artistic / Educational Director. April 20 – 24, 2008
April 17, 2008 Victorian State Secondary Teachers Professional Development Day 1 day workshop for Music Teachers, Melbourne Victoria. Gary France, Keynote Address.
April 3, 2008 Repercussions of Movement Gary France composed the soundtrack utilizing 142 church bells of varing sizes and performed an accompanying live performance. April 3 – 6, 2008
December 7, 2007 Young Peoples Concerts, YOUNG New South Wales The DRUMatiX percussion group presented “kiddiecussion” concerts at Young Primary Schools North and South as well as performingOmphalo Centric Lecture (Westlake) and Spanish Waltz (Green) at the Young Regional School of Music’s 2007 Finale evening Concert.
November 1, 2007 PASIC 2007 The Percussive Arts Society International Convention Columbus Ohio, USAGary France represented the Australian Chapter of PAS. Nov 1 – 3
October 30, 2007 Masterclass Residency Onondoga Comuninty College, Syracuse USA State University Onondoga Community College Syracuse NY, Hosted by Dr Robert Bridge, Supported by Sabian and Innovative Percussion.
October 13, 2007 National Gallery of Australia turns 25′ Gary France and Blue poles Gary France received a commision from the Australian National Gallery to compose and perform this work.
September 25, 2007 Croc Fest 2007 In 2007 over 20,000 students from around 450 schools are expected to participate in o ne of eight events jam-packed with exciting activities. A national audience of about 60,000 is anticipated. Gary France presented workshops and masterclasses at this years festival in Dubbo NSW. September 25 – 26.
August 16, 2007 At The Edge 2 Staff and Students of the ANU New Media Laboratory (NML) present a concert of cutting edge New Media works. 8pm, Band Room, ANU School of Music. Gary France presented Video Phase by Steve Reich.
July 1, 2007 Brazilian Rhythms and Performance field studies in Rio and Salvador In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador supported by the Friends of the ANU School of Music. July 1 – 16.
June 1, 2007 DRUMatiX Percussion Group Coming Together June 1 – 2 , ANU Arts Centre, Australian Premiere of Coming Together by Fredric Rzewski.
May 31, 2007 Young Peoples Concerts KIDDIECUSSION 2007 A series of interactive concerts for young people. May 31 – June 2
May 19, 2007 Gary France & the DRUMatiX tour the NSW Saphire Coast Saphire Coast Music Society Narooma Golf Club Auditorium Saturday 2:30pm Montague Choristers’ Visiting Artists Sunday in the Wolumla Community Hall 2:30pm.
May 9, 2007 Child Support Agency Conference Corporate Team Building Gary France presented a 40 minute interactive Team Building program at this National Conference. Topic “Making a Joyous Sound…TOGETHER!”.
April 4, 2007 Castlemaine State Festival, Castlemaine Victoria Gary France in Residence at the 2007 Festival, April 4, premiere of Repercussions in Movement, Nuit Blanche Gary France currated a 12 hour concert happening, April 7 & 8 Nigredo Hotel.
March 25, 2007 Auckland Festival Fire and Water Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, New Zealand, part of the Auckland Festival, 9 – 25 March 2007.
March 16, 2007 At The Edge Staff and Students of the ANU New Media Laboratory (NML) present a concert of cutting edge New Media works. 8pm, Band Room, ANU School of Music.
November 6, 2006 University of Las Vegas Nevada Artist in Residence, November 6 – 7. Gary France presented masterclasses and concerts at UNLV, hosted by Timothy Jones.
November 1, 2006 Sam Houston University Gary France in Residence, November 1 – 3, teaching masterclasses and performing concerts. Gary France performed Video Phase by Steve Reich at Sam Houston University.
September 14, 2006 Nigredo Hotel Australian Premiere of Chamber Opera by Stopera and the Street Theatre, 14 – 23 September, 2006.
August 7, 2006 KOSA Eleven Percussion Festival USA KOSA Eleven Percussion Festival USA. Gary France joined the international teaching faculty for this 7 day intensive drum and percussion camp.
July 19, 2006 Taiwan- Australia New Media Art Symposium Performance of Reich’s Video Phase, realised by Gary France using DRUMkat, Roland triger pads (8), speacial designed mesh film screen allowing the movie image to pass through the screen. I performed the phasing version behind the screen creating the illusion of the same individual performing with four arms phasing in<p> - </p><p><b>READ MORE</b></p>
July 6, 2006 QED by Peter Parnell, Australian Premiere Multi-percussionist, Gary France composed and performed the live soundscape exploring digital new media technologies in the performance at The Street Theatre. July 6 – 22, 2006
June 3, 2006 The ANU DRUMatiX Percussion Group Annual WINTER CONCERT, REICH DRUMMING PT 1, UDOW COYOTE DREAMING, Andreissen Hoketus & Wokers Union, Cage Third Construction.
March 10, 2006 The International Youth Masterclass in Percussion International Youth Masterclass in Percussion 2006 Participants from Australia and International Artists including Nexus, Evelyn Glennie, The Kusun Ensemble, The Renegades Steel Band,and more!March 10 – 19 . The DRUMatiX Percussion Group from ANU all participated in this major international percussive event.
February 13, 2006 Albeniz Circulo de Fuego, Canberra Multicultural Festival 2006 – Albeniz Circulo de Fuego, Canberra Multicultural Festival
August 13, 2005 Lasalle College of the Arts S.I.A. New Directions Music Festival, 2005 Residency Augist 13 – 20 Singapore, Gary France presents workshops and concerts
June 11, 2005 Continum Concert DRUMatix Concert information page and Canberra Times review. ANU DRUMatiX Percussion Group directed by Gary France.
April 6, 2005 Designing the Future 2005 Designing the Future 2005 – Ultra-Bandwidth and the Internet ISOC-AU, ac3, Smart Internet, and GrangeNet hosted the forum. Designing the Future 2005 in Sydney on Wednesday 6th April 2005, Gary France presented New Technologies in Music performance using the CSIRO Grange Net, exploring “live” performance between Sydney and Canberra.
February 12, 2005 Australian Music Educators National Conference AMENC Gary France / John Agnew Co-Conveneors
December 7, 2004 Canberra Critics Circle Award for R18+ ANU DRUMatiX and Gary France win award for Reich’s 18 Musicians.
December 7, 2004 Crane School of Music, Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series 2004 Gary France delivered an address as part of the 2004 Series, SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music. Gary France is a 1979 graduate of the Crane School of Music. During this residency Gary presented workshops for the Percussion department and Sandra France presented workshops for the Composition department.
October 16, 2004 Multi Shakespere, NGA Australia, KALABASH world Premiere World Premiere of Nigel Westlake’s KALABASH marimba quartet by DRUMatiX Percussion Group
September 23, 2004 Ballet Mecanique at the Fairfax Theatre, National Gallery of Australia Special performance for the Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools
July 25, 2004 A Winter Musical Feast A special reunion concert with Pal Edar, Erika Toth, John Roberts, Jean Roberts, Gary France, Sandra France, Pauline Belviso, Alan Bonds, Tzvi Friedl, Darryl Poulsen, Jon Tooby, Suzanne Wijsman. Perth, Western Australia.
June 4, 2004 The DRUMatiX R 18+ Music for 18 Musicians Reich, Music de Table Thierry de May, Painting with Breath David Downes, Marimba Spiritual Miki. This concert was awarded a Canberra Critic’s Award.
May 26, 2004 Gary France Appointed Head of ANU School of Music Article in Canberra Times by Helen Musa.
January 16, 2004 Ballet Mecanique Australian Youth Orchestra National Music Camp 2004. This concert was presented at the National Gallery of Australia. The performance accompanied a live showing of the silent film Ballet Mecanique (1923) by Fernand Leger, Man Ray and Dudley Murphy.
October 30, 2003 Watching the Stars Shine ANU Benefit for the Mt Stromlo Redevelopment fund, ANU DRUMatiX Performance
September 22, 2003 Australian International Percussion Symposium and Eisteddfod Gary France Director, September 22 – 29. The first and largest gathering of percussionists, over 100 people, from across Australia International guest artist, Steve Schick, Michael Udow, Mark Ford.
June 6, 2003 ANU DRUMatiX Winter Concert Series Belconnen Community Centre 2003 A series of Young Peoples concerts presented to the ACT community directed by Gary France. Preview feature Canberra Times June 4, 2003 by Philip O’Brien. Featured compositions included Prelude and Dragonfly Dance, October Mountain, Ritmacas 5 and 6, Tango Suite and the ANU African Drumming Ensemble.
December 5, 2002 Peter Sculthorpe Celebration Concert A celebration of the National Library’s acquisition of the archives of Peter Sculthorpe. Djilile performance by Gary France with the ANU School of Music Percussion Quartet. December 5, 2002. Photo at NLA Canberra Times.
October 31, 2002 Stomp Percussion Education Pack Gary France developed this resource for the CSM/ANU Percussion Ensemble’s Education programmes.
October 22, 2002 Eingana Ensemble at The Australian National Gallery, Bartok Sonata for 2 Pianos and Percussion Gary France, Mary Broughton – Percussion, John Luxton, Arnan Wiesel – Piano.
October 6, 2002 Rhythms of Life Concert Review Review by Neville Cohn, West Australian Newspaper, Gary France and Tim White Artistic Directors.
August 2, 2002 Gary France and Friends Recital Program Piano Phase (for 2 pianos or marimbas) – Steve Reich 1980 Gary France & Mary Broughton Marimba, Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion – Bela Bartok John Luxton & Arnan Wiesel piano Gary France & Mary Broughton Percussion, Crystal Silence / Sea Journey – Chick Corea Mike Nelson piano<p> - </p><p><b>READ MORE</b></p>
June 7, 2002 ANU DRUMatiX Stomp with Special Guest Greame Leak The first concert under our branded name DRUMatiX Percussion Group. Review by Graham McDonaldCanberra Times June 17, 2002
June 2, 2002 At the Edge Concert Poster ANU Centre for New Media Arts and School of Music Concert Featuring Australian premiere by Gary France of Video Phase by Steve Reich.
October 3, 2001 Bang that Drum, Gary France with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra William Kraft’s Timpani Concerto, Gary France Soloist, James Sedares Conductor. Canberra Times September 25 preview below as well as article by Bernadette Cruise. Review by W.L. Hoffman, Canberra Times October 8, 2001.
August 3, 2001 National Festival of Womans Music The ANU Percussion Ensemble presented Sonata for Piano and Percussion by Peggy Glanville Hicks. Review by W.L. Hoffman, Canberra Times, September 4, 2001.
June 30, 2001 Canberra Choral Society Requiem Concert Performance of Requiems by Faure and LLoyd Webber. Gary France Principal Percussionist
June 8, 2001 Canberra School of Music Percussion Ensemble Percussion Spectacular The Ragtime Robin Green, Nagoya Marimbas Reich, Head Talk Ford, Overture for Percussion Beck, Quartet for Paper Bags Spivac, Omphalo Centric Lecture Westlake, Music for Cross Cultures Udow.
April 21, 2001 Australian Marimba Orchestra Australian Marimba Camp with special guest Leigh Howard Stevens. Presented by Optimum Percussion and the Australian National University, Gary France Artistic Director.
March 17, 2001 Guitar at Kings Old Parliment House, Canberra Australia, Tim Kain, Barbara Gilby, Gary France David Pereira World Premiere Ross Edwards Enyato V
January 17, 2001 Australian Youth Orchestra National Music Camp 2001, Percussion Ensemble Gary France Director AYO National Music Camp January 7 – 21, Gary France Percussion Tutor, First Construction in Metal, John CageStaff concert, Gary France and Barbara Gilby, Monism by Sandra France.
January 1, 2001 Canberra Symphony Orchestra Concert Series Poster, Flyer. The CSO 2001 concert series featured Gary France on the poster and program book. Principal Percussionist Gary France performed Timpani Concerto by William Kraft with the CSO in 2001.
October 29, 2000 ABC Sunday Live Gary France Percussion and Carolyn Kidd Guitar Australian Premiere of Mundus Canais by George Crumb and World Premiere of Carpenterira by Richard Charleton. A live Australian national broadcast for ABC FM.
August 19, 2000 Gary France and Carylon Kidd for the The Queensland Guitar Society KiddDownload Kidd-programDownload
August 3, 2000 Sydney Percussion Eisteddfod The CSM Percussion Ensemble, Gary France Director was awarded First Prize.
June 17, 2000 Music Students with Talent (MuST) Weekend music workshop, Gary France presented rhythm workshops for MuST students.
June 8, 2000 ANU World Music Ensemble, Evening Concert ANU Gamelan and South Indian Ensemble with special guest Lakshmi Ranganathan
June 2, 2000 ANU World Music Ensemble Lunchtime Concert Gary France, Director, featuring the newly established ANU Gamelan.
May 12, 2000 ANU Percussion Ensemble Lunch Time Concert Three Brothers Colgrass, Dotty Dimples, Charleston Capers, Rain, Rajah, Fluffy Ruffles (Green), Toccata Chavez, Momentum Kraft.
May 11, 2000 CSM Contemporary Music Ensemble directed by Gary France Composers Somaya Langley, Ruth Lee Martin, Daniel Connolly, Christoph Moor, Sally Pollard, Kate Moore
May 3, 2000 CSM and VCA Percussion Ensembles Lunchtime Concert Omphalo Centric Lecturer by Westlake, Syncronisims No. 5 by Davidovsky, TOCCATA by Koppel, Malfunction Studies by Pateras
April 21, 2000 Australian National Marimba Festival with Leigh Howard Stevens Australian National Marimba Camp and Concert: Selections from the Great Albums for the Young, Preludes for Marumba Helble, Andante Bach, Rhythmic Caprice Stevens, Australian Marimba Orchestra conducted by Gary France
April 15, 2000 Australian Youth Orchestra National Music Camp, New Music Now April 15 – 30, 2000, Gary France – Music Tutor Percussion Ensemble Directed by Gary France Three Studies by Ross Lee Finny
March 28, 2000 Indonesian Gamelan Introduced to ANU School of Music The introduction of a World Music Course by Gary France allowed students to experience other music’s. Article in Canberra Times by Helen Musa, March 28, 2000.
March 3, 2000 France Hits African Beat Story by Bernadette Cruise in the Canberra Times, Arts and Entertainment. Also a preview for the Kusan Ensemble.
