Taken from Read Alert:
Book now for Words + Music, a special book event for secondary students at the State Library of Victoria. Places are limited.
Michael Gerard Bauer, Ursula Dubosarsky and William Kostakis explore the connection between writing and music in a special event for secondary students.
The three writers are paired with live performers: rock, opera and pop are the soundtrack to this reading life.
Musicians include Year 10 student Atlanta Townshend, currently a member of the Australia Girls Choir; rock legend Kim Salmon, and baritone opera singer, Adrian Tamburini.
Book now by contacting Byron Bache on (03) 8664 7555 or learning@slv.vic.gov.au
The program celebrates the following books: Theodora’s Gift and The First Book of Samuel; Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs and Loathing Lola. It’s not necessary to have read the books, but we think you will certainly want to afterwards.
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Tuesday 29 July
words + music
Ursula Dubosarsky, Michael Gerard Bauer & new writer William Kostakis plus publisher Paul Collins.
‘All art aspires to the condition of music’, wrote art historian Walter Pater. So what do these three writers, whose work is inspired by different kinds of music, aim to create? Why music matters and how it plays its way into their books is the subject for discussion. This unique exploration of stories and music includes live music.
Time: 6.30–9.00pm (Includes finger food and drinks)
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria Entry 3, La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Bookseller: The Little Bookroom
Wednesday 30 July
words + music
Ursula Dubosarsky, Michael Gerard Bauer and new writer William Kostakis share the stage with live musicians, including Kim Salmon (The Scientists, Darling Downs), in this unique exploration of stories and music. Rock music, opera and pop are the soundtrack to this unique event. Time: 9.30–11.30am or 12.45–2.45pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria Entry 3, La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Cost: $7 per student
Recommended for Years 7–10
