Music Workshops
In 2026, Kengugró are holding regular music workshops every second Thursday evening at our practice hall in Kingsgrove.
The workshops are facilitated by our visiting dance teacher from Transylvania (KCSP program) Norbert Rencz (Norbi) and supported by rotating members of The Transylvaniacs: Mark Richards, Sally Corry, Antal Stopic and Jozsi Kanti. The purpose of these workshops is to introduce practicing musicians to Hungarian music with the future goal of playing along at parties, sessions, táncház and Kengugró dance rehearsals (held on Wednesdays).
Violin, viola, cello, double bass and accordion players are all welcome!
Please note, our teachers will not be teaching you how to play your instrument, just style, tunes and cultural anecdotes. Double bass is probably the exception to the rule. Someone with a good knowledge of music and accomplished on another instrument could probably learn the playing technique quite quickly. There is a spare bass to borrow. Each night, depending on who is around, you will get a chance to learn a tune or two and then jam with others, slowly but surely building your confidence and immersion into this exquisite music.
The cost of these sessions will be $15 per evening. Norbi will keep a tally of attendance and we will send you a bill at the end of each term.
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BELOW
Term 2
Thu 4 Jun 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 18 Jun 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 2 Jul – Most of group in Hungary – no rehearsal
Thu 9 Jul – School holidays – no rehearsal
Thu 16 Jul – School holidays – no rehearsal
Thu 23 Jul – Most of group in Hungary – no rehearsal
Thu 6 Aug – Most of group in Hungary – no rehearsal
Term 3
Thu 20 Aug 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 3 Sep 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 17 Sep 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 1 Oct – 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 15 Oct 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 29 Oct 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 12 Nov 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Thu 26 Nov 7:30–9:30pm - music workshop
Venue
Clemton Hall, corner of Miller St and Dunkirk Ave, Kingsgrove
Drinks at the Bexley North Hotel afterwards
Fees
$15 per class - We keep a tally of attendance and will let you know how much you owe at the end of term.
EFT payment details:
Account Name: Kengugro Aust-Hun Folklore Ensemble
Account No: 118281733 BSB No: 112-879
Please label your transaction: your surname + first initial ( eg: RozsaS )