Chisholm St: The Art of the Etude

Chisholm St is a live performance space on Wadawurrung country, Ballarat. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. 

Hosted by Bronwyn Blaiklock, Chisholm St is an intimate foray into fascinating corners of classical music. Launched in March 2021, this diverse series of concerts by regional musicians and spoken word performers gives you a rare glimpse into creative music-making, up close and personal.  

Chisholm St: May

Have you ever wondered why the French word étude strikes fear into the heart of many classical instrumentalists? 

These short compositions focus on a particular area of technique, yet some are so beautiful and satisfying to play that they are firm fixtures in concert programs today. Flautist, Sarah Goodbourn, and pianist, Bronwyn Blaiklock, share their insight into etudes by Chopin, Rachmaninov, Paganini, Telemann, and Piazzolla.  

The performers

Sarah Goodbourn

Sarah Goodbournstudied flute performance and studio teaching at The University of Melbourne Conservatorium, with further study in Scotland and England.  

She has extensive experience playing in orchestras and chamber ensembles in Cambridge, London, Melbourne, Sydney, and Ballarat. She is a regular member of the pit orchestra for shows and teaches flute students across several schools in Ballarat. 

Bronwyn Blaiklock 

Director of the Chisholm St. concert series, Bronwyn studied piano at the Elder Conservatorium of Music in Adelaide, alongside language and psychology studies. She is a pianist and poet who has been active in the creative arts for over 25 years across three states and has worked as an artistic director, pianist, editor, poet, writer, academic advisor, adjudicator, and music teacher.  

Connect with Bronwyn: 

• purepoetryproject.com.au 
• artsatlas.com.au/bronwyn-blaiklock 
• instagram.com/bronwynblaiklock 

The venue

Seating
Bespoke reupholstered deck chairs and lounge suite awaits you, however, be sure to dress warmly as seating extends to an external covered deck and this is Ballarat, after all. 

Children
Children who are 16 years and under are free to attend, although we ask that paid ticket-holders get priority of seating. Children are welcome to enjoy the garden and cubby house during daytime performances. 

Refreshments
You are invited to join the performers for refreshments afterwards. This includes wine, cheese, gluten-friendly snacks, light drinks, tea and coffee at no extra charge. You are welcome to bring a bottle of your favourite beverage. 

Covid-19 
Please do not attend if you are unwell or following covid-19 quarantine regulations. Attendees at Chisholm St performances are required to be double-vaccinated and to show their certificate upon arrival. All performers are at least double vaccinated as is required by government directions. Please use the hand-sanitiser supplied and check-in using our QR code at the point of entry.  

Masks will need to be worn to sit inside unless a medical exemption applies, however, masks do not need to be worn if you are seated outside on the deck. Please maintain social distancing where possible. 

Covid-safe plan in place.