My Background
Hi, I'm Andy
Andy Bromberger started her music career with a Bachelor of Music (performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music majoring in the Clarinet. For 20 years she taught clarinet, played professionally, and coordinated and conducted school bands.
On a non-musical note she also set up a small catering business then spent a few years developing her painting skills. In 2010 Andy changed her career direction when she realised that there are many people attending concerts and listening to classical music who are passionate about music but have little knowledge of it.
THE START OF
Coffee, Cake & Culture
Andy decided to rectify this in a series called ‘Coffee Cake and Culture’, combining her 4 major passions in life; music, education, history and BAKING. Small, intimate groups come to her home where she gives informal talks starting with a piece of homemade cake, tea or coffee (hence the name).
Andy’s classes take a wider view of music history, exploring music’s social history; the political, environmental and societal circumstances which influenced composers, performers and the listening public.
Each class is interactive with a DVD made specifically for the topic including musical excerpts, interviews, images of paintings, sculptures and architecture as well as more quirky and unusual titbits.
These classes are for both those with limited musical knowledge as well as for those with a deeper understanding. Her students find them informative, well presented and deeply researched. Andy ensures everyone feels comfortable enough in her classes to ask questions and to debate.
My Background
Hi, I'm Andy
Andy Bromberger started her music career with a Bachelor of Music (performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music majoring in the Clarinet. For 20 years she taught clarinet, played professionally, and coordinated and conducted school bands.
On a non-musical note she also set up a small catering business then spent a few years developing her painting skills. In 2010 Andy changed her career direction when she realised that there are many people attending concerts and listening to classical music who are passionate about music but have little knowledge of it.
TESTIMONIALS
What People Are Saying
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Though Simon and I have listened to the Trout quintet numerous times over the years it took music specialist Andy Bromberger to enlighten me that the recurring motiv is the rippling water and final movement the trout being 'tickled' or caught, I forget which.. Andy's talks before the concerts were fabulous, entertaining and illuminating.
- Cheryl, attendee at the Oberon Chamber Music Festival 2023
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We were thoroughly thrilled with the presentations that Andy wrote and presented at our first Chamber Music Festival. Her ‘Meet, Greet and Eat” sessions were very popular with the festival attendees and Andy took great care to understand the spirit of the festival, “read the room” with skill and acted as MC for each concert. We couldn’t have done a successful weekend without her!
- Lucy, director of Oberon Chamber Music Festival November 2023
