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NECOM Snapshot in Term 3

Term 3 of 2020 was incredibly busy and productive due to the determination, commitment and creative thinking by NECOM’s amazing community of staff, teachers, students and schools. As a registered COVID safe organisation NECOM adapted […]

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NECOM Online in Mungindi

Another first for NECOM! Starting in Term 3, NECOM and St Joseph’s Primary School in Mungindi joined together to deliver online music lessons into the classroom via zoom. The program was such a popular success […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE 25 MARCH

COVID-19 UPDATE, 25 MARCH 2020 In these challenging times, thank you for your patience and ongoing support as we all continue to work together through these coming months.  In response to the current situation and […]

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Introducing the Thunderbolt Ensemble

FROM NICOLE MACKSON, MUSIC SPECIALIST The Thunderbolts are NECOM’s newest ensemble. The group is designed specifically for beginner piano students to give them a similar ensemble experience to those for young string, wind, and brass […]

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Early Childhood Music Events at NECOM

FROM PETA BALE, MINI MINSTRELS TEACHER It’s truly inspiring to enjoy a workshop led by someone who is passionate and so able in their subject. On Thursday 20 February, guest music education specialist James Madsen […]

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CONGRATS TO JESSICA WRIGHT, NECOM ALUMNA

NECOM congratulates former string student Jessica Wright who recently received a National Council of Women (NCW) Australia Day award for early career work and leadership in Music Education. Jessica was presented with her award by […]

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Gondwana National Choral School 2020

GONDWANA NATIONAL CHORAL SCHOOL: FESTIVAL OF SUMMER VOICES This year 17 choristers from Armidale had the privilege to join the prestigious Gondwana National Choral School in January. The choristers auditioned in September last year and […]