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PIANO LESSONS UPDATE
From Sheila Guymer, piano teacher 8 April 2020 Firstly, a warm thank you to all our piano students and families for their patience and persistence over the last three weeks! It’s been a huge learning […]
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NECOM Receives AMEB Certificates of Distinction
The AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board) has recognised NECOM as one of the top 10 music schools in NSW in both the Preliminary-Grade 4 and Grade 5-8 categories in 2019. This achievement is testament to […]
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School Principals support Chamber Music in Schools
Photo: April Kelson, Deidre Rickards, Robert Jackson, Mark Harrison and Inge Brasche Since 2008, NECOM has continued to present the Chamber Music in Schools programme to staff and students in the North Western Region of […]
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Farewell to Kate Reynolds
In March this year, Marketing and Administration Officer Kate Reynolds said farewell to NECOM to take up a new marketing position with Angus Australia here in Armidale. We congratulate her most sincerely on her new […]
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Woodwind & Brass Report
Well what a term it’s been so far! Wind and brass lessons have now started online and while it’s definitely a change, it’s been incredibly rewarding to see the enthusiasm and adaptability from the students […]
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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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HSC Composition Workshops for Elective Music Students
NECOM’s support of senior school elective music students started early this year when it presented its first specialised HSC Composition Day on Thursday 20 February. Over 70 elective students in Music 1 and Music 2 […]
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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 […]