NECOM TEACHING STAFF

We employ a team of outstanding music teachers who deliver classroom, ensemble and instrumental programs across Armidale and the New England region.

Strings

Joanna Fairs-Wu – Head of Strings

Sarah Sadgrove

Laura Curotta

Robert Jackson

April Kelson

Charlotte Low

Georgie Ostenfeld

Eliza Scott

Wind and Brass

Paul Marshall – Head of Wind & Brass

James McKay

Bruce Myers

Louisa Sindel-Marshall

Keyboard

Sheila Guymer – Head of Keyboard

Nicole Mackson

Dr Robert Manley

Louisa Sindel-Marshall

Contemporary – Drums and Guitar

Jack Cavanagh

Kees Grenyer

Voice

Sharny Russell – Head of Contemporary Projects

Sarah Sadgrove

Jessica Miller

Music Therapy

Fumie Takahashi

Early Childhood & Curriculum

Peta Bale

Kees Grenyer

Nicole Mackson

Georgie Ostenfeld

Rebecca Smith

Jessica Miller

Conductors

Leanne Roobol – Head of Choral Music

Constance Dunham

Sara McNeall

Bruce Myers

Beth Richards

Robert van Gend

Rowena Teege

Accompanists

Dr Robert Manley

Kees Grenyer

Warwick Dunham

Li Ling Chen

ADMINISTRATION

Our administrative team oversees the day to day operations of the Conservatorium, its people and resources to meet the needs of all programs and events.

Corinne Arter – Co-CEO (Artistic & Education)

Sophie Williams – Co-CEO (Business)

Nicky Price – Administration & Enrolments Coordinator

Christine Davidson – Music Program Coordinator

Emily Evans – Finance Manager

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors comprises professionals and community representatives who contribute their expertise to support governance and strategic planning.

Gregory Moin – Chair

Matt Hobbs – Secretary

Jane Dauparas – Treasurer

Dr Alana Blackburn – ASO Representative

Dr Erica Smith – AYO Representative

Beth Richards – AMTA Representative

Dr Caroline Lee – Board member

MUSICA VIVA ARMIDALE CONCERT COMMITTEE

The Musica Viva Armidale Concert Committee is a volunteer association comprising passionate music supporters committed to presenting high-quality chamber music in the region.

Eric Ghosh – Committee Coordinator Sue Metcalfe OAM
Ken Barnett Robyn Power
Nigel Bell Deidre Rickards OAM
Charlotte Low Eliza Scott
James McKay Inge Southcott