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
Caroline Downer OAM – Vice Chair
Dr Alana Blackburn
Jane Dauparas
Matt Hobbs
Melita Roache
Dr Erica Smith
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)
Christine Davidson – Music Program Coordinator
Emily Evans – Bookkeeper
Ashley Flint – Marketing, Communications & Events Coordinator
Nicky Price – Administration & Enrollments Coordinator
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
April Kelson
Charlotte Low
Eliza Scott
Laura Curotta
Robert Jackson
Wind and Brass
Paul Marshall – Head of Wind & Brass
Bruce Myers
James McKay
Louisa Sindel-Marshall
Keyboard
Sheila Guymer – Head of Keyboard
Li Ling Chen
Keith Cheung
Louisa Sindel-Marshall
Nicole Mackson
Contemporary – Drums and Guitar
Jack Cavanagh
Voice
Jessica Suann
Sarah Adeney
Music Therapy
Fumie Takahashi
Early Childhood & Curriculum
Peta Bale
Michael Simpson
Nicole Mackson
Rebecca Smith
Choral Conductors
Leanne Roobol – Head of Choral Music
Bruce Myers
Constance Dunham
Jessica Suann
Nicole Mackson
Rowena Teege
Accompanists
Kees Grenyer
Li Ling Chen
Warwick Dunham
MUSIC EDUCATOR MEMBERS
Our Music Educator Member program is a partnership with private studio music teachers in the region, sharing resources and promoting music throughout the community. Music Educator membership is $110 per year.
| Peta Blyth OAM | Chris Purcell |
| Li Ling Chen | Helen Robinson |
| Zana Clarke | Peter Sanders |
| Sofia Debus | Richard Smith |
| Tim Godwin | Helen Smith |
| Kees Grenyer | Deidre Waters |
| Robert Harpley | Barbara Wigg |
| Sue Metcalfe OAM |
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 |