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
Brett Constable – Treasurer
Dr Alana Blackburn
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 – Artistic Director
Sophie Williams – Business Director
Ashley Flint – Marketing, Communications & Events Coordinator
Christine Davidson – Music Program Officer
Emily Evans – Bookkeeper
Nicky Price – Administration Officer
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
Piano
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
Bruce Myers
Constance Dunham
Jessica Suann
Nicole Mackson
Rowena Teege
Accompanists
Kees Grenyer
Li Ling Chen
Nicole Hammill
Robyn Bradley OAM
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 | Robyn Parker |
| Li Ling Chen | Chris Purcell |
| Sofia Debus | Peter Sanders |
| Robyn Driscoll | Richard Smith |
| Tim Godwin | Inge Southcott |
| Kees Grenyer | Anna Treloar |
| Robert Harpley | Deidre Waters |
| Sue Metcalfe OAM | Barbara Wigg |
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.
| Ken and Leontine Barnett | James McKay |
| Nigel Bell | Keith and Robyn Power |
| Robyn Driscoll | Deidre Rickards OAM |
| Margaret Edgley | Melita Roache |
| Eric Ghosh | Inge Southcott |
| Charlotte Low | Eliza Scott |
| Caroline Downer OAM | Sue Metcalfe OAM |