BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors comprises professionals and community representatives who contribute their expertise to support governance and strategic planning.
Gregory Moin – Chairman
Brett Constable – Treasurer
Matt Hobbs
Dr. Alana Blackburn
Bronwyn Pearson
Melita Roache
Dr. Erica Smith
Peter Westbrook
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.
Chris Clark – Chief Executive Officer
Corinne Arter – Program Manager
Edwina Bach – Marketing & Communications Support
Christine Davidson – Music Program Officer
Elisha Hammond – Event Support
Laurence Nussbaumer – ICT Support
Nicky Price – Administration Officer
Sophie Williams – Business Manager
ARTISTIC TEAM
We employ a team of outstanding music educators who deliver classroom, ensemble and instrumental programs across the New England.
Strings
Joanna Fairs-Wu – Head of Strings
Sarah Adeney
Laura Curotta
Robert Jackson
April Kelson
Charlotte Low
Eliza Scott
Wind and Brass
Paul Marshall – Head of Wind & Brass
James McKay
Bruce Myers
Louisa Sindel-Marshall
Piano
Sheila Guymer – Head of Keyboard
Nicole Mackson
Louisa Sindel-Marshall
Voice
Sarah Adeney
Jessica Suann
Music Therapy
Fumie Takahashi
Early Childhood & Curriculum
Peta Bale
Nicole Mackson
Michael Simpson
Rebecca Smith
Choral Conductors
Leanne Roobol
Constance Dunham
Nicole Mackson
Phil Oxley
Deidre Rickards OAM
Rowena Teege
Accompanists
Robyn Bradley OAM
Warwick Dunham
Kees Grenyer
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.
| 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
Musica Viva Armidale is a volunteer association comprising passionate music supporters committed to presenting high-quality chamber music in the region.
| Ken Barnett | Elizabeth Peach |
| Nigel Bell | Keith Power |
| Robyn Driscoll | Robyn Power |
| Margaret Edgley | Deidre Rickards OAM |
| Eric Ghosh | Melita Roache |
| Charlotte Low | Inge Southcott |
| Sue Metcalfe OAM | Eliza Scott |
| James McKay |
ARMIDALE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The Armidale Music Teachers Association (AMTA) is a professional association promoting excellence in music education through collaboration, consultation and professional development activities.
| Georgina Adair | Matthew Minter |
| Corinne Arter | Bruce Myers |
| Inga Brasche | Claire O’Toole |
| Tom Collett | Hilary Pearson |
| Laura Curotta | Melita Roache |
| Connie Dunham | Beth Richards |
| Sam Jacometti | Leanne Roobol |
| Charlotte Low | Mel Sampson |
| Nicole Mackson | Sally Spillane |
| Risa Matsui | Jessica Suann |