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CONTENTS
Contents 2
NECOM by Numbers 3
Chairperson’s Report 4
NECOM Director’s Report for 2016 6
Instrument Infographic 8
Vision and Mission 10
Snapshot 11
Graphs 12
School Curriculum Support 15
NECOM Campus Programs 20
Special Projects 30
Affiliated Partners 39
NECOM Music Educator Members 40
Donors and Supporters 42
NECOM Board & Staff 43 3
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Chairperson’s Report
It is with pride and pleasure that I write the 2016 chairperson’s report for NECOM. I feel comfortable being proud of an organisation that has been able to achieve so much during the course of the year. New England Sings!, concerts and performances from the very young to the mature, eisteddfod successes, AMEB achievements, motivated and dedicated admin and teaching staff, the capabilities of Director Susanne James and a dynamic board were hallmarks of those achievements.
But of course the measure of an organisation such as NECOM should not be based on its achievements and successes alone. Behind those successes and achievements lies hours upon hours of work (sheer hard work mostly), rehearsals, practice, thought and energy by staff, teachers and students and importantly those that care and encourage them.
So while NECOM and the community it serves can be proud that it has achieved its targets and goals and continued to meet its vision and mission, it has not rested on its laurels. NECOM aims to be a music conservatorium that is focused, sustainable, forward-thinking and caring.
NECOM has been able to achieve those aims:
through its programs of inclusiveness such as the Side by Side choir and its music therapy program; by developing music programs that cater for the very young, school students and music teachers; by giving musicians of all ages and stages the opportunity to perform before an uncritical (and usually adoring) audience; by encouraging its teachers to develop their skills and knowledge; by offering concerts and performances to the New England region; by ensuring that music can be heard and appreciated in the most isolated of our communities; and by developing links and associations with third parties such as Musica Viva and the University of New England.
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My personal thanks are extended to Susanne James for her leadership of NECOM during 2016 and the amazing staff she directed. My sincere thanks are extended to the board of NECOM who as volunteers give of their time and expertise to develop a strategy and policies that drive NECOM into the future. A special thank you to the NECOM students and their parents and carers without whom there would be no NECOM.
The ancient Greek philosopher Plato said that “music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” At NECOM I hope that this is true for the music that we make within the New England community and the myriad of lives that we touch through our music programs, concerts and performances.
Greg Moin NECOM Board Chair
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NECOM Director’s Report for 2016
Having celebrated our 10th anniversary only a few years ago, NECOM continues to reach further and deepen its educational footprint across New South Wales, despite being one of the youngest Conservatoria in the State. I believe the reputation our organization has earned is due to the earnest commitment to schools and the wider community. The structure of Regional Conservatoria is that they are set up as external schools of music, in as much as they are not (usually) attached to any one school or University. We do, of course, have affiliations with many local educational and arts groups, but therein lies the danger of allowing campuses like ours to become insular, focusing only the core business of delivering music tuition.
This is, nevertheless, important (of course) and we achieve this role of providing first- class music education extremely well; for some time now, NECOM has operated at the highest tier, based on the Department of Education’s measure of how many teaching hours are delivered annually. But how would that stack up on a community level? If teaching individual and small-group lessons was all we did, then we would not be serving our region to the best of our capacity. New England is renowned for its support of the arts and cultural endeavours, and that support must be returned in kind through concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and programs that assist the very youngest and oldest members of our community, particularly those with special needs. Nestled amongst all of those activities remains a central desire to impart the highest quality musical experiences upon all those with whom we have a connection.
In taking a virtual walk back through the calendar year of 2016, it becomes evident that this musical connection is both significant and far-reaching, thereby bolstering our bold claims to truly be a “conservatorium without walls”. Delivering outstanding musical education programs to schools remains paramount in our planning, and in 2016 NECOM built upon its already-successful “Year 10 Music Day” and “HSC Workshop” formats. “Chamber Music in Schools” continues to grow in both reputation and coverage, with this unique project (from the incredible musical mind of Deidre Rickards) having now been presented to more than 16,000 students within a decade.
Music therapy continues to be an integral part of our organization, and Hannah Rowland was able to expand the “Transition to School” and “Growing Through Song” programs to incorporate three more educational centres. In 2017, NECOM is looking to maintain its connections with Special Needs groups such as “The Jacaranda Club” and the “Stroke Recovery Club”.
The Inverell campus was able to make significant inroads towards full autonomy, with the Conservatorium Support Group of Inverell able to administer their programs in their own right. We congratulate the members of the support group for their determination and dedication in delivering musical support for the region.
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Of course, 2016 meant another incredible production of the nationally-recognised and award-winning New England Sings!, which was borne out of a desire to promote and celebrate Australian choral music. NECOM congratulates Corinne Arter and the huge team of teachers and assistants on yet another brilliant presentation.
A read through of this Annual Report will better inform you of the incredible range of concerts, performances, workshops and masterclasses that were on offer throughout 2016, and here we pause to thank the groups with which we are so grateful to have partnerships and affiliations - long-standing organisations like the Musica Viva Committee and the Eisteddfod Committee, and such important groups like the Armidale Youth Orchestra and the Armidale Symphony Orchestra who provide an indelible service to this community. We acknowledge, also, the continued support of the University of New England, and thank them for the many years in which we have enjoyed a close association.
In closing, I would like to draw attention to an award that epitomizes the level of musical education being delivered at NECOM, and supports public perception that we are one of the leading Conservatoria in the country. In 2016, the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) presented NECOM with a special “Certificate of Distinction” in recognition of the pre-eminent results in all AMEB examinations from Grade 7 to Licentiate. Maree Lucas, NSW State Manager, wrote, “As you are among the elite group of talented educators, we would like to recognize your teaching achievements with this new Certificate of Distinction”. As stated earlier in this report, the desire to impart the highest quality musical experiences possible is not restricted to external examinations. Instead, it permeates through all that we do here at NECOM.
Russ Bauer NECOM Director
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INSTRUMENTS TAUGHT AT NECOM - PART ONE
BASSOON TENOR SAXOPHONE DOUBLE BASS
VIOLA ALTO SAXOPHONE
FLUTE CLARINET
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INSTRUMENTS TAUGHT AT NECOM - PART TWO
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VISION
NECOM’s vision is that a music education and performance tradition embedded into a regional community’s cultural life gives it unique cohesion, economic and social capacity. NECOM believes that all young people deserve the best opportunities in education to achieve their personal best in whatever path they choose to follow in life.
There is irrefutable international and Australian research proving the significant and far-reaching benefits that music has on a child’s education in the following areas:
Learning Outcomes Literacy and numeracy, concentration and memory, school engagement and attendance
Personal Development Self-esteem, confidence, resilience and self- directed learning
Social Outcomes Communication skills, co- operation and teamwork
MISSION STATEMENT
NECOM will provide quality music education through innovative practices that are inclusive, unique and diverse. We believe that every individual has the right to experience and celebrate the joy of music. NECOM seeks to make music an integral part of peoples’ lives. We will 11 achieve this through the development of strong community partnerships at local, regional, national and global levels.
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SNAPSHOT A summary of 2016 activities and key performance measures across Semester 1 & 2:
Individual one-on-one lessons / tuition 8308
Number of hours of early childhood classes delivered 440
Total hours of small-to-large ensemble reherarsals 2227
Hours of workshops facilitated by recognised experts 996
Number of performances presented by Conservatorium staff 41
Number of student performances facilitated by the Conservatorium 97
Number of Public Schools (Primary & Secondary) in which NECOM works 46
Number of Non-Govt Schools (Primary & Secondary) in which NECOM works 19
Number of Aboriginal students participating in music activities 900
Number of children with disabilities participating in music activities 338
Number of early childhood students participating in music activities 489
Number of audience members attending NECOM-related events 5836
Hours of curriculum-based programs delivered by NECOM staff 1544
Hours of internal professional development delivered by NECOM staff 60
Direct teaching hours delivered at music camps 108
Number of concerts delivered by visiting artists 11
AMEB and Trinity Exam enrolments 86
Percentage of students achieving a Pass or higher in AMEB / Trinity exams 100
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SCHOOL CURRICULUM SUPPORT
Curriculum-Based Class Programs (K-Yr 12 Music Syllabus)
Early Stage 1-Stage 3 music syllabus classroom teaching at: Newling Public School, Armidale Ross Hill Public School, Inverell Tingha Public School, Tingha St Patricks Catholic Primary School, Walcha
Teacher mentoring and team teaching at: Armidale City Public School Newling Public School, Armidale Ross Hill Public School, Inverell Tingha Public School, Tingha
HSC Stage 6: class or individual teaching in musicology essays; performance assessment and trial marking; composition appraisal; aural classes; coaching in written exam techniques with students at: Armidale High and Duval High Schools NEGS, O’Connor Catholic College, PLC, TAS Calrossy, Tamworth
Music and Literacy pilot classroom program at: Newling Public School
Stage 1-6 Ensemble tutoring 4 choirs & 1 Orchestra, Armidale City Public School 3 x choirs, Sandon Public School 1 x Orchestra, Ben Venue Public School 1 x String Ensemble at Armidale High School 12 String, Wind and Brass ensembles, NEGS, PLC, TAS & The Waldorf School
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Curriculum Workshops
In partnership with AMTA (Armidale Music Teachers Association of secondary music teachers), workshops are attended by 400+ students from schools from Armidale, Bellingen, Bingara, Boggabilla, Dorrigo, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell, Tamworth, Glen Innes and Uralla. Presentations cover Stage 1 – 6 and Extension curriculum, and have included -
Yr 10 Music Day HSC Workshops for Yrs 11-12 Junior Orchestra Workshop for Yrs 3-9 Composition Workshops, Eisteddfod for School Stage 4-6 students Composition Professional Development Workshops for teachers Choral Conducting Professional Learning Workshops for teachers HSC Recitals and performance
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School music programs for Indigenous students
The New England region is home to a significantly large Aboriginal population with a number of families affected by economic disadvantage, unemployment, disability and isolation. Only one quarter of indigenous children complete their schooling to Year 10, largely because children feel disengaged from their schooling.
In continuing to address this issue, NECOM maintains consultations with Elders, indigenous organisations and schools in Inverell, Tingha and Armidale to further develop a specialised music program to enhance children’s pathway to improved learning and social outcomes.
In 2016, NECOM’s comprehensive program of activities included: Weekly music classes to 160 K-2 students at Ross Hill PS (Inverell), Tingha PS and Newling PS. Year 10 Music Day - Aboriginal Didgeridoo and Dance workshops Transition to School program for 24 Aboriginal students from Minimbah Aboriginal Pre-School and Primary School. Music & Literacy Pilot Program at Newling PS.
The ongoing support and success of these programs is due to the commitment of the school principals and the generous funding support from the Westpac Foundation and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).
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Music Therapy Program in Schools
Transition to school - Minimbah Primary School & Drummond Memorial PS Side-by-Side Peer Choir, Armidale High School “Growing Through Song” Writing Program, Armidale High School
Concerts in Schools
NECOM has many touring programs aimed at sending musicians out across New England to more remote schools. Staff and students are able to deliver both classroom performances and teaching resource kits, while also offering Professional Learning opportunities to local teachers. 2016 Concerts included -
Chamber Music in Schools by NECOM staff and guests
A Walk through the Orchestra presented by the Armidale Youth Orchestra, with visits to Narrabri and Gunnedah. The Armidale Youth String Orchestra (AYSO) travelled to Walcha for a concert.
Wind & String concerts by NECOM staff
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New England Sings! Project (full report on page 31)
A mass choral and orchestral project for schools in the New England and North West NSW: Collaborative project with 26 schools, the Armidale Youth Orchestra, Armidale Symphony Orchestra, Armidale Pipe Band and Armidale Music Teachers Association Over 800 performers Commissioned works for Primary choir and Secondary choir + orchestra from leading Australian composers Paul Jarman and Luke Byrne Over 20 workshops around the region for students/teachers Two sold out concerts at Lazenby Hall, UNE in October 2016 performed to an audience of over 1100.
Individual & Shared Lessons
Peripatetic individual and shared lessons in musicianship and instrumental studies at: Armidale City PS, Ben Venue PS, Kellys Plains PS, Martins Gully PS, Sandon PS Armidale HS, Duval HS, NEGS, O’Connor Catholic College, PLC Armidale, St Marys Catholic Primary School, TAS, Waldorf School Warialda PS, Warialda HS Bingara Central School, Guyra Central Inverell – Gum Flat PS, Inverell HS, Inverell PS, Macintyre HS, Ross Hill PS, Holy Trinity
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NECOM CAMPUS PROGRAMS
Choral Program
Ensemble Program
Instrumental Program
Masterclasses & Workshops
Mini Minstrels
Professional Development
Music Therapy Program
Scholarships, Bursaries, Resource Support
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CHORAL PROGRAM
There are almost 200 students in six tiered choirs, with Senior Students offered a Choral Conducting program to take rehearsals of the New England Chamber Choir.
NECOM’s six choirs are:
Minisingers (K-Yr 2) Cantilena Singers (Yr 3-6) Cantilena Chorale (Yr 3-6) New England Singers (Yr 7-12) Side by Side Peer Choir, Armidale HS Support Unit New England Chamber Choir (12-21 yrs)
Extension Activities for Gifted and Talented Choristers
Cantilena Chorale (Yr 3-6) New England Chamber Choir (12-21 yrs) Choral Conducting Mentoring Program – Yr 11 & 12 Gondwana Voices Audition Preparation (26 students from the Armidale region auditioned successfully) 22
ENSEMBLE PROGRAM
NECOM has 21 ensembles with more than 300 participants in chamber ensembles, Foundation recorder, guitar, string ensembles, Wind band, string chamber orchestras and symphony orchestras in weekly rehearsals, tutorials, a music camp and concerts throughout the year. As a member of the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums, NECOM students participate in annual orchestral projects at the Sydney Opera House.
Foundation Program for beginners Puddledock Violin & Viola Ensemble Puddledock Cello Ensemble Booralong Violin & Viola Ensemble Booralong Cello Ensemble Huff’n’Puffs Wind Ensemble
Intermediate Ensembles Armidale Youth String Orchestra AYSO Recorder Ensembles – Ribattuta & Fontegara NE Youth Guitar Ensemble
Advance & Extension Ensembles for Gifted and Talented students Viola Power Cello Ensemble Armidale Youth Sinfonia Armidale Youth Orchestra AYO Armidale Youth Symphonic Winds 5 x Chamber Ensembles
Community Ensembles Sapphire City Concert Band, Inverell Armidale Symphony Orchestra ASO UNE String Ensemble UNE Vocal Ensemble (conducted by NECOM teacher, Deidre Rickards OAM) UNE Woodwind Ensemble (conducted by NECOM teacher, Kristal Spreadborough)
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INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
NECOM’s outstanding Foundation and Instrumental Programs deliver a well- structured and carefully planned sequence of lessons and ensembles to guide young musicians from the earliest musical experiences through to preparation at a Tertiary level. The Conservatorium has developed key workshops that prepare students for examinations (eg Scale Parties) and entry into audition-based national ensembles (eg Aural-Skills Audition Preparation). An integral part of our Foundation Program involves mentoring students in all aspects of stagecraft and concert etiquette within months of their first lesson. This combination of specialist activities, structured lessons and best-practice group instruction ensures that NECOM is delivering an educational model that prepares students for all facets of performance. Our students’ success at both state and national level exemplifies this.
NECOM teaching staff provide lessons for the following: violin, viola, cello, double bass flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba
Foundation Program for K-Yr 8 Comprehensive program for beginner students includes: Individual lessons delivered at the Campus or in schools Ensembles Piano accompaniment tutorials Group workshops Soiree and Ensemble concerts
Instrumental Lessons Program Individual lessons for children/adults Individual lessons delivered at the Campus or in schools Soiree and Ensemble concerts AMEB exam preparation - mock exams
Video Conferencing Instrumental lessons for students in remote schools
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MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Masterclasses for Gifted & Talented Students
March 19 - Violin Masterclass with Shane Chen
March 19 - Violin Masterclass with Nicholas Waters
March 19 - Viola Masterclass with Helen Ireland
March 19 - Cello Masterclass with Zoe Knighton
May 7 - Violin Masterclass with Margaret Caley
July 2 - 2 x Recorder Masterclass with Hans-Dieter Michatz
July 3 - 2 x Recorder Masterclass with Hans-Dieter Michatz
July 22 - 2 x Violin Masterclass with Goetz Richter
July 23 - 1 x Violin Masterclass with Goetz Richter
July 24 - 1 x Violin Masterclass with Goetz Richter
33.5 hours of student masterclasses
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Teacher Professional Learning Workshops
January 29 - Child Protection Session (Office of Children’s Guardian) March 9 - HSC Workshops (Jane Cateris, Jeff Willey, H Galettis) March 10 - HSC Workshops (Jane Cateris, Jeff Willey, H Galettis) May 11 - Pedagogy Workshop (“Just Play”) May 18 - Choral Conducting (Ruth McCall) May 18 - Composition Workshop (Matthew Hindson) June 20 - Choral Conducting (Paul Jarman) July 24 - String Pedagogy (Goetz Richter) July 24 - Australian Music (Jeanell Carrigan) July 27 - Choral Conducting (Luke Byrne) July 28 - HSC Composition (Luke Byrne)
32 hours of teacher workshops
Student Performance Workshops
February 23 - Chamber Music Workshops (67 students) February 26 - Primary Music Workshop (80 students) February 27-28 - Armidale Youth Orchestra Sawtell Camp (132 students) March 6 - AUSTA String Workshop (12 students) March 9 - Year 10 Music Day (130 students) March 10 - 11 - HSC Music Workshop (122 students) May 6 - Sinfonia Workshop (22 students) May 18 - Composition Workshop (6 students) May 20 - Primary Choral Workshop (55 students) June 19 - Scale Workshops (50 students) June 20 - Secondary Choral Workshop (80 students) June 29 – 30 - Junior Orchestra Workshop (96 students) July 5 – 26 - HSC Skills Workshops (14 students) July 20 - Chamber Music in Schools (93 students) July 20 – 23 - AMEB Mock Exams (15 students over three workshops) Jul 22 – Aug 10 - Opera Australia Chorus Workshops (22 students) July 22 - HSC Accompaniment Workshop (10 students) July 22 - HSC Chamber Workshop (3 students) July 24 - Australian Music Seminar (5 students) July 24 - String Pedagogy Workshop (12 students) July 27 - HSC Composition Workshop (6 students) July 28 - New England Sings Primary Workshop (450 students) 26
Aug 4 – Sept 1 - Gondwana Audition Preparatory Workshops (16 students) August 8 – 15 - New England Sings Rural School Workshops (155 students across four centres) August 10 - Opera Australia Improvisation Workshop (16 students) August 11 - Opera Australia Workshop (16 students) August 15 - Armidale Youth Orchestra Excerpts Workshop (8 students) August 17 & 29 - Armidale Music Teachers Association HSC WorkshopS (35 students) August 17 - New England Sings Waldorf Workshop (25 students) August 18 - New England Sings Primary Choral Workshop (450 students) August 19 - New England Sings Secondary Choral Workshop (450 students) August 19 - Paul Jarman World Ensemble Workshop (8 students) Aug 25 – Sept 7 - New England Sings Rural School Workshops (200 students across four centres) September 15 - New England Sings Primary Choral Workshop (450 students) September 20 - New England Sings Secondary Choral Workshop (80 students) Sept 30 – Oct 7 - HSC Skills Workshop (16 students) October 13 - New England Sings Primary Choral Workshop (450 students) October 14 - New England Sings Primary Choral Workshop (95 students) October 14 - Paul Jarman World Ensemble Workshop (8 students) October 15 - New England Sings Primary Choral Workshop (450 students) October 15 - New England Sings Secondary Choral Workshop (250 students) October 15 - New England Sings Orchestra Workshop (50 students) October 15 - New England Sings Choir & Orchestra Workshop (300 students) Oct 22 – 25 - Trinity College Mock Exams (12 students over three workshops) Nov 22 – Dec 5 - Chamber Music In Schools Regional Workshops (605 students across 23 Public Schools)
412 hours of student workshops
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Mini Minstrels 280 hours (440 classes) of early childhood music-in-the-lap sessions were delivered by NECOM in 2016, with pre-school music classes taught at NECOM Armidale, NECOM Inverell and Walcha.
“Our daughter is now
almost 19 months old,
and we see her growing
into loving music and
really enjoying interaction
with others in this class. It is definitely a great and relaxing introduction to music for babies and toddlers…”
Professional Development
Through our local educational network known as the Armidale Music Teachers Association (AMTA), NECOM is able to offer music educators from all across New England access to Professional Learning sessions delivered by experienced practitioners. Opportunities included -
Child Protection Training, delivered by the Office of Children’s Guardian “Just Play” Pedagogy Workshop, developed by Musical Futures Choral Conducting, taught by Ruth McCall Choral Conducting with Paul Jarman String Pedagogy, delivered by Goetz Richter The Importance of Australian Music, presented by Jeanell Carrigan Choral Conducting, with Luke Byrne as instructor 2828
Music Therapy Program
NECOM’s flagship program is delivered by Hannah Rowland, registered music therapist, and is renowned for its innovative and best-practice programs:
Early Intervention/School Transition in partnership with PEDAL Monthly concerts for the Jacaranda Social Club (ADC Dementia Day Respite Care Program) Individual/group adult sessions in partnership with The Ascent Group Side by Side Choir – Armidale High School Support Unit students and peers Growing Through Song: Creative song-writing with Support Unit students Adults with Dementia at Autumn Lodge
NECOM is committed to continuing its work in this vital area of community assistance, as programs like those listed above not only benefit some of Armidale’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people, but also provides support to their carers and family members.
NECOM receives significant funding from the community to continue presenting this program. Thanks to Armidale Central Rotary Club, Armidale Inter-Womens Church Fellowship, CWA, IGA, Quilters & Patchworkers, Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation and Westpac for their generous support in 2016. 29
Scholarships and Bursaries
NECOM provided almost $35,000 in scholarships and bursaries through the Dept of Education funding grant and philanthropic donations to students enrolled either in NECOM programs or with Music Educator Members.
NECOM and AYO continue the Endangered Instrument Program for double reeds, winds and brass, which includes free instrument hire and subsidised lessons. Additionally, NECOM contribute annually to AYO Gifted & Talented program.
Senior scholarship students may also be awarded the opportunity of playing one of the valuable string instruments in the NECOM Instrument Library.
Resource Support - Instrumental Hire Scheme
NECOM manages an extensive collection of brass, full and fractional string instruments and woodwind instruments for hires to students for very reasonable fees. This service allows many families the opportunity to give their child instrumental lessons as the combined costs of lessons and buying an instrument is prohibitive. For gifted and talented students with potential for a professional career in music, NECOM has gathered an impressive collection of valuable instruments that are of a professional standard. These instruments have been bequeathed or donated to NECOM, or are on permanent loan. Valued at over $135,000 the collection includes:
Edward Arthur Smith violin (1940) Werner Bath violin (1973) Federico de Mori violin (2006) Rook Carlisle viola (1898) Maggini Cello (1880) Mario Scido Cello (2005) Hill & Sons cello bow
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
New England Sings!
Opera Australia’s The Marriage of Figaro
Heritage Homestead Series
A Walk Through The Orchestra
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NEW ENGLAND SINGS!
One of the iconic events in the NECOM calendar is the biannual New England Sings! project held on 15 and 16 October. It is a truly collaborative project which brings together 800 students from 26 regional schools, 40+ classroom teachers, 70 orchestral musicians to work towards creating fabulous choral music. As with previous New England Sings! projects, works were commissioned for the Primary Choir and Secondary Choir and Orchestra from composers who are committed to writing good music for young people. As commissioned composer of the Primary work, Luke Byrne travelled around New England viewing some of the iconic sights including our waterfalls, historic towns, buildings and landmarks, and the beautiful autumn colours. The resultant work Scenes of New England pays homage to our unique history and region through Signor Vertelli’s tightrope walk across Dangar’s Falls, (Remarkable), the little church at Gostwyck Station (Gostwyck) and the beautiful sunsets and clear night skies (Nightfires). Composer Paul Jarman drew inspiration for the Secondary Choir commission from the William Ernest Henry poem Invictus that Nelson Mandela kept in his pocket throughout the 27 years of his incarceration. Paul had wanted to set this poem to music for many years and was waiting for the right moment to come along and we feel honoured that he chose the New England Sings! project. Other works featured a kaleidoscope of choral sounds and colours with highlights including Gilpin’s How Can I Keep from Singing (combined Primary and Secondary choirs), Jarman’s Volta do mar Largo (secondary choir with a world ensemble of local musicians) and the anthemic You’re the Voice (with the Armidale Pipe Band) providing the usual closing number for the concert.
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The challenge of bringing together schools across a broad geographic area around the region cannot be underestimated. Our special thanks go to the NECOM team of conductors and accompanists who presented ‘cluster school’ workshops in Glen Innes, Inverell, Ashford, Tamworth, Walcha and Armidale. These included Leanne Roobol, Cathy Welsford, Robyn Bradley, Deidre Rickards and Warwick Dunham and our invited conductors Pauil Jarman, Luke Byrne and Mark O’Leary who worked with professionalism, expertise and good humour throughout the project. A project of these proportions would not have been possible without the assistance of key local organisations. Our thanks go to the Armidale Music Teachers Association, the Armidale Youth Orchestra, the Armidale Symphony Orchestra, the Armidale Pipe Band and the Armidale Dramatic & Music Society. We are grateful for the support of our funding partners including the Armidale Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS), Armidale Central Rotary Club, Armidale Dumaresq Council, John Hadfield Piano Tuning and Edwards Coaches. Every dollar donated makes a real difference and we are extremely grateful for their support.
New England Sings! has now cemented itself as one of NSW’s most recognised choral events, and it has garnered this reputation through these four pillars -
Inclusion and Collaboration
• Open to all schools (public, Catholic, independent) in the region • No competitive auditions – every K-Yr 12 student, including those with special needs, is welcome • Schools from Armidale, Gunnedah, Glen Innes, Inverell, Tamworth and Walcha participated with students from as far afield as Barradine, Coolah, Deepwater, Duri, Hallsville, Lightning Ridge, Muswellbrook, Narrabri, Warialda and Warren • Side-by-Side Choir for Yr 7-12 students with learning difficulties, behaviour disorders or a disability were special guests and performed two songs in the concert
PD and Curriculum Support
• Hands-on support from the grass roots with extensive PD and resource support over 8 months, particularly to primary teachers with no music education training or are isolated in remote schools • Rehearsal scores and CDs (separate choral parts + accompaniment) recorded and given to all schools • In-school visits by NECOM conductors and accompanists + NECOM’s Cantilena Choir and New England Singers helped ‘break the ice’ and gave teachers and students confidence and skills 33
• Conducting workshops for teachers presented by Paul Jarman • Composition Workshops to support music syllabus included Yr 10 Music Day and Composition ‘Eisteddfod’ (75 participants) presented by Luke Byrne
Rehearsals and Workshops
• Free bus transport for disadvantaged students and remote areas to attend rehearsals and concerts. • 13 sequential ‘cluster’ school rehearsals led by NECOM conductors/ accompanists developed students’ confidence and vocal skills • Composer Harley Mead led rehearsals/workshops in May, July and early September. • NECOM choral and orchestral conductors, guest Lyn Williams and composers Luke Byrne, Elena Kats-Chernin, Christopher Gordon and local poet Sophie Masson during the final weekend of rehearsals • Conductor Mentor Program - student conductor Oliver Bruhl tutored by Lyn Williams OAM
Repertoire & Programming
• An accessible, all-Australian program (eg You’re The Voice) • Commission of two works –Three Pieces For New England for Combined Primary Choir, composed by Luke Byrne, and Invictus for Secondary Choir and Youth Orchestra, composed by Paul Jarman (from lyrics by William Ernest Henley) • Other featured composers were Dan Walker, Ian Jefferson, James Madsen, Fay White, Ben van Tiernan, James Ledger and Christopher Gordon • Composer interviews on stage were extremely popular with performers and audiences
New England Sings! exemplified NECOM’s outstanding music education leadership within the community through its ability to bring together AMTA (Armidale Music Teachers Association) and regional schools to collaborate in the performance of Australian music. From NECOM’s perspective New England Sings! is not only an outstanding artistic success but it provides an enduring legacy that ensures teachers and their students are empowered to continue their singing and creative music making long into the future.
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OPERA AUSTRALIA’S PRODUCTION OF THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
NECOM was overwhelmed with the response to Opera Australia’s The Marriage of Figaro, hosted by the New England Conservatorium, performed at Lazenby Hall on Thursday 11 August.
The sell-out show was a huge success, made all the more exciting with the addition of 25 NECOM choristers appearing as the Children’s Chorus. The choristers were selected during a demanding 3-hour audition process in April, followed by intensive rehearsals from July and lots of practising at home to learn the five choruses that they performed alongside the Opera Australia cast. 35
In the final lead up to the performance, Opera Australia’s Children’s Chorus Master, Joshua van Konkelenberg, conducted two 3-hour workshops to train the young choristers for their debut on stage with Opera Australia’s professional singers. He helped them put the finishing touches on their vocal technique, stagecraft and co-ordinated movement on and off stage, listening out for cues and making sure they were able to hit their marks.
NECOM Student Dakotah Love participated in the two workshops and auditioned for the regional student scholarship. She had this to say about the experience:
"Having opportunities such as the Opera Australia Workshops and being able to watch professional people perform in our local town are truly brilliant opportunities. I feel incredibly appreciative to have experiences like this in our town where I don’t have to travel all the way to major cities to audition or watch live professional opera. My audition was fantastic! Very critical and informative, it was almost more like a lesson rather than an audition and being critiqued was a great learning opportunity. In the group workshops we were able to ask questions about the singers careers and lives and this was absolutely inspiring for all of us who dream of pursuing careers in the music and opera industries. The performance of The Marriage of Figaro was amazing and unforgettable, totally inspiring."
The day of the performance was incredibly exciting and busy for the Childrens Chorus, with costume fittings, dress rehearsals and the long awaited performance in the evening. Each chorus member was dressed in Spanish village costumes, with many of the girls wearing corsets or bonnets for the first time!
Each of their five chorus entrances and performances were outstanding, with the children very obviously excited to be performing in front of their home audience under the bright lights. They maintained a very high level of focus and professionalism throughout the night.
When the curtain finally closed and much of the audience had gone home, the exhausted children emerged wearing dressing gowns and waving flags, a prop from the show, to a huge round of applause from parents and family waiting for them.
The outstanding success of this production is a direct result of the work of each and every chorister, chorus conductor Leanne Roobol and rehearsal accompanist Robyn Bradley.
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SIDE-BY-SIDE CHOIR
NECOM is delighted to continue this special program, one of our most successful and important initiatives. The Side-By-Side Choir is an inclusive ensemble which brings together 32 teenagers from the Armidale High School Support Unit, rehearsing and performing with their neuro-typical peers. All 32 students have been identified as having disabilities that often prevent them from inclusivity with standard school programs, or are classified in the at-risk category.
In addition to mainstream choral repertoire, the singers seek to perform their own material composed as part of the Growing Through Song project. This program has received considerable recognition throughout the region, and it is hoped that it will continue to deliver successful educational outcomes well into the future.
In 2016, the Side-By-Side Choir sang at two of our premier choral events - the Winter Choral Concert and New England Sings!
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OTHER CONCERTS & EVENTS
NECOM presented 328 concerts to over 15,000 children, families and adults in settings as diverse as remote school classrooms, community halls, a heritage woolshed, community drop-in centres and at NECOM’s home in the CB Newling Building. In many cases, it was the first time students had seen or heard live music being played.
Visiting Artists
13 professional concerts by guest artists with stand-out performances 40th anniversary concert, New England Ensemble, Madgwick Hall, UNE C A O2 (Australian Chamber Orchestra), Armidale Town Hall Australian Youth Orchestra Momentum Ensemble, CB Newling Auditorium
Heritage Homestead Series
2 sold-out concerts performed by NECOM & Friends at the Deeargee Woolshed, Uralla
Concerts in Schools
Chamber Music in Schools NECOM staff A Walk through the Orchestra, an annual school concert presented by the Armidale Youth Orchestra. In 2016, this concert was held in Gunnedah, with a public concert in Narrabri. Wind & String concerts by NECOM staff Armidale Youth String Orchestra (AYSO) did A day trip to Walcha for two school performances.
130 concerts in 34 schools with many return visits due to popular demand at:
Armidale City PS, Bald Blair PS, Ben Lomond PS, Ben Venue PS, Black Mountain PS, Boggabri PS, Bonshaw PS, Bundarra Central, Calrossy, Chandler PS, Croppa Creek PS, Drummond Memorial PS, Dundurrabin PS, Ebor PS, Gravesend PS, Hernani PS, Kelly's Plains PS, Kentucky PS, Kingstown PS, Newling PS, North Star PS, PLC Armidale, Raleigh PS, Repton PS, Rocky River PS, Ross Hill PS, St Joseph's Uralla, St Mary’s Primary School, Tingha PS, Toomelah PS, Walcha Central, Waldorf School, Wee Waa PS and Yetman PS. 3838
NECOM Staff and Student Concerts
184 concerts provided essential performance training for choral, instrumental and ensemble students in: Solo Soirees, Ensemble and Choral Concerts, HSC recitals Jacaranda Social Club Concert Series, Carols in the Park, International Women’s Day, Remembrance Day Armidale Youth Orchestra, Armidale Symphony Orchestra concerts Armidale Eisteddfod Choral Night, Band Night, Composition Night
UNE Graduation Ceremonies Friday 22 & Saturday 23 April, 2016 Friday 29 & Saturday 30 April, 2016 Friday 21 October & Saturday 22 October, 2016 39
AFFILIATED PARTNERS
Armidale Music Teachers Association (AMTA)
The Armidale Music Teachers’ Association (AMTA) is comprised of secondary music teachers from the Armidale region from public, Catholic and independent schools. As an advisory and support group to NECOM, AMTA promotes music education to the wider community, and collectively they present - Year 10 Music Day HSC Music Workshop The Armidale Eisteddfod HSC Performance Recitals HSC Curriculum support
Armidale Youth Orchestras
Almost 100 students aged 8-21 years performed in two principal ensembles and two extension ensembles - • Armidale Youth String Orchestra (AYSO) • Armidale Youth Orchestra (AYO) • AYO Sinfonia – extension ensemble • AYO Symphonic Winds – extension ensemble
Armidale Youth Orchestras Performance Program
• Sawtell Music Camp • Garden Party Fundraising Concert • Armidale Eisteddfod • AYO ‘Walk through the Orchestra’ (One of the most important concerts for introducing young children to the orchestra) • Gala Concert
Armidale Symphony Orchestra
Armidale’s adult orchestra of 40+ community musicians, tertiary students, teachers and NECOM staff members presented another outstanding year of concerts with great artistic and financial success. The ASO structures its season around four separate performance evenings. 40
NECOM Music Educator Members – 2016
NECOM Staff Armidale GRIFFITH, Debra ROWLAND, Hannah A.Mus.A, Cert MusT (USQ) MTA
Music Therapy & Strings NSW Accredited BALE, Peta ANDREONI, Francesca NECOM Staff Piano – Beginner to Advanced; Early Childhood Music Teacher B Arts(Music & Italian)UNE BMus; RMT, MMusThy All ages; Piano for leisure; AMEB Ph: 6775 1901 Doctorate of Mod.Letters (Music& Ph 0408 751 814 & Trinity exam prep; Musicianship; Mob: 0408 861 273 Performing Arts (Siena Italy) [email protected] Ph: 6771 1019 [email protected] Double Bass & Electric Bass Mob: 0421 843 398 Jazz & Classical SINDEL-MARSHALL, Louisa [email protected] BAUMGARTNER, Bekk Mobile 0447 530 299 Woodwind NECOM Staff B.Mus Jazz, Dip.Ed ANU Email: [email protected] FIMEB LTCL LMusA HARPLEY, Robert Jazz Voice LMusEdASMC LPerfASMC Cert IV Assess&Wkpl Train [email protected] BRADLEY, Robyn AMusA ATCL AAGM ADipA Beginner’s, Intermediate & LMus, BMus, MRurSc.,BVSc ADipSCSM DipABRSM Remedial Guitar and Ukulele CUROTTA, Laura Accompaniment/Piano AMusicolASMC MAGTR MMTA Composition, Voice, Early Viola/Violin All grades Beginner to Advanced Ph 0422 568 924 Childhood NECOM Staff Mob: 0407 364 325 [email protected] Practical theory, notation, tablature M.Mus (Perf) Hannover [email protected] All styles, all ages B.Mus (Mus.Ed) Hons. Sydney WELSFORD, Cathy Ph: 6775 9282 Cert.Performance ANAM BROWN, Dave Dip. Primary Teaching, Grad Dip Mob: 0404 443 879 Ph 0413 118 851 BA(Mus), Dip.Ed(SecMus) Expressive Arts, [email protected] [email protected] Brass - All instruments at all levels, B.Education, M. Education (Arts, happy to teach to other regional Literacy) HINCH, Judy DUNHAM, Warwick centres via video-conferencing. James Hill Ukulele Initiative, Level Celtic Harp ASCM B.Mus (Syd) Ph: 6779 2614 2 Teacher Beginners to Intermediate Organ, Piano, Jazz Piano, Theory, Mob: 0419 539 372 Director: Cantilena Choir Clinical Musician Certification Composition, Music Technology [email protected] Ukulele: Beginner to advanced Program Level 1 Mob: 0417 210 509 Mob: 0417 657 411 Ph: 6772 4376 [email protected] CLARKE, Zana [email protected] Mob: 0428 989 765 B.A (Melb), B.Mus.(Melb), [email protected] FAIRS-WU, Joanna Dip.Ed.(UNE), A.Mus.A (Violin)
Head of Strings, NECOM Recorder & Violin MAUNDER, Jennifer A.Mus.A., BMus. Adelaide Specialist to all levels and ages Violin, Viola, Beginner Guitar Grad.Dipl. Music, UT Ph: 6772 2205 Ph: 0437 183 708 Mob: 0418 340 728 [email protected] NECOM Armidale [email protected] [email protected]
DEBUS, Sofia ABN: 16 104 329 446 JACKSON, Robert B.Mus.Violin (Distinction) METCALFE O.A.M, Sue Cello ACN: 104 329 446 Switzerland, L.Mus, DSME.FFCSME DSCM NECOM Staff LMus & A.Mus.A Cello Cello, Accompanist (Strings M.Mus Hannover Musik Office: (Distinction) only), Cello choir, Armidale String Hochschule B.Mus (Perf.)Syd.Con Level 1 Adv.Certificate in Music Quartet A.Mus.A, L.Mus.A Dist. Performance & Communication, CB Newling Campus Ph: 6775 1165 Ph 0499 505 726 Guildhall S.M.D. London, Cnr Mossman & Faulkner Sts Mob: 0419 225 236 [email protected] B.Ed., Flinders Uni. S.A. Armidale NSW 2350 [email protected] Accredited Teacher: Suzuki Talent
KELSON, April Ed. Assn. of Australia (Violin/ Cello) Mail: PO Box 1313 Violin/Viola NECOM Staff Specialising in Suzuki Method MICHELS-THORN, Cécile BA, B Mus (Hons) M, Dip Edu, Armidale NSW 2350 Violin and Cello MTeaching (Secondary), UNE Kodaly Prim Level II AMEB exams Gd. 4+ Armidale Dip Recorder Teaching Violin/Viola Beginner to Advanced Tel: 02 6788 2135 Ph: 6772 1710 (Netherlands); Cert. Musicianship Mob: 0488 238 611 MOB: 0428 385 824 (France) [email protected] [email protected] Web: http://necom.une.edu.au Recorder – early childhood www.heart-strings.com.au Ph: 6772 5889 MARSHALL, Paul Director: Susanne James [email protected] Woodwind/Double Bass DRISCOLL, Robyn [email protected] NECOM Staff Dip.Mus.Ed., L.Mus.A. Dip.Mus.Ed
DipComp (SCSM), (Newcastle) (Piano) PARKER, Robyn LCompASMC(Hons) Officer Manager: Piano – beginner to diploma levels BA, Dip.Ed, Dip.Spec.Ed LMusEdASMC ATCL AAGM Rachael Edmonds Ph: 6772 1349 Recorder - Beginners to advanced. ADipA ADipSCSM [email protected] [email protected] Fontegara and Ribatutta Recorder Ph 0408 256 492 Ensembles [email protected] Finance: Sophie Williams GOSWELL, Megan Musicianship/Theory [email protected] Piano, Armidale NEGEREVICH, Nick Ph: 6772 7976 B.Arts Mob: 0407 228 840 A.Mus.A, D.S.C.M, PGDIM(USQ) Beginner to Intermediate Office Hours [email protected] Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet & Saxophone – Ph: 0421 014 941 Tutor – NECOM Woodwind Program Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am - 5pm Tues 9am - 6pm [email protected] Mob: 0427 796 701 Fri 9am -4pm [email protected] Greyner, Kees PURCELL, Chris
Accompaniment Beg.to Grd 4 Guitar - Classical and Blues; ROOBOL, Leanne Beginners Piano Lessons Ph: Director – New England Youth Guitar B.Mus, A.Mus.A, Grad Dip.Ed 0431914438 [email protected] Ensemble; Director - Vocal Chords Director – New England Singers Community Choir. Mob: 0410 890 605 Ph: 0428 625 685 [email protected] [email protected] 41
RICKARDS, OAM, Deidre TOOMEY, Dawn Inverell & Regional MUSIC EDUCATOR L.Mus.A, MACE, ARCM (London), A.Mus A, Cert Mus T (USQ) MTA B.Mus.Ed (Newcastle), (NSW). Piano. MEMBER B.Ed (Deakin) Beginner to Advanced. Pianist/Accompanist Musicianship, Theory. BLYTH OAM, Peta NECOM’s Music Educator Composition Teacher In Uralla district only. INVERELL Member Program is a unique Ph: 6771 1440 Ph: 6778 4162 B.Mus (Hons) BA Dip Ed L.Mus.A partnership between private Mob: 0439 711 444 [email protected] (Piano) studio music teachers and [email protected] ARCM (London) (Voice) NECOM. The program offers Voice invaluable benefits and ROLFE, Constance TRELOAR, Anna Concert & Opera artist; Adjudicator opportunities for regional music BMus/BTeach, AMEB Cert.of MA LTCL (T) MMTA Ph: 6724 8248 teachers and their students to Performance; Kodaly Cert.in Piano [email protected] access NECOM activities and Primary Music Beginners to Intermediate services, thereby strengthening Voice- Beginner to Intermediate [email protected] CHAMPION, Wendy and promoting music throughout Theory/Musicianship-Beginner INVERELL, WARIALDA the community. Ph: 0435 353 229 VERNON-DRISCOLL, Sean B.Mus (Hons Perf) Aust.Inst.Music [email protected] Guildhall London-Trinity College. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone 8th Grade Piano. NECOM Inverell, Bingara, For an annual fee of $85.00, Warialda ROWLANDS, Lindsay Piano; AMEB or Trinity private studio music teachers B.A, Dip.Ed, MLitt Grades Pre. To 8; Mob: 0438 287 582 can join up as a Music Educator Guitar – Classical, Electric, Folk; Musicianship/Theory Member and access the Ukelele; Bass – Electric; West Mob: 0455 185 259 CUSACK, Sister Margaret following benefits: Therese African Percussion – Djembe; [email protected] NECOM scholarships and MOREE Shakuhachi - beginner bursaries (over $30,000 T.Mus.A(piano); ATCL; Mob: 0411 614 033 WATERS, Deirdre annually) [email protected] A.Mus.A, T.Mus.A. LTCL(T) A.MusA(Voice); Piano/ Musicianship; MMTA, MIMT, ATCL (T) Scholarship Masterclasses RUSSELL, Errol Piano (Prel-Gde 8); specialising in Piano/Musicianship - (all grades) with visiting guest artists or B.Mus, Dip.Ed, L.Mus.A, LCTL Musicianship Grades 2-7; Voice– Beginners, AMEB Grades examiners Violin / Viola Aural Training; & AMEB ‘Singing for Leisure’ Concert venues for studio Chamber Music classes, Armidale Accreditation Sydney Con. (Mus/ syllabus. concerts and exams String Quartet, Former member Theory); New Music Craft Moree Only (including administration SSO Syllabus Ph: 6752 7945 support) Ph: 6711 1511 Ph: 6775 3754 Mob: 0402 602 750 Discounted hire fees for [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] teaching studios at the NECOM campuses in SMIDT, Will MARSHALL, Stephanie Armidale and Inverell BMus, AMEB Cert. of Perf; INVERELL Coverage by Dip.Mod.Lang (Itl) Drama, Voice, Musical Theatre APRA/AMCOS Voice, Theory, Musicianship Ph: 0418 659 410 photocopying and Beginners to Intermediate [email protected] education licence Ph: 0431 392 280 Referrals to parents or [email protected] community members ROBINSON, Helen SOUTHCOTT, Inge seeking music lessons INVERELL BMus (Perf); MMus.(Vocal Pedagogy) Advertising - Inclusion of Dip.Mus.Ed, A.Mus.A M.B.B.S., BFA (Hons Ceramics) the Music Educator Piano - beg –intermed levels Former Member Opera Aust. Members list in the Music Therapy for Adults & Voice - All ages, Beginners to NECOM newsletter and Children with Disabilities. Professionals; All styles with healthy website Ph: 6721 1519 technique; Musicianship; Audition & [email protected] Employment opportunities Exam prep;.18 yrs teaching exp. to teach or perform in Mob: 0431 479 008 NECOM projects and www.ingesouthcott.com.au WIGG, Barbara events [email protected] INVERELL Professional Development ARCM Workshops - Access (free SPREADBOROUGH, Kristal Piano - Teaching all grades from or discounted) to NECOM B.Mus (Hons, Class 1), AMusA beginners to advanced level; Also PD workshops Flute (all grades) all levels of musicianship. Musicianship/Theory (all grades) Invitations to your and your Theory/Musicianship AMEB. Ph: 0466 186 216 students to attend (free or Accompaniment also. [email protected] discounted) NECOM Ph: 6722 2119 Masterclasses and [email protected] SMITH, Richard workshops AMusA (Piano)
Piano For more information and an
Phone 0427 810 755 application form to become a NECOM INVERELL Music Educator Member, please THORN, Benjamin Sinclair Place Public School contact the NECOM office on PhD, BA (Hons), Dip.Ed 79 Moore St, Inverell 2360 6788 2135 or go to the website Recorder / Flute/ Celtic Harp/ Office hours: https://necom.une.edu.au click Ocarina, Composition, Friday 9am-5pm during term time on ‘About Us’ and scroll down to Lecturer at UNE (music and Music NECOM Music Educators. education), harp accompaniment for examinations/performances Mail: PO Box 1242, Inverell (including theatre music). Aeolian Players recorder group. Ph: 6772 5889 [email protected] 42
DONORS & SUPPORTERS
NECOM acknowledges and thanks the NSW Department of Education for its annual operational funding and the University of New England whose ongoing support was critical in the establishment of NECOM in 2003 and our continuing residency in the CB Newling Building. Our sincere gratitude to the many community organisations, private supporters and philanthropic organisations who care deeply about the value of education, music and the wellbeing of our community. Their gifts of instruments, music and listening library items, donations and special grants allow us to bring innovative and inspirational social equity programs, scholarships, bursaries, school curriculum and performance programs to the wider New England region.
Aberbaldie Foundation
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NECOM BOARD AND STAFF 2016
Name Position Relevant qualifications Greg Moin Chair Principal Moin & Associates Finance C’tee, Brett Constable Partner Forsyths Deputy Chair Caroline Downer Director President Armidale Youth Orchestra Head Teacher, Positive Behaviour for Learning Cathy Archer Director Department of Education/ Public Schools NSW/ Northern Tablelands Public Schools NSW Sue Brown Director Director Lorraine Coffey Director Regional Manager, Fairfax Media (Retired) Coordinator, Principalship and School David Gee Director Leadership Positions, UNE Peter Westbrook Director CEO, The Ascent Group Bruce Myers Director President AMTA, Music Teacher Duval HS
Trevor Goldstone Director Pro Vice Chancellor UNE
Bronwyn Pearson Director HR Specialist Alana Blackburn Director Lecturer in Music, School of Arts, UNE
NECOM Management
Director Susanne James Program Manager Corinne Arter Finance & Administration Manager Sophie Williams Office Manager Rachael Edmonds Administration Assistant Heather Pavel 44
Teaching Staff
String Joanna Fairs-Wu Head of Strings, violin and viola, Ensembles Laura Curotta violin and viola, Ensembles Robert Jackson cello, Ensembles
Woodwind Nick Negerevich flute, piccolo, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon Kristal Spreadborough wind ensemble
Brass Benn Tracey trumpet
Choral Program Mini Singers Bekk Baumgartner, Nicole Mackson Cantilena & Cantilena Chorale Rowena Tall New England Singers Leanne Roobol, Phil Oxley New England Chamber Choir Leanne Roobol Side-by-Side Choir Rowena Teege
Mini Minstrels Early Childhood Program Peta Bale Armidale and Walcha Wendy Chatterton Inverell, Kindamindi
AYO Orchestral Ensembles Armidale Youth String Orchestra Joanna Fairs-Wu Armidale Youth Orchestra Warwick Dunham Armidale Youth Sinfonia Joanna Fairs-Wu
Music Therapy Hannah Rowland
School Curriculum Armidale City Public School Bekk Baumgartner, Laura Curotta, Robyn Driscoll Newling Public School Bekk Baumgartner Ross Hill Public School Wendy Chatterton Tingha Public School Wendy Chatterton
Piano Accompaniment Robyn Bradley, Warwick Dunham, Nicole Mackson 45 NECOM Armidale Campus CB Newling Building Cnr Mossman & Faulkner Streets PO Box 1313, Armidale NSW 2350 Tel: 02 6788 2135 Web: www.necom.org.au
Inverell Campus Sinclair Place Public School 79 Moore Street Inverell NSW 2360 PO Box 1242, Inverell 2360 Tel: 02 6722 2023
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