THE MEMORANDA
WOMENS DAY CONCERT
VISITING ARTISTS LYRICAL MASTERPIECES
What's on in Term 1
Lessons at the Conservatorium: Monday 3 February - Friday 11 April (10 weeks)
In Schools lessons: Monday 10 February - Friday 11 April (9 weeks)
Sunday 9 March: Women’s Day Concert, CVCon - 3:00pm
Saturday 26 April: Visiting Artists Lyrical Masterpieces, CVCon - 7:00pm
Welcome to Term 1 at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium!
Welcome to 2025 at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium! This year promises inspiring music, growth, and creativity. Whether you're continuing your journey or joining us for the first, we look forward to seeing you here. iting artists, and build meaningful
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All students from Term 4 2024 have been re-enrolled for Term 1 2025, unless you have indicated otherwise.
2025 SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to our scholarship students for 2025 and thank you to all students who auditioned for a scholarship.
Music Scholarships were awarded to:
Senior Scholarships
Toby Smidt - Trumpet
Isla Old - Piano
Elissa Collins - Piano
Clover Staader - Bass Guitar
Oscar Woods - Percussion
Junior Scholarships
Peter Davies - piano
Oliver Worrell - Percussion
Keilah Howard - Flute
Ensemble Scholarships
Riley Smidt - Piano
Alexander Young - Guitar
Congratulations to Casey Palmer who was awarded the 2024 Student of the Year. Casey has been a much respected member of the CVCon community for many years and a worthy recipient. We wish Casey well in his future endeavours.
Sunday Series International Women’s Day at the Conservatorium
Join us for an afternoon of music and connection as we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the arts. Featuring performances by our fabulous staff members, this event is a tribute to creativity, empowerment and community.
Sunday, 9 March
Clarence Valley Conservatorium
Visiting Artists Series Lyrical Masterpieces
Kristian (Violin) & Brieley (Piano)
Be transported - a virtuosic violin and piano recital of radiant, uplifting beauty. Performing together since their formative years at the Australian Academy of Music, Brieley Cutting and Kristian Winther together curated this program from the idea of offering music bestowed with a ‘ sunny ’ nature and inherent beauty.
Saturday, 26 April
CVCon, 7:00pm
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Choirs, Ensembles & Groups at CVCON
MONDAY:
Good Vibes Choir 1.00-2.30 Lois Johnston (Term 1)
Theory for Juniors 4.00-4.45 Peter Morgan
Con Kids Chorus 4 00-4 45 Adam Wills (Term 1)
Concert Band 4.45-5.30 Peter Morgan
Con Youth Chorus 5.00-6.00 Lois Johnston
Jazz Ensemble 5.40-6.40 Oscar Eager
Con Chorus 6.30-7.30 Lois Johnston
TUESDAY:
Forget Me Nots Choir 10.00-11.30 Jenny W & Leigh R
Pre-Instrumental 4.00-4.30 Wesley Chegwidden
Rock Band 4.30-5.30 Wesley Chegwidden
Beginner Strings 4.45-5.30 Inanna Sage
Guitarchestra 5.30-6.30 Luke Gough
WEDNESDAY:
KISS Vocal Group 12.00-1.00 Lois Johnston
Squeeze Box Circle 1.00-2.00 Greta Enns
Pre-Instrumental 3.30-4.00 Wesley Chegwidden
Piano Ensemble 4.00-4.45 Jayne Logan
String Ensemble 5 30-7 00 Sarah Nicholls
THURSDAY:
Kidzjam 10.30-11.00 Wesley Chegwidden
Pre-Instrumental 3.30-4.00 Wesley Chegwidden
Flute Ensemble 5.30-6.15 Sharon Davidge
FRIDAY:
Lunchtime Drum Circle 12.30-1.30 Luke Gough
Ensemble/Theory (Seniors) 4.00-4.45 Peter Morgan
Adult Flute Ensemble 4.00-4:45 Sharon Davidge
Sax Ensemble 4.45-5.30 Peter Morgan
Who's Who at Clarence Valley Conservatorium
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
Chairperson - Jenny Worrell
Vice Chairperson - Calvin Terry
Treasurer / Public Officer - Mark Thompson
Members - Paul Kennedy, Yvonne Ledingham, Fran McHugh, Deborah Wray
Parent Representative - Mark Woods
ADMINISTRATION:
Director - Adam Wills
Administration Manager - Vicki Forbes
Finance Manager - Carolyn Maunder
Operations Co-ordinator - Luke Gough
Projects Officer - Roslyn Kennedy
TUTORS:
Brass - Oscar Eager
Clarinet, Saxophone - Peter Morgan
Flute, Fife, Piccolo, Panpipes - Sharon Davidge
Guitar: Classical, Folk - Ryan Enns
Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Music Production - Luke Gough
Guitar, Bottle Neck Slide Guitar, Banjo - Robert Hughes
Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Harmonica - Damien Sullivan
Percussion - Adam Wills
Percussion, Rock Band - Wesley Chegwidden
Piano, Piano Accordion - Greta Enns
Piano, Flute, Accompanying - Jayne Logan
School Groups - Elizabeth Moore
Strings n Things (Ensemble) - Sarah Nicholls
Violin, Piano - Inanna Sage
Voice, Choirs - Lois Johnston
Voice, Choirs - Elysha West
Choirs - Brenda Little
