THE MEMORANDA
QUEENIE VAN DE ZANDT
AUSTRALIAN HAYDN ENSEMBLE
AMEB EXAMS
BOOM BANG BLAST
What'soninTerm3
LessonsattheConservatorium:Monday21July-Friday26September(10weeks)
LessonsInSchools: Tuesday22July-Friday26September(10weeks)
Monday,21July:BoomBangBlast-9:00am-2:30pm
Tuesday,5August:AMEBexams
Saturday,16August:VisitingArtistQueenievandeZandt,CVCon-7:00pm
Thursday4September,VisitingArtistsAustralianHaydnEnsemble-CVCon-7.00pm
Sunday14Sept:BandsInthePark:2.00pm
Thursday18Sept:AdultPAN-7.00pm
Monday22- Thursday25Sept:PANconcerts-7.00pm
Welcome to Term 3 at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium!
It’s hard to believe we’re already in Term 3! The year ’ s flying by, and there’s still so much great music to come.
We’re looking forward to a term full of rehearsals, performances, and those little moments that make this place so special.
Thanks for being part of it all—see you around the Con!
At the end of term 2 we said goodbye to two favourite teachers, Rob Hughes and Lois Johnston. But we are very happy to welcome back Kate Joseph who will do some singing lessons for us.
Adam Wills, Director
All students from Term 2 2025 have been re-enrolled for Term 3 2025, unless you have indicated otherwise.
Farewell
It is with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that we bid farewell to two members of the Clarence Valley Conservatorium team: Rob Hughes and Lois Johnston.
Rob has been a long term guitar teacher at the CVCon, commencing in 2008. Rob’s contributions have left an indelible mark on our community. Rob has seen a large number of guitar students of all levels and his friendly approach has seen some excellent results.
Lois Johnston, too, has played a short but significant role in the heart of CVCon As an accomplished vocalist and beloved teacher, Lois brought both warmth and expertise to her students. Her encouragement, patience, and deep understanding of the human voice have empowered singers of all ages to discover their unique sound and grow in confidence.
While we are sorry to see them go, we are deeply thankful for the time, energy, and care they have shared with our students and community. We wish Rob and Lois every success and happiness in their future endeavours, and they will always remain a valued part of the CVCon story.
On behalf of everyone at the Conservatorium –thank you, Rob and Lois. You will be dearly missed
Young Regional Musicians Set for European Tour in Landmark International Project
4 students from Clarence Valley Conservatorium are preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime as they embark on the 2025 Europe Tour with the Regional Youth Orchestra NSW (RYO).
Before their departure, RYO will present a Farewell Concert in Sydney, offering audiences a chance to hear the orchestra perform their tour repertoire and celebrate this historic moment for regional arts in NSW.
Tessa Darby, Casey Palmer, Toby Smidt and Oscar Woods will represent Clarence Valley Conservatorium at this exciting event.
The orchestra, comprising students aged 13–22 from towns across the state, will perform in Austria and Germany throughout July, taking part in high-profile concerts, workshops and cultural exchanges with international music institutions and ensembles.
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SATURDAY16AUGUST7:00PM
THURSDAY4SEPTEMBER7:00PM
Performing Arts Nights
Term 3 2025 SPRING PAN
Monday 22 Sept @ CVCon 7.00pm
Tuesday 23 Sept @ CVCon 7.00pm
Wednesday 24 Sept @ CVCon 7.00pm
Thursday 25 Sept @ CVCon 7.00pm
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Choirs, Ensembles & Groups at CVCON
MONDAY:
Good Vibes Choir 1.00-2.30 Brenda Little
Theory for Juniors 4.00-4.45 Peter Morgan
Con Kids Chorus 4 00-4 45 Lois Johnston
Concert Band 4.45-5.30 Peter Morgan
Con Youth Chorus 5.00-6.00 Lois Johnston
Jazz Ensemble 5.40-6.40 Peter Morgan
Con Chorus 6.30-7.30 Lois Johnston
TUESDAY:
Forget Me Nots 10.00-11.30 Jenny W & Leigh R
Rock Band 1 4.00-4.45 Wesley Chegwidden
Rock Band 2 4.45-5.30 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
Strings'n'Things 5 30-7 00 Sarah Nicholls
THURSDAY:
Kidzjam 10.30-11.00 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 - Gail Wiley
Brass - Vacant
TUTORS:
Clarinet, Saxophone - Peter Morgan
Flute, Fife, Piccolo, Panpipes - Sharon Davidge
Guitar: Classical, Folk - Ryan Enns
Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Music Production - Luke Gough
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 - Kate Joseph
Voice, Choirs - Elysha West
Choirs - Brenda Little
