THE MEMORANDA
What's on in Term 3
Lessons at the Conservatorium: Monday 20 July- Friday 25 September (10 weeks)
Monday 20 July - Boom Bang Blast
Friday 31 July - Game On: Music from Video Games
Sunday 30 August - Streeton Trio
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Sunday 20 September - Bands in the park
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Monday 21- Thursday 24 September-PAN Concerts
Welcome to Term 3 at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium.
Congratulations to everyone who performed in Eisteddfods in Grafton and Maclean in recent months. A big congratulations to our amazing tutors who prepared students so expertly for the events, too.
A big thanks to Clarence Valley Council for awarding a Community Initiatives Grant, helping to keep our lesson costs down for all students.
There’s plenty to see and hear in Term 3, including the annual free concert in the park, this year at Memorial Park. Also this term is Game On: Music from Video Games, featuring our Concert Band and Strings’n’Things together in an orchestral setting.
We hope to see you around making music this term.
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All students from Term 2 2026 have been re-enrolled for Term 3 2026, unless you have indicated otherwise.
Over five performances, the cast of Newsies JR captivated audiences with their energy, commitment and professionalism. From the opening notes of Carrying the Banner to the inspiring finale of Seize the Day, students embraced every challenge, delivering polished vocals, exciting choreography and memorable performances that reflected months of dedication and teamwork.
Based on the true story of the 1899 New York Newsboys' Strike, Newsies JR. celebrates courage, friendship and the power of young people to create positive change. These themes resonated strongly both on and off the stage as students supported one another, built confidence and developed lifelong skills in performance, collaboration and resilience.
Congratulations to our amazing performers. We are incredibly proud of what you achieved and look forward to seeing where your musical theatre journey takes you next.
Thank you to everyone who came along, cheered from the audience and supported our production. We can't wait to share our next show with you!
Visiting Artist-Streeton Trio
Women Who Dared
Bold, brilliant women in chamber music.
Join the Streeton Trio for a powerful and inspiring evening celebrating the brilliance and resilience of women in music. This program shines a light on four extraordinary female composers who defied convention and left a lasting mark on the classical world.
The concert opens with Fanny Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor (Germany), a passionate and lyrical masterpiece that rivals the works of her famous brother, Felix. Despite societal barriers, Fanny composed over 400 works, proving that talent knows no gender.
Kelly-Marie Murphy’s Give Me Phoenix Wings to Fly (Canada) soars with fiery intensity and breathtaking virtuosity, symbolizing rebirth and transformation—a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin’s Spirit and the Maiden blends haunting beauty with raw energy, drawing inspiration from folklore to tell a story of courage and resilience.
Clara Schumann’s Trio in G minor, Op. 17 (Germany) is testament to the child prodigy turned musical trailblazer. Clara balanced motherhood and a legendary career to create an enduring legacy as one of history’s greatest musicians.
This concert celebrates women’s voices, creativity, and determination, proving that the power of music and the power of women—knows no bounds.
SATURDAY30AUGUST3:00PM
Choirs, Ensembles and Groups at CVCON
Good Vibes Choir
Theory-Junior
Con Kids Chorus
Concert Band
Con Youth Chorus
Jazz Ensemble
Con Chorus
MONDAY
1.00-2.30
4.00-4.45
4.00-4.45
4.45-5.30
5.00-6.00
5.40-6.40
6.30-7.30
TUESDAY
Brenda Little
Peter Morgan
Fran McHugh
Peter Morgan
Carien Hoffman
Peter Morgan
Fran McHugh
Forget Me Nots
Rock Band
Beginner Strings
Guitarchestra
Squeeze Box Circle
Piano Ensemble
Strings ‘n’ Things
10.00-11.30
4.00-4.45
4.45-5.30
5.30-6.30
WEDNESDAY
1.00-2.00
4.00-4.45
5.30-7.00
THURSDAY
Jenny W & Leigh R
Wesley Chegwidden
Inanna Sage
Luke Gough
Greta Enns
Jayne Logan
Sarah Nicholls
Kidzjam 10.30-11.00
Wesley Chegwidden
FRIDAY
Strum and Drum
Theory-Senior
Flute Ensemble
Sax Ensemble
12.30-1.30
4.00-4.45
4.00-4.45
4.45-5.30
Luke Gough
Peter Morgan
Sharon Davidge
Peter Morgan
Who’s who at Clarence Valley Conservatorium
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Treasurer / Public Officer
Members
Parent Representative
Jenny Worrell
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Paul Kennedy, Yvonne Ledingham, Fran
McHugh, Deborah Wray, Calvin Terry
Mark Woods
ADMINISTRATION
Director
Administration Manager
Finance Manager
Operations Co-Ordinator
Administration Trainee
Adam Wills
Vicki Forbes
Carolyn Maunder
Luke Gough
Cloie Loadsman
TUTORS
Brass
Clarinet, Saxophone
Flute, Fife, Piccolo, Panpipes
Guitar: Classical, Folk
Electric Guitar, Ukelele, Music Production
Guitar, Bass Guitar
Guitar, Ukelele
Percussion
Percussion, Rock Band
Piano, Piano Accordian
Piano, Flute, Accompanying
School Groups
Strings ‘n’ Things (ensemble)
Violin, Piano
Voice
Choirs
Melissa Davies
Peter Morgan
Sharon Davidge
Ryan Enns
Luke Gough
Chris Kay
Damien Sullivan
Adam Wills
Wesley Chegwidden
Greta Enns
Jayne Logan
Elizabeth Moore
Sarah Nicolls
Innana Sage
Kate Joseph
Brenda Little