What's on in Term 4
Lessons at the Conservatorium: Monday 13 October - Friday 19 December (10 weeks)
Lessons in Schools: Tuesday 14 October - Friday 19 December (10 weeks)
Sunday, 19 October - Visiting Artist Wynona Wang - 3pm
Saturday 18 October - Illuminate/Concert Band, Jazz & Sax - 6pm to 8pm
Thursday, 23 October - Illuminate/Strings - 6pm to 8pm
Friday, 24 October - Illuminate/Guitars & Flutes - 6pm to 8pm
Wednesday, 29 October - Valley Schools on Show - 10am
Friday 7 November - Visiting Artists Ziggy & Miles - 7pm
Thursday 13 November - Come From Away - 7pm
Friday 14 November - Come From Away - 7pm
Saturday 15 November - Come From Away - 2pm & 7pm
Sunday 16 November - Come From Away - 2pm
Monday 17 November - Closing date for Scholarship Applications
Saturday 22 November - St Cecilia’s Day Concert - 7pm
Friday 12 December - Christmas @ The Con 12 December - 6pm th
Saturday 20 December - Down River Spectacular
Monday 8 to Thursday 11 December, PAN Concerts All students from Term 3 2025 have been re-enrolled for Term
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2026 Scholarships
Applications for the 2026 Scholarships Program are now open. Scholarships provide valuable support for dedicated students, recognising musical potential and rewarding commitment to study and performance.
Scholarships provide students with the opportunity to pursue their musical education with greater focus, while alleviating some of the financial pressures associated with tuition and ensemble participation.
Each year, recipients are selected through a competitive process that reflects both their achievements and promise in musical development.
We invite all eligible students to apply. Detailed information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, and assessment requirements is available from the Conservatorium office and via our website.
APPLY NOW
Applications close Monday, 17, November 2025.
Thu 13 Nov @ 7pm Fri 14 Nov @ 7pm Sat 15 Nov @ 2pm & 7pm Sun 16 Nov @ 2pm
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 3:00PM
Term 3 Student Feature
Charlie Gallaher is a student in Year 6 at South Grafton Public School who began Clarinet lessons in 2022 and joined the CVCon Kids Choir in 2023. In the last year Charlie has taken up piano and saxophone as well. In 2026, Charlie will attend The Armidale School, having received a Music Scholarship.
●What first inspired you to start learning music? I like to listen to music. I started to learn the recorder with my year 3 teacher and I liked this. I then started clarinet lessons
●What’s your favourite piece you’ve learned so far?
Symphonic Overture. The state wind band played this at the Festival of Instrumental Music this year
●Do you have a favourite teacher, class, or ensemble memory?
Mr Morgan is the best teacher. The concert band is the best ensemble.
●What has been the most challenging thing you’ve learned, and how did you overcome it? The pieces for the state wind band have been the most challenging. Mr Morgan helped me to learn them.
●What do you like to do outside of music?
I like to play sport (cricket, hockey, AFL, soccer) and I go to school (South Grafton PS)
●What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know? I am the 2nd shortest person in my class.
HSC Exams 2025
Congratulations to all the students who recently completed HSC Music performance exams. Preparing for these performances requires not only technical skill but also resilience, creativity, and a deep love for the art form. Each student has demonstrated remarkable commitment, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements.
A special mention to Ethan Moore who has received a nomination for possible inclusion in ENCORE 2026 — a remarkable acknowledgment of his talent and dedication. Ethan has been a trombone student of the CVCon since Year 4.
ENCORE showcases exceptional HSC Music major works from across NSW, including performance, composition, and musicology.
CVCon Students Success
We are delighted to celebrate the recent successes of several of our students who have been recognised at a state and national level for their musical talent.
Charlie Gallaher and Zoe Woods were selected to perform with the Junior State Wind Band, an ensemble that brings together some of the most promising young wind players from across New South Wales. Oscar Woods was chosen for the Senior State Wind Band, an outstanding achievement that reflects his skill, dedication, and commitment to music.
In addition, Oscar Woods, Toby Smidt, and Amelie Davis performed as part of the Regional Youth Orchestra (RYO) in their recent collaboration with the Australian World Orchestra, an extraordinary opportunity to perform alongside some of the country’s leading professional musicians. These experiences not only showcase the dedication of our students, but also highlight the pathways and opportunities that music education provides. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing their continued growth as musicians.
Here’s some of what happened in Term 3, 2025
Choirs, Ensembles and Groups at CVCON
Good Vibes Choir
Theory for Juniors
Con Kids Chorus
Concert Band
Con Youth Chorus
Jazz Ensemble
Con Chorus
Forget Me Nots
Rock Band 1
Rock Band 2
Beginner Strings
Guitarchestra
Squeeze Box Circle
Piano Ensemble Strings ‘n’ Things
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
10.00-11.30
4.00-4.45
4.45-5.30
4.45-5.30
5.30-6.30
WEDNESDAY
1.00-2.00
4.00-4.45
5.30-7.00
THURSDAY
Kidzjam
Flute Ensemble
Ensemble Theory (Seniors)
Adult Flute Ensemble
Sax Ensemble
10.30-11.00
5.30-6.15
FRIDAY
4.00-4.45
4.00-4.45
4.45-5.30
Brenda Little
Peter Morgan
Kate Joseph
Peter Morgan
Kate Joseph
Peter Morgan
Brenda Little
Jenny W & Leigh R
Wesley Chegwidden
Wesley Chegwidden
Inanna Sage
Luke Gough
Greta Enns
Jayne Logan
Sarah Nicholls
Wesley Chegwidden
Sharon Davidge
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 Worrall
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
Projects Officer
Adam Wills
Vicki Forbes
Carolyn Maunder
Luke Gough
Gail Wiley
TUTORS
Brass
Clarinet, Saxophone
Flute, Fife, Piccolo, Panpipes
Guitar: Classical, Folk
Electric Guitar, Ukelele, Music Production
Guitar, Ukelele, Banjo, Harmonica
Percussion
Percussion, Rock Band
Piano, Piano Accordian
Piano, Flute, Accompanying
School Groups
Strings ‘n’ Things (ensemble)
Violin, Piano
Voice, Choirs
Voice, Choirs
Choirs
Vacant
Peter Morgan
Sharon Davidge
Ryan Enns
Luke Gough
Damien Sullivan
Adam Wills
Wesley Chegwidden
Greta Enns
Jayne Logan
Elizabeth Moore
Sarah Nicolls
Innana Sage
Kate Joseph
Elysha West
Brenda Little