History
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium is a not-for-profit,
community-based organisation whose vision is
To enrich the cultural life of
the Coffs Harbour community through the provision of quality
music education, accessible to all.
The Conservatorium offers multi-level training across a
broad range of musical styles and instruments, including
voice, from early childhood through to adults.
Programs
are designed to suit students of all ages, levels of expertise,
experience and creative aspiration, and reflect the key
teaching values of the Conservatorium:
- To encourage and facilitate involvement in and appreciation
of music
- To develop skills and an understanding of music
- To stimulate the development of creative expression, self-esteem
and social interaction through music.
The Conservatorium services a wide geographic area - from
Woolgoolga north of Coffs Harbour, to Nambucca Heads and
Macksville in the south, and inland to Bellingen and Dorrigo.
Tuition currently takes place in the Conservatorium’s facility
at Park Beach HomeBase, 252 Pacific Highway Coffs Harbour,
and in various schools throughout this area. The Conservatorium will be moving to a permanent location for Term 3 in 2010.
Since its formation in 1984, hundreds of students of all
ages have enrolled for lessons, courses and workshops at
the Conservatorium. Some have progressed to become professional
performers and teachers. Most have achieved a sufficient
level of technical proficiency that has enabled them to
be involved in music making for the rest of their lives.
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium is one of a network
of fifteen regional conservatoriums and two smaller music
centres, which provide a high standard of community-based
music education for people living in regional New South
Wales.
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Administration
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium is managed by a team
of professional staff overseen by an honorary Board of Directors.
The Conservatorium is primarily funded by grants provided
by the NSW Government Department of Education and Training,
with support in part from local government, corporate sponsors
and private benefactors.
Administration
Carol Hellmers
Director |
Gillian Thaine
Finance Manager |
Lorraine Armstrong
Administration Assistant |
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Honorary Board
- Garry Nehl AM - President
- Michael Fishburn - Vice-President
- Anne Partridge - Secretary
- Craig Duly - Treasurer
- Vacancy - Staff Representative Elect
- Andrew Cleary
- Ann Gee
- Richard Holloway
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Supporters
The Board of Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium gratefully
acknowledges the valuable support of the following organisations:
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Friends
The Director of the Conservatorium invites you to play a part
in the development of music in Coffs Harbour by joining the Friends of Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.
Your membership will assist the Conservatorium to provide
the best in music education that this region has to offer.
In addition to the knowledge that your support will nurture
musical creativity, you will receive the following direct benefits:
- A quarterly newsletter – keeping you in touch with
programs, activities and events
- Direct mail – special offers, news, and promotions
- Membership card – offering various discounts annually
- Preferential booking – to public events produced by
the Conservatorium
- Access – to open rehearsals and ‘in house’
performance activities of Conservatorium teachers and students
- Voting rights – the opportunity to have your say in
the future direction to the Conservatorium
Cost of annual membership:
- Student Membership $11
- Adult Membership $22
- Family Membership $33 ( 2 Adults, 2 Children )
- Organisation $55 ( 10 Memberships )
Contact us today for a full brochure.
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Location
The Conservatorium moved to its new location on 12 July 2010.
We are now located at:
Bray Street Complex
Cnr Bray Street and Pacific Highway
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Postal address below.
Official Opening: 12 September 2010 |
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Contact
Details & Opening Hours
The Conservatorium Office is open six days a week:
- 9am – 8pm Weekdays
- 9am – 1pm Saturdays
During NSW School Holidays, the Conservatorium Office is open from 9am-5pm weekdays only.
Phone: 02 6652 1592
Fax: 02 6652 7664
Email: info@coffscon.org.au
Postal Address: PO Box 6527, Coffs Harbour Plaza, NSW 2450
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