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Luminescence Choir sing with WollCon Choirs

Canberra based Luminescence Children’s Choir visited Wollongong and collaborated with WollCon’s youth choirs.

Luminescence Children’s Choir (LCC) are a treble choir based in Canberra, for singers aged between 10 – 17.

Offering young people a quality musical experience and education it also creates a safe and creative space for students. Conducted by AJ America, the LCC has rapidly established itself as one of Canberra’s premier programs for young singers and musicians.

Here at WollCon, we are deeply committed to fostering an arts community and providing our students with access to world-class performers and music education, and Luminescence’s work aligns perfectly with our mission to inspire, educate, and connect people through music.

So, we collaborated with LCC with a full day workshop on Sunday 29th June for our children’s and youth choirs right here at WollCon.

“Since its beginnings nearly a decade ago, Luminescence Children’s Choir has been about more than just singing—it’s about giving young people the tools, space, and support to express themselves through music. Whether performing in a world-class concert hall or a school auditorium, our choristers bring a deep sense of joy, creativity, and connection to what they do. We’re so looking forward to bringing that spirit to WollCon—sharing music, learning from one another, and creating something special together.”

AJ America

Artistic Director, Luminescence Children’s Choir

Choir Group Performance

It was a wonderful learning experience for WollCon singers, which included lunch and organised activities in the Botanic Garden, as well as an exciting finale concert for families in friends in the afternoon.

“The activities were designed to foster collaboration, nature engagement and add some energetic outdoor fun to this amazing program.” Said Botanic Garden’s Education & Outreach Specialist Sam Crosby.

WANT YOUR CHILD TO BE INVOLVED?
Our youth choirs are always accepting new students, so if you think your child would benefit from singing regularly, making new friends, and developing a life-long love of music and the arts, contact us [email protected] or submit an application at: https://wollcon.com.au/application-information/apply/

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Luminescence Children’s Choir

Photos: Fernando Pedroso and Hilary Wardhaugh

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Dr Sue Savage

Director

Sue is an accomplished and seasoned manager with a wealth of experience in government administration and community service delivery. With a strong background in strategic planning, organisational development, community engagement, project planning, and building strategic partnerships, Sue has consistently demonstrated her leadership and expertise and brings a wealth of knowledge to the board. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business focusing on Local Government and Creative Industries from the University of Wollongong, reflecting her commitment to public service and innovative leadership. Sue’s extensive career and dedication to community and social service make her a valuable asset, offering both strategic insight and practical experience to drive meaningful impact.

Anne Mowbray

Director

Anne has been a member of the Wollcon Board since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from UNSW. She is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and an accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She has taught family law and other subjects at Wollongong University.

For a number of years she has been a subscriber to the Australian Chamber Orchestra which regularly performs in Wollongong . She has been passionate about music and in particular music education to children and adults.

Jake Pearson

Director

Jake has worked in the disability sector for 24 years- 17 of these with Interchange and 7 years as their CEO. Jake is passionate about inclusion and equality for both people with disability and their carers.

He holds an MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, as well as completing Diploma’s in Case Management, Community Services Coordination and the AICD Company Directors Course.

Jake is also a committee member on the International Short Breaks Association Board and has been a Director on the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Board since 2022.

Wayne Morris

Director

Wayne is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors as well as being a qualified company secretary and accountant with over 35 years experience in banking and finance. He performed for nine of those years as Chief Executive of IMB Ltd, and the preceding seven years as Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, also with IMB. Wayne’s primary expertise is in the areas of governance, management, accounting, risk management and banking and finance. He has spent his whole life living in the Illawarra and is passionate about ensuring the Illawarra can provide the best possible opportunities and lifestyle for its residents. In 2024 Wayne was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community.

Dr Terumi Narushima

Deputy Chair

Dr Terumi Narushima is a senior lecturer and Music Discipline Leader at the University of Wollongong. She is a composer, performer and sound designer specialising in microtonal tuning systems. Her works include Tritriadic Chimes, a sound installation for LA MicroFest, Hidden Sidetracks, a composition for custom-made instruments premiered by Ensemble Offspring at Sydney Opera House, and a project to build microtonal flutes using 3D printing. She has worked on theatre collaborations which have been presented nationally and internationally, including Yasukichi Murakami: Through a Distant Lens, Lost in Shanghai, and The Story of Chi. She performs with microtonal ensemble Clocks and Clouds, and her book Microtonality and the Tuning Systems of Erv Wilson is published by Routledge.

Nicky Sloan

Chair

Nicky is the CEO of Community Industry Group. She has degrees in Dementia Care, Community & Environment and Marketing, and a Grad Dip in Project Management. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an Honorary Fellow of UOW. In addition to Chairing the WollCon Board, she is Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Board and an Independent Non-Executive Director of Warrigal, a large not-for-profit specialising in the provision of services for older people.

Her corporate governance and strategy experience extends through a 20+ year career on boards in the corporate, government and NFP sectors.