Junior Strings Spectacular

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Wondering how our Junior Strings players have improved over the year? Join us for our Junior Strings Spectacular concert.

The Junior Strings Spectacular provides our young students a formal performance opportunity, and to further grow their musical community throughout the region.

A free workshop during the day (9-3pm) for participating students will culminate with this performance (4:30-5:30pm) at the St Marys Star of the Sea College Hall on Sunday 3rd December.

The junior strings program continues to be a great success during its second year at WollCon, with students building a strong community in and outside of the ensembles. Our 2023 resident artists, the Enigma Quartet, have been an invaluable resource to our students and all of our efforts will culminate in the Junior String Spectacular performance.

“The students have had a packed year full of workshops, performances, and solo performances, and even chamber music. We are so excited this year to be welcoming other regional NSW junior string programs from the Southern Highlands, the Shoalhaven, and Merimbula! I hope that everyone can come out and support our amazing juniors and celebrate all they have accomplished this year.”

Adrian Davis

Head of Junior Strings, WollCon

WollCon is also pleased to have the Sydney String Centre visit for the day. They will be taking pre-orders, selling string related items, and even completing instrument services. So please reserve your spot with them today!

NOTE: The 9-3pm Workshop is for students, however parents and friends are also welcome as observers. The Junior Strings Spectacular performance will begin at 4:30 p.m.

ENTRY TO STRING SPECTACULAR CONCERT IS BY DONATION:

Cash and card will be accepted at the door on the day, or you can donate now below with a pre-purhcase donation ticket.

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 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 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 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 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 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.