Meet Our Team

Leadership & Program Team

  • Dr. Rebecca Rivera

    General Manager & Artistic Director

    Vision & Vibes Officer

    Bassoonist, educator and community builder, Rebecca brings big ideas, creative energy and a love of connecting people through music.

  • Amy Campbell

    Administration & Operations Coordinator

    Smooth Sailing Officer

    Organiser, problem solver and team supporter, Amy brings structure, care and calm to keeping Music for Canberra’s programs and operations running smoothly.

  • Alix Niyonsenga

    Administration Assistant

    Organisation Wizard

    Welcoming presence and friendly face, Alix brings positivity, care and attention to detail while supporting our musicians, families and Music for Canberra team.

  • Tanya Boag

    Communications & Administration Assistant

    Strings & Stories Officer

    Violinist, teacher and creative communicator, Tanya brings MfC’s stories to life through socials, content creation and supports the team behind the scenes with a little bit of everything.

  • Olivia Swift

    Program Convenor, Youth Music & Artistic Director, WVYC

    Pawsitivity Officer 🐾

    Choral director, educator and creative leader, Olivia brings warmth, expertise and a love of helping young musicians find their voice through music.

  • Adrienne Cullity

    Program Convenor & Tutor, MAP

    Inclusion & Inspiration Officer

    Musician, educator and inclusion advocate, Adrienne brings creativity, compassion and expertise to creating spaces where everyone can experience the joy of making music.

Artistic Team

  • Joseph Chan

    Conductor, Canberra Youth Orchestra

  • Jenny Higgs

    Conductor, McCusker Strings

  • Brad Tham

    Conductor, Louise Butler Strings

  • Claire Leske

    Conductor, Canberra Youth Concert Band

  • Lucus Allerton

    Conductor, Canberra Children’s Choir & WVYC Centauri Voices

  • Katie Cole

    Mixed Abilities Program Tutor

  • Shaw Herron

    Mixed Abilities Tutor; Registered Music Therapist

  • Karen Owens

    Mixed Abiltiies Program Tutor