Meet Our Team
Leadership & Program Team
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Joseph Chan
Conductor, Canberra Youth Orchestra
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Jenny Higgs
Conductor, McCusker Strings
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Brad Tham
Conductor, Louise Butler Strings
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Claire Leske
Conductor, Canberra Youth Concert Band
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Lucus Allerton
Conductor, Canberra Children’s Choir & WVYC Centauri Voices
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Katie Cole
Mixed Abilities Program Tutor
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Shaw Herron
Mixed Abilities Tutor; Registered Music Therapist
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Karen Owens
Mixed Abiltiies Program Tutor
