 Hi, I'm Sue Carson. I'm a classically trained violinist and singer and I've been a musician in Newcastle my entire life. I've played in many styles. I did a lot of opera and musicals in my 20s and 30s. A lot of contemporary music as well along the side. I enjoy still playing regularly and writing and researching music. I'm absolutely thrilled to be in this role at the Conservatorium which I see as a marvellous opportunity to bring my musical ideas and experience to our current programs but also to help foster a wonderful creative collaborative musical community. The Conservatorium of Music has fostered 70 years of musical educational experiences for students. We provide the opportunity for students and public to come and learn an instrument. Whatever style they're interested in we have expert tutors that can provide that tuition. We also have wonderful well-being choirs. We have a jazz orchestra, strings, we have a show band, arts orchestra, we have many ensembles and we're very proud to have the facilities in which the students can enjoy learning music and watching others perform. We host around a hundred events a year in the beautiful Harold Love Concert Hall which vary between student concerts, local talent, national and international touring artists and community festivals. The Conservatorium is here for the whole public to enjoy and that includes our educational experiences, our community events and our sense of well-being and enjoyment of music. It's my job I feel to nurture a community that is inclusive and celebrates the multicultural nation and region that we have. You can find out more about our programs and events online. We look forward to seeing you at the cons soon.