Exciting news for the University of Newcastle’s Conservatorium of Music
The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sue Carson (School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences) as the new Conservatorium Coordinator. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Sue brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
Ms Carson boasts an extensive career marked by versatility and excellence.
Known for her captivating soprano performances, Sue has excelled in opera, musicals, jazz, and orchestras. Sue has made significant contributions to pop, Celtic, bluegrass, and rock genres with bands like Sligo Maid and Love That Hat.
In addition to her achievements in vocal performance, Sue is an accomplished instrumentalist, playing fiddle and mandolin for award-winning artists. Academically, she holds a Bachelor of Arts and an L.Mus.A in Singing, with a Ph.D. in Music that is due for conferral in the coming weeks.
Sue is no stranger to the Newcastle Conservatorium, having been an integral part of its fabric for an impressive 40 years. Her connection runs deep, with a history that includes playing the violin in the Junior Conservatorium Orchestra, learning from Conservatorium teachers, and gracing numerous performances in the Concert Hall across various genres, from operas and musicals to concerts, bluegrass, and oratorio.
Sue's contributions extend beyond her role as a performer; she has also made a significant impact as an educator at the University of Newcastle. With 20 years of teaching experience, she first joined the community program in 2004, and since 2008, she has served as an academic, imparting knowledge in voice, collaborative music performance, and the music industry.
It is Sue’s vast array of experience that has seen her receive multiple nominations and awards, including the ABC Newcastle Music Award for Best Female Vocalist in 2003.
Ms Sue Carson is excited about using her knowledge to expand existing projects, fostering a diverse musical culture, and prioritising education.
“I’m very excited to be in the role as Conservatorium Coordinator, which I see as a fabulous opportunity to not only expand our existing projects such as our schools outreach program, but to nurture a culture that respects a variety of music making and unites our community through music and creativity”.
“We have a full and diverse concert hall program planned that prioritises educational outcomes such as the return of HSC day”.
“There will be more opportunities for our students, choirs, ensembles, and staff to perform, and collaborations with external associations and festivals. We can look forward to concerts from local, national, and international talent”.
“We have amazing state of the art recording facilities and are excited to continue our relationship in this regard with partners such as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra as well as explore new partnerships”.
“Our Early Childhood Music and Schools Programs are consistently growing, and we are offering a variety of scholarships tailored to building skills for young musicians and budding songwriters”.
Sue's appointment as Coordinator signals an exciting phase for the Conservatorium, as her rich background in performance, education, and research promises to enhance the institution's legacy of excellence.
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