Our Team

Hunter Regional Conservatorium’s talented and dedicated team is at the core of everything we do. From passionate educators and skilled musicians to the dedicated administrators, management and governance, everyone at HRC plays an integral role in fostering creativity, learning, and musical growth within our community.

Our team’s expertise, passion, and commitment help ensure that all students — regardless of age or skill level — receive the highest standard of musical education in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Management and Administration

  • Andrew French-Northam

    Director

  • Jennifer Webster

    Office Manager - Enrolments, Timetabling

  • Rebecca Keegan

    Finance Officer - HR, Staff Services, Student Accounts

  • Anna Rankmore

    Creative - Photography / PR and Media

ACADEMIC staff

  • Katrina Constable

    Violin, Piano, String Ensemble, Theory

  • Lenise Crawley

    Drama

  • Shaun Danger

    Guitar, Ukulele Ensemble

  • Kate Flannery

    Voice

  • Janelle French

    Woodwinds, Brass, Ensembles, Orchestra Conductor

  • Andrew French-Northam

    Guitar, Brass, Sound Production, Composition and Arrangement, Music Business

  • Jennifer Kershaw

    Violin, Viola, Double Bass, Piano, String Ensemble, Musicianship

  • Susan Langbein

    Cello, Guitar, Piano, School String Program

  • Jennifer Kershaw

    Violin, Viola, Double Bass, Piano, String Ensemble, Musicianship

  • Gillian Miles

    Piano, Cello, Musicianship, Cello Ensemble

  • Vincent Parmeter

    Piano, School Band Program (Brass)

  • Casey Smith

    Guitar, Ukulele

  • Isaac Smith

    Guitar, Drums

  • Joshua Vadas

    Drums and Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, School Band Program (Percussion)

  • Leisa Vaughan

    Voice, Piano, Choir

  • John Walkom

    Guitar and Piano Technician

  • Rose Sun

    Piano

  • Anna Rankmore

    Piano, Woodwinds, Sound Production, Theory, School Band Program, Flute Ensembles.

Brass

  • Andrew French-Northam

    Guitar, Brass, Sound Production, Composition and Arrangement, Music Business

  • Janelle French

    Woodwinds, Brass, Ensembles, Orchestra Conductor

  • Vincent Parmeter

    Piano, School Band Program (Brass)

Percussion

  • Andrew French-Northam

    Guitar, Brass, Sound Production, Composition and Arrangement, Music Business

  • Isaac Smith

    Guitar, Drums

  • Casey Smith

    Guitar, Ukulele

  • Joshua Vadas

    Drums and Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, School Band Program (Percussion)

Guitar

  • Shaun Danger

    Guitar, Ukulele Ensemble

  • Andrew French-Northam

    Guitar, Brass, Sound Production, Composition and Arrangement, Music Business

  • Susan Langbein

    Cello, Guitar, Piano, School String Program

  • Isaac Smith

    Guitar, Drums

  • Casey Smith

    Guitar, Ukulele

  • Joshua Vadas

    Drums and Percussion, Percussion Ensemble, School Band Program (Percussion)

  • John Walkom

    Guitar and Piano Technician

Keyboard/Piano

  • Katrina Constable

    Violin, Piano, String Ensemble, Theory

  • Jennifer Kershaw

    Violin, Viola, Double Bass, Piano, String Ensemble, Musicianship

  • Susan Langbein

    Cello, Guitar, Piano, School String Program

  • Gillian Miles

    Piano, Cello, Musicianship, Cello Ensemble

  • Vincent Parmeter

    Piano, School Band Program (Brass)

  • Anna Rankmore

    Piano, Flute, School Band Program (Woodwind), Flute Ensemble, Sound Production, Composition and arrangement

  • Leisa Vaughan

    Voice, Piano, Choir

  • Rose Sun

    Piano

Strings

  • Gillian Miles

    Piano, Cello, Musicianship, Cello Ensemble

  • Jennifer Kershaw

    Violin, Viola, Double Bass, Piano, String Ensemble, Musicianship

  • Katrina Constable

    Violin, Piano, String Ensemble, Theory

  • Susan Langbein

    Cello, Guitar, Piano, School String Program

Voice and Choir

  • Kate Flannery

    Voice

  • Leisa Vaughan

    Voice, Piano, Choir

Woodwind

  • Janelle French

    Woodwinds, Brass, Ensembles, Orchestra Conductor

  • Anna Rankmore

    Piano, Flute, School Band Program (Woodwind), Flute Ensemble, Sound Production, Composition and arrangement

Other
(Theory, Musicianship, Composition, Arrangement, Conducting, Sound Production, Drama)

  • Katrina Constable

    Violin, Piano, String Ensemble, Theory

  • Lenise Crawley

    Drama

  • Janelle French

    Woodwinds, Brass, Ensembles, Orchestra Conductor

  • Andrew French-Northam

    Guitar, Brass, Sound Production, Composition and Arrangement, Music Business

  • Gillian Miles

    Piano, Cello, Musicianship, Cello Ensemble

  • Anna Rankmore

    Piano, Flute, School Band Program (Woodwind), Flute Ensemble, Sound Production, Composition and arrangement

  • Jennifer Kershaw

    Violin, Viola, Double Bass, Piano, String Ensemble, Musicianship

governance

Hunter Regional Conservatorium is governed by a Committee of Management. The committee comprises community representatives who bring diverse skills and knowledge in finance, business and the performing arts. The committee meets monthly to discuss legal, strategic, financial and administrative matters relating to the Conservatorium.

President: Jason Buckley

Vice-President: Andrew Reynolds

Secretary: Angela Peverell

Treasurer: Max Morris

Member: Lyndal Buckley

Member: Kim Morris

Join our team

Interested in joining Hunter Regional Conservatorium's passionate community of educators and staff? We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our love for music and education. Discover how you can contribute to our mission.

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