2021 SFYP Programme

ADJUDICATORS MS MELISSA BLACK

Melissa is a recognised proficient Music Educator, specialising in Primary Music Education using the Kodaly methodology. She is a widely acknowledged as a professional clarinet and saxophone performer and tutor, inspiring teacher and enthusiastic conductor of school and community ensembles. Since studying clarinet at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music under Susan Newsome, Melissa has performed in many ensembles and musical societies including the Sydney Youth Orchestra, Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra and the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, Melissa is the Junior School Specialist Music Teacher and Choral Director at Somerset College, Director of the Queensland Show Choir (Poco Voci) and Secretary of the Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia (Queensland chapter). Through positive learning experiences and strong foundations, Melissa facilitates learning for musicians of all ages by carefully guiding her students in their journey of music to develop a love and passion for music making. MS JOANNE BYRNES Jo is an accomplished musician, having played as a member of the Armed Forces Band for several years. Having completed her degree, Jo now teaches classroom music at Nerang State Primary, as well as teaching clarinet, saxophone, and oboe at Somerset College. Jo also teaches woodwind and guitar at Kids on Keys. MS PAM CASSIDY MS DENISE COLLINS Besides teaching at Somerset College and AB Paterson College, Denise is a national and international examiner, and adjudicator. She has performed as the soloist with the QSO and is currently the conductor of the Gold Coast Philharmonic Concert Band. In her capacity as a music specialist at these schools, Denise has been involved with concert bands, ensembles, and flute choirs, and always enjoys working with young musicians. MS JENNY GEORGE Jenny enjoys drama at all levels. She has participated in drama herself at an amateur level and taught the subject in several schools. Jenny has an ATCL in Speech & Drama through Trinity College in London and ran her own drama school for a few years while living in Brisbane. Since working at Somerset, Jenny has directed the Junior School Musical and loves this aspect of seeing students enjoy the stage and growing confidence.

MS VICKI GREEN MS JANE IRVINE

Jane has degrees in education and drama and is currently involved in teaching at drama at Somerset College. She is also actively involved in stage productions on the Gold Coast, directing and producing drama performances. Jane brings her own special bubbly personality to the Festival and is looking forward to seeing the work of our young performers. MS BRYANNE JARDINE Bryanne has been a speech and drama teacher for over 25 years. She is also an experienced adjudicator. Drama has been her lifelong passion she looks forward to sharing this with the students at the Festival. Bryanne is actively involved in directing, acting, script writing and is currently the Artistic Director of the Murwillumbah Theatre Company.

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