Newcastle Branch

Since its inception in 1981, the Newcastle Branch has been responsible for delivering a varied and exciting program for the teachers in the Hunter region and their students.

Our annual program includes:

  • Annual workshops in Newcastle, Muswellbrook & Maitland
  • Junior Music Festival in June of each year
  • Quarterly student concerts on Thursday evenings in Adamstown, since 2007
  • Professional Learning seminars throughout the year
  • Sponsorship of the Lake Macquarie Eisteddfod instrumental sections in September
  • Sponsorship of the MTA NSW Piano Scholarships: Nan Price Memorial & Joyce Blewitt Award, at the Newcastle Music Festival in August
  • Masterclasses and Meet the Artists programs with Musica Viva
  • Social activities, discounted concert tickets and fundraising events
  • Annual General Meeting in December

Contacts

Email: newcastle@mtansw.org.au

President: Rachel Cox

Vice President: Anthea Harrington

Treasurer: Caroline Hill

Secretary:

Committee members:

  • Ann Hartsuyker-Accardi
  • Sally Roper
  • Elizabeth Evans
  • Andrew Chubb