Our Purpose
ABODA is the premier professional development organisation for ensemble directors in Australia. Our events and resources service conductors of string ensembles, orchestras, bands, jazz bands and musical theatre across educational and community contexts.
We have state chapters across the country, with our Victorian chapter also serving conductors Tasmania.
Our professional development events include:
- conducting masterclasses
- providing 1-on-1 feedback to conductors at the Victorian Schools Music Festival
- workshops on topics such as pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, score study and repertoire selection
- the annual Conducting Summer School – a weeklong intensive with international clinicians
Find out what else a Membership gets you.
Committee
We are a non-profit, incorporated organisation run by a committee of generous volunteers.
President Amanda Morrison
Email: president@abodavic.org.au
Vice President
Joanne Heaton
Secretary & Membership Co-ordinator Kurt Abell
Email: secretary@abodavic.org.au
Treasurer Hannah Trewartha
Email: treasurer@abodavic.org.au
General Committee Marianne Barrow, Mitchell Brusamarello, Erin Ellenburg, James LeFevre & Katriona Tsyrlin
Contact
Want to contact us?
General inquiries info@abodavic.org.au
ABODA Victoria
PO Box 132
Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Specific inquiries can be directed to the committee addresses above.
