CVCON Fees - Grafton NSW Performing Arts
Clarence Valley Conservatorium program fees Grafton
The Clarence Valley Conservatorium has been leading the performing arts in the region since its historical beginnings in the 1930s.
We contribute to the building of our local community by providing cultural programs, leadership, partnership and collaboration.
We have a purpose built learning environment, quality tutors and an extensive range of instrumental, vocal, drama and school programs.
The Conservatorium provides cultural opportunities by delivering and promoting equitable access to quality music and drama through tuition and performance to individuals, groups and schools by providing programs, leadership, partnership and collaboration.
The Clarence Valley Conservatorium contributes to the building of local communities by providing the opportunity for residents of all ages to enrich and expand their lives through creative artistic expression.
Clarence Valley Conservatorium offer a wide variety of programs to suit students of all ages and abilities. Take a look at our Programs page by clicking the button below. Feel free to ask us any questions about the programs offered and if a program seems like a good fit, why not enrol!
The Clarence Valley Conservatorium has been leading the performing arts in the region since its historical beginnings in the 1930s.
We contribute to the building of our local community by providing cultural programs, leadership, partnership and collaboration.
We have a purpose built learning environment, quality tutors and an extensive range of instrumental, vocal, drama and school programs.
The Conservatorium provides cultural opportunities by delivering and promoting equitable access to quality music and drama through tuition and performance to individuals, groups and schools by providing programs, leadership, partnership and collaboration.
The Clarence Valley Conservatorium contributes to the building of local communities by providing the opportunity for residents of all ages to enrich and expand their lives through creative artistic expression.
The Conservatorium uses the following values to direct its future and all related decisions. Achievement Competence Creativity Fairness Integrity Leadership Recognition The Clarence Valley Conservatorium Incorporated is a not-for-profit registered charity and as such, donations are tax deductible. The Conservatorium uses the following values to direct its future and all related decisions.
The Clarence Valley Conservatorium has been leading the performing arts in the region since its historical beginnings in the 1930s.
We contribute to the building of our local community by providing cultural programs, leadership, partnership and collaboration.
We have a purpose built learning environment, quality tutors and an extensive range of instrumental, vocal, drama and school programs.
The Conservatorium provides cultural opportunities by delivering and promoting equitable access to quality music and drama through tuition and performance to individuals, groups and schools by providing programs, leadership, partnership and collaboration.
The Clarence Valley Conservatorium contributes to the building of local communities by providing the opportunity for residents of all ages to enrich and expand their lives through creative artistic expression.
est. 1930sThe music rooms at 4-8 Villiers Street, Grafton were established in the 1930s by the Sisters of Mercy as part of the catholic school system, but also offered lessons to non-catholic students.1982Fifty years later, in 1982, under the direction of Sr Cecilia Moran, purpose built premises were constructed, and the centre named St Cecilia’s Music Academy.1995The centre then became an independent, incorporated, community based organisation, called St Cecilia’s Music and Performing Arts Centre of Grafton Inc. with a newly formed Management Committee and Administrator.
Later in this year St Cecilia’s received $15,000 from the Department of Education and Training under the Regional Conservatorium Program and was formally accepted into the NSW Regional Conservatorium Association in 1999 when recurrent funding from the Department of Education and Training commenced.
In 1995 the Sisters of Mercy ceased to be involved in the day to day operations of the centre, while retaining ownership of the buildings. For the next 2 years the centre became a campus of the Northern Rivers Conservatorium.1999 - 2003Later in this year St Cecilia’s received $15,000 from the Department of Education and Training under the Regional Conservatorium Program and was formally accepted into the NSW Regional Conservatorium Association in 1999 when recurrent funding from the Department of Education and Training commenced.
To reflect the amalgamation of several local council regions in 2003, the name changed to the Clarence Valley Conservatorium. At the same time the premises were purchased from the Sisters of Mercy, a Director was appointed alongside the Administrator and Clerical Officer and a campus opened in Maclean in rented premises from the Council.
The centre then became an independent, incorporated, community based organisation, called St Cecilia’s Music and Performing Arts Centre of Grafton Inc. with a newly formed Management Committee and Administrator.2006 - presentThree years later, in 2006, the Maclean Campus closed and the office staff structure changed with the appointment of an Administrator, Accounts Officer and Programs Coordinator. In 2008 the administration structure expanded and now consists of a Director, Finance Manager, Clerical Assistant and Programs Coordinator.
The Clarence Valley Conservatorium Incorporated is a not-for-profit registered charity and as such donations are tax deductible.
