Vocal
Samantha Bartholomeusz | Head of Voice
Samantha's expertise in music education is a fusion of academic achievement and practical experience. Holding a Bachelor of Science, Graduate Diploma in Music Studies (Vocal Pedagogy), and L.Mus.A in voice, her specialisation in adolescent voices and the impact of dental braces on singing underscores her dedication to nuanced vocal pedagogy. Complementing her qualifications, Samantha holds certification in Vocal Health First Aid and has pursued extensive training in vocal institutions like ANATS, The Voice Study Centre, and Kodály Australia.
With over two decades of teaching experience spanning various Sydney studios and leadership roles at Tamworth Regional Conservatorium and Orange Regional Conservatorium, Samantha is committed to nurturing her students' comprehensive musical understanding and confidence. Her teaching philosophy revolves around guiding individuals of all ages through their musical journey, witnessing their growth and development across different life stages. Currently, Samantha directs a diverse range of choirs at Orange Regional Conservatorium, including Crescendo, Caesura, Come Together Choir, Wula Gurray and school choirs, while also leading group classes in early childhood music and offering specialised training platforms like Little Singers and Adult Singing classes. Through her multifaceted approach to teaching, Samantha empowers her students to discover and utilise their voices healthily, fostering a love for music.
William Moxey | Voice
William Moxey has appeared as a baritone soloist with many choirs and orchestras, including the Queensland Conservatorium Singers, Queensland University Musical Society, Sydney Philharmonia, Sydney University Musical Society, Macquarie University Singers, Sydney University Graduates Choir, Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of the Song Company for six years, nationally and internationally. As a member of the quartet ‘Vocalise’, he gave concerts for and was recorded by the ABC. For seventeen years he was conductor of Willoughby Symphony Choir and presently directs the Allegri Singers, Orange Regional Conservatorium Chamber Choir in addition to his singing studio.
Gabriel Rae| Voice
Gabriel is an experienced Voice teacher of almost 20 years, having previously taught at Mitchell Conservatorium, Bathurst from 2003, and then maintained a small private studio in Queensland and Canberra, before returning to Orange. She encourages all styles from classical, Musical Theatre and jazz, and advocates performing as fundamental to music studies.
Gabriel is a graduate of the University of Wollongong, and also undertook post-grad studies at the Sydney Conservatorium in both Performance and Musicology. She still enjoys performing, with a keen personal interest in Baroque and 20th art music. She has also been MD for the Cantar Community Choir since 2014. Plus she has two teenage children who keep her pretty busy too!
Amelia Nell | Contemporary Voice
Amelia Nell is a contemporary singing teacher who specialises in teaching styles including rock, pop, jazz, rhythm and blues, contemporary musical theatre and more. She is a singer/songwriter/ pianist in her own right and many of her students are professional working singers, performing on a regular basis through her assistance in voice training, artist development and performance coaching.
Amelia also has a keen interest in contemporary a cappella choral directing, writing and arranging and is the director of the award-winning Vocalocity Vocal Ensemble. She is committed to ongoing professional development in multiple areas concerning music education, voice science and vocal pedagogy and regularly attends industry accredited workshops and conferences.
Singing lessons and vocal ensembles with Amelia are all about learning exciting ways to strengthen and express your singing voice in an engaging and supportive atmosphere. She fosters the individuality of each singer, strives to instil a sense of confidence and wellbeing and encourages them to express themselves through creativity. It is her hope that you leave her studio with a smile on your face, saying “that was FUN!”.
Alan Moxey | Voice