About Us

ABODAQ is member-operated and provides events, resources, professional networking and valuable development opportunities, allowing members to:

• achieve musical, educational and cultural excellence in bands and orchestras within schools and the wider community
• develop the skills, abilities and techniques needed to be a band and orchestra director
• improve instrumental music education and ensemble direction
• meet and share ideas for the advocacy of music
• leverage the vast array of skills, knowledge and experience within our membership for personal and professional development
• be successful as a new ensemble director.

Find out more about our Events and Professional Resources.

Our Mission: Empowering you to make better music.

Our Committee

President: Sharelle Guest

Treasurer: Jodie Lutherborrow

Secretary: Clare Deady

Committee Members: Dr Richard Mason, James Raschle, Linda Corcoran, Rachael Summerville, Simon Bartlett, Matthew Owen.

Life Members: Dr Ralph Hultgren and Jeanette Douglas