Early ChildHood Music

Carmel Follent

Carmel graduated from the University of Queensland in 1985, majoring in violin and teaching. She taught in schools before moving to the central west of NSW. For the past 25 years she has been involved in local community work, raised her family of boys and continued to teach the creative arts in classrooms and privately. With training and experience in the Suzuki Method and Kodaly she brings a wealth of creativity, fund, insight and passion to her lessons. Carmel teaches violin and the Early Childhood Music (ECM) classes in Orange. small teaching studio for many years in Sydney, and began teaching at the Orange Regional Conservatorium in 2018.

Samantha Bartholomeusz

Samantha’s bubbly personality and passion for music education is the right mix for an early Childhood Music tutor. Currently, she is working towards an Australian Kodály Certificate in Early Childhood Music. Samantha can also be seen at Orange City Library leading 0-5yr olds in the enjoyment of music.