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Australian conductor Benjamin Northey has joined the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Per an official press release, he has been appointed as Professor of Conducting and will commence his tenure during Semester one in 2026. Northey, who is the Principal Conductor of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Conductor in Residence at Sydney Symphony Orchestra, will be mentoring and teaching students while conducting ensembles on a project basis.

“I see this role as an investment in Australian cultural leadership,” Professor Northey said per the press release. “Conductors hold symbolic leadership positions in music, guiding ensembles and inspiring innovation. Strengthening conducting education will have a lasting impact on Australian music more broadly.”

He will split his time between Sydney and Melbourne.

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