RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS

• Joined the Board of the VMTA 2021

• Invited Adjudicator for the 50th Gladstone Eisteddfod 2021

• Adjudicated the Toorak College House Music Competition 2021

• Webinar Presenter for the VMTA 2021

• Joined the inaugural Board of MEAV 2020

• Inaugural Conductor of the University of Melbourne Staff Choir 2019

• Adjudicated the Gladstone Eisteddfod 2019 (Choral, Vocal and Speech and Drama)

• Presenter at the VCE Music Conference 2018 and 2019

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Marianne is constantly searching for inspiring methodologies, repertoire, collaborators and concepts to push the envelope of excellence in speech,  communication and singing. Marianne innovates and responds agilely to the changing arts education landscape. She has a passion for excellence in all she does.

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Marianne holds a First Class Honours Degree in Music from the University of Melbourne and a Drama Degree and Graduate Diploma of Education from QUT and maintains an active performance career as a guest conductor and singer.

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“Marianne Rigby was the obvious choice to lead the University of Melbourne Staff Choir project in 2019. As the Artistic Director, Conductor and Mentor for this program, her work was masterful as a musical leader on and off the podium.

Marianne engaged and empowered the staff choristers, the student scholarship choristers, the student administrative team, the student assistant conductor and student repetiteur with generosity and expertise.  Marianne curated a learning experience that allowed all participants to thrive, meeting them at the various levels of individual ability. She was always warm, positive, student focussed and ensured the learning was centred on the music and personal growth.”

Susan Eldridge, Ignite Lab, UniMelb