With over a decade of experience with non-profit music associations, Emily is a seasoned music administrator and event manager. Through her business, Admin for the Arts, Emily collaborates with a diverse range of music organisations, bringing a strong, people-centered approach to her work.
Emily is skilled in all areas of administration and particularly enjoys managing concerts, festivals, and other events that bring communities together through music. With many years of experience in voluntary Executive Director and School Council roles, Emily is acutely aware of the extensive effort required to run a non-profit.
Emily has also worked in schools and libraries in both paid and voluntary capacities. As a performer, she has sung and played with various ensembles including chamber groups, orchestras, choirs and vocal ensembles. Emily has a life-long association with Young Voices of Melbourne, one of Australia’s premiere choral programs for young people. Emily has been a chorister, a tutor, a parent, and is now delighted to work with the choir as their administrator.
Emily is a passionate advocate for music education and equity, firmly believing that all young people deserve equitable access to quality music education.
2024 has included two large projects that Emily is particularly proud of: a five-week Australian tour by an international VIP presenter and the four-day Kodály Australia Conference held in Naarm/Melbourne.
Over the years, Emily has worked with associations including:
- Kodály Victoria
- Kodály Australia Conference Naarm/Melbourne 2024
- Australian Strings Association (AUSTA)
- Young Voices of Melbourne
- The Yarra Voices
- Australian National Choral Association (ANCA)
- ANCA Choralfest 2019
- Australian Commercial and Entertainment Technologies Association (ACETA)
- Australian Music Association (AMA)
- Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association (VOSA)
- Welcome to Music
- Australian Society for Music Education WA (ASME WA)
Email: emily@adminforthearts.com.au

Emily is wonderful to work with. She is smart, organised and efficient. She understands the needs of arts organisations, and we love having her as part of the Young Voices of Melbourne team.

Should you be seeking a loyal and industrious administration professional, with a passion for the performing arts, you will find that person in Emily. I had the benefit of working with Emily for several years and think highly of the outcomes we achieved together.

Emily is smart and skilled and very easy to work with. Try her for your admin and events.You won’t be sorry!