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Musical director steps down from RYO

In recognition of her outstanding 40-year contribution to the Rockhampton Youth Orchestra as tutor, conductor and musical director, RYO president Ivan Richardson shows Anne Svendsen her portrait, which will now hang on the RYO Wall of Fame at Walter Reid Cultural Centre. (Jenny Lightfoot)

Over the past 40 years talented Rockhampton musician and musical director Anne Svendsen has nurtured and inspired countless young musicians […]

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