Decades of dedication have led to international recognition for Wollongong flute teacher Suzanne Cowan, whose commitment to excellence in music education will be showcased at September 7’s Music 4 Medicine 2024 concert.

Suzanne is known as one of the best flute teachers in New South Wales, if not all of Australia. She is in high demand as a tutor of ensembles and teaches at the University of NSW. Suzanne pays homage to her first flute teachers, Esme Yamaguchi, Louise Dellit and James Kortum, for their influence in her exceptional work with young students, recognised by the AMEB.

Suzanne has also guided the journeys of many outstanding young flautists, including her daughter, Annabel Wouters, and nurtures local talent through her Wollongong Flute Studio.

About Music 4 Medicine

Music 4 Medicine is an annual fundraiser at Wollongong Town Hall. This year, the concert aims to support the Royal Flying Doctors while also providing a platform for emerging concert artists to share the joy of music.

The concert will open with a performance by the WollCon Flute Ensemble, presenting a medley of works from their performance at “Flauta Mundi: Global Voices of the Flute”, one of the world’s largest flute events, held in Texas in August.

Suzanne’s daughter, Annabel, then presents a unique program, “Flight of Fantasy,” highlighting the flute’s diverse and magical capacity to create music of many colours. Annabel will be accompanied by acclaimed Australian pianist Vivian Choi Milton, and together, they will perform several trios alongside Suzanne.

Also featured is the brilliant young harpist and composer Paul Nicolaou, who presents “From Darkness into Light”, including the world premiere of a new work by the same name.

The concert promises an incredible night at Wollongong Town Hall. To book tickets, go to merrigong.com.au