Naomi Crellin graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Voice from the Elder Conservatorium after beginning on classical piano. She won the Young Australian Composer of the Year Award and Best Undergraduate Vocalist Award from the Elder Conservatorium of Music. Naomi has also studied classical, jazz and contemporary voice, conducting, piano and jazz ballet, and has taught piano, vocal, and choral students for many years. Educating vocalists of all ages and ability levels in the niche art of small group ensemble singing is her specialty and her passion. After joining The Idea of North in early 2002, Naomi quickly became a significant contributor to the group’s repertoire through her writing and arranging and has also utilised her extensive choral training and experience in taking a major responsibility for managing the group’s musical affairs and educational activities. She has also been in high demand as a composer and arranger for such groups as Amarcord (Germany), The Real Group (Sweden), Voces8 (UK), Gondwana choirs (Sydney) and many other vocal groups and choirs around the world.