I will be performing with the Melbourne Saxophone Ensemble at this year’s festival, supporting world-renowned saxophonists Vincent David (France), Nikita Zimin (Russia) and Emma McPhilemy (UK). Taking place at the newly opened Conservatorium of Music in Southbank, the festival is a hotspot for performance, educational workshops and checking out gear. Gala Concert Sunday 30th June, […]
I always enjoy playing some tunes to help the runners push through the aches and pains of a 42km slog. Starting at Torquay the runners will follow the Surf Coast Walk all the way to Fairhaven and enjoy some breathtaking scenery along the way. I’ll be playing on Saturday 29th June from 11:45 at Urquhart […]
The Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Victoria has been a long-running organisation promoting the performance of single reed instruments. Each year they hold a performance competition that gives individuals and ensembles a chance to showcase their skills. This year I will be adjudicating the Yamaha Saxophone Competition which targets tertiary students who need to perform […]
I will be joining forces with Frank De Rosso in the lovely acoustics of the St. Mary’s Basilica as part of the Windfire festival. We will be performing a selection of works for soprano and alto saxophones accompanied by organ with compositions by Stamm, Cooman, Conte and Telemann. Wednesday 22nd May The Basilica of St. […]
It is always a pleasure to present at the aMuse VCE conference to share some things that have worked for me and learn about developments in this amazing subject. I will be holding a teaching strategy workshop on unpacking the performance criteria for instrumental lessons, sharing some of the activities that have had success with […]