I will be conducting the University of Melbourne Saxophone Ensemble for their end of semester concert. The program will feature recent compositions exploring the tonal colours of six members of the saxophone family. Nadia Burgess – In Motion Rob Buckland – Altostratus Leonard Bernstein – Slava! Rob Buckland – Flam Tchaikovsky (arr. van der Linden) […]
A musical journey through the evolution of the saxophone, this recital will explore some of the early French repertoire for saxophone, the American sonata and crossover works with jazz and contemporary influences. An engaging mixture of performing and storytelling about the instrument once described as "the devil's horn". I will be accompanied by the accomplished pianist […]
Discover central Geelong like you have never seen it before. The After Dark festival celebrates arts in the local community with pop-up performances, art installations and light displays. I will be performing Jacob TV’s The Garden of Love, a multimedia work written for soprano saxophone and pre-recorded electronics. This musical performance will be accompanied by digital […]
I will be adjudicating the instrumental section of the South Eastern Arts Festival over the term break. Now in its sixth year, SEAF is going from strength to strength providing young musicians an opportunity to perform before receptive and enthusiastic audiences, while also giving them the benefits of receiving constructive, positive feedback from some of Australia's […]
I'll be presenting a masterclass on saxophone articulation to the University of Melbourne saxophone class. A chance to learn about effective teaching techniques for beginners, a look at what actually goes on inside the mouth when articulating and techniques for a variety of articulation styles including double tonguing. Monday 30th March 4:15-6:15 room 216 Victorian College […]