After a successful premiere in Bendigo in 2024, The Geelong College is excited to be hosting ABODA Victoria’s 2025 Harmony and Growth professional development day. Students will rehearse in a concert band with ABODA president, Amanda Morrison, while teaching staff receive some valuable presentations by Dr Rob McWilliams. Topics include strategies to build confidence in […]
As part of the 2025 Victorian Instrumental Music Teachers Conference there were two international superstars of the music education field brought to Australia. Brian Balmages is one of the most popular modern composers for concert bands but also an incredible educator and conductor. His first talk was titled ‘If you PLAY something, SAY something’ and […]
Two of our great wind band conductors, Dr Jo Heaton and Dr Jemima Bunn, have restarted the Melbourne Wind Ensemble for a special concert. This group features an amazing line-up of accomplished musicians and I’m honoured to be performing on lead alto saxophone with some doubling on soprano. The program has a wonderful blend of […]
The Rotary Club of Greater Geelong is having their annual fundraiser for youth mental health services with an evening of live jazz. I will be performing some standards with a sextet including local musicians Kym Dillon on piano, Zac Barter on bass and John Seal on Vibraphone. Friday May 23rd, 6:45pm to 10pmTickets available at […]
In early January young musicians from Geelong and the surrounding area will come together for a great week of music camp. In its 43rd year, this day camp provides a valuable experience for musicians with outstanding conductors, instrumental specialist tutors, fun electives and an opportunity to make some great friends. This year I will be […]