Our People

Devoted percussionist, committee member and logistics officer.

Carol has been a leading figure in music performances in Townsville for many years…

Annette Elliss had the role of Treasurer from 2004 until 2015. In that time she …

Jenny Carr, a pianist and instrumental music teacher, was BRO’s Orchestra Manager …

Committee member, tireless advocate and organiser.

Barrier Reef Orchestra stalwart Suzanne Darrigan was excited to be playing horn with BRO i

Stephen has been involved with the Barrier Reef Orchestra since its inception in 2000…

Jacinta has been in BRO since 2000, playing 1st Clarinet at the first performance…

Simon McConnell agreed to be President in 2006 when the Orchestra was in danger of folding

Donna was one of the prime movers in the formation of the BRO…

Conductor, horn player, and organiser in many capacities.

Loyal supporter and long-time manager of the GBRO.

Richard Davis regularly conducts orchestras such as Queensland Symphony and BBC Philharmon

Gwyn Roberts has had a very active career as a cellist, conductor and music educator…

Dr Warwick Potter has conducted many of Australia’s major orchestras…

Professor John Hopkins OBE was involved with the Orchestra from its earliest days…

Mario Dobernig is Conductor in Chief and Artistic Director for the Art of Sound Orchestra.

The multiple award-winning conductor Theodore Kuchar is the most recorded conductor …

Mark has guest-conducted ensembles including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra…

Originally from Sydney, Carolyn Watson is Music Director at the La Porte …

Patrick Pickett is owner, Artistic Director/Conductor of the Queensland Pops Orchestra…

David conducted BRO with the Spirit of the Voice Choirs in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in 201

Joshua Dos Santos is a Venezuelan-Portuguese conductor forging a vast international career

Jules studied with the Late Professor John Hopkins and has a lot of conducting experience.

Professor Peter Morris is a distinguished conductor and educator whose career …

Mark Eager is an exciting and passionate conductor with extensive knowledge …

Sean O’Boyle is a composer, arranger and conductor of many Australian and overseas orc..

Donna was one of the prime movers in the formation of the BRO…

Raymond has been a regular guest with the Barrier Reef Orchestra since 2011…

Lieutenant Colonel Craig Johnson, born and raised in Sydney, NSW, joined the …

Richard McIntyre has a long and distinguished career as bassoonist, educator, conductor…

Andrew has conducted the Barrier Reef Orchestra for several concerts, …

Jennifer Bradstreet won the Instrumental section of the 2014 ACVC…

Pianist/composer Benjamin Martin has become known as an artist of exceptional versatility.

Megan studied music from an early age, first with the flute, taking up the oboe at 18…

Yoshika Masuda started to play the cello at age five and won 1st prize at ACVC in 2012…

Award winning vocalist Emma Pask is one of Australia’s favourite voices in Jazz…

Bruce Grice discovered his passion for piping at the age of 12. His debut performance…

Rebecca Cassidy has been the recipient of many prestigious Awards and Prizes including…

David Hudson is a renowned musician, composer, actor, artist and entertainer…

Melbourne-based Stefan Cassomenos is a pianist, conductor and composer…

James Morrison is a global jazz icon who has performed with many of the legends of jazz…

Bronwyn is a mezzo-soprano who graduated with a Masters in Operatic Performance in 2014..

Siobhan has performed lead roles across opera, oratorio and music theatre…

Gregory, a graduate of the QLD Conservatorium of Music, is in high demand …

Townsville-based Leah Li enjoys a diverse career as an orchestral and chamber musician…

Alex Thomas has been performing in Townsville for many years…

Dr Nicholas Kennedy won the Open Instrumental section of the ACVC…

Playing the organ and directing and singing in choirs are hobbies for Justin…

Cherin Lee performed Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in the Back in 2021 concert…

At 21 years of age, Jade Moffat’s career is just beginning…

David Griffiths is a leading Australian clarinettist, with an illustrious performance and teaching career.

Rebecca Chan was the winner of the 2009 North Queensland Concerto and Vocal Competition.

Pianist Jeremy Sun has won numerous Australian and international competitions…

Melbourne-based Blair Harris won the 2010 Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition…

Adam Lopez has undoubtedly got one of the most fascinating vocal instruments on the planet

Hannah won 1st prize at the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition in 2024.

James Dong won 1st prize in the Instrumental Section of the ACVC in 2016…

Kim has sung with the Victoria State Opera, Opera Queensland and for EssGee Entertainment.

Kevin plays with Irish band Sasta and is regularly seen on the national festival circuit..

Suzanne Kompass is a versatile performer across all genres of music….

Oksana Hretchyn is one of Ukraine’s most accomplished violinists.

Cassandra Wright is a versatile soprano with diverse performance experience…

Matthew Rigby, born in Townsville in 1985, developed a love of music at an early age…

Ji Won Kim has performed extensively as a soloist in Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy…

Arthur Athan is a pianist and teacher from Melbourne, Australia…

As a professional singer, Tanya has performed nationally and internationally with major…

Lyubov Dika became a full-time member of the Lviv National Opera of Ukraine in 2004…

Sally Walker has been hailed as a master of both the early wooden and the silver flute…

Domenico is one of Brisbane’s most experienced and versatile multicultural entertainers.

A charismatic solo artist in her own right, Sarah’s vocal style is incredibly varied…

Ruby performs frequently, both as a soloist and collaborative pianist.

David has established an international reputation with critically acclaimed performances..