Our People

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cassandra Wright is a versatile soprano with diverse performance experience…

Alex Thomas has been performing in Townsville for many years…

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

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

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

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

Pianist Jeremy Sun has won numerous Australian and international competitions…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Bradstreet won the Instrumental section of the 2014 ACVC…