Our People

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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 …

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

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 Peter Morris is a distinguished conductor and educator whose career …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alex Thomas has been performing in Townsville for many years…

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Bradstreet won the Instrumental section of the 2014 ACVC…

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

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

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

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

Pianist Jeremy Sun has won numerous Australian and international competitions…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cassandra Wright is a versatile soprano with diverse performance experience…