Our People

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cassandra Wright is a versatile soprano with diverse performance experience…

Pianist Jeremy Sun has won numerous Australian and international competitions…

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Bradstreet won the Instrumental section of the 2014 ACVC…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alex Thomas has been performing in Townsville for many years…

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