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Jenny Carr came to Australia from Scotland in the early 70s and instantly became an integral part of the Townsville music scene as a pianist and instrumental music teacher. In 1998 when the decision was made to establish a community orchestra, Jenny worked as librarian, performer and for many years as Manager. In conjunc...
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Donna has been a leader in the Townsville music community since she arrived in 1973 fresh from the Conservatorium to teach strings for Education Queensland. Until 2009 she has also been involved with the Townsville Youth Orchestra, the Australian String Teachers’ Association, the Australian Concerto & Vocal Competi...
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Stephen has been involved with the Barrier Reef Orchestra since its inception; having played as concert master in the orchestra’s inaugural concert in 2000. Since then, he has missed only a couple of Barrier Reef Orchestra concerts, and has been concert master for most concerts.
When not rehearsing with the BRO, ...
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Sadly, Alan Dixon died in 2018. Alan was Secretary of North Queensland Ensembles Inc. / Barrier Reef Orchestra for eight years, retiring in 2016, having in fact been Secretary for half the life of the Orchestra at that time.
Alan had a strong commitment to community service and supported Rotary, Jaycees and was involved ...
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Mario Dobernig is Conductor in Chief and Artistic Director for the Art of Sound Orchestra, Preston Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Chorale, the Ballarat Wind Orchestra and the Artistic Director of the highly successful Whitley College Music Festival Series.
Career highlights include assistant conductor to Sir Andrew Davis ...
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Richard McIntyre, OAM, BMus (University of Sydney) has maintained a long and ...
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Townsville based harpist Leah Xiang Li enjoys a diverse career as an orchestral and chamber musician, soloist, instrumental teacher and primary school language teacher.
Leah graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University under the tutelage of Sebastien Lipman. She was the recipient of Ross Peters 4MBS ...
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Raymond Yong was born in Malaysia, emigrating to Australia at the age of two. He received his initial musical training in Perth, performing regularly in public piano recitals from an early age. It was in High School that he first took to the podium as a conductor, directing his school orchestra and choir.
Raymond went ...
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David Hudson is a proud Ewamian/Western Yalanji man of North East Qld. He is also an internationally renowned musician, composer, actor, artist and entertainer. In all these areas, his work comprises a combination of contemporary and traditional Aboriginal influences.
David was co-founder and choreographer of Tjapukai ...
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Domenico is one of Brisbane’s most experienced and versatile multicultural entertainers. He has performed in almost every possible style since he commenced his musical career in 1971 at age 4. He studied music on the traditional European instrument called the Piano Accordion and this is still his chosen instrument, ...
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