12 Results for group: life-members
Sally has been a committed and loyal supporter of the GBRO since its inception in 2000.
In 2010, she joined the committee and was instrumental in planning the 10 year Anniversary at the Ville.
From 2011 to the end of 2024, Sally has fulfilled the role of Orchestra Manager, and in that time has worked above and beyond ...
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Judy Hunter has been on the BRO committee for over 12 years.
During this time, she has taken on the role of both President and Vice-President, and acted as consultant in negotiations with Arts Councils, City Council and others within the arts community of Townsville.
Judy participates actively as a member on the ...
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Noel Price started playing in the BRO soon after its inception in 2000.
Over the years, if Noel could not play with the orchestra, he always ensured he had a student fill his place. His involvement includes playing a wide variety of percussion instruments, introducing and mentoring new players to the orchestra.
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Andrew Ryder started playing in the BRO soon after its inception in 2000.
His involvement includes playing 1st horn in almost every concert he's played in, regularly tutoring the horn section, programming and conducting concerts (especially BRO Goes to the Movies in 2011), acting as rehearsal conductor, taking the role ...
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Annette Elliss had the role of Treasurer from 2004 until 2015. In that time she set up computerised financial records so that it is easy to dissect income and expenses for each concert and give a smooth changeover to her successors.
As the Orchestra has grown and been able to employ an Orchestra Manager she has set up ...
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Barrier Reef Orchestra stalwart Suzanne Darrigan was excited to be in the first BRO event playing horn in 2001 and has played horn and trumpet in BRO ever since. In fact she has missed only one concert (in March 2014) which was remarked on in the newsletter. Sue has helped to find musicians for the rest of the brass ...
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Simon McConnell agreed to be President in 2006 when the Orchestra was in danger of folding as it had been without a Chair for 5½ months after an AGM. He concentrated at first on building up the finances as he saw how lack of money limited the Orchestra. The first major sponsor to come onboard was Queensland Nickel whose ...
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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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