“The Brass Whisperer’s main aim is to play with subtle music tunings and coax brass players and other musicians, into achieving delicious harmonies”
History
Born in New Zealand in 1961, I learned piano from my Grandmother and studied French Horn and Composition with my Father.
Since 2017, I have been co-curating the SydneyMicroFest, which is a celebration of microtonal music.
Teaching is a significant aspect of my work.
I collaborate with schools such as
Inaburra School in Sydney, where I proudly developed a Beginners Band Program.
Experience
Chamber music credits include my ensembles,
LOCANA and Notos Quintet playing classical horn.
Recitals include EUROMicroFest2017 in Freiburg.
Doctor of Creative Arts, University of Wollongong (2011)
MPhil in composition, University of Queensland
MMus in Musicology, Griffith University
My music is published by Wirripang Pty Ltd
Credits - Qualifications - Publisher
I have composed a number of ensembles, songs, and percussion, many of these compositions feature intervals from the harmonic series in extended just intonation.
I have held full-time playing positions with various Australian orchestras, such as Principal Horn at the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra.
Since 2005, I have performed with most Orchestras in Australia, in regular performances with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra playing historical horns, Opera Australia Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.