On top of his work as a teacher and soloist in Christchurch New Zealand, Mark regularly works with his wife Sophie Buxton on viola and Alison C. Holden on piano in the TUI TRIO who are working on a programme of new works by prominent New Zealand composers. Other...
The Australia Clarinet & Saxophone Festival is now accepting enrolments for masterclasses. Sign up quickly as there are strictly limited places! Classes are running on all days of the Festival: Sunday 12.00 Improvisation Masterclass with Andy Firth (1Hr) Sunday...
Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival 2011 CAN YOU PLAY THE SAX? DARLING HARBOUR NEEDS YOU! In 2011, the Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival will celebrate its 21st birthday with SAXOPHONY-an attempt to achieve the Guinness World Record for the world's largest...
Simon Graduated from the Artez Conservatorium, the Netherlands, in 2010 with a Master degree in classical saxophone under Johan van der Linden. Prior to this gained his Honours degree (1st class) from Massey University, New Zealand, under Debbie Rawson. He has been a...
Jessica Voigt is a young Victorian-based saxophonist who completed her Bachelor of Music Performance (VCA) HONS (Monash) in 2010. Studying principally with Michael Lichnovsky, Jessica has also worked with saxophonists Barry Cockcroft, Ian Godfrey, Lachlan Davidson,...
Joseph Lallo is an Australian classical and contemporary saxophonist. He is currently studying in Bordeaux, France, under the direction of Marie-Bernadette Charrier. In 2009, Joseph completed his Bachelor of Music at the University of Melbourne with Barry Cockcroft...
Peter Jenkin (Clarinets) Born in London, Peter grew up in Adelaide, where he studied with Alan Bray and David Shepherd. He began his professional career as principal clarinet with the State Opera of South Australia. After completing a music degree at Adelaide...
In 1997, Li Yusheng was responsible for the setting up of a diploma degree course at Sichuan Conservatory of Music . This created a new chapter in China's higher saxophone education. Li Yusheng was born in Chongqing and graduated from Sichuan Conservatory of Music in...
Welcome to our second Festival update. We are in the final stages of completing the program and very shortly you’ll be able to find outline of the schedule on the website. Watch this space! Early Bird registrations are closing soon. We’ve extended our deadline until...
We're looking for some players for our upcoming Grainger Wind Symphony concert, and would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this to any interested clarinetists! We're in need of an Eb clarinet, a Bass clarinet and a Bb Contrabass clarinet. We'll be playing...
Welcome to our first Australian Clarinet and Saxophone Festival news! Plans are well underway, and we are looking forward to welcoming an exciting line up of performers to present much-loved and little known repertoire across 4 days of music, masterclasses, talks and...
Katia Beaugeais is a French-Australian composer and saxophonist based in Sydney. Katia has performed with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and has done a number of solo recitals featuring her own compositions on ABC Classic FM, 2MBS-FM and at international new music...
Pianist and composer Adam Pinto currently resides in Perth, Western Australia and tutors for the School of Music at the University of Western Australia. He performs regularly both as a chamber musician and as soloist in venues and Universities throughout Australia. He...
The VICTORIAN JAZZ CLUB Presents one of the worlds greatest exponents of the clarinet and Saxophone - With the BBC Quartet Saturday 7th of May, 2011 CLAYTON RSL 165 Carinish Rd Clayton [across the road from the Railway Station] Melways 79 D-2 Meals from 6pm &...
Originally from Wollongong, Nick has performed in various settings both in Australia and abroad, especially in Italy. In 2010, as a member of the New Reed Quartet, Nick performed as a soloist with the Orchestra Dell' Academia di Schio, Vicenza. Nick has performed...
James Nightingale is one of Australia’s leading classical saxophonists and is the alto saxophonist with Australia’s premier saxophone quartet, Continuum Sax. He is the President of the New Music Network and served as Vice-President from 2004 to 2007. During this time...
Continuum Sax, Australia's foremost Saxophone quartet, performs a unique repertoire that explores the intriguing, exciting and expressive world of the saxophone. Their concerts have been enjoyed by a wide range of audiences, including performances at the 2010 ISCM...
Martin is a freelance saxophonist, clarinetist and composer, the tenor saxophonist with Australia’s premiere saxophone quartet Continuum Sax, alto saxophone diva/composer with the experimental trio Song Fwaa, and clarinetist with the ever quirky Fantastic Terrific...
Lawrence Dobell was born in Melbourne and studied clarinet at the Victorian College of the Arts. He held the position of Principal Clarinet with the Australian Youth Orchestra for four years and toured with them to China in 1979. In 1982 he won the Victorian State...
Philip completed a Bachelor of Music degree with first class honours at the Sydney Conservatorium where he studied with Peter Jenkin.He has a reputation for versatility and has worked as a guest principal with the Sydney Symphony, the ACO, Australian Opera and Ballet,...
Chris Moore – Soprano sax Emma Di Marco – Alto sax Andrew Ball – Tenor sax Diana Tolmie – Baritone sax The Barega Saxophone Quartet was formed in 2007 and is fast becoming Queensland's premier single reed ensemble. Throughout the past four years the group has evolved...
Floyd Williams is Senior Lecturer in Clarinet at the Queens land Conservatorium Griffith University. He retired from the full-time position in 2006, but continues to teach and perform as a member of the part-time staff. He has recorded for Move Records, Custom...
Born in Coonamble, NSW, and now residing in Sydney, Christina is a Saxophonist whom is committed to expanding the repertoire of Australian music, and is very involved in the arrangement, commissioning and concert promotion of music in new and exciting frameworks....
Born in Melbourne in 1971, David Thomas studied clarinet at the University of Melbourne with Phillip Miechel and the Vienna Conservatorium with Roger Salander. He has held the position of Principal Clarinet with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 2000, and was...
Download the brochure. Download the entry form. Friday 27th – 28th May 2011. Fintona Girls’ School Save on your entry fees and consider joining CLASAX at the same time. Please note: This competition is a separate event to the competition to be held as part of...