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Michael as a performer

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Seeking 2018 Performance Opportunities

I'm new to Townsville and would love to collaborate with other musicians and explore new partnerships. I am capable of performing on various clarinets, saxophones and flutes.

All Performance Experience

I have extensive experience performing on the following instruments:
Clarinet (Eb, Bb, A, and Bass)
Saxophone (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bariton, Bass)
Flute (including Piccolo and Alto Flute)
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Clarinet and Bass Clarinet -
Soloist, and Chamber Musician



As a graduate in clarinet performance I feel capable of taking on any new experiences as a clarinet player. I continue to expand my knowledge, most recently taking lessons on bass clarinet from Rocco Parisi in Italy.

My chamber music experience is quite extensive and includes:
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Bass clarinet and percussion ensemble
Clarinet, violin and piano trios
Clarinet Quartet - "Blackwood Clarinet Quartet"
Iranian chamber group "Sweet Sound" including the premier of the "rebirth" project
Jazz/Classical group performing 'flying and floating'
Provider of music in my parish
Duets
Wind Quintet
Various wedding and funeral combinations
Various recording projects
Performing Solo at the Princess Alexandra Hospital
Performing solo for the Musician's Unmuted Podcast concert
A video on the Rebirth Project 
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Pit Work



Since the end of 2009 I have been a member of a large number of pit orchestras for productions in Brisbane and the surrounding area. In these I have performed on flute, piccolo, all saxophones and clarinet and bass clarinet. 

My list of musical productions to date is below:

2017
Boys of Sondheim - part of MELT festival at Brisbane Powerhouse
City of Angels - Beenleigh Musical Theatre
The Producers - Savoyards

2016
Guys and Dolls - St Laurence's College
Sweet Charity - Queensland Conservatorium
​A Chorus Line - Savoyards
Nice Work if you can get it - Savoyards
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2015
Saturday Night Fever (World premier production) - RMT
The music Man - QMT
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Savoyards


2014
Guys and Dolls - professional production by Harvest Rain
Thoroughly Modern Millie - Savoyards
Annie - Savoyards
Oklahoma - St Laurences College

2013
The Phantom of the Opera - RMT
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Ipswich Musical Theatre

2012
Sweet Charity - QMT

2011
Guys and Dolls - Blue Fish
My Fair Lady - Savoyards
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat - St Laurence's College

2010 - The Wizard of Oz - Mesh Presents
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Larger Emsembles



Since 2011 I have been involved in a very diverse range of larger ensembles both within the Queensland Conservatorium and beyond. 

I've performed with the following groups:

Ipswich City Orchestra 
Redlands Symphonia
Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra 
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra
Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra
Queensland Philharmonia
Queensland Wind Orchestra
QYO ensembles
Queensland Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra
Queensland Conservatorium Clarinet Choir
Queensland Conservatorium Opera, Symphony and Wind Orchestras
Queensland Korean Orchestra
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John Williams Spectacular with conductor Guy Noble
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  • About Michael
  • Clarinet and Saxophone Lessons
  • Performing
  • Clarinet and Saxophone Servicing
  • Contact
  • Recordings
  • Interests and Interestings - My Blog
  • Students