Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Peter Morris, conductor with Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Stefanie Smith, conductor
Program
Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Sea Songs Ralph Vaughan Williams
Come Sweet Death JS Bach (arr. Reed)
VariationsonaKoreanFolkSong John Barnes Chance
Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Rocky Point Holiday Ron Nelson
Second Suite in F Gustav Holst
Cartoon Paul Hart
Interval Combined Orchestras
Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual Robert W. Smith
Children’s March Percy Grainger
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Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
The Queensland Conservatorium Wind Orchestra has enjoyed a long history of exciting and definitive performances, as one of Australia’s premier wind, brass and percussion ensembles. Under the baton of Professor Peter Morris, the ensemble continues to evolve within the everchanging trajectory of this relatively new art form.
This ensemble continually strives to set the benchmark for performance across the nation presenting a vast scope of repertoire from time honoured masterworks to contemporary works from across the globe and innovative new commissions from local Australian composers.
This ensemble’s focus extends far beyond the walls of the QCGU, enriching and supporting the local community of composers, conductors, educators and school students. This development of new repertoire and focus on professional development for all who participate in this evolving art form continues to be an exciting pedagogical focus of the Queensland Conservatorium Wind Orchestra.
Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Concert Master
Bianca Cassiano
Piccolo
Thomas Mallet*
Flute
Laura Skorzewski*
Amalia Safonova
Oboe
Logan Nutley *
Lucinda Turunen
Bassoon
Layni Cameron *
Ethan Henke
Clarinet
Bianca Cassiano*
Gabrielle Thompson
Jethro Caitens
Ashleigh Rasenberger
E flat Clarinet
Angel Stevens
Alto Clarinet
Alexander Tomon
Bass Clarinet
Max Bryant
Alto Saxophone
Rory Kelly *
Claire Challender
Angus Bryer
Lucas Van Stam
Tenor Saxophone
Abbygail Holmes
Ella Bowmer
Baritone Saxophone
Ella Bowmer
Isaac Bell
Bass Saxophone
Isaac Bell
*Principal
Conservatorium Wind Orchestra (cont’d)
French Horn
Craig King *
Zachary Hayes *
James Rourke
Declan McGillicuddy
Alysia-Rose Booth
Trumpet
Sophie Donohue *
Mitchell Stewart
Lorenzo Mcpherson
Greta Schloss
Robert Coles
Caleb Dawe
Hetty Lawson
Trombone
Matthew Redman *
Dana Day
Alexander Mclaughlin
Bass Trombone
Elliott Sternberg
Theodore Burnett
Euphonium
Shonnae Mcintyre *
Christopher Yesberg
Joseph Strachan
Liam Reed
Tuba
Sebastian Young-Florence *
Ryan Collier
Ian Ho
Harriet Dummett
Timpani
Sana Rane *
Percussion
Conrad Taylor *
Jack Gilbertson
Hunter Burgess
Matthew McDonald
Oscar Addison
Oscar Tranter
Piano
Harrison Wockner
Harp
Ariel Chang
String Bass
Oliver Murphy *
Hilary Davis
*Principal
Conductor
Professor Peter Morris
Peter Morris is a Professor in Conducting and Head of Ensembles and Production at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in Brisbane. He leads the orchestral conducting program and is a resident conductor of the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Musical Theatre pit orchestras and other interesting ensemble projects that arise.
Complementing his academic work, Peter is active professionally as a conductor for large-scale cultural projects, recording sessions for local film and TV and cross-genre events. Peter often works with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Southern Cross Symphony for contemporary projects, featuring collaborations with film, electronic music and new technologies. He’s been enjoying conducting large touring events and touring shows such as the national tour of Russell Morris: The Real Thing, Kate Ceberano’s My Life is a Symphony, the Beatles’ tribute All You Need is Love, and films such as The Man From Snowy River and Back to the Future in concert.
Peter is an advocate for commissioning new works and reimagining musical structures and has an enthusiasm for exploring exciting collaborations to create performances that matter.
Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
As one of our most distinguished ensembles, the Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra continues to set the standard for high school wind ensembles in Australia. Under the visionary direction of Stefanie Smith, the ensemble thrives musically, performing masterworks alongside diverse and collaborative repertoire. This includes world premieres, exploring new compositions by local composers, and integrating other art forms into their concerts.
Beyond tonight’s annual collaboration with the Conservatorium Wind Orchestra, the Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra continues to perform to capacity audiences for our showcase concert series. Other highlights of the ensemble have been performing at the International Society for Music Education Conference (2022), collaborative performances with other Young Conservatorium ensembles and relaxed popular music performances within the community. The ensemble actively contributes to the broader community by participating in workshops, professional development programs, and assisting young composers in finding their voice through composer days.
We extend our gratitude to the many teachers across the state of Queensland who support our program as it continues to grow, fostering a vibrant future for musicmaking in 2025 and beyond.
Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Piccolo
Alexander Hewitt*
Flute
Adeline Cassidy*
Saskia Calder
Louie Adams
Lilli (Ash) Taylor
Bianca Guse
Sophie Kirk
Sarcha Webb
Rhiannon Owen
Eloise Abercrombie
Oboe / Cor Anglais
Liam Bourke*
Bassoon
Charlie Xu*
Roberta Wang
Alto Clarinet
Dominic Fern*
Bass Clarinet
Madeline Betts*
Lauren Parsons
Keira Furness
Eflat Clarinet
Jack Goves*
Clarinet
Jasmine Douglas*
Katrina Wan
Estella Francis
Fan-Rong Kong
Ciara Clunies-Ross
Briana Watters
Andy Dai
Lee Crawford-Raby
Charlie Stewart
Alto Saxophone
Henry Thomas*
Georgia Woehrle
Salma Ashraf
Elizabeth Clem
Tenor Saxophone
Suraya Elshemy*
Evie Coutts
Baritone Saxophone
Sophie Unsworth*
Olivia Ekert
*Principal
Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra (cont’d)
French Horn
Lachlan Brown*
Elliot Sullivan
Ava Gall
Sophie Brunckhorst
Mason Speck
Elizabeth Bryer
Grace Freeman
Trumpet
Andrew Zavialov*
Mac Gynther*
Malcolm Strong
William Dolphin
Sophie Marshall
Max Ward
Archie Parker
Trombone
Samuel Macdonald*
Charli Hossack
Olive Whalen
Matilda Miller
Lilly O’Connell
Jude McConville
Euphonium
William Clegg*
Arion Wiliem
Bethany Kotzur
Lila Hooton
Jude McFarlane
Tuba
Jasmine de Kretser*
Alex Foltak
Percussion
Bailey Pih*
Eden Cook
Nathan Ng
Micah Niven
Mary O'Brien
*Principal
Conductor
Dr
Stefanie Smith
Young Conservatorium Ensemble Coordinator
Stefanie Smith is an accomplished Australian conductor and dedicated educator who collaborates regularly with orchestras and bands across Queensland, the UK, and Asia. She tours regularly with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and is the chief conductor of the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra.
Additionally, she is a guest conductor with Queensland’s State Honours Ensemble Program and the National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland. With an unwavering passion for sharing the beauty of music with the next generation, Stefanie dedicates herself to inspiring young minds and nurturing a love for orchestral and wind band artistry.
At the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Stefanie teaches undergraduate conducting courses and conducts the Young Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, and Woodwind Ensemble. Stefanie’s pursuit of excellence extends to her Doctor of Musical Arts, where she explored the ‘Pathways to the Podium,’ aiming to illuminate the career trajectories of emerging Australian conductors and provide invaluable insights for those aspiring to make a mark on the global stage
QLD Conservatorium
Director
Professor Bernard Lanskey
Deputy Director (Learning and Teaching)
Associate Professor
Donna Weston
Deputy Director (Research)
Dr Alexis Kallio
Head of Ensembles & Orchestral Conducting
Professor Peter Morris
Professor of Opera and Orchestral Studies
Professor Johannes Fritzsch
Head of Strings
Associate Professor Michele
Walsh
Head of Woodwinds
Associate Professor
Tim Munro
Head of Brass
Associate Professor
Peter Luff
Head of Percussion
Professor Vanessa Tomlinson
Head of Composition
Dr Gerardo Dirie
Conservatorium Manager
Stuart Jones
Technical Team Leader
Cameron Hipwell
Front of House
Operations Manager
Michael Hibbard
Executive Officer (Engagement)
Dr Natalie Lewandowski-Cox
Program Coordinator (Ensembles) & Orchestra
Manager
Daniel Fossi
Operations Administrator
Clare Wharton
Technical Officers
Keith Clark
Amy Hauser
Len McPherson
Dylan Smith
Tobias Trstenjak
Venue Officers
Grace Royle
Joshua White
Joseph Gale-Grant
Administration Officer
Liz Tyson-Doneley
Young Conservatorium
Open Conservatorium Manager
Jason Budge
Executive Officer (Engagement)
Dr Natalie Lewandowski-Cox
Executive Support Officer (Conservatorium Academy)
Kevin Edwards
Administration Officer (Open Conservatorium)
Lisa Dart
Administration Officer (Honours Programs)
Michelle Stewart
Administration Officer (Marketing)
Hannah Morrison
Administration Support Officers (Open Conservatorium)
Bianca Murphy
Stephanie Williams
Logistical Support
Jack Gawith
Baxter Melrose
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