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 ever-changing trajectory of this developing 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.
The Wind Orchestra’s focus extends far beyond the walls of the Conservatorium, 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
Keisha Neale*
Flute
Laura Skorzewski*
Adeline Cassidy
Amalia Safonova
Sho Yamada
Oboe
Liam Robinson *
Lucinda Turunen
Bassoon
Val Yip*
Andy Dai
E flat Clarinet
Gabrielle Thompson*
Clarinet
Bianca Cassiano*
Jack Goves
Jethro Caitens
Jasmine Douglas
Yi-Shan Wang
Gabrielle Thompson
Bass Clarinet
Michael Ganderton*
Alto Saxophone
Angus Bryer*
Isaac Bell
Tenor Saxophone
Ella Bowmer*
Baritone Saxophone
Fan-Rong Kong*
*Principal
Conservatorium Wind Orchestra (cont’d)
French Horn
James Rourke*
Alysia-Rose Booth
Ava Gall
Cecillia Cason
Noah Vanderent
Trumpet
Hetty Lawson*
Caleb Dawe
Lorenzo Mcpherson
Leah Jones
Charlie Crocker
Mac Gynther
Trombone
Olive Whalen*
Anna Mulligan
Jack Stephenson
Ascher Eisenreich
Samuel Macdonald
Bass Trombone
Elliott Sternberg*
Euphonium
Joshua Sephton*
Christopher Yesberg
Shonnae Mcintyre
Sebastian Murphy
Tuba
Sebastian Young-Florence *
Ryan Collier
Timpani
Hunter Burgess*
Percussion
Jack Gilbertson *
Bodie Alizzi
Christian Lanzafame
Jayden Fulwood
Holly Tate
*Principal
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 Dr 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
Ash Taylor*
Flute
Bianca Guse*
Saskia Calder
Louie Adams
Evie Coy
Eloise Abercrombie
Caitlin Rofe
Anthea Coirault
Skylar Lee
Vritti Mistry
Eleanor Galbraith
Lara Karassellos
Clarinet
Briana Watters*
Dominic Fern
Elliott Wilson
Xavier King
Sofia Coram
Macy Austen
Ava Byrnes
Samantha Kippen
Max Watson
Eric Zhu
Nizalia Muneer
Bass Clarinet
Lauren Parsons*
Oboe
Lily Tribe*
Sophie Unsworth Bassoon
Jasmin Chung*
Noah Jackman
Alto Saxophone
Henry Thomas*
Olivia Ekert
Violet Lock
Antonio Oh
Tenor Saxophone
Suraya Elshemy*
Evie Coutts
Baritone Saxophone
Thomas O'Brien*
Alexander Connell
*Principal
Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra (cont’d)
French Horn
Lachlan Brown*
Elliot Sullivan
Elizabeth Bryer
Isobel Quincey
Emily Wilson
Mason Speck
Trumpet
Max Ward*
Magnus Connell
Sophie Marshall
Thomas Wood
Typhoon le Garde
Freya Weaver
Andrew Zavialov
Eliza McNee
Trombone
Lilly O'Connell*
Matilda Miller
Alyvia Law
Sparrow Hansen
Jude McConville
Andrew Jen
Euphonium
Bethany Kotzur*
Lila Hooton
Arion Wiliem
Jude McFarlane
Henry Brunckhorst
Tuba
Jasmine de Kretser*
Kai Armstrong
Alex Foltak
Double Bass
Colby Whale*
Percussion
Nathan Ng*
Eden Cook
Archie Parker
Karl Rottmann
Piano
Nathan Fan-Rong Kong*
*Principal
Artists
Dr Stefanie Smith Conductor
Stefanie Smith is an Australian conductor and educator known for her vibrant musical leadership and commitment to artistic collaboration. She is the Chief Conductor of the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and maintains an active relationship with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra through both performances and education work with QSO Connect. She is also an experienced score reader for QPAC, contributing to broadcasting services for ballet, musical theatre, and orchestral productions.
Her conducting portfolio also spans engagements with the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Tyalgum Music Festival, Australian and State Honours Ensemble Programs, the National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland, and the Singapore Youth Bands Festival. Stefanie’s work is informed by her Doctor of Musical Arts, which investigates the career pathways of emerging Australian conductors. Her research offers new insight into professional development, mentorship, and access to the podium, strengthening her leadership across educational and professional settings.
At the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, she teaches undergraduate conducting and directs the Young Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, and Woodwind Ensemble.
Artists
Professor Peter Morris
Conductor
Professor Peter Morris is the Deupty Director (Performance and Partnerships) at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. He is Head of Ensembles and 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. He 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’ 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.
Special thanks
Special thanks to Queensland Conservatorium supporters and donors.
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Queensland Conservatorium thanks our generous donors and supporters. We would like to acknowledge our instrument bank donors supporting the students in tonight’s performance.
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Conservatorium Staff
Director
Professor Vanessa Tomlinson
Deputy Director (Learning and Teaching)
Associate Professor
Donna Weston
Deputy Director (Research)
Dr Alexis Kallio
Deputy Director (Performance and Partnerships)
Professor Peter Morris
Head of Strings
Associate Professor
Michelle Walsh
Head of Woodwinds
Associate Professor
Tim Munro
Head of Brass
Dr Ben Marks
Head of Percussion
Rebecca Lloyd-Jones
Head of Keyboard
Associate Professor Daniel
De Borah
Conservatorium Manager
Stuart Jones
Front of House
Operations Manager
Michael Hibbard
Executive Officer (Engagement)
Dr Natalie Lewandowski-Cox
Program Coordinator (Ensembles) &
Orchestra Manager
Daniel Fossi
Operations Administrator
Tim Tate
Technical Officers
Keith Clark, Ben Gibson, Amy Hauser, Len McPherson
Venue Officers
Joshua White, Brendan Cardiff, Chloe Forbes
Administration Officer
Liz Tyson-Doneley
Young Conservatorium Staff
Open Conservatorium Manager
Jason Budge
Executive Officer (Engagement)
Dr Natalie Lewandowski-Cox
Executive Support Officer (Conservatorium Academy)
Kevin Edwards
Executive Support Officer (Honours Programs)
Michelle Stewart
Administration Officer (Open Conservatorium)
Lisa Dart
Administration Officer (Marketing)
Hannah Morrison
Administration Support Officers (Conservatorium Academy)
Bianca Murphy
Stephanie Williams
Logistical Support
Jethro Caitens
Baxter Melrose
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Saturday, June 20 - Mid-Year Showcase 2:30pm Conservatorium Theatre
