STATE HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM
SHEP Mackay 2026 Grand Finalé Concert Sunday 30 August 2026
WELCOME Welcome to the Queensland Conservatorium community — a place of music-making, creativity and discovery. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue your musical journey, we are delighted to welcome you and your family to the Open Conservatorium’s State Honours Ensemble Programs, proudly part of one of Australia’s most respected music and acting institutions — “the Con”. Since its modest beginnings in 2001, the State Honours Ensemble Program has grown to support more than 6,000 students each year across 17 programs in 10 centres. In addition, the Australian Honours Ensemble Program also brings together students from New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and the Northern Territory. These programs are a wonderful reminder of how valued music education is in our schools and communities, and how important the encouragement of families and teachers is in helping young musicians thrive. Thank you for supporting your children and students in their musical journeys, and for being part of the SHEP/AHEP community. I would also like to acknowledge the Open Conservatorium team, led by Jason Budge, whose care, expertise and dedication make these programs possible. This is an exciting time to be connected to the Queensland Conservatorium. The music being made today — in rehearsal rooms, classrooms and performance spaces — is part of a vibrant and growing cultural community. As Queensland looks ahead to 2032 and beyond, the creativity, skill and passion being nurtured in young musicians today will play an important role in shaping the future of our state’s cultural life. We hope many of the young musicians participating in SHEP/AHEP today will continue their musical journey in years to come as Conservatorium students, audience members, teachers and performers. Professor Vanessa Tomlinson Director Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
SCHOOLS REPRESENTED Proserpine State High School St Catherine's Catholic College Proserpine Mackay North State High School Mackay Northern Beaches State High School Mackay State High School Alligator Creek State School Bowen State High School Catherine McAuley College Mackay Moranbah State High School St Patrick's College (Mackay) Fitzgerald State School Holy Spirit College (Mount Pleasant) Mackay North State School Sarina State High School Victoria Park State School Private Teacher - Susan Mora St Brendan's College (Yeppoon)
CONCERT BAND CONDUCTOR SHARELLE GUEST Repertoire Brian Balmages Christina Huss Claire Petherick Tania Owens Naoya Wada Edward Kennedy Steven Capaldo Arranged Sean O’Loughlin
Spirit of the Stallion Dark Star Cradle Song Banish the Moon Amber Moon Legend of the Water Dragon Dance of the Ancient Spirits How to Train Your Dragon
Ensemble members FLUTE Charlee Binstead Charlotte Cimpa Sean Gallebo Sophia Gallebo Abby Gourlay Ebony Hetherington Jonah Jensen Kiri Jones Harper Kirkman Leilani Lamont Elizabeth Lewis Braxton Pokarier Emma Stewart Henry Tahana-Savelio Paityn Thompson Talia Zahn
OBOE Olivia Boyce
CLARINET Jamie Allen Niamh Allen Clare Anderson Emma-Lee Benson Daniel Biro Bella Bourke Sammi Chicken Ashton Giannangelo Melissa Handley Zara Jones Jack McClanachan Quinn Munt Brianna Ninnes Madison Nolan William Prior Declan Rampton Sophia Schwartz Jackson Thompson Imogen Trewavis
Lilah Vernon Mikaela Villamayor Tiffany Weston Charlotte Young
MELLOPHONE Lily Kuhl
TROMBONE
Dallas Kuhl Quinn Norris-Hunt Katelyn Phoebie Ranola Scarlett Watkins
Connor Campman Uriel McLachlan Stephen Miranda Zoe Parker Lani Symons Vienna Thomson
BASSOON
BASS TROMBONE
Amelia Dos Santos
Jack Stephen
ALTO SAXOPHONE
EUPHONIUM
Eleanor Daly Lisa Ford Lauren Mannix Jonathan Melksham Lauren Stewart Ashley William Tandridge-Scott Sophie Van Essen
Jacob Melville
BASS CLARINET
TENOR SAXOPHONE Brianna Ferricks
BARITONE SAXOPHONE Hope McLachlan Toby Millard
TRUMPET Joey Brown Breath Canete John Hart Zachary Leahy Lacey Lewis Frank Mawer Kira Schroeder Eli Symons Carlie Szeitszam
TUBA Noah Baxter Owen Dodd Isla Howse
PERCUSSION Roy Campbell Alyssa Dunne Jaeda Navarro Lachlan Pennell Riaan Raj Paul Thompson Riley Windle
STRING ENSEMBLE CONDUCTOR MARK SULLIVAN Repertoire Shadow Fire Attila Colourful Sunrise Annies Gone home Classic Sinfonia Gobi Warriors Fury Secret Agent Moonlight Tango March of the Shadows Chasing the Storm Fiddle O Finigan Storm Rider
Randall Stanbridge William Owens Yukiko Nishimura Bud Woodruff Elliot Del Borgo Stephen Chin Chris M. Bernotas Kathryn Griesinger Richard Meyer Brian Balmages Deborah Baker Monday Keith Sharp Timo Javella
Ensemble members VIOLIN
CELLO
Michael Bautista Ebony Belcher Ella Briones Ashton Jones Teia Lamont Gauravani Larwood Alice Lemos Emma Lemos Chloe Jade Liston Saoirse Lobo Kayla Lovern Kasandra Menzies Sonal Muthuthantrige Matilda Nicholes Aislinn Ninnes Drisa Novri
Sophie Briggs Sophie Hicks Lucy McIntosh Lucy Neindorf Karina Ribeiro Kathia Ribeiro Aurorah Strydom
VIOLA Lindsay Davis Melissa Greensill
DOUBLE BASS Lyla Morrison Amelie Peters Kriel Soriano
YOUNG CONSERVATORIUM
YOUNG CONSERVATORIUM
If you enjoy being part of SHEP and want to continue developing your music skills and making new friends, look no further. With a wide range of ensembles, one-to-one lessons, and world-class teaching staff, Young Conservatorium is the place to be. Percussion. Brass. Strings. Woodwind. Voice. Music Technology. Jazz. Choir. Early Childhood Music. We do it all! Join us in 2026!
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VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONDUCTOR JENNY MOON ACCOMPANIST CRYSTAL CHEW Repertoire Ad Astra Carry the Light Find the Way Home Wind of Fire Seize the Day Out There Peace Song
Jacob Naverud Andy Beck Paul Jarman Annie Kwok Jack Feldman & Alan Menken arr. Roger Emerson Dan Walker Dorothy Buchanan
Ensemble members SOPRANO
ALTO
Jannalyn Barbuco Aria Bell Kalli Bradley Macey Denning Sophie Ford Ruby Galea Odessa Marshman Cleo Mayne Grace McMahon Emma Neindorf Alana Plunkett Lea Schroeder Charlotte Shepperson Millie Thomsett Eleanor Wallace Amelia Webber
Mileena Harriott Zane Harrold Freya Howse Meehika Kulkarni Anshi Mowleeson Isobel Rippingale Ava Scull Sienna Winterton
CREDITS Director, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Professor Vanessa Tomlinson
Deputy Director Performance and Partnerships, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Professor Peter Morris
Manager - Open Conservatorium Jason Budge
Clinician & Conductor - Concert Band Sharelle Guest
Clinician & Conductor - String Ensemble Mark Sullivan
Clinician & Conductor - Vocal Ensemble Jenny Moon
Accompanist - Vocal Ensemble Crystal Chew
SHEP Project Support Kathy George Kristen Pengelly Caroline Pigerre Russell Sullivan
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 Officer - Conservatorium Academy Bianca Murphy
Administration Support Officer - Honours Programs Stephanie Williams
Administration Support - Conservatorium Academy Jethro Caitens Baxter Melrose
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