- Music

If one must be a jack of all trades but master of one, the one that I would choose would be music. This is my main area of study, and my hope for a career. I have sung all my life in many styles, had private lessons, done many group workshops, and been a member of many choirs. I am currently in my second year of full-time study at the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music, doing my Bachelor of Music in contemporary voice.  I’m currently looking into a career as a music therapist, for which I would need to study a second degree at a mainland university.

I generally sing as a soprano when in choirs, however I also have a strong lower range. I enjoy improvisation & experimentation.

I sing a range of styles and genres including funk, jazz, blues, rock, soul, gospel, folk, & musical theatre. I have always been interested in musical theatre, which has helped me to become a highly emotive performer. To me, singing is about telling a story and portraying a character, no matter what song or style it is. Expression and dynamics are always vital.

I have a basic knowledge of GarageBand software, and have used it to create and record some music.

I have also had about eight years experience in classical piano, achieving an AMEB Grade 5 certificate. I also have a basic knowledge of guitar.
I am a capable composer, this is not where my true interest lies, but I have written a few good songs.

I am keen to participate in or create bands or jamming groups, for any style, but especially funk, soul, folk, jazz, and blues. Please contact me if you would like me to join your band, or if you are interested in creating a band. I am also available to perform at events, provided I can rope in an accompanist. I can make recordings on request, and have done so before, for soundtracks or similar.

You can view videos of some of my musical endeavours at my YouTube page.

This is the fabulous choir I am a member of, the Southern Gospel Choir. Visit the website to see a video.

Also at www.myspace.com/southerngospelchoir

Coming soon to this page:
-Video of my mid-year Music Performance exam, 2007
-Video of my performances in the Storm The Stage heats 2007
-Video of the gig at the Queen’s Head Hotel, September 2007
 

Experience, Awards & Qualifications

2009:
 - Began second year of Bachelor of Music in contemporary voice.  Vocal tuition with Fiona Stewart.
- Participated in the Festival of Voices gospel workshop run by Myron Butler.
-Member of the Southern Gospel Choir, run by Andrew Legg, 2006-present.
-Member of the “45″, the SGC’s smaller recording choir, 2006-present
-Member of the “Disciples”, featured frontline & primary recording & gigging group within the Southern Gospel Choir, 2008-present
- Recorded the Southern Gospel Choir’s second album as a member of the 45 & Disciples
- Participated in the performances of Broadway To Australia  as a member of the Southern Gospel Choir, in Melbourne, Sydney, and Hobart.

2008:
- Began first year of Bachelor of Music in contemporary voice, at the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music.  Vocal tutelage with Fiona Stewart & Marilyn Smith.
- Won 3rd Place in the Conservatorium  Director’s Prize
-Attended the Conservatorium of Music’s Summer Rock School at Elizabeth College, worked with Fiona Stewart (vocal tutor), Dean Stevenson (local musician) and Lindsay Field. 
-  Participated in the Festival of Voices gospel workshop taught by Andrew Legg, Maria Lurighi, and Michael Spiby (of the Badloves).  
- Member of the Southern Gospel Choir, run by Andrew Legg, 2006-present.
-Member of the “45″, the SGC’s smaller recording choir, 2006-present
-Member of the “Disciples”, featured frontline & primary recording & gigging group within the Southern Gospel Choir

2007:
-Second place in the Viv Mason talent night at Elizabeth College, performing an original song, written that day, guitar and voice
-Studied Music Performance 5C at Rosny College under Brian West and Suze Ellis, with vocal tutelage by Kalo Lowe. Attained Exceptional Achievement.
-Semi-finalist in the Clarence Jazz Festival Young Jazz Players Competition
-Performed in Rosny College’s highly acclaimed musical theatre production of “Chicago”

Early Experience
-Piano lessons, 8 years, under Pam Cromer
-Guitar lessons, 2 years, under Phil Lawler and Doug Ferguson
-Studied music all through primary & high school
-Member of Grade Choir, Gospel Choir, Guitar Ensemble and Concert Choir every year at Ogilvie High, under Joan Wright, Miles Griggs, Phil Lawler.
-Equal second place in Ogilive High’s “Search For A Soloist”, 2004
-Winner of Ogilvie High’s “Search For A Soloist”, 2005