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Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra

  • St Stephens Uniting Church 197 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia (map)

Director: Associate Professor Dr. Michael Duke

Soprano 1 Henry Docker 2 Skye Fyfe 3 Josh Goddard

Alto 1 Jacqueline Flett 2 Ramon Moein 3 Tristan Jorgensen/Mackenzie Cullen

Tenor 1 Sherman Swing 2 Henry Murray 3 Jasmine Zaitsev 4 Edison Wong

Baritone 1 Holly Williams 2 Jeremy Choi

Bass River Kim

Tubax Lauchlan Bissex


Adriel Sukumar Hyper-Drive

Fernando Concierto de las cinco ciudades
I-Buenos Aires
II-Santa Fé
III-Salta
IV-Mendoza
V-Bariloche
Soloist: Michael Duke

Arturo Marques Danzon No 2

Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra
Meet the dynamic and innovative Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra, a collective of Australia's finest student saxophonists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of musical expression. Formed from auditions held annually, this esteemed ensemble attracts talent from various academic paths, including Bachelor of Music Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, as well as Masters and Doctoral programs.

Renowned for its diverse repertoire, the orchestra seamlessly blends original compositions with timeless transcriptions, captivating audiences with their rich sound and dynamic performances. Not content with merely interpreting existing works, the ensemble actively collaborates with local and international composers, contributing to the evolution of the saxophone orchestra genre.

An advocate for emerging composers, the orchestra fosters creativity within the student community, regularly workshopping and premiering new compositions each semester. Their dedication to nurturing new repertoire has led to collaborations with leading Australian composers such as Matthew Hindson, Matthew Orlovich, Natalie Williams, Michael Smetanin, and Brenton Broadstock, showcasing the vibrancy and innovation of contemporary Australian music.

With a commitment to excellence and a passion for musical exploration, the Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra continues to inspire and delight audiences, shaping the future of saxophone ensemble performance.

Earlier Event: October 23
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