Congratulations to all our alumni who have been appointed positions in various ensembles and orchestras, teaching positions at tertiary institutions, prize and scholarship winners, and recognised as artistic leaders throughout Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. Here is a snapshot of their achievements throughout 2024:
Orchestral Appointments
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Martin Alexander (viola 2016) - Section Viola
Kim Falconer (flute 2016) - Principal Flute
Sharon Grigoryan (cello 2008) - Associate Principal Cello
Shuhei Lawson (cello 2023) - Section Cello
Liam Oborne (violin 2019) - Section Violin
Alison Rayner (violin 2000) - Section Violin
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Thibaud Pavlovic-Hobba (violin 2012) - Section Violin
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Jonathon Coco (double bass 2015) - Principal Double Bass
Josiah Kop (horn 2021) - Section Horn
Orchestra Victoria
Andrew Young (horn 2011) - Principal Horn
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Johnny van Gend (violin 2019) - Principal First Violin
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Simon Cobcroft (cello 2003) - Associate Principal Cello
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Rachel Kelly (tuba 2022) - Principal Tuba
Katie Zagorski (flute 2008) - Principal Flute
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Amy Furfaro (violin 2009) - Section Violin
Jeremy Garside (cello 2021) - Section Cello
Chloe Higgins (tuba 2016) - Principal Tuba
James Munro (viola 2009) - Section Viola
Giovanni Vinci (double bass 2019) - Section Double Bass
Academies, Fellowships and Emerging Artists
ACO Emerging Artists 2024
James Armstrong (violin 2024)
Andrew Crothers (viola 2023)
Liam Freisberg (violin 2024)
Natalie Mavridis (violin 2024)
Caroline Renn (double bass 2020)
Hermann Levi Academy, Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Mana Ohashi (violin 2018)
Karajan Academy of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Phoebe Gardner (violin 2021)
Kurt Masur Academie, Dresdner Philharmoniker
Caroline Renn (double bass 2020)
Lumbye Akademiet, Copenhagen Phil
Dasha Auer (viola 2021)
MSO Academy 2024
Alexandra Allan (oboe 2023)
Tasman Compton (bassoon 2023)
Donica Tran (violin 2023)
OA Patricia H. Reid Orchestral Fellowship 2024
Nadia Barrow (cello 2023)
Sinfonia Smith Square Fellowship UK 2024-25
(formally known as Southbank Sinfonia)
Noah Rudd (oboe 2021)
SSO Fellowship 2024
Laura Cliff (flute 2023)
Clare Fox (clarinet 2023)
Stefan Grant (horn 2023)
Joseph Kelly (cello 2023)
Jordan Mattinson (trombone 2023)
Harry Swainston (viola 2023)
Joel Walmsley (trumpet 2023)
QSO Academy 2024
Kenneth Harris (double bass 2021)
Ian Potter Emerging Performers Fellowship 2024-25
Mee Na Lojewski (cello 2014)
Katie Yap (viola 2014)
Speak Percussion Bespoke Artists 2024
Aditya Bhat (percussion 2024)
Callum G'Froerer (trumpet 2012)
Alexander Meagher (percussion 2021)
Jesse Vivante (percussion 2024)
Chamber Music Appointments
New Zealand String Quartet
Peter Clark (violin 2012) - Second Violin
Speak Percussion
Kaylie Melville (percussion 2015) - Co-Artistic Director
Zela Papageorgiou (percussion 2017) - Associate Artist
Van Diemen's Band
Sim Walters (bassoon 2000) - Research Fellow
Katie Yap (viola 2014) - Artistic Coordinator and Curation Fellow
Academic and Teaching Appointments
Emory University (Atlanta, USA)
Lina Andonovska (flute 2010) - Assistant Professor of Music
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne
Andrea Lam (piano 2000) - Lecturer in Piano
University of Queensland School of Music
Doretta Balkizas (violin 2015) - Lecturer in Violin
University of Western Australia School of Music
Thea Rossen (percussion 2016) - 2024 Artist in Residence
Major Awards and Prizes
APRA/AMCOS Art Music Awards: State Luminary Award
Simone Slattery (violin 2011) - as Artistic Director of The Bowerbird Collective
Australian Youth Classical Music Competition
Donica Tran (violin 2023) - Winner
Dwight and Ursula Mamlok Prize
Alex Waite (piano 2018) - Winner
Green Room Awards: Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role (Opera)
Antoinette Halloran (voice 2000) - Winner
Ian Potter Cultural Trust: Emerging Artist Grants
Nadia Barrow (cello 2023)
Leanne McGowan (violin 2020)
Sydney Eisteddfod: Kawai Senior Piano Scholarship
Oscar Wong (piano 2021)
Tait Memorial Trust
Felix Pascoe (violin 2023) - Isla Baring Award
Noah Rudd (oboe 2021) - Sir Charles Mackerras Chair
Megan Yang (violin 2023) - Tait Award
Yamaha Australian National Band Championship
Amanda Tillett (trombone 2016) - Winner, Bass Trombone Solo
Young Classical Artist Trust (UK)
James Morley (cello 2021) - Young Artist
Arts Administration Appointments
Australian Youth Orchestra
Billy Tanner (horn 2018) - Philanthropy Manager
Musica Viva Australia
Patrick Brearley (viola 2016) - Manager, Regional Touring and Special Projects
Check out our alumni webpage for an impressive roll call of musicians in orchestral positions, chamber ensembles, and countries all around the world. If you'd like to update your information with us, please contact alumni@anam.com.au
Words by Laura Panther, Senior Alumni Coordinator
Image credit: Noah Rudd courtesy of Sinfonia Smith Square