Congratulations to all our alumni who have been appointed positions in various ensembles and orchestras, teaching positions at leading institutions, prize and scholarship winners, and recognised as artistic leaders throughout Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.
Here is a snapshot of their achievements throughout 2025:
Orchestral Appointments - Australia and NZ
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Jessica Fotinos (harp 2012) – Principal Harp
Auckland Philharmonia
Monique Lapins (violin 2010) – Associate Concertmaster
Darcy O’Malley (trumpet 2021) – Associate Principal Trumpet
Canberra Symphony Orchestra
Sally Walker (flute 1996) – 2025 Artist in Focus
Darwin Symphony Orchestra
Heath Parkinson (horn 2009) – Principal Horn
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Emily Beauchamp (violin 2022) – Section Second Violin
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Joseph Kelly (cello 2023) – Section Cello
Opera Australia Orchestra
Ruben Palma (cello 2010) – Section Cello
Orchestra Victoria
Ben Messenger (horn 2015) – Section Horn
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Gregory McNamara (viola 2015) – Section Viola
Kristian Winther (violin 2010) – 2025 Artist in Residence
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Lerida Delbridge (violin 2000) – Principal Second Violin
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Jackson Bankovic (trombone 2019) – Section Trombone
Fletcher Cox (trumpet 2018) – Principal Trumpet
Melissa Woodroffe (bassoon 2010) – Principal Contrabassoon
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Alexandra Isted (violin 2011) – Principal First Violin
Orchestral Appointments - International
Philharmonisches Orchester Freiburg
David Barlow (double bass 2018) – Section Double Bass
Philharmonisches Orchester Hagen
Calen Linke (horn 2024) – Section Horn
Swedish Radio Orchestra
Alexander Arai-Swale (double bass 2017) – First Principal Double Bass
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Christa Jardine (viola 2009) – Section Viola
Tampere Filharmonie
Simon Svoboda (cello 2019) – Assistant Principal Cello
Xi’an Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Chiou (cello 2022) – Section Cello
Chamber Music Appointments
Affinity Quartet
Shane Chen (violin 2012) – Violin
Josef Hanna (violin 2021) – Viola
Camerata Bern
Lily Higson-Spence (violin 2017) – Section Violin
Newman College, University of Melbourne
Reuben Johnson (piano 2024) – Organ
Penny Quartet
James Armstrong (violin 2024) – Violin
Royal Australian Air Force Band
Christopher Haycroft (bassoon 2016) – Bassoon
Royal Australian Navy Band
Jordan Mattinson (trombone 2023) – Trombone
Southern Cross Soloists
Tim Munro (flute 2005) – Artistic Director
Western Sydney Philharmonic
Peter Clark (violin 2012) – Artistic Director
Academies, Fellowships and Emerging Artists
Australian Chamber Orchestra Emerging Artists 2025
Harry Egerton (violin 2024)
Jack Overall (cello 2025)
Fiona Qiu (violin 2023)
Oakley Paul (double bass 2024)
Louise Turnbull (violin 2025)
Ensemble Offspring Hatched Academy 2025
Ronan Apcar (piano 2024) – Emerging Performer
Flinders Quartet Emerge Composers Program 2025
Ben Hoadley (bassoon 1997)
Hermann Levi Academy, Bayerisches Staatsorchester 2025-27
Harry Egerton (violin 2024)
Ian Potter Emerging Performers Fellowship 2025-26
Kaylie Melville (percussion 2015)
Eliza Shephard (flute 2018)
Karajan Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker 2025-27
Josephine Chung (violin 2022)
Kronberg Academy 2025-27
Charlotte Miles (cello 2021)
Mahler Chamber Orchestra Academy 2025
Nadia Barrow (cello 2023)
Josephine Chung (violin 2022)
Shuhei Lawson (cello 2023)
Felix Pascoe (violin 2023)
Ruby Shirres (viola 2021)
Megan Yang (violin 2023)
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Academy 2025
Joshua Jones (cello 2024)
Joel Walmsley (trumpet 2023)
Opera Australia Patricia H. Reid Orchestral Fellowship 2025
Joseph Kelly (cello 2023)
Orchestra Victoria Richard Bonynge Orchestral Fellowship 2025
Oliver Russell (cello 2022)
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Academy 2025
Laura Cliff (flute 2023)
Sinfonia Smith Square Orchestral Fellowship 2025-26
Nicola Robinson (horn 2023)
William Taber (double bass 2023)
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship 2025
Oliver Crofts (clarinet 2022)
Noah Lawrence (cello 2024)
Natalie Mavridis (violin 2024)
Jeremy Mazurek (trombone 2024)
Liam Pilgrim (violin 2024)
Ariel Postmus (viola 2023)
Isabella Thomas (trumpet 2024)
Major Prizes and Awards - Australia
ARIA Awards 2025
Andrea Lam (piano 2000) – Winner, Best Classical Album, for Piano Diary
Australian International Flute Competition 2025
Lily Bryant (flute 2022) – First Prize
Lilly Yang (flute 2021) – Finalist
Maria Zhdanovich (flute 2025) – Finalist
Australian Trumpet Competition 2025
Chris Moran (trumpet 2014) – First Prize
Bundanon Artist Residency 2025
Ronan Apcar (piano 2024)
Ian Potter Cultural Trust – Emerging Artist Grants
Nadia Barrow (cello 2023)
Jamie Dodd (bassoon 2022)
Harry Egerton (violin 2024)
Liam Freisberg (violin 2024)
Hamish Jamieson (cello 2022)
Leanne McGowan (violin 2020)
Anna Rabinowicz (flute 2024)
Nicola Robinson (horn 2023)
Dario Scalabrini (clarinet 2024)
King’s Birthday Honours 2025
Greta Bradman (fellow 2013)
Appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the performing arts in a range of roles, and to psychology
Limelight Artist of the Year Awards
Jayson Gillham (piano 2003) – Winner, 2024 Australian Artist of the Year (Critics’ and People’s choice)
Madeleine Easton (violin 2000) – Finalist, 2025 Australian Artist of the Year
Claire Edwardes (percussion 1998) – Finalist, 2025 Australian Artist of the Year
Andrea Lam (piano 2000) – Finalist, 2025 Australian Artist of the Year
Sally Walker (flute 1996) – Finalist, 2025 Australian Artist of the Year
Melbourne Prize for Music 2025
Charlotte Miles (cello 2021) - Dr. Alastair Jackson AM Professional Development Award
Queensland’s 40 Under 40 in 2025 Awards
Alex Raineri (piano 2015) – Recipient
Women In Music Awards 2025
Claire Edwardes (percussion 1998) – Finalist, Excellence in Classical Music Award
Kimbali Harding (piano 1997) – Finalist, ARIA Executive Leader Award
Major Prizes and Awards - International
Budapest International Cello Competition 2025
Charlotte Miles (cello 2021) – Competitor
Fondation Gautier Capuçon
Charlotte Miles (cello 2021) – Laureate 2025
Markneukirchen International Instrumental Competition for Violin 2025
Josephine Chung (violin 2022) – Second Prize and Max Reger Prize
Sendai International Music Competition for Violin 2025
Leanne McGowan (violin 2020) – Competitor
Tait Memorial Trust
Nicola Robinson (horn 2023) – Tait Mackerras Chair
Stefan Grant (horn 2023) – Tait Scholar Award
Felix Pascoe (violin 2023) – Whalley-Goldie Morrison Award
Megan Yang (violin 2023) – Whalley-Goldie Morrison Award
Victor Hugo Medal – Mairie de Paris Centre
Bonnie Brown (piano 2008)
Major Academic and Teaching Appointments
Folkwang Universität der Künste
Suyeon Kang (violin 2004) – Professor of String Chamber Music
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne
Sophie Rowell (violin 1998) – Associate Professor of Music
Riverina Conservatorium of Music, Wagga Wagga
Matthew Garvie (piano 2024) – Piano Teacher
Scotch College Melbourne
Karen Heath (composition 2001) – Director of Music
Arts Administration Appointments
Australian National Academy of Music
Anna Goldsworthy (piano 1999) – Artistic Director Designate (commencing 2027)
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Patrick Brearley (viola 2016) – Concert Manager
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Chris Howlett (cello 2011) – Board Director
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, ANAM Alumni Manager
Image credit: Charlotte Miles by Alexandra Münch