Braden is excited to embark on his second year at the ANAM with Alison Mitchell, eager to further diversify his musicianship.
Hailing from regional Queensland, Braden’s passion for music had humble beginnings performing in the local eisteddfod. Since then, his performing career has grown drastically. Braden has appeared on stage in ballet, operatic, and symphonic programs with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Q, and Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
Braden was appointed Principal Flute of Queensland Youth Symphony in 2023, and embarked on an orchestral tour to Europe and Singapore. This tour allowed Braden the opportunity to perform in prestigious venues such as the Musikverein and Mozarteum Concert Hall. Braden debuted as concerto soloist with the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, performing Carl Vine’s Pipe Dreams, as well as winning the 2023 James Carson Memorial Prize.
Braden completed his Bachelor of Music with Distinction at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, under expert tutelage from world class players including Virginia Taylor, Alison Mitchell, and Timothy Munro.
Braden has been incredibly fortunate to perform in masterclasses with some of the leading flautists of our time - Michael Cox, Adam Walker, and Denis Bouriakov – all of whom instilled a unique depth to Braden’s imaginative artistry and musical flavour.
When not on stage, Braden can be found eagerly sharing his love for physics and mathematics with his academic students.
FROM: QLD. Lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people.
Braden is supported by ANAM Syndicate donors Olga Abrahams, Lesley Milburn, Diane Lightfoot, Lee Palmer.
Photo by Pia Johnson