Harrison is currently undertaking his third year at ANAM under the tutelage of Colin Prichard, after spending two years studying Trombone at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
From a young age, Harrison was surrounded with the sounds of brass, his parents and family all being involved in brass bands. Quickly captivated, he began playing the trombone at the age of 8. Harrison’s love for the trombone grew with his love for classical music, and in the later years of high school, he began dreaming of a career in classical music and performing in one of the world’s best orchestras.
Having grown up predominantly as a soloist in his high school years, Harrison has won numerous solo state- and nation-wide competitions, including sections in the Australian national band championships since 2015, finalist and winner of the Australian Youth Classical music competition in 2021, and finalist in 3MBS The Talent in 2019. Since 2019, Harrison has been involved in frequent Australian Youth Orchestra programs and will be travelling to Europe this year to take part in their International Tour.
Harrison has been fortunate enough to study with some incredible teachers in the past including Michael Bertoncello, Prof. David King, Jason Redman, Ben Marks and Ash Carter.
In 2024 Harrison had the opportunity to play alongside members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonia to showcase brilliant works by Schoenberg and Respighi.
Harrison is very much looking forward to continuing his ANAM journey with Colin Prichard in 2025, with the ambition to take part in international solo competitions such as the International Trombone Association and Pacific Music Festival competitions.
FROM: Geelong, VIC. Lands of the Wadawurrung people.
Photo by Pia Johnson