Jack Overall began his musical journey as a toddler banging on his parents’ bass drum. Since then, has enjoyed a breath of incredible musical experiences. He began his cello studies with Ruth Saffir and later studied with Simon Cobcroft at the University of Adelaide, graduating with a Bachelor of Music, Honours (first class) and the University Medal.
Curiosity has always been at the core of Jack’s musical interests. He has performed with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Baroque, Australian Youth Orchestra, and the Melbourne and Sydney Symphony Orchestras through the ANAM side-by-side program. A passionate chamber musician, he has performed at the Coriole Music Festival, Chamber Music Adelaide’s On The Terrace, and with such luminaries as Anna Goldsworthy, Chris Moore and Chistoffer Sundqvist.
A particular love of Jack’s is bringing to life new music through collaboration. He had the privilege of premiering Connor D’Netto’s Three Phrases, and has worked closely with Brett Dean and Anne Cawrse on their works. He is a member of the folk-pop group Minnie Little and the cross-cultural collaboration Nexus Arts Orchestra. Recent projects include a short film inspired by Bach’s Prelude from Suite 5 with filmmaker Agatha Yim, and an ensemble improvisation on Shaun Gladwell’s Passing Electrical Storms with fellow ANAM musicians Maria Zhdanovich and Ronan Apcar.
Outside of music, Jack enjoys reading and watching interesting films, is lover of Lego and pretends to be a chef at home. Jack is thrilled to be a third-year musician at ANAM with the incredible Howard Penny.
FROM: SA. Lands of the Kaurna people.
Jack is supported by ANAM Syndicate donors Andrew Baker, Elaine Canty AM and Roy Masters AM, Dewachen Fund, Max Garrard, Mary Oliver, Anonymous.
Photo by Pia Johnson