Known for performing with “delightful character and energy” clarinettist Josephine loves to share her passion for music with audiences worldwide. She is currently in her second year at ANAM, under the guidance of David Thomas. She completed a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, studying with renowned clarinettist and composer, Paul Dean and Principal Clarinettist of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Irit Silver.
Josephine was awarded a position in the Sibelius Academy’s exchange program and spent a semester in Finland learning from internationally esteemed clarinettists Harri Mäki, Fàtima Boix Cantó, and Christoffer Sundqvist. She has participated in masterclasses with esteemed clarinettists, including Andrew Marriner, Michael Collins, Tuulia Ylönen, Oliver Shermacher, Benjamin Mellefont and Yehuda Gilad at the XVI International Clarinet Seminar in Spain.
As a soloist, Josephine has appeared with the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra and Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra. She was one of six musicians throughout Australia selected as a finalist for the 2025 Great Romantics competition and ultimately awarded the Milan Kanter prize. She was also awarded Third Place in the 2022 Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition along with the award for Most Promising Woodwind and Brass Player.
As an orchestral musician, Josephine has performed with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonia. She has toured internationally with the Australian Youth Orchestra and Queensland Youth Symphony, performing in prestigious venues such as the Musikverein, Concertgebouw, and Sydney Opera House. A dedicated chamber musician, she has worked with Ensemble Q, ELISION Ensemble and the Australian String Quartet.
When not playing the clarinet, Josephine enjoys swimming, playing piano, baking and exploring outdoors.
FROM: QLD. Lands of the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples.
Josephine is supported by ANAM Syndicate donors Ann Grant, Geoff and Yvonne Schroder in memory of the late Ken Schroder, Wyandra Fund.
Photo by Pia Johnson