Clarinet Tuition
James has played the carinet since 1975, aged 12. He has performed chamber music, orchestral music, solo recitals and greatly enjoys sharing his love of the clarinet and clarinet playing.
Music Education
1983 - 1986
Bachelor of Music (Performance)
Canberra School of Music
During James' undergraduate period he was principal clarinet with the Australian Youth Orchestra (1985) as well as Principal clarinet with the Canberra Youth Orchestra (1985 - 86), he also studied music composition, conducting and orchestration.
1996 - 1998
Grad Dip Music (Composition)
Sydney University
Whilst working full time and raising a family James continued his love of composing music by earning another degree.
2008 - 2013
Clarinettist with the Aeon Ensemble
Performing chamber music including:
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Mozart clarinet quintet;
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Brahms trio (cl, vc, pn);
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Beethoven trio (cl, vc, pn);
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Stravinsky "The Soldier Tale" suite, (cl, vn, pn);
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Milhaud trio (cl, vn, pn);
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Messiaen "Quertet for the End of TIme (cl, vn, vc, pn);
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and many others.
2013 - present
Principal clarinettist with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Performing a very wide range of symphonic works including:
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Beethoven symphonies (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7);
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Beethoven violin and piano concertos;
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Brahms symphonies (1, 2, 3, 4);
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Rimsky-Korsakov "Capriccio Espagnol";
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Resphigi "The Pines of Rome";
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and many, many others.