Friday 14 October 2011

Performers!

We are now able to confirm the amazing musicians who will be playing on the day:

Jenyu Shaw - Piano
- Started playing when 5 years old
- Received High Distinction in 8th grade AMEB exam
- Studies with Hazel Noller
- Also plays trombone
- Intermediate piano aggregate 2010 and 2011 Toowoomba Eisteddfod
- Will be sitting AMusA exam in early November

Jaryu Shaw - Piano
- Started playing piano when 5
- Received High Distinction in 6th grade AMEB exam
- Studies with Hazel Noller
- Also plays alto saxophone
- Numerous awards in past Toowoomba Eisteddfods
- Will be sitting 8th grade piano exam in early November

Lucy Smith - alto saxophone
- Started learning the alto saxophone in year 8.
- Has only been learning the saxophone for 5 years has already passed her grade 8 practical exam.
- Learns from Paul Edwards
- Numerous placings in the Toowoomba Esiteddfod, including first place in the grade 10 to12 woodwind championship
- Selected in the State Honours Ensemble Program.
- Also plays the guitar

Luke Lanham - Tenor saxophone
- Has been learning the saxophone for six years.
- Studies with Paul Edwards
- Has passed his 5th grade AMEB examination
- Will be sitting his 6th grade later this year
- Numerous placings in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod
- Also plays the piano

Roderick Gavey - Trumpet
- Started learning the trumpet in grade 4
- Current teacher is Diana Skelton
- Selected in the State Honours Ensemble Program
- Last examination was grade 5 practical
- Will be sitting his grade 6 practical later this year
- Also an accomplished dancer, competing in National dance competitions.

Bart Thrupp - Vocal and guitar
- Started playing the guitar when he was 4 years old, when he received a guitar for his birthday
- Has only had lesson when he was a child
- Very well known and accomplished composer
- Won many awards and talent quests including:
  • Acoustic Jam in the Gold Coast
  • Toowoomba's Got Talent
- Has recently made a video for his song "Girl in the Fishbowl".

Look forward to seeing everyone there! Come and listen to some great quality music!

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