2010 Concert Program
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Sunday June 06 - 2:00pm Caloundra Uniting Church | |
| Saturday July 31 - 2:00pm Coolum Civic Centre | |
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Sunday September 26 - 4:00pm Kenilworth Homestead | |
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About the Orchestra
The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc is a community orchestra based in Buderim on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Contact Us
To find out further information about the orchestra, please contact Anne Meares on (07) 5476 6183.
Adrian King - Conductor
Adrian was born in Lincolnshire, England. His fondest musical memories are of singing and conducting the rich choral tradition that exists throughout the UK. He received his musical training at the Guildhall School of Music in London, specialising in Singing, Conducting, Piano and French Horn. He was also awarded an LTCL from the Trinity College of Music. For 20 years in the UK, Adrian regularly conducted community and semi-professional choirs, orchestras and ensembles. He adjudicated in festivals and accompanied in recital series and Associated Board Music examinations. For fifteen years he was Director of Music at St James’ Choir School in Grimsby. He was Choral Director of the Grimsby Philharmonic and the Bach Choirs and was closely involved with youth organisations, conducting the area’s Symphonic Wind Band, Orchestra and founding the Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Youth Choir.
He migrated to Australia in August 2006 with his wife Helen to be with his family of four grandchildren and two daughters, both professional string players on the Sunshine Coast. In January and May 2007, Adrian was engaged as Conductor and Music Director of the Noosa Chorale. He was also appointed Conductor and Music Director Sunshine Coast Choral Society in the latter part of 2007. In the latter part of 2008 he was engaged as Conductor and Music Director of the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra.
Adrian has a busy schedule freelance conducting, adjudicating and teaching privately. He is currently Head of Instrumental Music at the Pacific Lutheran College and also teaches Vocal Studies and Piano at the Sunshine Coast Grammar School.
Membership
Membership is open to all keen musicians. Rehearsal's are presently held every Monday night from 7:00pm at Mathew Flinder's Anglican College.