The Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra
"Deep Water" (2023) - Alice Chance (b.1994)
"Arcana" (2018) - Natalie Williams (b.1977)
Mvt I Life Strands
Mvt II Octet and Choir
Mvt III Vivacity, Triple Quartet
"The Sun Came up upon the left" (2024) - Billie Pardavi
"Last Flight of Saint Exupéry"(2018) - Katia Beaugeais (b.1976)
Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra
Soprano
1 Henry Docker
2 Skye Fyfe
3 Josh Goddard
Alto
1 Jacqueline Flett/Lauchlan Bissex
2 Ramon Moein/Felix Coster
3 Tristan Jorgensen/River Kim
Tenor
1 Sherman Swing
2 Henry Murray
3 Jasmine Zaitsev
Baritone
1 Holly Williams
2 Jeremy Choi
Bass
Mackenzie Cullen
Meet the dynamic and innovative Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra, a collective of Australia's finest student saxophonists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of musical expression. Formed from auditions held annually, this esteemed ensemble attracts talent from various academic paths, including Bachelor of Music Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, as well as Masters and Doctoral programs.
Renowned for its diverse repertoire, the orchestra seamlessly blends original compositions with timeless transcriptions, captivating audiences with their rich sound and dynamic performances. Not content with merely interpreting existing works, the ensemble actively collaborates with local and international composers, contributing to the evolution of the saxophone orchestra genre.
An advocate for emerging composers, the orchestra fosters creativity within the student community, regularly workshopping and premiering new compositions each semester. Their dedication to nurturing new repertoire has led to collaborations with leading Australian composers such as Matthew Hindson, Matthew Orlovich, Natalie Williams, Michael Smetanin, and Brenton Broadstock, showcasing the vibrancy and innovation of contemporary Australian music.
With a commitment to excellence and a passion for musical exploration, the Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra continues to inspire and delight audiences, shaping the future of saxophone ensemble performance.