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A. Mark Smith – President

Dr Mark Smith is a highly accomplished and experienced conductor, composer, educator, and performer (Trumpet). In 2013 Mark completed a

Liam is currently a Councillor for the Townsville City Council. Liam has an extensive performance history including numerous local musical

Louisa Breen was born in Melbourne, Australia, and started her piano lessons with Nehama Patkin. After attending the Victorian College

Edward Neeman holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Australian National University, a Master of Music from the Manhattan

Larry Sitsky was born in Tianjin (formerly Tientsin), China, of Russian-Jewish émigré parents. His first studies at university were in

Joanne has been a piano teacher for over 25 years, since graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, working in

What better way to relax after shopping at the markets than to take in a concert at the art gallery.

Many thanks to artist Anneke Silver for donating this artwork “Alligator and Crocodile Creek” – studyAnneke Silverwater colour on paper20

Maree Kilpatrick grew up in the South Burnett, working as an accompanist in the local Eisteddfod from her early teens.

Merlyn has performed opera, oratorio, Lieder, chamber music and contemporary music to great acclaim throughout Australia and Europe. She has