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Holly Williams

Sydney

Summary

I am Currently a full time student studying a Bachelor of Music Performance majoring in Classical Saxophone Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Alongside my extensive performance experience on the Saxophone competing, playing in community groups and performing with university ensembles I have a history of experience with lower brass playing the baritone Horn in a Brass Band for 9+ years competing in chamber groups at a State and National level. I have also had Classical training in Piano having completed my 8th grade Trinity College of London Examination and have had experience accompanying woodwind instruments for online AMEB examinations

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Saxophone Tutor

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current

Creating a supportive positive environment with my Private Students making personalised lessons and materials suited to each student to ensure they are learning to the best of their ability

Amadeus Brass Music Tutor

Sydney Catholic Schools, NSW
01.2024 - 08.2024

Taught and managed small group and large ensemble tutorials of school aged students learning musical instruments, specilising in beginner trumpet and lower brass tutorials

Education

Bachelor of Music Performance

Sydney Conservatorium of Music
01-2027

Danebank Anglican School For Girls
01-2023

Accomplishments

    - Myron Kantor Bequest Merit Scholarship for Music Performance, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

    - European Tour Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saxophone Orchestra

    - Australian National Junior Woodwind Champion of Champions 2024

    - NSW State Open Quartet and Trio Champion saxophone ensemble 2024

    - Australian National Un19 Saxophone Champion 2023-2024

    - NSW Open State Saxophone Champion 2022, 2024

    - NSW Under 19 State Saxophone Champion 2021, 2024

    - NSW Under 19 State Jazz Champion 2022, 2024

    - Winner of 2023 Sutherland and St George Youth Music Awards

    - Sydney Metrapolitan Junior Woodwind Champion 2019-2023

    - Australian National Brass Quintet Champions 2023

    - Sydney Eisteddfod 2nd, 20 and Over Saxophone 2022

    - Wollongong Eisteddfod 1st in 16Yrs Australian

    Composition, 2nd in 16yrs Wind Solo 2022

    - Australian Musica Viva Brass Ensemble Award 2020-2022

    - NSW State Juvenile Jazz Champion 2018-2019

    - Trinity College of London Grades 6, 7, 8 Classical Piano Examination 2017-2019

    - AMEB Grades 1-5, Classical Piano Examination 2011-2016

Bands/Projects/Ensembles

Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra

2024 - current


Musician at the Shire Concert Band

2017- current


Private Piano Accompanist for AMEB exams

2024 - current


Musician in 'Mother' Opera showcased at NIDA

2024


Reed 2 dep in Billy Elliot with Engadine Musical Society

2024


Musician at St George Brass Band

2015-2024



Timeline

Amadeus Brass Music Tutor

Sydney Catholic Schools, NSW
01.2024 - 08.2024

Private Saxophone Tutor

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Music Performance

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Danebank Anglican School For Girls
Holly Williams