Ray Cassar
Lane Cove,Australia
Summary
I am a passionate musician and educator who constantly strives to deliver the highest quality of educational experience to students in my care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-ordinator of Contemporary Music, Brass and Woodwind
Meriden School
2018.10 - Current
- Conduct the Junior School Wind Ensemble
- Direct Junior School Jazz Band,
- Direct the Senior School Big Band and Jazz Combo
- Piano accompaniment for HSC contemporary music students
- Musical director for additional HSC Musicians
- Co-ordinate the Junior School Band Program,
- Teach and Co-ordinate the Year 3 and Year 5 Instrumental Programme
- Co-ordinate maintenance of the Meriden Brass and Woodwind instruments
- Co-ordinate Woodwind and Brass instrument allocations
Big Bands and Senior Jazz Combo Director
Chatswood High School
2022.01 - Current
Big Band and Jazz Orchestra Director
Fort St High School
2015.01 - Current
Private Trumpet Studio
1995.01 - Current
- All styles including jazz improvisation, classical and big band lead trumpet
- Develop technique, whilst providing repertoire that matches student's development and inspires their musical passion.
Education
Certificate in Principles of Composition -
AFTRS
Sydney12.2004
Diploma in Media Composition -
Music For The Media
Online12.2003
Bachelor of Music (Jazz) -
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sydney, NSW12.1998
HSC -
Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Glenfield, NSW12.1994
Skills
- Jazz Band Director
- Wind Band Conductor
- Professional Trumpeter
- Jazz Accompanist
- Recording Studio Engineer - Logic Pro X
- Arranger - Finale
- Jazz Composition
Websites
WWC Details
WWC: 0646667E
Expires March, 2025
Performance
- Jazz: James Morrison, Emma Pask, Dan Barnett, Ed Wilson, Hammerhead, Mingus Amongst Us, Jazz Mothership Orchestra
- Popular Music: The Eagles, Tim Minchin, The Voice, Brian May, The Temptations, Jimmy Barnes, Jessica Mauboy
- Classical: Guest Principal Trumpet & featured soloist Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Guest Principal Trumpet Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, Guest Principal Trumpet The Metropolitan Orchestra
References
Ms Jodie Spooner-Ryan
Director of Music, Meriden School
jspooner@meriden.nsw.edu.au
0411 341 997
Ms Stephanie Sexton
Co-ordinator of Co-curricular Music, Chatswood High School
stephanie.sexton2@det.nsw.edu.au
0450 112 341
Timeline
Big Bands and Senior Jazz Combo Director
Chatswood High School
2022.01 - Current
Co-ordinator of Contemporary Music, Brass and Woodwind
Meriden School
2018.10 - Current
Big Band and Jazz Orchestra Director
Fort St High School
2015.01 - Current
Private Trumpet Studio
1995.01 - Current
Certificate in Principles of Composition -
AFTRS
Diploma in Media Composition -
Music For The Media
Bachelor of Music (Jazz) -
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
HSC -
Hurlstone Agricultural High School
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