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Jonah Eskander is a young yet poised presence in the Sydney music scene. Having grown up with classical piano and cello, he has embraced a variety of musical disciplines that have shaped the multi-faceted musician he is today. He prides himself in being an adaptable and tenacious composer, with an undeniable strength in understanding the orchestra to create modern cinematic textures. With a love for music and film, Jonah took his talents to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he recently graduated from Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Composition for Creative Industries). Here, he was mentored under the guidance of Australia’s leading music professionals, expanding his musicality to new heights for diverse commercial mediums. During his studies, he scored several indie shorts and feature films and was approached by Primerchord Music in his second year for his noteworthy score in the thriller short ‘Saving Medusa’ (2022). He has since had music in popular Australian TV shows such as ‘The Great Australian Bakeoff’, ‘Murder Down Under’, ‘Muster Dogs’ and Stan’s ‘Ben Robert-Smith’ Documentary. Aside from TV, Jonah also writes music for the concert hall and dance. His most recent major work Life Before (2024) was a 50-minute body of work for string quintet, percussion and piano – a cinematic inspired fusion of minimalism and neoclassicism. In 2023, he was a shortlisted composer by Sydney Concert Orchestra for his work ‘A Divine Dream’. Jonah is also the newly appointed Associate Conductor of the Australian Christian Orchestra. Jonah additionally works as a sought-after musical director in musical theatre. Jonah has been on the production team for over a dozen productions across Sydney since he began in theatre in 2021. His most recent credits include ‘She Loves Me’ (MMTC), ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ (TRMS) & ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ (TRMS), the latter two earning him nominations for Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance. You can find samples of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Jonah Eskander is a young yet poised presence in the Sydney music scene. Having grown up with classical piano and cello, he has embraced a variety of musical disciplines that have shaped the multi-faceted musician he is today. He prides himself in being an adaptable and tenacious composer, with an undeniable strength in understanding the orchestra to create modern cinematic textures. With a love for music and film, Jonah took his talents to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he recently graduated from Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Composition for Creative Industries). Here, he was mentored under the guidance of Australia’s leading music professionals, expanding his musicality to new heights for diverse commercial mediums. During his studies, he scored several indie shorts and feature films and was approached by Primerchord Music in his second year for his noteworthy score in the thriller short ‘Saving Medusa’ (2022). He has since had music in popular Australian TV shows such as ‘The Great Australian Bakeoff’, ‘Murder Down Under’, ‘Muster Dogs’ and Stan’s ‘Ben Robert-Smith’ Documentary. Aside from TV, Jonah also writes music for the concert hall and dance. His most recent major work Life Before (2024) was a 50-minute body of work for string quintet, percussion and piano – a cinematic inspired fusion of minimalism and neoclassicism. In 2023, he was a shortlisted composer by Sydney Concert Orchestra for his work ‘A Divine Dream’. Jonah is also the newly appointed Associate Conductor of the Australian Christian Orchestra. Jonah additionally works as a sought-after musical director in musical theatre. Jonah has been on the production team for over a dozen productions across Sydney since he began in theatre in 2021. His most recent credits include ‘She Loves Me’ (MMTC), ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ (TRMS) & ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ (TRMS), the latter two earning him nominations for Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance. You can find samples of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Jonah Eskander is a young yet poised presence in the Sydney music scene. Having grown up with classical piano and cello, he has embraced a variety of musical disciplines that have shaped the multi-faceted musician he is today. He prides himself in being an adaptable and tenacious composer, with an undeniable strength in understanding the orchestra to create modern cinematic textures. With a love for music and film, Jonah took his talents to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he recently graduated from Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Composition for Creative Industries). Here, he was mentored under the guidance of Australia’s leading music professionals, expanding his musicality to new heights for diverse commercial mediums. During his studies, he scored several indie shorts and feature films and was approached by Primerchord Music in his second year for his noteworthy score in the thriller short ‘Saving Medusa’ (2022). He has since had music in popular Australian TV shows such as ‘The Great Australian Bakeoff’, ‘Murder Down Under’, ‘Muster Dogs’ and Stan’s ‘Ben Robert-Smith’ Documentary. Aside from TV, Jonah also writes music for the concert hall and dance. His most recent major work Life Before (2024) was a 50-minute body of work for string quintet, percussion and piano – a cinematic inspired fusion of minimalism and neoclassicism. In 2023, he was a shortlisted composer by Sydney Concert Orchestra for his work ‘A Divine Dream’. Jonah is also the newly appointed Associate Conductor of the Australian Christian Orchestra. Jonah additionally works as a sought-after musical director in musical theatre. Jonah has been on the production team for over a dozen productions across Sydney since he began in theatre in 2021. His most recent credits include ‘She Loves Me’ (MMTC), ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ (TRMS) & ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ (TRMS), the latter two earning him nominations for Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance. You can find samples of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…Jonah Eskander is a young yet poised presence in the Sydney music scene. Having grown up with classical piano and cello, he has embraced a variety of musical disciplines that have shaped the multi-faceted musician he is today. He prides himself in being an adaptable and tenacious composer, with an undeniable strength in understanding the orchestra to create modern cinematic textures. With a love for music and film, Jonah took his talents to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he recently graduated from Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Composition for Creative Industries). Here, he was mentored under the guidance of Australia’s leading music professionals, expanding his musicality to new heights for diverse commercial mediums. During his studies, he scored several indie shorts and feature films and was approached by Primerchord Music in his second year for his noteworthy score in the thriller short ‘Saving Medusa’ (2022). He has since had music in popular Australian TV shows such as ‘The Great Australian Bakeoff’, ‘Murder Down Under’, ‘Muster Dogs’ and Stan’s ‘Ben Robert-Smith’ Documentary. Aside from TV, Jonah also writes music for the concert hall and dance. His most recent major work Life Before (2024) was a 50-minute body of work for string quintet, percussion and piano – a cinematic inspired fusion of minimalism and neoclassicism. In 2023, he was a shortlisted composer by Sydney Concert Orchestra for his work ‘A Divine Dream’. Jonah is also the newly appointed Associate Conductor of the Australian Christian Orchestra. Jonah additionally works as a sought-after musical director in musical theatre. Jonah has been on the production team for over a dozen productions across Sydney since he began in theatre in 2021. His most recent credits include ‘She Loves Me’ (MMTC), ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ (TRMS) & ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ (TRMS), the latter two earning him nominations for Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance. You can find samples of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Jonah Eskander is a young yet poised presence in the Sydney music scene. Having grown up with classical piano and cello, he has embraced a variety of musical disciplines that have shaped the multi-faceted musician he is today. He prides himself in being an adaptable and tenacious composer, with an undeniable strength in understanding the orchestra to create modern cinematic textures. With a love for music and film, Jonah took his talents to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he recently graduated from Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Composition for Creative Industries). Here, he was mentored under the guidance of Australia’s leading music professionals, expanding his musicality to new heights for diverse commercial mediums.
During his studies, he scored several indie shorts and feature films and was approached by Primerchord Music in his second year for his noteworthy score in the thriller short ‘Saving Medusa’ (2022). He has since had music in popular Australian TV shows such as ‘The Great Australian Bakeoff’, ‘Murder Down Under’, ‘Muster Dogs’ and Stan’s ‘Ben Robert-Smith’ Documentary. Aside from TV, Jonah also writes music for the concert hall and dance. His most recent major work Life Before (2024) was a 50-minute body of work for string quintet, percussion and piano – a cinematic inspired fusion of minimalism and neoclassicism. In 2023, he was a shortlisted composer by Sydney Concert Orchestra for his work ‘A Divine Dream’. Jonah is also the newly appointed Associate Conductor of the Australian Christian Orchestra.
Jonah additionally works as a sought-after musical director in musical theatre. Jonah has been on the production team for over a dozen productions across Sydney since he began in theatre in 2021. His most recent credits include ‘She Loves Me’ (MMTC), ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ (TRMS) & ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ (TRMS), the latter two earning him nominations for Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance.

You can find samples of my work at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Intermediate

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English

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Work Experience

Visitor Services at Sydney Opera House

January 1, 2023 - Present

Working within a fast-paced environment to ensure patron safety, needs and requests are fulfilled for different events, maintaining professionalism while representing a world heritage listed site.

Music Director & Secretary at The Regals Musical Society

January 1, 2021 - Present

Music Director for four amateur musical productions, teaching and inspiring diverse casts. Coordinated and conducted live orchestras including liaising with audio vendors, managing technical and safety requirements, and working within community budgets. Secretary role involved organisational administration, documentation, and contributing to musical production processes.

Contracted Composer at Primerchord Music

January 1, 2021 - Present

Composed commercial music for domestic and international television, working within an exclusive composer roster to meet briefs across varied genres and styles.

Tour Assistant & Ensemble/Venue Liaison at Omega Ensemble

January 1, 2024 - Present

Provided rehearsal and tour assistance leading up to the RE:Classical Tour, lead marketing outreach to sponsors and media, coordinated technical specifications between ensemble and venue, ensured music accuracy and readiness for performances, and assisted venue staff with bump in/outs.

Visitor Services at Sydney Opera House

January 1, 2023 - Present

Worked within a fast-paced environment to ensure patron safety, needs and requests are fulfilled during events with varying circumstances and role requirements. Maintained a high standard of professionalism representing this world heritage listed site.

Music Director & Secretary at The Regals Musical Society

January 1, 2021 - Present

Acted as Music Director for four amateur musical productions, teaching and inspiring casts of varying ages and skillsets. Coordinated and conducted a live orchestra in an amateur setting while managing vendor relations, technical requirements, seating and WH&S compliance within budget. Served as Secretary from March 2024 handling backend organisation, documentation and database management alongside producing musical productions.

Contracted Composer at Primerchord Music

January 1, 2021 - Present

Composed commercial music for domestic and international TV productions, meeting diverse briefs across genres and styles as part of an exclusive composer roster.

Tour Assistant & Ensemble/Venue Liaison at Omega Ensemble

January 1, 2024 - Present

Provided rehearsal and tour assistance for the RE:Classical Tour in April 2024. Led marketing outreach to sponsors, media relations and magazines. Coordinated setup and technical specs between ensemble and venue staff. Ensured all musical materials were accurate and available for rehearsals and performances. Assisted venue crews with bump in/outs.