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Katie Bombardieri is a Sydney-based composer and music educator whose work bridges contemporary jazz, classical, and educational settings. Her arrangements have been commissioned by the Northern Territory Music School, including Lukunhirranmirri (2024–25) and The Rainbow Connection (2025–26). Her work Scorpio Moon was written for the Mosaic Jazz Collective and Tempe High School Jazz Orchestra (2023–24) and later performed by The Arts Unit Stage Band at the 2025 Manly Jazz Festival. Katie’s composition Supernova was featured on the Spectra Jazz Orchestra’s 2023 debut album of the same name, following her earlier success as winner of the 2020 Artology Fanfare Competition with her orchestral fanfare Achelois. An active contributor to Australia’s jazz and educational music scenes, Katie serves as Vice President of Spectra Jazz Inc. (formerly Secretary, 2023–25) and regularly publishes original works and arrangements through Hal Leonard’s ArrangeMe platform. She has also worked as a Composer and Student Mentor for the Kaldor Music Workshop & Education Program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and was featured on The Dementia Podcast (2022).…Katie Bombardieri is a Sydney-based composer and music educator whose work bridges contemporary jazz, classical, and educational settings. Her arrangements have been commissioned by the Northern Territory Music School, including Lukunhirranmirri (2024–25) and The Rainbow Connection (2025–26). Her work Scorpio Moon was written for the Mosaic Jazz Collective and Tempe High School Jazz Orchestra (2023–24) and later performed by The Arts Unit Stage Band at the 2025 Manly Jazz Festival. Katie’s composition Supernova was featured on the Spectra Jazz Orchestra’s 2023 debut album of the same name, following her earlier success as winner of the 2020 Artology Fanfare Competition with her orchestral fanfare Achelois. An active contributor to Australia’s jazz and educational music scenes, Katie serves as Vice President of Spectra Jazz Inc. (formerly Secretary, 2023–25) and regularly publishes original works and arrangements through Hal Leonard’s ArrangeMe platform. She has also worked as a Composer and Student Mentor for the Kaldor Music Workshop & Education Program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and was featured on The Dementia Podcast (2022).

Katie Bombardieri

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Katie Bombardieri is a Sydney-based composer and music educator whose work bridges contemporary jazz, classical, and educational settings. Her arrangements have been commissioned by the Northern Territory Music School, including Lukunhirranmirri (2024–25) and The Rainbow Connection (2025–26). Her work Scorpio Moon was written for the Mosaic Jazz Collective and Tempe High School Jazz Orchestra (2023–24) and later performed by The Arts Unit Stage Band at the 2025 Manly Jazz Festival. Katie’s composition Supernova was featured on the Spectra Jazz Orchestra’s 2023 debut album of the same name, following her earlier success as winner of the 2020 Artology Fanfare Competition with her orchestral fanfare Achelois. An active contributor to Australia’s jazz and educational music scenes, Katie serves as Vice President of Spectra Jazz Inc. (formerly Secretary, 2023–25) and regularly publishes original works and arrangements through Hal Leonard’s ArrangeMe platform. She has also worked as a Composer and Student Mentor for the Kaldor Music Workshop & Education Program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and was featured on The Dementia Podcast (2022).…Katie Bombardieri is a Sydney-based composer and music educator whose work bridges contemporary jazz, classical, and educational settings. Her arrangements have been commissioned by the Northern Territory Music School, including Lukunhirranmirri (2024–25) and The Rainbow Connection (2025–26). Her work Scorpio Moon was written for the Mosaic Jazz Collective and Tempe High School Jazz Orchestra (2023–24) and later performed by The Arts Unit Stage Band at the 2025 Manly Jazz Festival. Katie’s composition Supernova was featured on the Spectra Jazz Orchestra’s 2023 debut album of the same name, following her earlier success as winner of the 2020 Artology Fanfare Competition with her orchestral fanfare Achelois. An active contributor to Australia’s jazz and educational music scenes, Katie serves as Vice President of Spectra Jazz Inc. (formerly Secretary, 2023–25) and regularly publishes original works and arrangements through Hal Leonard’s ArrangeMe platform. She has also worked as a Composer and Student Mentor for the Kaldor Music Workshop & Education Program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and was featured on The Dementia Podcast (2022).

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Katie Bombardieri is a Sydney-based composer and music educator whose work bridges contemporary jazz, classical, and educational settings.

Her arrangements have been commissioned by the Northern Territory Music School, including Lukunhirranmirri (2024–25) and The Rainbow Connection (2025–26). Her work Scorpio Moon was written for the Mosaic Jazz Collective and Tempe High School Jazz Orchestra (2023–24) and later performed by The Arts Unit Stage Band at the 2025 Manly Jazz Festival. Katie’s composition Supernova was featured on the Spectra Jazz Orchestra’s 2023 debut album of the same name, following her earlier success as winner of the 2020 Artology Fanfare Competition with her orchestral fanfare Achelois.

An active contributor to Australia’s jazz and educational music scenes, Katie serves as Vice President of Spectra Jazz Inc. (formerly Secretary, 2023–25) and regularly publishes original works and arrangements through Hal Leonard’s ArrangeMe platform. She has also worked as a Composer and Student Mentor for the Kaldor Music Workshop & Education Program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and was featured on The Dementia Podcast (2022).

Skills

Music Theory

Experience Level

Music Theory

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher at Tempe High School

January 1, 2024 - Present

Programmed and delivered Music curriculum across Years 7–11. Delivered professional learning to colleagues on integrating creativity in their subject areas. Assessed performance, listening, and composition tasks aligned with NESA outcomes. Directed school ensembles and coordinated participation in external events (e.g., ASBOF). Taught cross-disciplinary classes (e.g., Year 10 Photography, Year 8 Visual Arts). Participated in professional learning for beginning teachers. Accompanied students in HSC and trial examinations. Delivered composition workshops and mentoring to HSC students. Created differentiated arrangements and original compositions for ensembles. Attended various music camps and performances. Coordinated weekly rehearsals and collaborated with instrumental tutors.

Music Teacher at Kogarah High School

January 1, 2023 - Present

Programmed and taught Year 7 Music, Year 8 Music, and Year 11 Music 1; Mentored Year 12 Music 1 & 2 in performance and composition major works; Received mentorship from HSC markers.

Composer and Performer at Independent/ Freelance

January 1, 2018 - Present

Composed and performed works including Scorpio Moon for Mosaic Jazz Collective and Tempe High School Jazz Orchestra; Arranged commissions; Commissioned works for various ensembles; Engaged in residencies and collaborations. Publicly active as a composer and performer since 2018.