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I am Christopher Gleeson, a violinist, music teacher and composer based in Alstonville, New South Wales. I have performed with numerous orchestras, opera companies and theatre ensembles across Australia, and I teach violin to students of all ages with a focus on musical expression and ensemble collaboration. I also compose and arrange for theatre and concert works, including a Violin Concerto recorded for 2MBS-FM and various chamber ensembles. I love creating new music, guiding students, and sharing live performance with communities.…I am Christopher Gleeson, a violinist, music teacher and composer based in Alstonville, New South Wales. I have performed with numerous orchestras, opera companies and theatre ensembles across Australia, and I teach violin to students of all ages with a focus on musical expression and ensemble collaboration. I also compose and arrange for theatre and concert works, including a Violin Concerto recorded for 2MBS-FM and various chamber ensembles. I love creating new music, guiding students, and sharing live performance with communities.

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I am Christopher Gleeson, a violinist, music teacher and composer based in Alstonville, New South Wales. I have performed with numerous orchestras, opera companies and theatre ensembles across Australia, and I teach violin to students of all ages with a focus on musical expression and ensemble collaboration. I also compose and arrange for theatre and concert works, including a Violin Concerto recorded for 2MBS-FM and various chamber ensembles. I love creating new music, guiding students, and sharing live performance with communities.…I am Christopher Gleeson, a violinist, music teacher and composer based in Alstonville, New South Wales. I have performed with numerous orchestras, opera companies and theatre ensembles across Australia, and I teach violin to students of all ages with a focus on musical expression and ensemble collaboration. I also compose and arrange for theatre and concert works, including a Violin Concerto recorded for 2MBS-FM and various chamber ensembles. I love creating new music, guiding students, and sharing live performance with communities.

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I am Christopher Gleeson, a violinist, music teacher and composer based in Alstonville, New South Wales. I have performed with numerous orchestras, opera companies and theatre ensembles across Australia, and I teach violin to students of all ages with a focus on musical expression and ensemble collaboration.

I also compose and arrange for theatre and concert works, including a Violin Concerto recorded for 2MBS-FM and various chamber ensembles. I love creating new music, guiding students, and sharing live performance with communities.

Skills

Composition

Instrumental

Music Theory

Experience Level

Composition

Expert

Instrumental

Expert

Music Theory

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Violinist / Orchestra Performer at Various orchestras and opera companies (ABC Sinfonia, Hunter Orchestra, Willoughby Orchestra, Newcastle University Orchestra, Gosford Philharmonia, Macquarie Chamber Orchestra, Sydney University Choir and Orchestra, Elizabethan Sinfonietta, Basically Baro

January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1991

1986–1991: Scholarship with ABC Sinfonia; performed with multiple ensembles and theatre/music productions including Australian Opera – Porgy and Bess (first Australian production) and Sydney Opera House Orchestra.

Violinist / Orchestra Performer at Hunter Orchestra; Rockdale Opera Orchestra; The New Symphony; Serenata Chamber Orchestra; Pro Bono Orchestra; The Gosford Trio; The Borghesi String Quartet; The Abelia String Quartet; The Modern String Quartet; Wollongong Symphony

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 2004

1991–2004: Continued performing with a variety of orchestras and chamber groups, including opera and theatre collaborations.

Violinist / Orchestra Performer at Up Town Strings; Willoughby Symphony Orchestra; Manly Warringah Choir Orchestra; Gosford Symphony Orchestra; Wollongong Symphony Orchestra

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010

2005–2010: Performances with Up Town Strings, Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, Manly Warringah Choir Orchestra, Gosford Symphony Orchestra, Wollongong Symphony Orchestra.

Violinist / Orchestra Performer at Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra; Brisbane Philharmonic; Lismore Symphony Orchestra; National Capital Orchestra; Ryde Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra; ANU-CSO Chamber Orchestra

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2018

2010–2018: Performed with multiple regional and national ensembles including Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra and ANU-CSO Chamber Orchestra.