Woodwind

Majors in Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute & Oboe.

The Woodwind Area of the School of Music has attained its considerable reputation through the Australian and international achievements of its teaching faculty. Each member of the faculty is in demand as a performer, in addition to their commitment to excellence from their students.

Applications from prospective students are received from throughout Australia and from abroad, and over half of the woodwind students have come to Canberra specifically to be involved in the specialised study program and the lively environment at the School.

The Area endeavors to ensure that each student musician is thoroughly trained on their instrument and will achieve a high degree of musical maturity. It is a firm principle of the Area that a student, once accepted, will be prepared for a useful and productive place in the music profession, in addition to completing their University qualification.

In addition to a strong emphasis on the learning and performing of recital programs, concertos, and chamber music, students also receive a thorough grounding in orchestral repertoire and techniques. Throughout their course, students are encouraged to take advantage of the many performance opportunities available both within Canberra and interstate. 

Virginia Taylor, ACSM (NSW Con) BMus (CSM)Head of Area

Flute
T: +61 2 6125 5786
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: Virginia.Taylor@anu.edu.au

Performance Staff

Alan Vivian 
Clarinet
T: +61 2 6125 5788
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: Alan.Vivian@anu.edu.au

Richard McIntyre, OAM BMus (Sydney Univ)
Bassoon
T: +61 2 6125 5789
F: +61 2 6248 0997
E: Richard.McIntyre@anu.edu.au

Vernon Hill, LTCL AMusA 
Flute

Megan Billing, BMus (VCA)
Oboe