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• Person Brymer, Jack

  Sir Jack Brymer OBE, the doyen of 20th century British clarinettists, whom The Times dubbed “the leading clarinettist of his generation, perhaps of the century,” had a less than…

• Person Godderidge, Ted

  Ted Godderidge is an Australian clarinettist, historical clarinet collector and emerging woodwind technician dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the clarinet. Ted has assembled Australia’s leading…

• Person Herman, Woody

  Woodrow Charles Herman, known as Woody Herman, was an American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading various groups called “The Herd,” Herman…

• Person Agenbach, Eljo

  Eljo Agenbach is a clarinettist, educator and collaborator based between Melbourne, Australia and The Netherlands. She is currently studying historical clarinet with Nicola Boud, completing her Bachelor in…

• Person G’Froerer, Wayne

  Wayne is originally from Canada having studied music at the University of BC, performed with the Canadian Chamber Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Canada, West Australia Symphony Orchestra…

• Person Craven, Jonathan

  Jonathan studied Clarinet with Floyd Williams at the Queensland Conservatorium. When he finished school, he was accepted into the Diploma of Music (Performance) course, and during this time…

• Person Millier, Alexander

  Alex joined WASO in 1996 and works in the clarinet section with Allan Meyer and Som Howie. Alex Millier is the Principal Bass Clarinet with WASO and often…

• Person Howie, Som

  Som Howie joined WASO in 2024 and is the Associate Principal clarinet sitting next to Allan Meyer. Before joining WASO, Som held the position of solo Clarinettist at…

• Person Everall, Philip

  Philip Everall is Lecturer in Classical Music at WAAPA, where he is Head of Woodwind, Musical Director of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and lecturer in performance, ensembles, and…

• Person Kirkby, George “Butch”

  George “Butch” Kirkby Jnr was born 1st October 1912 in Perth. 1934 In aid of the Baby Week Appeal, the Regal Entertainers will give a concert tonight in…

• Person Appleby, Rosalind

  Rosalind Appleby is a Perth-based arts journalist, author and speaker. She uses words to champion, document and critique the arts and its practitioners.  She also learnt the clarinet…

• Person Newton, Victoria

  Born in Australia, Newton developed her academic focus on jazz and classical traditions while based in Perth, completing studies in clarinet with teacher Jack Harrison at the University of…

• Person McCorkill, Catherine

  “I grew up hearing stories of the legendary Jack Harrison from my family—his dance band, radio broadcasts, magnificent clarinet and harmonica playing, and his superb performances with the…

• Person Caro, George

  George Leslie Caro was born in Perth in 1911, the son of German immigrant Emil Caro,  and was a member of the “old school” jazz musicians in Perth…

• Person Gillam, Bruce

  Born in Perth in 1961, Bruce Gillam grew up in a family where music was a central part of everyday life. He began learning piano from his mother…

• Person Roberts, Alex

  Alex is an Australian clarinettist based in the UK. He is currently Sub-Principal Clarinet with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, and has worked with the most of the…

• Person Trew, Robert

  Robert Walker Trew was born in 1908. In 1929 aged 21, was working at Perth Hospital and fell 30 foot from a ladder and fractured bones in his…

• Person Lewis, Edward “Ted”

    [caption id="attachment_2305" align="aligncenter" width="860"] Ted Lewis[/caption] Was a member of the Royal Australian Air Force Band. Notable students of Ted Lewis: Allan Meyer Bruce Gillam

• Person Embleton, John

  [caption id="attachment_2300" align="aligncenter" width="860"] 1976 John Embleton[/caption]

• Person Kirkham, Bill

  1947 JIVE TONIGHT Hot music's deepest groove in years will lead to the Capitol to-night, when 8 leading bands will stage Perth's first Jazz jamboree. Outstanding combinations of…