Violin
AYO: 1971-76
Philippa played violin with AYO from 1971-76 and participated in the AYO 1975 international tour to Asia and the 1976 tour to the USA. Philippa’s achievements include:
Has been a violinist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) since 1986 and participates as a mentor in the SSO’s Sinfonia education program.
Teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium and has tutored with AYO and many other organisations.
Worked as a string adviser to AMEB for many years and wrote the 2002 Violin Manual List and the 2012 Violin Technical Workbook.
Received the 1999 Australian Music Centre Education Award for her publication of Australian Violin Music: Concert Pieces (Currency Press).
Recently completed a Masters degree in Music Education.