Australian Youth Orchestra’s Arkie Moore has been announced as Ensemble Offspring’s 2026 Hatched Emerging Performer. An esteemed trumpet player, Arkie was Associate Principal Trumpet on the recent AYO International Tour.
Arkie has been involved in two of Australia’s foremost youth ensembles, performing with the Australian National Youth Jazz Orchestra from 2022 to 2024, whilst simultaneously being the principal trumpet of the Australian Youth Orchestra and performing as a featured soloist with the orchestra in 2023.
Beyond the classical landscape, Arkie’s experience and passions span across the genres of musical theatre, brass bands, early music, pop, and contemporary chamber ensembles.
Ensemble Offspring presents a new challenge for Arkie, particularly as she will premiere a new commission from acclaimed Californian jazz saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf. The opportunity to play new music is something Arkie is looking forward to.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of new music — I have always been drawn to contemporary repertoire due to its rhythmic nature, technically difficult qualities, and its ‘bizarreness’ that creates space for self-expression and authenticity.”
Arkie Moore
“The chance to play in a new music ensemble however is rare, so performing with Ensemble Offspring next year alongside such high-calibre musicians will be such a privilege! I am particularly looking forward to learning and drawing inspiration from Ensemble Offspring members regarding chamber music, as I would love to maybe start-up and tour with my own chamber ensemble one day.”
Ensemble Offspring is a leading music group that is driven by innovation and variety to create performances that showcase talented Australian musicians. Arkie will perform with the ensemble throughout 2026 in The Oracle, Avant Gardens Spring, and Future Classics 2026.