Jeremy Spikmans

About

At a young age, Jeremy Spikmans began studying cello with Fran Firth and piano with Shirley Plowright. More recently, he has studied piano with Erica Booker and is currently studying cello with Thomas Tsai. Jeremy has performed as a featured artist, serving as a cello soloist in the NSW Primary Proms, and as a concerto soloist with the Blue Mountains’ Orpheus Strings. His love for orchestral playing began at the age of six when he joined the Sydney Youth Orchestras. The following year, he became a founding member of Penrith Strings and then the Penrith Youth Orchestra, where he rose to the position of principal cellist. He has also played with the Penrith Symphony Orchestra. A recent highlight for Jeremy was participating in the Australian Chamber Orchestra Academy in 2024. His journey with the Australian Youth Orchestra began in 2023 when he participated in the Young Symphonists program. In 2025, he looks forward to attending his first National Music Camp and is excited to join the flagship orchestra for its Summer Season.