About
Jude is a 22-year-old double bassist from Melbourne. He is currently completing an Honours degree in double bass performance at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music under former MSO principal bass Steve Reeves.
Jude began playing double bass at age 16 after being offered a scholarship with MYO who provided instruments, lessons and ensemble participation. It was through this and other support that enabled him to successfully audition for the MCM commencing in 2020.
In 2023 Jude completed a year abroad at the University of Birmingham studying with CBSO associate principal bass Julian Atkinson and regularly playing for the Birmingham Conservatoire Orchestra and the CBSO Youth Orchestra. During that year Jude took lessons and masterclasses with players such as Tom Martin, Bozo Paradzik, Leon Bosch, and Lorraine Campet. He was also a guest artist for various ensembles in the UK and participated in the 2023 Dutch Double Bass Festival in Rotterdam (including premiering a new work in an ensemble of 60 double basses).
In 2024, after his experience in the UK, Jude was offered places and scholarships at Trinity College under Leon Bosch and RNCM under Jiri Hudec.
Jude’s participation in the AYO includes attendance at three NMC’s, once as a sound production participant and twice on bass.
Australian Youth Orchestra
