Marcus Tyler is a cellist from Sydney who commenced learning the cello at the age of three through the Suzuki method. He achieved his AMusA with Distinction in 2023.
Marcus is currently part of the Rising Stars Program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he has held an Arthur Cunningham Scholarship for several years. He has always enjoyed making music, particularly in orchestral settings. He has been a member of the Sydney Youth Orchestra since 2023 and has participated in several Australian Youth Orchestra programs since 2022. Marcus also enjoys chamber music and participates in several groups. In 2024, he was a finalist in Musica Viva’s Strike A Chord competition as a member of the Astra Octet.
Marcus served as a member of the inaugural AYO Youth Council in 2024 and looks forward to continuing in 2025 to contribute to initiatives that support and empower young orchestral musicians across Australia.
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