Owen Bloomfield

About

Owen is a 22-year-old percussionist and composer, studying his Bachelor of Music performance at the Manhattan School of Music.

Growing up in Orange, regional NSW, his first instruments were trumpet and piano. At age 12 he began composition and conducting lessons with the late Richard Gill, having first met through a primary school’s choir workshop. After participating in programs such as the NSW Regional Youth Orchestra, percussion became his focus around 16, when he started lessons with Richard Miller. He then transferred to the Sydney Conservatorium High School where he double majored in percussion and composition, with teachers Joshua Hill and Jack Symonds respectively.

After graduating in 2020, and a composition of his being featured in the HSC Encore program, he started his Bachelor of Performance with Shaun Trubiano at the Sydney Conservatorium.

After his first year, Owen then auditioned for the Manhattan School of Music, both Shaun Trubiano’s and Richard Miller’s alma mater. He is currently studying there with field-leading faculty Christopher Lamb, Duncan Patton and She-e Wu.

Owen is a versatile performer of music in chamber, solo and orchestral settings, with orchestral timpani being a particular passion. He is thrilled to be included in this year’s AYO flagship orchestra.