Sam has studied trumpet under Jenna Smith, Brent Grapes and Sarah Butler whilst studying at the Queensland Conservatorium and West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. As an orchestral musician he has performed with the Australian Youth Orchestra, Australian Baroque, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed as principal trumpet of the Berlin Opera Academy and West Australian Youth Orchestra. As a soloist, Sam has performed with the South Perth Chamber Orchestra and won the 2023 Warana Concerto Competition at WAAPA. Throughout his studies, Sam has had the opportunity to undertake Masterclasses with Reinhold Friedrich and Kristian Steenstrup, as well as study natural trumpet and early music. In 2024, Sam held the trumpet academy position with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and is now continuing his studies under Professor Laura Vukobratovic at the Folkwang University of The Arts in Germany.
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