About
Samuel de Kroon is an 18-year-old flautist from Sydney, Australia, who just finished high school. He began learning the flute when he was 9 and achieved his Licentiate and Associate diplomas in flute performance in 2022 and 2023. He has performed extensively with various national and statewide ensembles, including SYO and AYO. Samuel has participated in many competitions, including winning the National Young Artists Competition at the Flute Festival in 2023.
Samuel has been part of the AYO community since 2022 when he first did the Young Symphonists program in Ballarat. Through that first program, he is still friends with many of the people who participated. This year, Samuel will also participate in the AYO Summer Music Festival in Adelaide. He currently learns from Jocelyn Fazzone but has also participated in masterclasses with flautists like Joshua Batty and Michael Cox.
When not performing, Samuel enjoys teaching flute, violin, and viola, sharing his love of music with younger students. He is excited to contribute to AYO once again and connect with other musicians in the flagship orchestra.
Australian Youth Orchestra
