About
Siobhan Makinson is a violinist studying at the University of Western Australia, majoring in performance, under the tutelage of WASO Associate Concertmaster Riley Skevington. She has previously studied under Alexandre Da Costa, Martine Cardinal, and Sunmi Jung. In addition to her music studies, Siobhan is a third-year student at Curtin University, studying a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing and Event Management.
Siobhan has been awarded the Delano Music Scholarship at UWA and holds music diplomas in violin performance. Her musical achievements include winning top prizes in various competitions, such as the North of Perth Music Festival and the Fremantle Eisteddfod. Recently, her string quartet was awarded the 2024 Flora Bunnings Prize for Chamber Music at UWA.
An avid chamber and orchestral player, Siobhan is active in the Perth music scene, having performed and collaborated with the UWA Symphony Orchestra, UWA Chamber Orchestra, Cygnus Arioso, West Australian Opera, Perth Symphonic Chorus, St. Georges’ Chamber Orchestra and more.
Australian Youth Orchestra
