About
Instrument: Horn
AYO: 2026
Thomas Ferreira-Montague is a dedicated young horn player from Brisbane, currently completing his Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) under the mentorship of Associate Professor Peter Luff and Ms Ysolt Clark. A finalist in 2025 QCGU XO Brass Prize, Thomas enjoys playing a wide range of music that includes solo, chamber and symphonic works.
Thomas has been fortunate enough to have performed with ensembles such as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, Southern Cross Symphony, The Metropolitan Orchestra Brisbane, Ensemble Q, Queensland Ballet and Opera Queensland (OQ). As well as that, Thomas is currently the Principal Horn of the Queensland Youth Symphony (QYS), a member of the Queensland Wind Orchestra, as well as playing principal positions with the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra.
Thomas has also been fortunate to tour and perform in the Queensland Outback with OQ and has toured internationally to Singapore, Austria and Germany playing in renowned concert halls like the esteemed Musikverein with QYS. He has also had the privilege of participating in masterclasses with internationally renowned horn players Sarah Willis, Katy Wooley and Andrew Bain.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends, going on runs, being outdoors and perfecting making coffee.