Patrick Brearley is an innovative Artistic and Executive Director, a respected violist, and a passionate educator whose impact reaches across Australia's music education and performance industries.

POSITIONS HELD

Concert Manager → Queensland Symphony Orchestra, current
Manager, Regional Touring & Special Projects → Musica Viva Australia, April-October 2024
Executive & Artistic Director → Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, 2018–2023
Head of Strings → Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, 2017-2018
Casual Violist → Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2023 - current
Casual Violist → Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 2023 - current
Casual Violist → Auckland Philharmonia 2011 - current
Viola & Violin Teacher → 2008 - current
Freelance Musician (session and studio musician) → 2011-current
Conductor → 2016-current

Photo by Simon Whittaker courtesy of Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium

EDUCATION

Deakin University → Master of Business/Arts and Culture Management
Australian National Academy of Music → Professional Performance Program
University of Tasmania → Bachelor of Music
University of Tasmanian → Graduate Certificate in Music Performance

Photo by And The Trees Photography

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