tb, AU
Musician of Classical
New Zealand born Australian trombonist. A member of the Westport Municipal Band before joining the New Zealand Army Band straight out of school. After six years with the Army, Richard went to the New Zealand School of Music to study Performance Trombone under Dr Rodger Fox and David Bremner’s guidance. After graduation, Richard moved to Australia to study towards his Masters of Performance at the Melbourne University under Michael Bertoncello. Prior to securing his job in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2016, Richard held positions with the New Zealand Army Band, Central Band Of The Royal New Zealand Air Force, Orchestra Wellington and New South Wales Police Band. Richard has also appeared as a guest musician with Orchestra Victoria, The Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra, The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.
Richard Shirley Smith GB |