Extra Curricular

If you have any questions about the band, please contact Mrs Davis via the school office.

Visnja Kosanovic received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in flute performance at the Academy of Art in Novi Sad, Serbia. Playing as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician, both on the flute and the piccolo. She performed extensively with the Serbian National Opera and Ballet, M Ex Media, the Ambiental Orchestra, and the New Art Forum chamber ensemble. Visnja also made many recordings for Serbian Radio and Television and has performed in master classes throughout Europe. 

In 1999, Visnja moved to the USA and actively performed in the Washington area with groups such as the National Gallery Orchestra, Washington Bach Consort, Southwest Chamber Players and Levine Woodwind Quintet. At the same time, she was teaching at Levine School of Music and the International School of Music. Since moving to Sydney, Visnja has joined the RHH Symphony Orchestra and continues her work as a freelance musician and flute teacher. She was named Teacher of the Year 2013 at Ebenezer Mission Music School in Burwood for the excellent results her students achieved.

Please click HERE to register for lessons and contact Visnja with any questions about flute lessons.

Luke Galea has been teaching guitar for over 10 years. Born into a musical family, Luke developed a strong passion, knowledge and love for music. Having played the guitar for many years, Luke has gained a thorough understanding of the instrument, which he has displayed through live performance all over Sydney. This includes residencies at venues such as the ‘ArtHouse Hotel’, the ‘Piano Room’, the ‘Slip Inn’, the ‘Bayview Hotel’, ‘Cargo Bar’ and the ‘Coogee Pavilion’.

Luke offers a relaxed, friendly, and professional learning experience covering various aspects of electric and acoustic guitar, including technique, rhythm and lead, improvisation, chord and scale knowledge, and building a strong repertoire. Luke makes every effort to inspire, encourage and challenge his students.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Music and a Graduate. Dip. Ed and this training helps him to present engaging, well-organised and fun lessons for students. In addition to Claremont College, Luke teaches guitar at St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney and has been there for over 10 years. In this time, Luke has taught students of all ages from Kindergarten right through to Year 12 HSC Music. He also runs a number of small ensembles and rock bands during the week.

Most of Luke’s working life has been spent performing and teaching Music. Music is his passion, and he loves to share it with his students. He teaches guitar from beginners to advanced players and demonstrates a wide range of guitar styles. Luke takes great satisfaction in seeing his students discover the joys of music and of mastering their instrument.

Please click HERE to register for lessons and contact Luke with any questions about guitar lessons or joining the Rock Band.

Carlson Luong has been teaching for over thirteen years with experience in music schools, public and private schools, and his own music studio (Music Garden). He is reputed as a passionate, engaging and patient teacher who has taught students of all ages and levels. Some of his students have performed internationally and studied at prestigious music universities, including the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and UC Berkeley in California, USA.

Carlson studied at UNSW, graduating with a Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) and has achieved his AMUS with Grade 5 Theory/Musicianship. As of now, he is continuing his postgraduate training at the University of New England, pursuing his Master of Teaching (Secondary). As a performer, Carlson has performed internationally, both solo and with his ensemble, Suwitra Jaya, at music festivals and events, and has even performed for the Australian Consulate General at their home in Bali.

From AMEB exams, HSC, competitions, leisure, jazz, pop, film, composition, singing, and more, he is very versatile and experienced across many fields to cater to students’ learning needs.

Carlson’s teaching style aims for a personable approach, working with students and parents to help them achieve their goals. This is an invitation to go on a musical journey.

Please click HERE to register for lessons and contact Carlson with any questions about piano lessons.

At 18 years old and a student of Barbara Woolley, Margaret Lindsay was awarded a 2 Year Scholarship with the ABC Sinfonia and subsequently an SSO Subscriber’s Committee Scholarship. This was a great reward for a music student’s life and love of Orchestral work. She has been a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra, the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra and the Principal Cellist in the Sydney Youth Orchestra.

The Lindsay Trio, with sisters Maria and Angela, won the 2MBS Young Performers Scholarship and had many interesting engagements offered to them in their twenties.

A Freelance career next included the Tasmanian Symphony, the Sydney Symphony, the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and shows and recordings.

1989 Moved to London, taking lessons at the Royal Academy of Music. Much freelancing, Chamber Music and Orchestral work and regular Co-Principal and Principal with Les Misérables West End and also National Symphony Orchestra. 

1991 Returning to Sydney. Continuing to freelance and teach, and touring.

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Asia has been performed several times. Had popular success with “Too Much Coffee,” an Album produced by members of Impromptu Caprice, and, for more than 3 decades, worked hard to build Cellists in Schools in Sydney. Currently Teaching and Conducting String Ensembles at Claremont College, St Mary’s Cathedral College, ASCHAM, Waverley College and Brigidine College.

With Husband, Percussionist Steven Machamer, she has three beautiful children and continues to freelance, perform and record in the Music Industry.

Current work includes First Recording of the Tommy Tycho String Quartet (composed in the 1940s, an amazing piece of music!) and much freelance Orchestral and recording work. A recent recording includes Foxtel’s ‘The Twelve’.

Please click HERE to register for lessons and contact Margaret with any questions about cello lessons or the senior string ensemble.

Dominique Guerbois is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, having gained a Bachelor of Music in performance. A Big Brother Foundation scholarship enabled her to further her studies in London, where she also performed with the Salomen Ensemble.

Since returning to Australia, Dominique has played with many orchestras, including the ACO and Sydney Philharmonia. She has performed for many years as a member of the Crisantemi string quartet, regularly touring for Musica Viva in schools and country-wide programs. With the Bravura Ensemble, Dominique has presented concerts in Sydney and as a guest entertainer for Crystal and P. and O. Cruises. Other professional engagements have included many musical theatre productions in Sydney and across Australia, as well as overseas tours. She is in demand as a session musician, recording for numerous film and television scores as well as albums for various artists. As concertmaster of the Metropolitan Orchestra, Dominique performs in a wide range of concerts, from the Met Concert series to touring with artists such as 2Cellos, Basement Jaxx, and Joy Division, and the annual Bravo Cruise of the Performing Arts.

Dominique’s years of performing to school audiences encouraged her to begin teaching violin 11 years ago, and she joined Reddam House School as violin and ensemble tutor, where she continues to teach and perform in the busy music department. She is also the string tutor for the Lane Cove Youth Orchestra and is often engaged as a specialist violin tutor for school music camps and workshops around Sydney.

Please click HERE to register for lessons, and contact Dominique with any questions about violin or viola lessons, or the Junior or Senior String Ensemble.