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Jay Byrnes an international performer and educator in both Classical and Commercial music has performed in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Holland and Slovenia. After completing his Bachelor of Music Degree at the ‘Sydney Conservatorium’ Jay spent 2 years performing, teaching and lecturing throughout Europe at such venues as The Long Acre(London West End) Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester), Royal Scottish College of Music (Edinburgh), Sweedlink Conservatory (Amsterdam), Torino Town Hall (Torino, Italy), Saxophone World Congress (Slovenia), Gap Cathedral (Gap, France) along with many others.
Now residing in Sydney Jay is regularly performing with such groups as ‘The Enormous Horns’, ‘Wonderbrass’, ‘Sax Summit’ and ‘Blow Big Band’ as well as working on many smaller ventures with musicians Eduoard Bronson, Harry White and Alana Blackburn.
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Name: Jonathan Byrnes
D.O.B: 10 October 1982
Phone: 0418 410 903
Email: info@jaybyrnes.com
Website: www.jaybyrnes.com
Education, Competition and Courses
2006-Invited to audition for Milano Conservatoire for Jean-Marie Londeix Visiting Professor Master of Music Course.
2006-Accepted into Sweedlink Conservatory Amsterdam with Henk Van Twillert for Master of Music Performance degree.
2006-Attended International Saxophone Week at Sweedlink Conservatory Amsterdam with Arno Bornkamp, Henk Van Twillert, Claude Delangle, Mario Marzi, Daniel Gaultier
2005/2006 - Studied with Gilles Tressos in Paris
2005/2006 -Studied with Christian Wirth in Paris
2005 -Competed in International Saxophone Competition in Torino with Claude Delangle, Henk Van Twillert and Italian Professors.
2005 -Accepted into Graduate Diploma Degree at Sydney Conservatorium
2004/2005 -Completed ‘Universite Europeene De Saxophone’ in France
2004 -Completed Bachelor of Music Degree with a Major in Saxophone Performance at Sydney Conservatorium Of Music.
2001 -Completed Alex Beaumont Bar and Cocktail Course.
2001 -Completed Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course
1998-2000 -Attended Conservatorium High School studying Saxophone.
1995-1997 -Attended St. Gregory’s College, Campbelltown.
Employment
2007 -Working as Selmer Centre Sales Manager and Saxophone Specialist for Sax and Woodwind.
2005-2006 -Worked as sales consultant and mouthpiece specialist at T W Howarth, London.
2000-2002 -Worked as Bar Person and GPU at Campbelltown Catholic Club.
1997-2005 -Worked as Console Operator, Mechanics assistant, Tyre Fitter and shop assistant for Caltex Service Station Macquarie Fields.
Teaching
2007 -Working as Saxophone Tutor at Sax and Woodwind
2006 - Lecturer at Selmer International Summer School, at Purcell School
2005 -Guest Lecturer at Royal Northern College Music.
2005-Worked as Saxophone and clarinet tutor at ‘City of London School’
2005-Worked as Saxophone and Clarinet tutor at ‘The Hall School London’
2004-2005 -Worked as Saxophone and Clarinet tutor at Sydney Conservatorium for Community Outreach Program.
2004-2005 -Worked as head of Single Reeds at Orange Regional Conservatorium.
2004-2005 -Worked as Saxophone and Clarinet tutor at Penrith Conservatorium.
2003-2004 -Worked as Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute tutor at Macarthur Anglican College.
2003-2004 -Worked as Saxophone and Clarinet tutor nand Clarinet ensemble tutor at Our Lady of Mercy College.
2002-2004 -Worked as Saxophone and Clarinet tutor at De La Salle College, Ashfield.
2002-2004 -Worked as Saxophone and Flute tutor at William Carey Christian School.
2002-2005 -Worked as Saxophone, Clarinet tutor and saxophone ensemble tutor at Hurlstone Agricultural School.
2001-2005 -Worked as Saxophone, Clarinet tutor and beginner and jazz band assistant tutor at St. Patrick’s College.
2000-Current -Working as private saxophone, clarinet and flute tutor at home studio
2000-2002 -Worked as Music Director and Choir Conductor for Hurbertus Country Club.
Performance Work
2007 -Working as deputy for ‘The Enormous Horns’
2006 -Member of 'Harj' Quartet, London
2006 -Member of Blueprints Funk band, london
2006 -Solo Recital at World Saxophone Congress in Slovenia.
2006 -Member of Nonino Duo with Dimitris Koustas.
2006 -Recorded at Survival Studios London.
2005 -Toured with David Roach for T.W.Howarth UK Tour.
2005 -Session work for Ebonard Lysander Productions London.
2005 -Performed Glazunov Saxophone Concerto with Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra.
2005 -Casual Conductor for Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra.
2004 -ABC Radio recording for Eisler Ensemble.
2004-2005 -Member of The Wonderbrass pop covers band playing Baritone Saxophone.
2004-2005 -Member of 'Dark Side', a Pink Floyd covers band playing Saxophones, Keyboards and Bass Guitar.
2004 -Performed with SBS Youth Orchestra for James Morrison Concert.
2002-2003 -Principal Clarinetist, Bass Clarinetist and casual Saxophonist for Penrith Symphony Orchestra (PSO).
2003 -Performed Bolero with Sydney Conservatorium Orchestra playing Soprano Saxophone.
2002-2005 -Member of Nexas Saxophone Quartet (winners of the Wal Hardwick memorial Chamber Music Scholarship 2003).
2002 -Conducted Sydney Conservatorium Ensemble for tour to Regional Australia.
2002 -Performed with Willoughby Symphony Orchestra (WSO) under Tommy Tycho.
2002 -Performed with Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO) for Australian Composers Concert Series.
2002 -Performed in Big Band for Col Joye, Little Patty, Judy Stone and Sandy Scott.
2000 -Worked in Army Reserve band as lead Alto Saxophonist and section leader.
2000 -Performed with Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO) for regional Australian Concert Series.
2000 -Worked with band ‘Memphis Spirit’.
1999 -Lead Saxophonist and Soloist for Australian All Star Youth Stage band.
Musicals
2007 -Bye Bye Birdie, Reed 5 with Rosebank Girls Catholic school/
2006 -Grease, Reed 1 with Academy College London.
2005 -Guys and Dolls, Reed 4 with Rockdale Musical Society
2004 -Guys and Dolls, Reed 4 with Strathfield Musical Society
2004 -Annie, Reed 1 with Holroyd Musical Society
2004 -Patience, Clarinet 1 with Savoy Arts
2003 -Chicago, Reed 3 with Engadine Musical Society
2003 -The Music Man, Reed 3 with Macarthur Anglican High School
2003 -Pirates of Penzance, Clarinet 1 and Assistant Musical Director with Savoy Arts
2003 -Flower Drum Song, Reed 3 with AHA Chinatown Productions
2002 -The Boyfriend, Reed 1 with Hurstville Light Opera
2002 -Guys and Dolls, Reed 2 with Sydney Youth Musical Theatre Society
2002 -Guys and Dolls, Reed 2 with Ashfield Musical Society
2000 -Singing in The Rain, Reed 1 with Ashfield Musical Society
1999 -High Society, Reed 3 with Campbelltown Musical Society
Miscellaneous
2007 -Designed and made mouthpieces for Eduoard Bronson
2006 -Added to Casuals list for ‘Dancing in the Streets’ and ‘Chicago’ West End London
2005 -UK Endorsee for Yanagisawa (saxophone brand)
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