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Musical Director
Paul Coppens
After emigrating from the Netherlands to Australia in 1955, Paul studied music part time before temporarily moving to Europe in 1970 where he graduated in conducting from the Graz Music University (Austria) in 1972. When he returned to Australia he founded the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra in 1975 and has since conducted this orchestra in more than 350 performances in almost 150 cities throughout Australia. For 25 years Paul was the Music Director/Assistant Conductor/Administrator of Orchestras with the Edgley organisation, working with many of the international ballet and opera companies that have visited Australia & NZ in that time. Paul was Music Director of the stadium performances of Aïda in Brisbane, Perth, Auckland & Singapore, as well as conducting the choirs in several Military Tattoos in Australia. As a composer, he has written two film scores, three ballet scores, an opera, a musical comedy, several pantomimes, compositions for orchestra, choirs, chamber music ensembles and solos. Paul is also a prolific music arranger and orchestrator.
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Accompanist
Ryaed Owens
Ryaed Owens completed a Bachelor of Music with Honours, majoring in classical piano performance, at Griffith University, Queensland Conservatorium. In 2010 he graduated with a Master of Music Program from Griffith University and a Graduate Diploma of Education from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
He performed at the Queensland Beethoven Festival in 2008 and competed in the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition in 2009. He is currently studying classical piano with Max Olding and is accompanist for the Sunshine Coast Choral Society and the Buderim Male Choir.
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Assistant Musical Director
Hedley Harwood
Hedley is the Vice President and Concert/Tour Manager of Buderim Male Choir and is a retired Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts from Sydney. He was a Higher School Certificate Music examiner in NSW for 27 years, eventually rising to the position of Supervisor of Music Marking, which he held for a number of years.
Early in his career, Hedley was heavily involved in the Australian Society for Music Education and held the positions of NSW Chapter Chairman, and National Treasurer. He has directed more than 30 Musical Productions throughout his career, and was presented with a special Award for Excellent Service to NSW Public Education and Training in 2005.
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