North Queensland Ensembles Life Members
Jenny Carr | Life Member since July 2010 |
| Jenny Carr came to Australia from Scotland in the early 70s and instantly became an integral part of the Townsville music scene as a pianist and instrumental music teacher. In 1998 when the decision was made to establish a community orchestra, Jenny worked as librarian, performer and for many years as Manager . In conjunction with Donna McMahon and Susan Linge (from the Civic Theatre), they arranged a series of concerts for the emerging orchestra. She also played with the orchestra when a pianist was needed. As Manager, she was involved in all aspects of handling the orchestra's music and checking attendances. In later years, Jenny worked as Adjudicator’s Assistant for the Australian Vocal and Concerto Competition. |
Carol Dall'Osto | Life Member since July 2010 |
| Carol has been a leading figure in music performances in Townsville for many years despite living in Ingham until the early 2000s when she moved to Townsville. Carol is a piano teacher, accompanist, and musical director of the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition which she has led since 1991.She was involved with the others in the formation of the Barrier Reef Orchestra, and was chairperson of the North Queensland Ensembles Committee (the parent organization for the Orchestra), a position she held until 2003.
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Donna McMahon | Life Member since July 2010 |
| Donna has been a leader in the Townsville music community since she arrived in 1973 fresh from the Conservatorium to teach strings for Education Queensland. Until 2009 she has also been involved with the Townsville Youth Orchestra, the Australian String Teachers’ Association, the Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition, and lately of course the Barrier Reef Orchestra. Apart from being one of the prime movers in the formation of the BRO, she has been performer, rehearsal conductor, musical advisor, & visiting conductor liaison. In 2009, she was rehearsal conductor, played with the orchestra, and managed the music library. She recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Music from James Cook University.
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David Pearse | Life Member since June 2006 |
Photo Not Available | The Orchestra was delighted to present these three new Life Members with Life Member’s Badges at the Birthday Concert. Unfortunately, our existing Life Member, David Pearse, was not able to be present. David was heavily involved with the Townsville music scene from the 1970s, including the formation of the BRO in 1999. He was made a Life Member by the Committee in June 2006, when he and his wife Elizabeth left Townsville to live in Canberra. |
