Peter Sunman
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Peter Sunman | |
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| Birth name | Peter R Sunman |
| Genres | Classical, Jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Clarinet, Saxophone |
| Years active | 1978-1990 |
Peter Sunman is an Australian clarinetist, formerly the acting principal clarinetist of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO)[1] between 1978 and 1990.[2] He is a state examiner for the Western Australian branch of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB). He was the senior music teacher at Guildford Grammar School in Perth, Western Australia.[3] until early 2012, when he went into semi-retirement. Impressively, he has also been the Director of Music in Schools in Queensland (Trinity Anglican School, Cairns) and the United Kingdom (Godonstoun School, Scotland).[4]
Sunman is a band and orchestral conductor, a frequent eisteddfod and festival adjudicator, and served on the Council for WAMTA.[5] He has won the ABC's State Instrumental and Vocal Competition three times.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Peter Sunman was born in Wales, and moved to Australia when he was six. His son Alexander is an accomplished pianist, who has won the State Yamaha Piano Competition 3 times and has recently won the National Concerto and Vocal competition.[7] Peter and Alexander have performed as a duo on numerous occasions.[8] His father was an electrical engineer and a violin maker.
References[edit]
- ^ Harrison, M (2003). West Australian Symphony Orchestra. WASO Holdings Pty Ltd. p. 94.
- ^ "Sunday Serenades- Pristine Piano". Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- ^ "Music Faculty Staff". Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- ^ "Claremont Concert Band - News". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ http://www.musicteacher.com.au/peter-sunman/clarinet-sax-flute-lessons/
- ^ "Sunday Serenades- Pristine Piano".
- ^ "Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition". Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- ^ "Sunday Serenades- Pristine Piano". Retrieved 3 June 2011.