Mark — Composition, Songwriting & Music Theory Teacher

Mark holds a Master of Music and Graduate Diploma in Education, and spent 30 years as Director of Music at Kambala Girls School where he built a world-class music program spanning 35 co-curricular ensembles. He was also Head of Creative and Performing Arts at James Ruse Agricultural High, and has conducted orchestras, choirs and bands at hundreds of concerts and competitions across Australia and Europe, including annual Music Festivals at the Sydney Opera House.

Mark is one of Sydney’s most decorated music educators, with HSC results that speak for themselves – nearly all students placed in the top band of state, 35 students achieving 50/50 in Music Extension, and multiple students placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in NSW. He has served as Senior Marker for HSC Composition for a decade and regularly marks HSC performances and compositions around Sydney.

Mark teaches composition in any style up to tertiary level, music theory from beginner to advanced, aural and musicology up to HSC Music Extension, and provides guidance on IB Music projects and solo performance. He currently presents Symphonic Encounters at the Sydney Conservatorium Hall and teaches Sydney Youth Orchestras Orchestral Musicianship classes.