“His playing of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major K. 622 again demonstrated much more than excellent technique. The famous slow movement had all the poise and concentration that one could have wished. ”
ABOUT
Justin currently serves as the Associate Principal Clarinet of Orchestra Victoria and the founding Artistic Director of the Melbourne Chamber Players.
His career has led him to perform as guest Principal Clarinet and E-flat Clarinet with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and The Australian World Orchestra as well as chamber music festivals across Australia, New Zealand and Canada. He has appeared on numerous live broadcasts for ABC and 3mbs radio, Radio New Zealand, Opera Europa, and ABC Classics.
In the realm of chamber music, Justin has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as the Orava Quartet, Flinders Quartet, Arcadia Winds, Hindemith Wind Quintet, the Melbourne Ensemble, Tailors Ensemble, Reeds Bending (reed quintet) and the newly formed Glenfern Trio. He has also had the pleasure of performing at celebrated chamber music festivals, including the Port Fairy Music Festival, Peninsula Summer Music Festival, Bendigo Festival, Melbourne Festival, Music by the Springs, Now or Never Festival, the Banff Summer Music Festival (Canada) and the Mackay Chamber Music Festival.
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I’m excited to announce the launch of My Clarinet Companion — a journal I’ve been developing and refining over several years, and one I’ve used extensively with my own students. It’s designed as a practical, thoughtful resource for aspiring clarinettists and teachers, supporting consistent practice, reflection, and long-term musical growth. Take a look! 👀
I also recently had the pleasure of performing on the soundtrack for Dog Park. an upcoming ABC television series by award-winning composer Bryony Marks. It was a hoot to be part of — stay tuned for updates ahead of the show’s release.
In writing and teaching news, a new article is now live on the ClariTones Blog exploring a question every clarinettist encounters sooner or later: Why do reeds warp? The post looks at the natural behaviour of cane and how understanding it can help players work with their reeds rather than against them.