With over a decade’s rich experience in his field, Jarrod is celebrated for his inspirational methods of communicating music’s big ideas to young instrumentalists. He is in demand as a teacher and conductor, and currently serves as Head of Bands, Brass, and Woodwind at Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School.

Fuelled by his passion for providing educational opportunities to students living in regional and remote areas of Australia, Jarrod has directed community music partnership programs for the University of Melbourne’s Conservatorium of Music and, of course, conducts students from all over Australia at Border Music Camp, which he attended first as a student before returning as a tutor and conductor for over a decade.

Jarrod’s broad array of skills, knowledge of musical styles, and trademark warmth of character underpins his work at the helm of ensembles. Maintaining a strong connection to ongoing professional learning, Jarrod has undertaken study in conducting at the University of North Texas and is a former treasurer of the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association (ABODA Victoria).