Joondalup Symphony Orchestra

Inspiring our community and enriching lives through the power of music, inclusivity, engagement and education.

BEHIND THE MUSIC

Mission and Values

MISSION STATEMENT

Joondalup Symphony Orchestra:
Inspiring our community and enriching lives through the power of music, inclusivity, engagement and education.

Our Values

Joondalup Symphony Orchestra
is a thriving, inclusive and dynamic orchestra which represents the following values:

PASSION & EXCELLENCE

Ambitious and determined to deliver quality in our artistic performance, administration and governance.

COLLABORATION

Building cooperative internal and external relationships to ensure the orchestra’s success and the support of our partners and the community.

INCLUSIVITY

Acknowledging and promoting the diversity of our community and embracing friendship across our organisation.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Adding to the cultural fabric and vibrancy of our city by developing meaningful experiences with our supporters, members and the community.

EDUCATION

Providing a safe space for learning and development opportunities for all ages and abilities.

About

Joondalup Symphony Orchestra

Joondalup Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is a thriving, inclusive, dynamic and modern organisation located within the City of Joondalup. Our current repertoire varies from classical to contemporary and everything in between. We take great pride in having such a diverse repertoire in order to be more engaging to our audience.

The Symphony orchestra launched on 1 July 2021 with the addition of the development orchestra JSO Intermezzo in August 2021. Less than a year later in April 2022, JSO Chorus was launched at the JSO Royal Variety Performance.

Our membership continues to grow with 150 members performing regularly across all of our ensembles.

Founding members

Christina Claire
Mina Grieve

Robyn Hatchett
Michaela Jones

Hannah McCormack
Connie Richardson

Lisa Robertson
Victoria Swift

Phillip Vinciullo
Daniel Wright

Joondalup Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit incorporated association and a registered charity.

Meet the Musicians

Here at JSO we’re very proud of our members, and our members are proud of us.

For a full list of members, or to learn how you can join us, go to Our Orchestras.

Management Committee

JSO is fortunate to have passionate members who are very generous with the time which they commit to JSO.
In particular, JSO is lucky enough to have a management committee made up of talented and hardworking people.
The management committee is re-elected each year at the AGM.

Committee Members

Laura Massey

Chairperson

Michaela Jones

Deputy Chair
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In addition to her extensive experience as a musician and peripatetic music teacher, Michaela has worked as a legal secretary and office manager, giving her a good grounding in regulatory and organisational requirements for running a business.

Michaela is also the Music Director of the Symphony Orchestra.

Joneen McNamara

Secretary
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Joneen has extensive experience in the roles of Accountant, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for several ASX listed mineral exploration companies.

She has also been Financial Controller of a not-for-profit organisation.

She has been a member of the JSO Chorus since its inception.

Cathie Wang

Treasurer

Phillip Vinciullo

President
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Phillip is an experienced media professional and consultant with extensive international and local experience. He is currently Head of Radio and Podcasting at North Metropolitan TAFE and consults to multiple radio stations in Asia.

Phillip is a passionate advocate for the arts and, through his interest in local politics, is pushing for greater support for local arts and community groups.

Lisa Robertson

Vice President
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Lisa is JSO’s resident expert on event planning and management of an arts organisation, having managed large, small and boutique events for 20 years.

With extensive local government experience, she brings knowledge of governance, grants, and arts.

Lisa plays violin in JSO and is also Co-Music Director of JSO Intermezzo.

Robyn Hatchett

Registrar
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As well as being an experienced primary teacher, Robyn has been involved in many not-for-profit organisations as a volunteer. She has brought her skills of organisation and setting up efficient systems to her role as Registrar at JSO.

Robyn plays flute in the Symphony Orchestra.

Stephanie Hughes

Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
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Stephanie is a dedicated primary school teacher who has been involved in various volunteer organisations.

She has been a soprano in the Chorus since its inception and currently serves as the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at JSO.

Bronwyn Booth

Music Librarian

Nathan Humphries

Asset Manager

Annual reports and Governance

JSO’s next AGM will be on 9 September 2024 and the financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2024 will be presented to members.

OUR ORCHESTRAS

JSO currently has two thriving, multi-age, multi-ability orchestras, Joondalup Symphony Orchestra and JSO Intermezzo.

Joondalup Symphony Orchestra

Joondalup Symphony Orchestra caters for musicians playing at Grade 5 and above (AMEB or Suzuki equivalent)

Rehearsals: Thursday 7pm-9pm in Hillarys

Music Director

Michaela Jones

An accomplished musician, Michaela first became interested in conducting in 2010 and went on to truly embrace her passion for conducting in 2021 when she became co-founder and Music Director of Joondalup Symphony Orchestra. Michaela’s dedication as the JSO Music Director over the past two years has seen JSO perform eight sell-out shows with audiences of up to 800 people, as well as ensemble performances on the main stage at the Perth Royal Show in 2021, the City of Wanneroo’s Christmas Fiesta in 2022, and a performance at the City of Wanneroo’s Symphony Under the Stars in 2023. Michaela was selected for Perth Symphony Orchestra’s highly regarded, ‘Women on the Podium’ program, working with world-renowned conductors such as Alice Farnham, Sarah-Grace Williams, Jessica Gethin and Peter Moore. Prior to the creation of JSO, Michaela was Concertmaster of The Hills Symphony Orchestra and guest performer for several bands across Australia. She continues in her role as string teacher at numerous prestigious schools throughout Perth.

“At JSO, we love having a varied repertoire to perform to our wider community.
Not only do we love playing it, but we love how engaging it is for our audience.”

JSO Members

Violin I
  • Catherine Allen (Concertmaster)
  • John Peiris
  • Sophia Sherring
  • Ryan Wang
  • Lisa Robertson
  • Cherly Bancroft
  • Paul Slatter
Violin II
  • Ichina Parker*
  • Jane Xu
  • Zoe Choong
  • Bindy Vitales-Jones
  • Selina Dodhia
  • Carolyn Andrews
Violin III/ Viola
  • Nick Blanchard*
  • Saskia Lommatzsch
  • Aidan Keane
  • Ruth Bailey
  • Helen Hawes
  • Emma Rhys-Gill
  • Tracy Brown
Cello
  • Janette Chamberlain*
  • Darcy Horwood
  • Jamie Kitin
  • Beth Stacey
Double Bass / Bass Guitar
  • Bruce Hua
Flute I
  • Kris Briggs*
  • Robyn Hatchett
  • Angela Fracassini
Flute II
  • Tania Chilton*
  • Deannica Ross
  • Milly Warden
Flute III
  • Janine Stone*
  • Laura Massey
  • Ella Magookin
Clarinet I
  • Anna Collins*
  • Molly Kirk
Clarinet II
  • Tonia Barker*
  • Holly Lindsay
  • Meredith Dawson
Bass Clarinet
  • Bronwyn Booth*
Bassoon
  • Ernie Hawes*
  • Yanika O’Brien
  • Ethan Clarke
Alto Saxophone
  • Noah Bosch*
  • Andrew Price
  • Caglar Culcuoglu
  • Chloe O’Brien
Trumpet
  • Maneisha Bradley*
  • Alan Cathpowle
  • Emily Hart
Trombone
  • Greg Williams*
  • Joshua Thomas
French Horn
  • Johannes Rickermann*
  • Nathan Humphries
  • Emma Pennie
Tuba
  • James Kroger
Piano
  • Victoria Swift
Timpani
  • Ash Tie
Drum Kit
  • Ash Tie
Percussion
  • Ash Tie*
  • Caitlin Dale
  • Claire Choong
  • Cerys Rhys-Rogers

*Principal chair

Intermezzo

JSO Intermezzo caters for developing musicians playing around Grades 1 – 4  (AMEB or Suzuki equivalent). The orchestra consists of children and adults starting out their musical journey, adults returning to playing after a long gap, and members of the Symphony Orchestra playing their second (and, in some cases, third and fourth) instruments.

Rehearsals: Wednesday 6pm-7.30pm in Hillarys

Co-Music Directors

JSO Intermezzo has two Co-Music Directors, so that one can conduct and the other can sit within the orchestra to mentor and assist players where required.

Lisa Robertson

Lisa began playing the violin when she was 7 years old and went on to study the trombone in her early teens. Growing up in Queensland, Lisa was involved in many musical groups such as orchestras, string ensembles, brass bands and stage bands. These provided many opportunities to perform locally, interstate and internationally. Highlights of Lisa’s musical journey include touring with the 50-piece Queensland-based Youth Orchestra through South East Asia and to some of the most remote Torres Strait Island communities (many by invitation only). Lisa taught violin for several years at Joondalup Music before taking a break to raise her daughters.

“Music is a universal language that has always been a big part of my life and a continuous source of inspiration.
It is a thrill and an honour to be part of Joondalup Symphony Orchestra and to share my passion for music with those around me.”

Ichina Parker

Ichina is a violinist with over 20 years of teaching experience. In her teens and 20s, she toured with Western Australian Youth Orchestra several times and has been delighted to reconnect with ensemble peers in recent years, many of whom have since become prominent teachers and performers across Perth and beyond.

As a string specialist, Ichina has taught violin, viola, cello, double bass and string ensemble for Instrumental Music School Services. She has also conducted for WA Youth Strings and is a driving member of the Sunday Birds Ensemble. Ichina has been Principal Second violin for JSO for several years and has also taken part in community events such as Rusty Orchestra with WASO.

She is passionate about seeing people find that special spark of enjoyment that comes from ensemble playing at any age. In her spare time, Ichina loves to eat chips, share memes, laugh a lot and work on paintings.

JSO Intermezzo Members

Violin I
  • Emma Jiang*
  • Tina Liu
  • Arjun Thapar
  • Dylan Shah
  • Yitian Han
  • Sue Kilpin
Violin II
  • Lily Bury
  • Elyssa Nicolay
  • Roscoe Stone
  • Sharon Li
  • Sienna Baket
  • Jayden Chan
Viola
  • Helen Hawes
  • Indiana Beaumont
Cello
  • Cerys Rhys-Rogers
  • Audrey Adams
  • Abigail Oswald
Flute
  • Alyson Pennycook
  • Molly Kirkland
  • Eliza Adams
Saxophone
  • Oscar Howells
  • Jesse Strutt
Oboe
  • Connie Richardson
Clarinet
  • Roelof Bates
  • Ian Ting
  • Laurenda Lee
Soprano & Baritone Saxophone / Bassoon / Oboe
  • Ernie Hawes
French Horn
  • Siobhan Symonds
  • Felicity Lines
  • Millie Pennie
  • Emma Pennie
Trumpet
  • Harvey Swift
  • Chanaya Barker
  • Llewellyn Daykin
  • Max Lines
Trombone
  • Sharna Barker
  • Joshua Sinclair
  • Lance Barker
Piano
  • Taicia Ashley
Percussion
  • Ryan Taylor
Various
  • Ernie Hawes
  • Tonia Barker

*Principal chair

Join Us

Would you like to join us? We would love to hear from you!

For more information and to register your interest please complete the form or get in touch with us.

OUR CHORUS

Launched in April 2022, JSO Chorus brings together the local community, uniting voices and hearts in perfect harmony.

JSO Chorus

Proudly supported by the City of Joondalup

Michaela Jones

Rehearsals are engaging and fun-filled sessions are designed to cater to all skill levels, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a brand new to choir singing.

Experienced Musical Director Pia Harris will expertly guide you through each session, helping you learn a diverse repertoire of local songs, harmonies, and dynamic parts.

Choral Director

Pia Harris

Pia Harris, a music director, conductor and soprano, completed her Masters at the Royal College of Music in London and underwent training programs at English National Opera and the National Opera Studio. She has performed as a principal artist with Opera Holland Park London, New York Lyric Opera, and West Australian Opera. Pia is currently Director of Music at Breaksea, having performed, programmed and produced many large scale projects over the last 5 years, and is a participant in Perth Symphony Orchestra’s Women on the Podium conducting program.

Pia has assisted the conductors of many West Australian Opera performances and will be music directing two choral projects in Perth Metro and Kalgoorlie. Pia was the music director and conductor for this year’s City of Joondalup Community Choral Project and is a 2023 UWA Choral Society Fellow.

Join Us

Would you like to join us? We would love to hear from you!

For more information and to register your interest please complete the form or get in touch with us.

News & Events

Symphony Under The Stars

Symphony Under The Stars

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Joondalup Festival- Embrace the Unusual

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Wanneroo Festival

Wanneroo Festival

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