Percussionist Timothy Brigden is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Having completed his BMus in 2006, Tim returned to pursue further study in the field of orchestral performance, receiving a scholarship to complete a Graduate Diploma, studying with Richard Miller and Daryl Pratt. Whilst there, he was thrilled to have the opportunity to perform as soloist with the Conservatorium orchestra as winner of the Percussion Concerto Competition in 2007. Tim enjoyed involvement with a number of youth orchestras and training schemes as a student, including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Sinfonia’, and the Sydney and Australian Youth Orchestras; here he toured internationally and performed in such prestigious venues as the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Berlin Konzerthaus, and the Sydney Opera House.
Since then Tim has worked as a freelance percussionist professionally, with the Sydney Symphony, Queensland Symphony, Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra, and the Auckland Philharmonic in New Zealand. He has recorded for film & television productions and also for Japanese anime & video games with the Eminence Orchestra. He has also worked with the RAAF Command Band (now defunct) as well as the NSW Police Band & the NSW Ambulance Service Band.
Tim’s musical interests go beyond the Orchestra, being an avid jazz fan and also a closet classical guitarist. He was privileged to tour with James Morrison and the “OnFire Big Band” in 2004. He is a member of the Jazzgroove association and also the Sydney Classical guitar society.
A highlight for Tim in 2010 was being the Young Artist in Residence for renowned Australian chamber group, Synergy Percussion, and to have been involved in a number of their projects, including the Australasian premiere of Steve Reich’s new Mallet Quartet co-commissioned by Synergy & Nexus percussion, Canada. Tim is very pleased and excited to be a part of the Southbank Sinfonia in 2011!
