BIOGRAPHY
Brisbane based composer, Rachel Merton began studying
composition from 12 years of age. Her studies began at the Young Conservatorium of
Music for 5 years with Stephen Leek, right through to her Bachelor of Music in
Composition
with Dr Stephen Cronin,
which she received in 2005 at the Queensland Conservatorium and a Graduate
Certificate in Music Studies in 2006. During that time
her achievements included placing’s in the ASME Young Composers Competition
1997-2001, the A.G. Francis Composition Prize in 2002, 2004 Fellowship of
Australian Composers Award, and first place in the advanced section of
composition for the 2006 National Festival of Australian Music, Keys
Competition.
Her works have been aired on 4MBS, ABC Classic FM, and Bay FM; they have also been performed in Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne including ensembles such as The Song Company, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, The Firm Concert series and the Zephyr Quartet.
Her current commissions include works for Capalaba State College Concert Band, and the vibrant and exciting electric violin acts, Strings on Fire and VAMP.
As well as composing Rachel teaches piano, percussion, composition and drums in Redland City, Brisbane, Australia.
For enquiries please email.
Photo by Nicole Turner
Rachel is available for:
Commissions from individuals, community ensembles, school ensembles and professional ensembles.
Song writing and Arranging.
Transcribing Audio Files.
Music for Films, Theatre or Concert.
Music Workshops.
Private Tuition for all ages in piano, percussion or composition privately or within an education system.
