Michael Patterson

Michael is passionately engaged with music for strings in Brisbane. He is a performer, conductor, teacher and composer. Along with his qualifications - Bmus, Amus and Lmus, MPhil(music) and a Diploma of Teaching and Learning - Michael has a broad and extensive variety of musical experiences;

Teacher of strings and ensemble director at Brisbane Girls Grammar School Strings Teacher at St Laurences College, South Brisbane AUSTA President of Tasmania Set-piece composer for Prestige Music's Music Fest 2009 and 2010 Guest violist with Topology 2007- 2016 Casual violinist and violist for The Queensland Orchestra 2007-2016 Casual violist with The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 2011 Violist with the Tasmanian Virtuosi 2011 Regular tours and performances with Doch and Doch Gypsy Orchestra Co-founder, composer and violist for jazz string quartet Bluehaze Violinist, soloist and co-musical director with The Camerata of St Johns 2007 - 2016 Violinist with Shenzo’s Electric Stunt Orchestra 2007 Violinist with gypsy jazz band Laique - see www.laique.com.au Lecturer at The University of Queensland (Music Technology) 2003-2010 Contemporary violin teacher at University of Tasmania 2011