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Penrith Conservatorium of Music is delighted to announce that Timothy Ford will be part of the Young Composers Program this year.
Timothy was born in the North of England in 1999. Having grown up with acapella community choirs run by his mother Jacqui, he has been immersed in music and sound from a young age. Some of his earliest memories are of playing air guitar to classic rock songs on the radio.
At age 6, Tim began learning classical guitar, this early start to his musical education allowed the initial sparks of love for music to take hold, resulting in the burning fire that is his passion for music today.
After moving to Australia in 2017, Timothy is now studying Composition at the Australian Institute of Music. His greatest passion is film music, and he hopes to compose soundtracks for blockbuster movies and television shows when he completes his studies.
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Commissioned by Penrith Performing & Visual Arts for the Richard Bonynge Ensemble (RBE), ‘The Hornsounder’s Tale’ by Timothy Ford is inspired by a protagonist from the popular book series ‘The Wheel of Time’ by Robert Jordan. The piece in three movements follows the story of the orphan boy, Olver from a young age to his final battle as he summons legendary warriors from history to fight against evil, by the sounding of a magical horn.
In order to develop and workshop the work with RBE emerging musicians, Tim will work closely with Penrith Con Manager and RBE Artistic Director, Brian Kjim, as well as a team of mentors.
‘The Hornsounder’s Tale’ will be performed as part of Time Present / Time Past later this year, which also features additional pieces by 2 Australian composers.
Established in 2021, Richard Bonynge Ensemble has the goal of enriching the community through music. The ensemble performs a wide variety of repertoire, from well-known pieces to long-forgotten works deserving revival, and new works by local emerging composers.
By blending the expertise of seasoned musicians and mentors with the fresh talent of young instrumentalists, the ensemble aims to cultivate a distinctive style and unique culture while nurturing the next generation of classical musicians.
Comprising some of the finest young talents in Penrith, Richard Bonynge Ensemble gives serious and skilled early career musicians the opportunity to work with industry professionals through workshops and mentoring sessions, and to collaborate with professional chamber ensembles to develop their performance and musicianship skills.
The following professional development programs are also available:
- Workshops and ensembles for emerging musicians and vocalists
- Commissions for emerging composers
- Music educator pathway program
- Arts administration training
- Stage and orchestral management training
For more information and to send an expression of interest, please visit our Opportunities page: