September 2024 

Once again I had the privilege to work with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in their Percy Grainger Studios. The project was
"Compose with the ASO".
Regional school students were given the opportunity to create a piece of music relevant to their environment and local interests. They were guided by eminent local composers. 
Once the piece was in the final draft stage, the orchestra then rehearses the composition, all the while being filmed and live streamed out to the schools. 
We had seven  cameras set up in and around the orchestra. Four Sony Z280 cameras, two Z90s and a Sony FX 6 for the ultra wide shot. These were all patched into the control centre upstairs and live edited for each musical piece. Two camera operators on headsets would compose shots as per each composition.
The students could see and hear their composition being played live and then could react and comment on their creation, ie: could we have more cowbell or make the brass much louder? 
On the third day the students came into the studio to finally see and hear their own music being played. This is a wonderful initiative for all involved. And wow, what terrific compositions their created!!