Conductor, Composer, Orchestrator and Performer Benjamin has conducted the Tallis Scholars and the Pacific Boy choir (double Grammy award-winning), orchestrated and conducted a film score for Daniel Johns, performed with Guy Sebastian, Silvie Paladino and The Idea of North and recently won four gold medals in 12th and 13th World Choir Games. Benjamin has played on multiple ARIA award winning albums and his compositions and performances have won international competitions.

Benjamin has led musical groups on eleven international tours, performing at The Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts, the deck of Aircraft carrier USS INTREPID (New York), Saimdang Hall (South Korea), Government House (Tasmania), Disneyland (California) and DisneyWorld (Florida) and conducted mass at St Mary’s Cathedral (Sydney).

Lesa has taught students across junior and senior schools and at a university level, guiding students to succeed in various music programs.

Passionate about creativity and excellence, Lesa’s diverse career spans conducting school and university level ensembles, performing with orchestras and jazz bands, and collaborating with musicians across genres, both nationally and internationally.

Andrew Chubb is a Newcastle based composer, pianist, conductor, teacher and AMEB examiner. He currently teaches piano both in Newcastle and Sydney (The Kings School) but in earlier years, had extensive experience as violinist and violist as both a chamber music and orchestra player.

He has experience as an orchestral conductor and for many years, was a conductor in the Hunter Strings ensemble programs at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music. 

As Brass Tutor and Deputy Guest Conductor, Kevin brings decades of experience in nurturing young musicians to the Newcastle Youth Orchestra. His extensive background includes directing the award-winning Newcastle Grammar School Symphony Orchestra and leading successful youth ensembles across Australia and internationally. A passionate educator and composer who writes specifically for student ensembles, Kevin understands how to bring out the best in developing musicians.

​

Kevin has had the privilege of collaborating with some of Australia’s most distinguished musicians and composers, including Stuart Greenbaum, Katy Abbott, Paul Jarman, George Ellis, John Morrison, Jacki Cooper, Ed Wilson, and James Morrison. Recently semi-retired from Newcastle Grammar School, he now focuses on composition and mentoring young musicians in the broader Newcastle community, making him an invaluable guide for our brass players and the orchestra as a whole.