Jonathan Crehan

Jonathan Crehan: Composer, Conductor & Music Academy Director.

http://www.jonathancrehan.com

http://www.mozartyoungacademy.com

Jonathan has won three major awards:

*7th ADAM International Cello Festival Young Composer Competition

*The Orpheus Publications Composer Competition (Australia)

*Classical Marimba League Composition Competition (USA)

He has also 3 smaller prizes:

*Finalist, Auckland Philharmonia's Young Composer Competition

*Winner under 20's Prize, NPO/Puke Ariki Composer Competition        

*Special Commendation Wallbrook Singers Composer Competition (UK)

 

 

Key skills: 

Composing for classical instruments.

Arranging a wide variety of music.

Orchestrating works.

Piano accompanying & performance.

Teaching composition/theory/piano.

 

Education history: 

Victoria University 2005-2008

Private 2008-2009

Victoria University 2009 -

Year of Graduation: 
2008
Formal qualifications: 

 

ATCL (High Excellence, Piano Recital, 2004)

AmusTCL (Musical Theory and Criticism)

Bmus Composition (Victoria University 2005 - 2008)

Private Study with Sir William Southgate, (fulltime, 2008-2009)

 

Work history: 

Samuel Marsden Collegiate 2008 - 

Creative achievements: 

Muriel May Trust Scholarship, Dame Malvina Major 
Foundation Scholarship, West End Rotary Foundation 
Educational Scholarship, Yarrows Educational Trust 
Scholarship, Lankhuyzen/Whetu Kairangi Masonic Trust Award 

Reviews: 

"The composer's language is contemporary, matching the best examples of contemporary instrumental style.." Alexander Ivashkin.

 

"Right off the bat you can tell that this guy is wonderfully gifted." Sir William Southgate.

 

 

References: 

Please check out these link for more detailed information and samples of works:

http://sounz.org.nz/contributor/composer/1260

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOtofItWzWc

Contact details: 

Find me at jonomuso@gmail.com 

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