PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: Steven O'Brien
MOBILE: 0438 564 902
DATE OF BIRTH: 4 January 1972
INTERESTS: Music, performing, hi-fi, charity concert organiser, movies, cooking...
EDUCATION
SECONDARY: Kedron State High School
Junior Certificate 1987
Young Achiever Australia Award 1988
MUSIC EDUCATION
TERTIARY:
Defence School of Music - Advanced Certificate
Dale Carnegie Course - Certificate
Dale Carnegie Sales Course - Certificate
OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
· Team player
· Good organiser
· Finale software
· Arranging Music
· Band performer
· Conductor
· Band Camp, Masterclass Organiser
· Instrument repairs
· Good communicator
· Sets realistic musical goals
· Enjoys working with children
SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
HILLS ADVENTIST Music Instrument Tutor/Conductor
COLLEGE
Jan 2007 - Current Responsibilities
· Teaching Trumpet & Trombone
· Teaching Clarinet, Flute & Sax
· Running Band Program
Organising Concerts etc..
WAHROONGA
ADVENTIST PS
Jan 2008 - Current Music Instrument Tutor/Conductor
Responsibilities
· Teaching Trumpet & Trombone
· Teaching Clarinet, Flute & Sax
· Running Band Program
Organising Concerts etc..
MURRY FARM Brass Group Tutor
July 2007- Current
Responsibilities
· Teaching Trumpet, & Trombone
ST PATRICK’S
COLLEGE Responsibilities
· French Horn and Trombone tuition
Oct 2007 – April 2009
PRIVATE TUITION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FROM HOME
Jan 1998 - Current
Responsibilities
· Teaching all brass/woodwind instruments
· Working with various school programs
Achievements
· Improving teaching techniques
· Teaching some students 2 or more instruments
PAST SCHOOL BAND PROGRAMS
REDLANDS Brass Group Tutor
Jan 2008 – Oct 2008
JAMES RUSE AGRICULTURAL
HIGH SCHOOL
July 2007- Oct 2007 Trumpet Tutor (filled in when teacher on vacation)
MARY MACKILLOP Music Instrument Tutor/Conductor
July 2007- Dec 2007
MANLY VALE PS Music Instrument Tutor/Conductor
Jan 2005- Dec 2007
LOQUAT VALLEY Brass Instrument Tutor/ Brass Group Conductor
Jan 2003- 2005
ST PAULS Music Instrument Tutor/Conductor
Jan 2000 - 2007
ST BERNEDETTES Music Instrument Tutor/Conductor
Aug 1999 - 2007
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Brass Tutor/ Conductor
July 1998- 2005
ST AGATHA’S SCHOOL Brass & Woodwind Tutor/ Conductor
Sept 1998-2007
LANE COVE P.S. Brass Tutor
Jan 1998 – 2003
OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND SYDNEY
Aug 1989 - Mar 1997 Musician
Responsibilities
· 1st Principle Horn
· Bar sales
· Function / Fund-raising organiser
Achievements
· Highest standard music certificate
· Toured as Principle Horn around Australia
· Perform 1st Principle Horn
· Master classes at schools
CAMERON MACINTOSH:- Miss Saigon / Phantom of the Opera
Dec 1995 - Oct 1996 Musician
Responsibilities
· Dep French Horn
Achievements
· Perform 1st Principle Horn
WOODWIND & BRASS Part -Time Sales person
May 1997 - April 1998
Responsibilities
· Shop and phone sales
· Picking, packing and dispatch
· Music demos on instruments
Achievements
· Learning new instruments
· Improving sales and playing skills
ACTION MUSIC Salesperson
Jan 1997 - March 1997
Responsibilities
· Van sales
· Phone sales
Achievements
· Computer skills
· Sales techniques
· Communication skills
BANDS
NSW AMBULANCE BAND Musician
1992 - Current
Responsibilities
· Brass :Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Trumpet, Cornet,
· Woodwind: Flute, Bass Clarinet
Achievements
· Conducting Band
· Performing on secondary instruments
NSW FIRE BRIGADE BAND Musician
2003 - 2006
Responsibilities
· Trombone
Achievements
· Performing in trombone treble clef
CORRECTIVE SERVICES BAND Musician
2007 - Current was previously member for 3 years
Responsibilities
· Trombone
Achievements
· Performing in trombone treble clef
HARMONIX BAND
July 2006- current Co Conductor
BANDS, ORCHESTRAS, SMALL GROUPS
OTHER CONCERT BANDS, ORCHESTRAS & SHOWS
THAT I HAVE PERFORMED IN OVER THE YEARS
Northern Beaches Concert 5 Play Brass (Quintet)
Tradewinds Quintet (W/W) Willoughby Symphony Orchrestra
Penrith Symphony Orchestra Woollongong Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Youth Orchestra Balmain Sinfonia Orchestra
Waverley Brass Band Waverley Symphony Orchestra
North Sydney Orchestras Guys & Dolls
Les Miserables Jesus Christ Superstar
Sweeney Todd Chess
Sweet Charity Phantom/Saigon
REFEREES
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St Paul’s Bernedette Fabri Dep Principal 9639 2555
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Manly Vale PS David Scotter Principal 9907 9672 |
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John Ciccarelli Teacher/ Conductor/ Harmonix Director 0416 031 924 |
Martine Bruce Parent of student Eupho/Tuba 0425 204 934 |
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Christine Kato Parent of Trombone Private Student (02) 9980 9900 |
Douglas Grace Blossom Musical Instruments (02) 9979 2466
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