TONY HICKS

 

...at Wangarratta Jazz Festival...

 

From classical saxophone concertos with symphony orchestras and doubling on flutes and clarinets in theatre orchestras,
to ambient flute, hard bop tenor sax, and free jazz bass clarinet and piccolo improvisations,
Tony Hicks enjoys a reputation as one of Australia's leading woodwind artists and teachers.




Commercial Gigs
He has worked in over 40 professional theatre productions,
recorded for film, television and major events including AFL Grand Finals and the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games,
and performed, toured and recorded with many local and international artists including
Frank Sinatra
Stevie Wonder
Billy Cobham
Randy Brecker
David Hershfielder
Paul Grabowski
Australian Art Orchestra
John Farnham
Hugh Jackman
Anthony Warlow
Kate Ceberano
Christine Sullivan
Melbourne and Queensland Symphony Orchestras,
and independent artists such as
Shane O'Mara
Tess McKenna
Larry Maluma
Rose Bygraves.




Creative Gigs
In addition to these mainstream activities, Tony explores the outer limits of musical expression in improvisation projects leading his own group,
the Tony Hicks Quartet,
and with ensembles including:
The Australian Art Orchestra
Oynsemble Melbourne and
Saltwater Sax
Between
Rewind
and in collaborations with artists such as
Ren Walters
Niko Schauble
Gary Costello
Adrian Sherriff
Ben Robertson
David Tolley
Mal Webb.






Teaching
Tony is also in high demand as a teacher of both jazz and classical music,
with students ranging from beginner to post-tertiary level both privately and at institutions including:
The Victorian College of the Arts
Melbourne University
Northern Metropolitan Institute of Technology
Macleod College
Scotch College.

For information about private tuition on saxophone, flute and clarinet, please contact Tony at
hixt@optusnet.com.au


Workshops

Tony also holds regular workshops covering a variety of areas of his music making.
His relaxed, free-flowing approach to teaching ensures that sessions are pitched to meet the needs of students rather than rigidly following preset agendas and structures.

Funky Flute
Tips and techniques to funkify your flute.
Breath and articulation techniques to give your sound a funky edge, basic improvisation exercises, and group jamming.
Ideal for classical students and players wanting to explore new dimensions in fluting!!

Jazz Improvisation
Introductory to advanced level jazz improvisation workshops, from one hour sessions to extended three day summer intensives.

The Swing Factor
Developing an understanding of basic swing and jazz grooves-great for school bands!!

Saxophone Sound
More sound for less effort - now that is a must for any horn player!!




For information about

UPCOMING EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES


Contact Tony at:
hixt@optusnet.com.au
PO Box 7002 Banyule, 3084. Ph/Fax: 61 3 9459 7936