Graeme Press
“Graeme's reputation as a director, arranger and visionary extends across the globe, leading to many invitations to lead vocal, orchestral and instrumental concerts, workshops or both.”
Graeme is arguably best known as the Music Director for Network 7’s “CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN”. He held that position from 2009 to 2022, following four years as the choral director for this same event. Some of the artists he has worked with include: Josh Groban, Engelbert Humperdinck, Katherine Jenkins, Leo Sayer, Jessica Mauboy, Dami Im, Mark Vincent, Troy Cassar-Daly, Hugh Sheridan (plus more) with the Sydney Youth Orchestra. He is currently the Music Director for 7's Carols by Candlelight in the beautiful, picturesque Elder Park, Adelaide
He has performed in a number of sell-out tours with THE SEEKERS as the Music Director, keyboardist and arranger for their 50th Golden celebration tours in Australia, UK and NZ. He has been Judith Durham's personal Music Director since 2011.
Graeme is the featured composer, conductor and MC for the Fever Candlelight Orchestral Concerts featuring the works of Joe Hisaishi, The Best of Queen and The Best of Hans Zimmer .These sell-out concerts are currently touring the major cities in Australia and New Zealand during 2023.
He has been the Music Director for Andre Rieu's Australian soprano MIRUSIA LOUWERSE, on her popular solo tours, and has concluded three Netherland Tours, producing and arranging two 'live' CDs, an exquisite live DVD, "Beautiful That Way" and the studio recording "This Time Tomorrow" (with its accompanying Live DVD).
With a music education background, Graeme was the Head of Music at a private secondary college for 13 years. During this time he travelled as a guest conductor, composer, arranger and clinician. He is in constant demand as a conductor of orchestras, bands and choirs.
He has over 50 choral works and instrumental arrangements published in USA, UK and in Australia. He resides in Sydney in the St George area and yes, he is an avid Dragon supporter!
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