by Barry | Jan 22, 2011 | Performance |
After flying for 20 hours to perform with the Malaysian Philharmonic to play Symphonic Dances by Rachmaninov, my piece got cancelled. Some key players were ill and replacements couldn’t be found at short notice. I was really looking forward to playing this...
by Barry | Jan 12, 2011 | Performance |
I have just finished a fantastic weekend premiering a new concerto ‘Flying Colours’ by Australian composer Matthew Orlovich. The US navy band is perhaps the finest concert band in the world and it was fantastic to be able to work with such an amazing group...
by Barry | Dec 16, 2010 | Composition, Performance |
I am very pleased to have received significant support from the Australia Council for the Arts in their recent funding round. With financial assistance from the Australia Council I will be attending both the International Saxophone Symposium in January and the British...
by Barry | Dec 16, 2010 | Composition, Performance |
I am looking forward to performing at the International Saxophone Symposium in the USA next month. The opening night concert with the United States Navy Band will feature 3 other soloists including Branford Marsalis – international recording artist, Chien...
by Barry | Jun 16, 2010 | Performance |
In July 2011, I will be performing and giving masterclasses for saxophone players at Tutti World Youth Music in Beijing. Tutti world youth music beijing is an exciting new week long event for school age musicians ands singers from around the world. It will provide the...
by Barry | Aug 1, 2009 | Composition, Performance
Thank you for visiting the website of Australian saxophonist and composer, Barry Cockcroft. On this site, you will find recordings, sheet music excerpts, program notes and background information for many of my compositions. I hope that you will find this useful. If...
