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Andrew Wailes

Andrew WailesAndrew WailesAndrew Wailes

Living the music. SHARING IT WITH THE WORLD.

Living the music. SHARING IT WITH THE WORLD.Living the music. SHARING IT WITH THE WORLD.Living the music. SHARING IT WITH THE WORLD.

MUSICAL SERVICES OFFERED

Conducting

Artistic Direction

Chorusmastering

An experienced conductor, Andrew has enjoyed many years of concert success on the podium, having conducted many orchestras and choirs both in Australia and around the world, from symphonic masterpieces and many of the great choral works, to opera, early music, sacred music, chamber works, and music theatre.

In China alone he has conducted 

An experienced conductor, Andrew has enjoyed many years of concert success on the podium, having conducted many orchestras and choirs both in Australia and around the world, from symphonic masterpieces and many of the great choral works, to opera, early music, sacred music, chamber works, and music theatre.

In China alone he has conducted some 60 concerts in upwards of 20 cities.  He has commissioned new works, and performed many world premieres, from opera, symphonies, concertos, choral works and major music theatre shows. 

Chorusmastering

Artistic Direction

Chorusmastering

Widely regarded as one of Australia's leading choral experts, Andrew has not only directed a wide range of choirs in Australia, but also guest-conducted groups from all over the globe. He is experienced at preparing and conducting choirs, ranging from children's choirs, to community choruses, tertiary ensembles, elite chamber choirs, smal

Widely regarded as one of Australia's leading choral experts, Andrew has not only directed a wide range of choirs in Australia, but also guest-conducted groups from all over the globe. He is experienced at preparing and conducting choirs, ranging from children's choirs, to community choruses, tertiary ensembles, elite chamber choirs, small recording groups and large festival choruses.  As a chorusmaster he has worked for groups such as Opera Australia, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, Perth International Festival, The Australian Youth Orchestra, Prague Chamber Orchestra, Kirov Opera, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban,  and more. 

Artistic Direction

Artistic Direction

Artistic Direction

Having directed multiple choral and orchestral ensembles over a 30-year career, as well as many years in the industry as a performer and advisor to various festivals, major events, commercial studio recordings, television and radio, stage shows and and competitions, Andrew can call on a vast amount of knowledge to bring bespoke Artistic Direction to your event or project. 

Adjudication

Orchestra Booking and Management

Artistic Direction

Andrew is a widely respected Adjudicator at various Eisteddfodau, Festivals and competitions, both in Australia and overseas. He has appeared as a judge or adjudicator in cities such as Washington D.C, Vienna, Beijing, Shanghai, Auckland, for the Australian heats of the  Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition, for International Academy 

Andrew is a widely respected Adjudicator at various Eisteddfodau, Festivals and competitions, both in Australia and overseas. He has appeared as a judge or adjudicator in cities such as Washington D.C, Vienna, Beijing, Shanghai, Auckland, for the Australian heats of the  Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition, for International Academy of Musical Arts,  and at many Australian competitions such as the World Orchestra Festival in Sydney, The Hobart Eisteddfod, North Queensland Eistaddfod, Cairns Eisteddfod, Townsville Eisteddfod, Monash Youth Music Festival, Boroondara Eistaddfod, Ringwood Eisteddfod, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Aria Competition,  

Orchestra Booking and Management

Orchestra Booking and Management

Orchestra Booking and Management

An experienced orchestra manager, Andrew has many years experience booking and managing orchestral and choral ensembles ranging from elite string quartets and chamber ensembles,  to large 80-piece symphony orchestras.  He has toured internationally with various orchestras , and has also booked and managed orchestral ensembles for major in

An experienced orchestra manager, Andrew has many years experience booking and managing orchestral and choral ensembles ranging from elite string quartets and chamber ensembles,  to large 80-piece symphony orchestras.  He has toured internationally with various orchestras , and has also booked and managed orchestral ensembles for major international artists in Australia including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Tim Minchin, Sigur Ros, and many more. 

Compering

Orchestra Booking and Management

Orchestra Booking and Management

For many years Andrew has acted as a Compere, and Master of Ceremonies for classical concerts, public workshops, competitions, as well as at major events and corporate functions.  An experienced public speaker he is able to assit with hosting duties when required, or as a part of bespoke musical events. 

Classical Singer

Classical Singer

Classical Singer

Andrew is a classically trained singer, with many years experience and a wide range of performing in ensembles ranging from church choirs and early music ensembles to professional recording groups for film and television, and backing vocals for leading artists such as Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, Delta Goodrem, The Temper Trap, Olivia N

Andrew is a classically trained singer, with many years experience and a wide range of performing in ensembles ranging from church choirs and early music ensembles to professional recording groups for film and television, and backing vocals for leading artists such as Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, Delta Goodrem, The Temper Trap, Olivia Newton John, John Farnham,  Mark Vincent and many others. He made his professional debut with Opera Australia as an Apprentice in Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg,  and has sung with groups such as IHOS Opera, Chamber Made Opera, Past Echoies Early Music Group, and is a former member of the Vocal Consort and National Youth Choir of Australia.  An excellent sight-reader, Andrew also posesses an unusual versatilty as a singer, with an impressive range that can covber counter tenor, tenor or baritone roles. 

Travel Arranger

Classical Singer

Classical Singer

Having hosted many international groups in Australia, and also planned and managed major tours around Australia and internationally with various choirs and orchestras, Andrew is able to advise and assist with travel advice and work alongside local or international agents to ensure a bespoke touring experience. He has visited and performed

Having hosted many international groups in Australia, and also planned and managed major tours around Australia and internationally with various choirs and orchestras, Andrew is able to advise and assist with travel advice and work alongside local or international agents to ensure a bespoke touring experience. He has visited and performed in many countries, including England, Ireland, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, China, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, France, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czechia, Poland amongst others.  He has hosted groups in Australia from the USA, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand,  China, Japan, South Korea, the UK and Estonia. 


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