Huw Jones

Huw Jones is a Casual Academic and faculty member in the School of Music at The University of Queensland. He holds roles as an Instrument Teacher (Oboe) and Guest Lecturer at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. His primary affiliation is with UQ, where he contributes to music education and performance.

Education: Huw graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with First-Class Honours, followed by studies at the Royal College of Music in London. He has extensive professional experience, including trials with the Philharmonia Orchestra London and the Irish Chamber Orchestra.

Research/Performance Focus: Jones specializes in orchestral and chamber music performance, with notable engagements as Guest Principal Oboe with the Opera Australia Orchestra, Australia Chamber Orchestra, and Australian World Orchestra. He is Section Principal Oboe of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (since 2013) and actively performs with Ensemble Q and the Australia Ensemble at UNSW. His teaching spans freelance careers and church music leadership (Director of Music at St Philip’s Anglican Church).

Advising/Grants: No formal academic grants or student advising programs are listed, but his pedagogical roles in music education imply mentorship activities.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Ensemble Q (Queensland Conservatorium) and the Australia Ensemble (UNSW), contributing to chamber music initiatives.