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James Kortum is a Lecturer in Flute at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. He has held prominent roles as Principal Flute in orchestras including the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. His career spans performances across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally, with engagements in chamber music ensembles such as Collage and The Grevillea Ensemble.
Academically, Kortum earned a Master of Arts (Music) from the University of Newcastle in 2005 for his work The Purposeful Flautist: Technique to Interpretation. He has taught at multiple institutions including the Australian Institute of Music and Monash University. Beyond music, he completed an Advanced Diploma in Yoga Teacher Training, now teaching yoga for musicians at the Sydney Conservatorium and Australian Institute of Music.
His research focuses on flute performance techniques, pedagogy, and the intersection of yoga with musical practice. Notable publications include articles in Flute Focus on warmup methods and his collaborative works like Aulos Australis and Psyche. Kortum’s performances span operas (e.g., The Barber of Seville), chamber music, and solo recitals, emphasizing both classical and contemporary repertoire.
His contributions to music education and performance have been showcased through festivals like the Sydney Flute Festival and collaborations with groups such as the Pacific Opera. He remains active in promoting Australian composers and historical music performance practices.
