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Kees Boersma is a Lecturer in Double Bass at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. He holds a DipMus from the Victorian College of the Arts and postgraduate studies at the Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam. Boersma has performed with prestigious ensembles including the Royal Concertgebouworkest, Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO), Hong Kong Philharmonic, and West Australian Symphony Orchestra. His roles include principal bassist with the SSO since 1990 and artistic director of the Sydney Symphony Vanguard Collective.
Education:
- Victorian College of the Arts (DipMus)
- Sweelinck Conservatorium, Amsterdam (Postgraduate)
Research & Performance Interests: Specializes in double bass performance across classical and contemporary repertoires. Active in chamber music with groups like the Sydney Soloists, Australia Ensemble, and ELISION (contemporary music). Notable performances include world premieres of Colin Bright’s bass concerto and works by Donatoni, Barrett, and Ferneyhough.
Recent Performances: Highlights include 2016’s The Witching Hour with the Australian World Orchestra and 2015’s Bass Extravaganza at the Art Gallery of NSW. Recorded works include The Galant Bassoon (2008) and Chamber of Horrors (2005).
Awards & Recognition: No formal awards listed, though his extensive performance history and artistic direction roles reflect significant professional recognition.
Teaching & Mentorship: Long-term tutor with Australian Youth Orchestra’s National Music Camps. Presented at double bass conferences and contributed to music education through recitals and masterclasses.
Labs/Teams: Founding member of ELISION (contemporary music), Sydney Soloists, and regular contributor to Musica Viva tours.
