User:Grant Furneaux

My Profile

 * Mr. Grant Furneaux is an accomplished and qualified musician, conductor, accompanist, composer, teacher and leader.

Academic Qualifications

 * Masters of Music Studies (in progress), Melbourne University


 * Bachelor of Education (Secondary Music), University of Canberra


 * ATCL (Pianoforte), Associate of Trinity College, London

Career Highlights

 * Developed and expanded a fledgling Music Department (Flinders College), from an involvement of 20 in 2000 to an involvement of 500+ across 3 campi today;


 * Mentored many music student teachers from Victorian Universities;


 * Managed and expanded a large Instrumental Music Teaching and Secretarial staff (40 in 2010 at FCCC);


 * Ran a cross-campus vibrant music programme;


 * Developed Music Curriculum from Grade 5 - VCE;


 * Provided opportunities for student performances across a variety of instruments, genres and skill levels;


 * Provided opportunities for students to achieve highest levels of excellence for their chosen career pathway;


 * Composed and Arranged scores for Performances and events;


 * Played as a Repertoire Pianist, National Capital School of Ballet, A.C.T.


 * Co-ordinated Music Staff events and PD’s


 * Developed Online (Moodle) musical resources for Students;


 * Conducted the Peninsula Youth Orchestra, Peninsula Youth Music Society, 2002-3


 * Conducted the Kerang Municipal Brass Band, 1989-1990


 * Developed Studio and Recording Skills, 2009 - 2011


 * VCE Marking Panel (2010)



Other Qualifications and Skills

 * Level 2 First Aid Certificate (current)


 * Light rigid licence and driver’s certificate (<25 Passengers)


 * Youth Coaching Certificate, Football Federation Victoria


 * Skilled user of Sibelius Software

Musical Productions (Musical Director)

 * 2011 - Seussical the Musical (Nominated Best musical direction for a school play)


 * 2009 - Grease


 * 2008 - Singing in the Rain


 * 2005 - Annie


 * 2002 - Desert Star (Original script, co-wrote the musical score set in 60’s style)


 * 2001 - Jonah/Cinderella (original)


 * 2000 - Guys and Dolls


 * 1997 - Cabaret Variety Show


 * 1996 - HMS Pinafore


 * 1995 - OLIVER!


 * 1993 - The Mikado


 * 1989 - Calamity Jane


 * 1988 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


 * 1986 - TIME! (co-musical director)

Musical Productions (Accompanist)

 * 2011 - Guys and Dolls


 * 2011 - Westside Story


 * 2010 - Hot Mikado


 * 2009 - The Wiz

Student Successes (VCE Excellence Awards, Music)

 * 2009 - Chantelle Henderson - VCE Music History and Styles


 * 2006 - Lisa Faithfull - VCE Solo


 * 2002 - Michael Paynter - VCE Solo


 * 2001 - Michael Paynter - VCE Group (top in state)


 * 2000 - Scott Charlesworth - VCE Voice

School Music Tours (Leadership, Organisation, Conducting)

 * 2011 - Tasmania


 * 2010 - Northern Victoria


 * 2009 - Gippsland


 * 2008 - Sydney, Canberra


 * 2006 - South Australia


 * 2004 - Tasmania


 * 2001 - South East Queensland


 * 2000 - Canberra (played in the Great Hall, New Parliament House)


 * 1995 - Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland


 * 1991 - Tasmania



Coaching

 * 2011 - Peninsula Soccer Club - U13B Boys


 * 2010 - Peninsula Soccer Club - Coached U16 Girls (Finished 5th in the 15-16A Grade Championship)


 * 2009 - Peninsula Soccer Club - Coached U15 Girls (Finished 6th U15B league)


 * 2008 - Peninsula Soccer Club - Coached U14 Girls (Won the FFV U14 S/E Championship)


 * 2007 - Peninsula Soccer Club - Coached the newly formed U13 Girl’s Squad (Finished 9th 13B league)


 * 2006 - Baxter Soccer Club - Co-Coached the U8 Boys Squad (Undefeated)


 * 2006 - Baxter Soccer Club - Coached the newly formed U12 Girl’s squad (Finished 5th 12B)


 * 2005 - Baxter Soccer Club - Assisted with the U7 Boys Squad

Community Service

 * Participated in the collection of bread and the distribution to those in need in the local area on a fortnightly basis.

Hobbies

 * Bushwalking


 * Cycling


 * Cooking


 * Theology and eschatology